Bowling Tournaments
Tournaments at Kingpin’s Alley
Do you like to bowl tournaments and put you skills to the test? At Kingpin’s Alley, we run and host tournaments throughout the year. We have a good mix of events that we run and that are open to any bowler and then we host events that are run by outside organizations. The bottom line is that there is something for everyone. Check out our upcoming tournaments by following the links below.
8th Annual Baker Doubles
September 26, 2021
Phil Drumm (L) and Ryan Galli (R) are presented their ceremonial winners check from KPA proprietor, Doug Bohannon. Galli and Drumm led wire to wire this year to take home the $1700 top prize.
The 2021 Baker Doubles Tournament will take place on Sunday September 26, 2021.
This year we are going back to a one day event. Check in begins at 10am with bowling set to start at 11am. The field is limited to 63 teams so get your entry and entry fee in ASAP. All teams will bowl 8 games of Baker qualifying with 1 in 6 teams cashing and advancing to the round robin match play. Pins from qualifying carry over to match play. All match play will be one game matches. The winning team will receive 30 bonus pins while teams will each get 15 bonus pins for a tie game. Total wood at the end of match play will determine final position standings. Entry fee is $180 per team. First place is guaranteed at least $2200 and low to cash will be at least $400.
There will be brackets and side pots available. Lane pattern for this year will be the PWBA Albany Open.
For more information or to enter please contact Doug Bohannon at Kingpin’s Alley. We accept cash, credit card, PayPal and Facebook pay.
Previous Champions
2020: Ryan Galli & Phil Drumm
2019: Chun Bae & Scott Kampf
2018: Richard & Rebekah VanScoyk
2017: Nick Miseno / Steve Wagoner
2016: Nick Galusha / Matt Sherman
2015: Steve Rock / Ricky Fredette
2014: Tom Reed / Travis Winglowski
7th Annual New Year’s Day
January 1, 2021
2021 New Years Day champion Brian LeClair (L) is joined by Tournament Director, Jeff Segel (center) and KPA Proprietor Doug Bohannon for the check and trophy presentation.
The 7th annual New Year’s Day tournament had a familiar face holding the winners check and the coveted champions bowl. Brian LeClair once again found himself in the winners circle as he took home the $2000 top prize. This is the third year in a row that Brian has won this event. This time around Brian averaged 219.67 on a demanding lane condition as he won by 24 pins.
This year we had 74 bowlers entered which produced 13 cash positions. Last to cash got was +6 on the day and received $230.
The tournament format is the same as in the past… 6 games across the house with total wood determining the standings.
Additionally, there are plenty of opportunities to make money in the variety of brackets and side pots. The side actions is:
$5 brackets both forward and reverse
16 player Super Bracket(s)
Mini sweeper…3 games within the 6 game tournament as it’s own event. Separate entry fee
12 game doubles…2 bowlers combine their 6 game scores for a 12 game total. $50 entry fee per team (100% returned). Bowl with as many partners as you want, just pay the $50 fee for each team.
Early Bird entry high game pots. Pay your entry before the deadline and be automatically entered into high game pots for each game. The early bird pots are exclusive to those who beat the deadline. These pots are sponsored by KPA.
Payments can be made by cash, check, credit card, PayPal or Facebook pay. Please call the bowling center for more details on making payments.
*Please note that all credit card payments will be assessed a $2.50 processing fee.
Any and all Covid-19 rules, regulations & requirements in place at the time of this event will be enforced. All competitors are expected to follow the rules or they may be disqualified from the event and no refund will be given.
Tournament Directors
Jeff Segal 518-496-9700 / Jim Burton 518-209-4748
The 2021 tournament will be bowled on 2019 MARSHALL HOLMAN pattern.
Below are the results of the side action from the 2021 event. High game pot winners received $25. Second place received $10.
GAME 1 / Nick Wells 245 / Chris Alberts 244
GAME 2 / Brian LeClair 257 / Michael Pierce 232
GAME 3 / Richard VanScoyk 237 / Jeremy Bonville 232
GAME 4 / Dave Handlowich 266 / Chris Alberts 257
GAME 5 / Brian LeClair 270 / Conner LaClair 261
GAME 6 / Michael Pierce 247 / Nick Galusha 245
In addition to the high game pots, there were a total of 200 brackets. Back again this year was an optional doubles event in which bowlers could pair up with any number of partners to combine their scores for a 12 game total. The entry fee for this was $50 per team with 100% going back to the bowlers. A total of 54 teams formed which meant 9 teams would get paid (1:6). Brian LeClair and Nick Wells took the top spot with a score of 2597 which won them $600.
