Events - the ninth annual Gathering
What is going on in 2011
There are a number of events throughout the weekend. Often times things are discussed and happen at the last minutes, but there are always core events around which everything else is planned. These events are listed below. Keep in mind that all weekend long, there are people from the Gathering bowling practice or just hanging out at the bowl.
Blind-Draw Doubles
Friday, July 29, 2pm - Creekside Lanes
Organized by Jay Anderson, this is a for-fun handicapped event where partners are drawn at random. This is a sort of get-to-know-you event that acts as a social "ice-breaker" and provides some friendly competition. Games are bowled in scotch doubles and baker formats.
Creedside Scotch Doubles
Friday, July 29, 7pm - Creekside Lanes
On Friday nights, Creekside lanes hosts a handicapped scotch doubles event with a small entry fee. Teams are one guy one gal. The gal throws the first shot and the guy attempts to pick up the spare until the gal throws a strike. The roles are then reversed. There's usually a good turnout for this event of both local bowlers as well as Gathering participants.
2nd Annual Thong Princess Official Bragging Rights Tournament
Saturday, July 30, 2pm - Creekside Lanes
Named after the late-great Thong Princess (we love and miss you Colleen) this is the central event of The Gathering. Participants bowl 3 games with each game bowled on a different pair of lanes. Each pair of lanes has a different, challenging lane condition. Historically, the event officially recognizes the handicapped winner. This outstanding bowler is presented with some kind of trophy which enables bragging for one full year. Unofficially the top man and woman handicapped scores are recognized as well as the top scratch score. There's no money involved. It's all about the bragging rights.
Group Dinner Party
Saturday, July 30, 6pm-ish - Location TBD
Nothing makes a bowler hungry like bragging rights
competition on difficult conditions. So after the
Bragging Rights Tournament, everyone goes out to dinner
together for a bite to eat. The cost is kept to a reasonable
level and typically some sort of group discount or freebies
are part of the plans.
Last year, the remaining group when to the
Foothills Brewing CO
for dinner. This seems like a good place to hold the official
dinner as it has a relatively large menu and two separate
rooms that can hold the entire group. Oh, and beer!
638 West 4th Street
Winston-Salem, NC 27101
336.777.3348
Blake Hold'em and Billiards Tournaments
Saturday, July 30, 9pm-ish - Blake Family Mansion
Geoff and Trish welcome bowlers into their abode for a fun
evening of poker and billiards. Check with Geoff at
the Bragging Rights Tournament or dinner for directions to
the house.
Anyone wanting additional information can contact Geoff
through
Facebook
or
Ballreviews.com
(username "Strider").
He'll be happy to provide directions or contact info.
Practice and Coaching
Sunday, July 31, 11am-? - Coaching with Ron Clifton
Ron Clifton, host and coach extraordinare, along with side-kick Andy Scott, donates his valuable time for one-on-one and group coaching, video analysis, and general instruction. This is your chance to work with one of the top 100 coaches in the world.
Other Events
Throughout the weekend....
If you plan to organize and event for which the entire group is invited, please contact us to have your event listed here. Events that will exclude members of the group for any reason should be discussed via the forum.