State Tournament

Mobile WBA had a strong turn out at the State tournament this year. It was held in a new center in Birmingham and a good time was had by all. We have not recieved the results yet but hope that some of the home folk get some money back.

Those attending were Pat, Jennifer, Mary Margaret and Karen , Deb, Alice, Carolyn, Stephie and Violetta, Brandy (Deb's niece), Diann, Arlette, Marilyn and Sarah. Nancy Wingo bowled her first State Tournament.
As soon as we get the results back I will post them.

CITY TOURNAMENT

The Mobile WBA held thier 63rd City Tournament the weekend of February 9th & 10th and 16th & 17th at Florida Bowl.
Opening ceremonies where conducted by Brenda Howard, President and Juanita Robinson, V-President. Invocation was done by Peggy Moore and the National Anthem was sung by Aurelia Thomas. Ruth Yanney introduced the Bowling Manager and the Mobile USBC WBA Board of Directors was introduced.
The ceremony was addressed by Reggie Copeland(President Mobile City Council)and Presentation of Color by Blount High School ROTC.

A rememberance ceremony was attended by the family members of Mobile WBA Bowlers who had past away in the previous year and a candle was lite by a family member or friend in rememberance of the bowler. A beautiful performance of Amazing Grace was done by Arienne Thomas on the flute.

The Azalea Trial Maids & members of Mobile ARC officially open the event.

Juanita Robinson threw out the first ball for a strike.

Shirts for sale, gift certificates for Ed's and Oyster House, gift baskets and 50/50 gave everyone the opportunity to walk away with something.
We had good participation with 26+ teams, 52 doubles and and over 90 singles. Th official results will be posted soon.
Thanks to all who made this tournament the success it was.

Officail results will be available soon.