Kadry on Bowling: Field of 24 set for Scratch 6-Gamer TofC

The Scratch 6-Gamer Tournament of Champions competes at Yosemite Lanes on Sunday, starting at noon.

The TofC will roll on six oil patterns over six pairs of lanes. More than $1,100 has been added to the prize fund, and 12 of the field of 24 will cash. Locals earning a spot are Scott Boyle, Rick Francis, Wayne Garber, Freddy Irvin, Don Mathey, DJ Edenstrom, Nick Kelley, Joe Petrovich, Rich Custer, Jim Gordin, Chris Kraft, Myles Duty, Will Garber and Rob Tillery. ...

Entries are out for the 2016 BVL Friendship Doubles Fundraising Tournament. The BVL, or Bowlers to Veterans Link, provides funding for hospitalized and recovering veterans to participate in recreational therapy programs. The tournament runs Jan. 15 at 1 p.m. and Jan. 17 at 10 a.m. at Yosemite. Doubles teams can be any combination of men and women with one combined prize list. Cost is $20 per person. Side pots are optional at $3 per person with a separate division for men and women. Entries close before the last squad. ...

New Year’s Eve bowling events run all day Thursday at both bowling centers. The festivities start with the New Year in Paris senior tournament and party at McHenry. A light buffet is served at 11:30 a.m., and bowling kicks off at 12:30 p.m. There will be a champagne toast and celebration at 3 p.m. local time (midnight Paris time). Bowling with money shots, music, food, party favors and a champagne glass are included. ...

The Youth New Year’s Eve Party at Yosemite rolls from 4-7 p.m. The party includes bowling, shoe rental, party favors and apple cider. There will be a countdown with an apple cider toast at 6 p.m. Cost is $65 per lane and will hold up to six bowlers. An adult version of the party will run from 10 p.m.-1 a.m. with a champagne toast at midnight. Lane rental is $80 and will hold up to eight. Deposits are required. To reserve a spot, call 209-524-9161. ...

McHenry will be open all evening with New Year celebrations at midnight. Party favors, music and prize drawings are on tap. Call for reservations at 209-571-2695. ...

The Junior-Adult Double Elimination Scholarship Tournament will run New Year’s Day at Yosemite. Check-in is at 9 a.m. with competition at 10. Teams consist of one youth and one adult with a team max average of 450. Bowlers will start with a qualifying round of three games, and the top eight teams will advance to the double-elimination finals. Entry fee is $40 per team. ...

The new Central Valley Senior Bowling Club has formed out of Modesto and is accepting membership forms. The inaugural tournament is set for Feb. 21 at McHenry. The club is working on scheduling monthly tournaments at centers throughout the Central Valley, including Modesto, Atwater, Tracy, Stockton and Tuolumne City. Membership is $20 per person per year, and forms are available at the bowling desks. Contact Dave Brown at 209-549-2510, Rick Lazaro at 209-531-8919 or James Brodie 209-838-6623 for information. ...

The McHenry Ladies Trio No-Tap Tournament runs Jan. 4 at 9:30 a.m. Check-in is at 9. ...

Sign-ups are being taken at both bowling centers for youth leagues that start Jan. 4. Leagues run after school and on weekends. Leagues are usually divided by age groups starting from as young as 3 years and up to 18. Bumper leagues are offered for preschool ages. Adult/junior packages also are available. Call McHenry at 209-571-2695 or Yosemite at 209-524-9161 or visit mchenrybowl.com or yosemitelanes.com.

This story was originally published December 29, 2015 at 5:25 PM with the headline "Kadry on Bowling: Field of 24 set for Scratch 6-Gamer TofC."