TEAM / BOWLER 1 SCORE / BOWLER 2 SCORE / TOTAL
Brian LeClair/Nick Wells / 1318 / 1279 / 2597
Nick Galusha/Brian LeClair / 1240 / 13182 / 558
Steve Wagoner/Brian LeClair / 1206 / 1318 / 2524
Dave Jecko/Brian LeClair / 1186 / 1318 / 2504
Chris Alberts/Dave Handlowich / 1289 / 1205 / 2494
Nick Wells/Dave Handlowich / 1279 / 1205 / 2484
Brian LeClair/Connor LeClair / 1318 / 1155 / 2473
Tim Hunt/Brian LeClair / 1140 / 1318 / 2458
Zac Gentile/Nick Wells / 1171 / 1279 / 2450
There was also a mini sweeper during games 2, 3, 4, 5 along with a high game pot for game 6.
A special thank you to our tournament directors Jeff Segel and Jim Burton.
All Time New Years Day Tournament Champions
2021 Brian LeClair
2020 Brian LeClair
2019 Brian LeClair
2017 Steve Wagoner
2018 Craig Schoonmaker
2016 Mike Drexel
2015 Shawn Junko
4th Annual Super Bowl Doubles
Phil Drumm (L) and Ryan Galli (R) are presented their ceremonial champions check from Kingpin’s Alley owner, Doug Bohannon (center). Drumm and Galli defended their title from last year and took home $2300. Tom Earl (L) & Tom Donato (R) joined in the check presentation as the tournament directors.
February 21, 2021
The 2021 Scratch Doubles Tournament took place on Sunday February 21. There was a qualifier on Saturday February 20th which drew 10 teams. There were a total of 73 teams over the two days.
Qualifying was 5 games across 10 lanes. 1 in 5 teams advanced to bracket finals. All matches were one game with total pins determining the winner. Entry fee was $180 per team.
This year’s event was bowled on the 2011 USBC Open Championships – Reno pattern.
Phil Drumm & Ryan Galli made it back to back championships as they once again made a difficult shot look easy.
QUALIFYING SCORES:
Saturday
Aaron Major and Stephen Major 2175
Lee Aiezza and Matt Swiatocha 2168
Sunday
RJ Blanchard and Jim Zimmerman 2324
Brian LeClair and Connor LeClair 2265
Nick Wells and Kenny Livengood 2187
Scott Kampf and Chun Bae 2157
Phil Drumm and Ryan Galli 213 Tim Hunt and Floyd Prince 211
Steve Wagoner and Craig Taylor 2084
Nathan Roback and Rob Greene Jr 2073
Del Picard and Darrell Coonrad 2056
Eric Stangle and John Conafalone 2054
Brett Cunningham and Ryan Bertrand 2049
Matt Fazzone and Natasha Bidwell 2047
Cash Spots only
Nick Galusha and Matt Sherman 2040
Tom Solomine and Clay Adams 2040
Match Play
1st Round
Wagoner and Taylor defeated Prince and Hunt 441-386
Aiezza and Swiatocha defeated Stangle and Confalone 385-385 30-29
Livengood and Wells defeated Bertrand and Cunningham 455-348
LeClair and LeClair defeated Fazzone and Bidwell 471-395
Bea and Kempf defeated Coonrad and Picard 397-380
Drumm and Galli defeated Greene Jr and Roback 420-395
2nd Round
Wagoner and Taylor defeated Blanchard and Zimmerman 412-385
Livengood and Wells defeated Aiezza and Swiatocha (no score sorry)
LeClair and LeClair defeated Bae and Kempf 409-373
Drumm and Galli defeated Major and Major 464-334
3rd Round
Wagoner and Taylor defeated Livengood and Wells 391-373
Drumm and Galli defeated LeClair and LeClair 507-444
Championship Match
Drumm and Galli defeated Wagoner and Taylor 497-410
1st Phil Drumm and Ryan Galli $2300
2nd Steve Wagoner and Craig Taylor $1150
3rd-4th Kenny Livengood and Nick Wells & Brian LeClair and Connor LeClair $800 each team
5th-8th Aaron Major and Steven Major, Chun Bae and Scott Kampf, Lee Aiezza and Matt Swiatocha, & RJ Blanchard and Jim Zimmerman $600 each team
9th-14th Floyd Prince and Tim Hunt, John Confalone and Eric Stangle, Ryan Bertrand and Brett Cunningham, Matt Fazzone and Natasha Bidwell, Darrell Coonrad and Del Picard, & Greene Jr and Roback $400 each Team
15th & 16th Cash Spots Only Nick Galusha and Matt Sherman and Tom Solomine and Clay Adams $250 each team
Previous Champions
2021: Ryan Galli / Phil Drumm
2020: Ryan Galli / Phil Drumm
2019: Nick Galusha / Matt Sherman
2018: Brett Cunningham / Sammy Ventura
700 Club
Each year the Glens Falls Chapter 80 700 Club runs tournaments within the ADK USBC Association. Kingpin’s Alley is a huge supporter of the 700 Club and each season we play host to multiple tournaments. This season is no different as we will once again host to 5 tournaments.
