The Latest and Greatest - News and Events - March, 2005

Ripping The Rack has been busy since it's inception in March, 2002, and we continue to grow and evolve as a media source. We have continually updated our website look as well as the newsletter. New features such as the *FORUM* section has been added to the website. With so much happening it has been difficult for us to keep up. We thank those that have helped us along the way. To catch you up with what has been happening this bowling season, we have included this news section, check it periodically to see the latest on bowling in the state of Rhode Island and the status of RTR. Thank you again for visiting our corner of the bowling world!!

Website to post Pictures

One of the biggest pieces of news is the addition of photos to the website!! We have no staff photograper so please bare with us while we build this section. We see things like coverage of tournaments in the newsletter to translate into pictures on the website. Pictures from RTR involved events like the Southy County ShootOut and RTR teams competing in leagues like NKEG Businessmen's League. Even RTR staffers getting quick picks of PBA Regional action. We also would like to add local open play programs and some of the variety that our sport offers. For those of you who have great digital shots of your friends, family, teammates, and children bowling, send them into us and we'll post them! Mail to: IMAGES

South County Shoot Out

The single most talked about program from RTR has been South County Shoot Out Tournament. This is a tournament where you qualify during your normal league night. If you are in the Top 64, then you will qualify for a bracket tournament.

* Handicap matches with total pins handicap to determine winner in each round.
* Qualify and improve your position with your league scores!
* 100% handicap anyone can win!
* Re-entries just $5!
* 2nd Annual event to be held at Kingstown Bowl on Sunday April 3rd at 11am!
* Contact RippingTheRack Staff

NEW LEAGUE FORMING: Top Gun Invitational

The League founders envision a modest start that will hopefully grow into a larger league. Below are the details to some of the leagues features that are unique and make the league one of the most innovative in years. While many of the options will be voted on at the league meeting, some of them have already been set by the board of directors.

* Two 16-Week Sessions, plus bonus weeks
* Exciting Playoff System adapted for league bowling
* 4-Bowler Teams (Men, Women, both)
* A Flexible 850 Team Max
* A $10,000 FIRST PLACE PRIZE

Summer League: Ocean State Travel Classic

Again in the forefront of bowling innovation and promotion, RTR has announced the 2nd Summer of the Ocean State Travel Classic. Here are a few features:

* Classic Trio’s format (3 bowlers men, women, or any mix)
* Traveling schedule between 4 bowling centers
* 650 Maximum entering team average
* 4 games of bowling
* Handicap 70% of the difference in the team average
* Standard USBC Sanctioning (Will NOT be sport sanctioned)
* For more details: contact OSTC

Please check back for updates.
RippingTheRack Staff

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