Travis Bathurst: Bowler of the Week

Bowler: Travis Bathurst, 24, of Dallastown.

Latest bowling accomplishment: Rolled an 824 series at Suburban Bowlerama.

I started bowling: At Lincolnway when I was 13.

Bowler I have learned the most from: Steve Elicker.

Best bowling advice I ever received: Don’t get too uptight; have fun.

Most memorable bowling moment: Rolling my first 300 game two years ago.

Part of my game I’m working on improving: Adjusting to the lane conditions.

Bowling appeals to me because: Everyone can do it and it’s very social.

Non-bowlers don’t realize: the complexity of the game and how much difference there is between pro and amateur bowlers.

The toughest part about bowling is: Stringing strikes together.

Future goal: Although I have a 300 game and an 800 series, I would like to accomplish both of them in the same night.

Note: East Lincoln Lanes hosts a Plastic Ball Doubles Tournament, 10 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 30. The tournament features five games across 10 lanes and a top prize of $400. Entry fee is $50 for early birds and $60 for walk-ins. All balls are subject to approval for the tournament and bowlers are requested to check in early. Plastic Ball Doubles Tournament rules can be found at www.eastlincolnlanes.com.

Bowler of the Week is submitted by the York County Bowling Proprietors Association. To nominate a bowler, send email to bowleroftheweek@gmail.com.

Mike Keating: Bowler of the Week

Bowler: Mike Keating, 67, of York.

Latest bowling accomplishment: Rolled his high series of 757 at East Lincoln Lanes and two days later rolled his first 300 at Suburban Bowlerama.

I started bowling: Nearly 40 years ago.

Bowlers I’ve learned the most from: Frank Curry, Ken Dixon, Glenn Himes, Bill McCauslin and many more.

Best bowling advice I ever received: Slow your approach and get the ball out on the lane.

Most memorable bowling moment: When the 8-pin fell on the first ball of the 10^th frame en route to my 300 game. It looked like it was going to be a stone 8, but it unbelievably toppled. With that break, I felt destined to roll my first 300.

Part of my game I’m working on improving: My timing—coordinating my footwork and arm swing.

Bowling appeals to me because: I love the competition and the challenge.

Non-bowlers don’t realize: How important making your spares are to becoming a good bowler. They tend to think it’s all about the strikes.

The toughest part about bowling is: Keeping your concentration.

Future goals: Roll another 300 game and become more consistent.

Note: Colony Park Lanes North hosts the Don Kauffman Tournament, 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 16. The tournament features an eight-game format on the sunset pattern. Top prize is $800, based on 40 entries. Entry fee is $60. For more information, call 848-6262.

Bowler of the Week is submitted by the York County Bowling Proprietors Association. To nominate a bowler, send email to bowleroftheweek@gmail.com.

Adam Landis: Bowler of the Week

Bowler: Adam Landis, 37, of York.

Latest bowling accomplishment: Rolled his first 300 game and high series of 791 at Colony Park Lanes North.

I started bowling: At Lincolnway when I was 10 or 11 years old.

Bowlers I have learned the most from: My teammates.

Best bowling advice I ever received: Take the game frame by frame.

PBA bowler I enjoy watching: Norm Duke.

Most memorable bowling moment: Rolling my first 300 game. It’s been a long-time goal.

Part of my game I’m working on improving: Being consistent for three games.

Bowling appeals to me because: I enjoy the competition and the camaraderie.

Non-bowlers don’t realize: How competitiveness and enjoyable bowling can be.

Future goal: Roll an 800 series.

Note: Colony Park Lanes North hosts a 40 Frame Game Scratch Tournament on a Kegel pattern, 9:30 a.m., Sunday, Jan. 30. First place is expected to pay $500, based on 40 entries. Entry fee is $30. For more information, call 848-6262.

Bowler of the Week is submitted by the York County Bowling Proprietors Association. To nominate a bowler, send email to bowleroftheweek@gmail.com.