The events start with a singles (member/guest) event on October 17. Then we host the annual Bob LaBrum Memorial Tournament on November 21. Bob played a huge part in the local 700 club chapter coming into existence and each year this event, named in his honor is always the one that draws the largest turnout. Kingpin’s Alley donates $250 to the prize fund for this event. Bob was a great friend to many including KPA owner Doug Bohannon and we feel that this event should be prestigious for such a great friend of our sport. God bless you Bob..
Chapter 80 Glens Falls 700 Club Events
October 17, 2021 – This is a singles event, member/guest event. Start time is 1:00pm. Entry fee is $25.
November 21, 2021 – Bob LaBrum Memorial Tournament. $250 added prize money courtesy of Kingpin’s Alley. This is a member/guest event. Start time is 1:00pm. Entry fee is $25.Member
January 16, 2022 – This event is a trios, member/guest tournament. This is a popular format that provides lots of fun and excitement. $25 entry fee per person. 1pm start time.
February 27, 2022 – King of The Hill Tournament. Win this event and all of your entry fees for the next year are paid for. You must have bowled at least one prior event this season to qualify for the grand prize of free entries next season. $250 added prize money courtesy of Kingpin’s Alley. Entry fee is $25. Download flyer below.
March 20, 2022 - Trio Tournament. A new event for the 700 Club, this is a three person team event where at least one bowler must be a member of the 700 Club and the others can be guests. One division for this one. Teams are capped at 675. Handicap is 90% of 675 team average. Entry fee is $25 per bowler/$75 per team.
New York State Youth
New York State USBC Pepsi Youth Championships – Region 6 Qualifier
House Tournament
February 23, 2020. Squad times 9am, noon, and 3pm
The 2020 Region 6 Pepsi Tournament results are now posted.
Team Tournament Results – Region 6
See the link below for complete results of the team tournament for Region 6.
Kingpin’s Alley 9 Pin No-Tap Series
House Tournament
The KPA No Tap Tournament Series was a huge hit last year and we can’t wait for the next season to come around so we can do it all over again. Just like last season we will have 6 tournaments, one per month starting in October and running through April. In May we will have the grand finale where the top 8 teams will come back for a free end of season event with a chance to win bonus cash. We have made a couple of changes to the series this year to ensure fairness for all but most everything from last year will remain the same including the low $20 per person entry fee. Please be sure to look the rules on the link below.
4 person teams, any mix
Entry fee remains $20 per person/$80 per team
Handicap is 90% of 900
Natural strike with colored head pin earns a $1 scratch lottery ticket
Giveaways/prizes
Ball Raffles
50/50
Teams earn points based on finish position each month. 10 pts for 1st place, 9 pts for 2nd and so on.
All teams that compete in all 6 events will receive 30 bonus points at end of season.
Teams must have 3 consistent members to maintain point collection. Must have team name and a designated captain
Food and bar specials for these events
All tournaments are on Saturdays and will start at 1pm
2021-2022 Tournament Schedule
October 16, 2021
November 20, 2021
December 18, 2021
January 15, 2022
February 19, 2022
March 19, 2022
April 16, 2022 - End of season rolloff.