BRENT SIMS AND ERIN WALL PROMOTED

Lake Wales, FL – December 2024: Kegel is proud to announce that two new Vice Presidents have been added to their Executive Team. Brent Sims has been promoted to VP of Chemicals and Coaching Technologies while Erin Wall will serve as VP of Business Administration.

“Brent and Erin are two employees who have been consistently delivering value on a high level,” shares Chris Chartrand, Kegel CEO. “This promotion is a well-earned acknowledgment of the strategic contributions they have made to Kegel.”

Brent has worked at Kegel for over 20 years, first starting in the Kegel Bowling Center before he began coaching at the Kegel Training Center in 2001. He is a trained Pro Shop Technician and has been regularly selected as one of the Bowlers Journal International Top 100 Coaches. He earned his MBA and Bachelor’s degree from Webber International University. In addition to his role in the Kegel Training Center, Brent has expanded into other areas of the Kegel business including marketing, project management, event planning, and his most recent role as Director of Chemicals and Coaching Technologies for Kegel. He has overseen all aspects of Kegel’s line of Coaching Tools including the release and development of Specto, Torch, and Arrow. Brent regularly travels to assist FOX with their use of Specto at PBA events to enhance the bowling experience for television.

Erin began working at Kegel in 2009, first starting in the Accounting Department before accepting a position in Marketing the following year. Since then, she has been involved in content creation, website development, packaging design, tradeshow planning, and product launches across all of Kegel’s divisions. In 2015, Erin’s continued her Marketing role while taking on new responsibilities as the Executive Coordinator, serving as a support system for the Executive Team. Wall graduated with honors from Rutgers Business School with a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and a minor in Psychology.

RANDY STOUGHTON SELECTED AS THE 2022 JOHN DAVIS AWARD WINNER

In a bittersweet announcement, Randy Stoughton was named as the 2022 recipient of the prestigious John Davis Award. Randy’s niece, Lindsey Stoughton, and longtime friend, Ted Thompson, received the award on Randy’s behalf. This was the 22nd time the Award was presented, and it was also the first time that the voting was posthumously. Randy passed away on January 8, 2023, after a long illness. He was 68 years old.

CEO Chris Chartrand awarding the 2022 John Davis Award to Randy Stoughton accepted by Lindsey Stoughton and Ted Thompson on his behalf.

John Davis, the man who founded The Kegel Company, was involved in bowling for nearly his entire life. At an early age, his father taught him (and all his siblings) how to bowl. That “love affair” with the sport would span more than half a century, as Davis contributed his time, knowledge, and money to help better the sport of bowling on several levels. Even though Kegel was a relatively small company at the time, Davis’s investment in the industry was always unselfish and unmatched. His selfless innovations, inventions and contributions have been well documented, and his leadership in technology and humanity (in the United States and worldwide), made him perhaps the most sought-after figure in the game.

Randy was a USBC Gold Level coach and started at Kegel in 2003. He later became the Head Coach of the Webber International University Women’s team and immediately took them to its first of three ITC Championships. They also won the NAIA Titles in 2013 and ‘14. Prior to going to work at Kegel, he made a name for himself by bowling on the PBA Tour. then being the ball driller for Player Services on the traveling PBA “truck” for a few years before going to work for Ebonite International in the Southern Region. As part of those duties, he was also a Tour Representative for the PBA and PWBA tours. In 1997, he also squeezed in being the PBA Player Services Director on the PBA tour.

Del Warren, Vice President of the Kegel Training Center and long time friend of Randy, said:

“We are deeply saddened by Randy’s passing. He has been a vital part of the success of the Kegel Training Center. Randy was deeply devoted to bowling and to everyone he worked with and coached. He certainly was our gentle giant.”

Randy will forever be remembered by his coworkers for his passion for coaching, the great (real) scientific sport of bowling and for being a tireless worker. It is estimated that in his lifetime, he drilled over 100,000 bowling balls. He will be missed by everyone who knew him.

Davis’s behind-the-scenes committee work was always welcomed. Because of his vast accomplishments and devotion to the sport, the John Davis Award was established by Kegel to perpetuate his memory. Started in 2001, It has truly become a most prestigious honor that is presented annually to a deserving person (or couple) actively involved in trying to advance the sport. A beautiful, one-of-a-kind perpetual plaque, bearing each recipient’s name, is permanently displayed at Kegel in Lake Wales, Florida.

A celebration of life was held at the Kegel Training Center on Feb. 12. God Bless Randy.

FORMER RECIPIENTS OF THE JOHN DAVIS AWARD

2001 Joyce Deitch

2002 John Weber

2003 Ted Hoffman Jr.

2004 Jim Dressel

2005 Mark Gerberich

2006 Carmen Salvino

2007 Linda Davis

2008 Gary Parsons

2009 Len Nicholson

2010 Walt Steinsiek

2011 Gary Beck

2012 Kim Thorsgaard Jensen

2013 Barbara and Bill Chrisman

2014 Mark Davis

2015 Kevin Dornberger

2016 Chris Chartrand

2017 Lisa and Pat Ciniello

2018 Don Agent

2019 Tom Clark

2020 Frank DeSocio

2021 Dennis Sheirs

2022 Randy Stoughton

KTC STAFF RECOGNIZED WITH IBPSIA BILL BUNETTA LIGHTHOUSE AWARD IN BACK-TO-BACK YEARS

Orlando, FL – June 2023:  We are honored to announce that KTC Instructors Del Warren and Randy Stoughton have earned the IBPSIA Award in consecutive years.  Randy Stoughton is the winner of the 2023 Bill Bunetta Lighthouse Award. Randy showed incredible dedication in his field through his various positions with PBA, Ebonite and ultimately Kegel Training Center. Del accepted the award on Randy’s behalf. Randy passed away Jan 8, 2023.

Del Warren was the winner of the 2022 Bill Bunetta Lighthouse Award but had not previously received his award. Del has made significant contributions to the Pro Shop Industry through his positions at AMF, Track and Kegel. Del was elected to the IBPSIA Board of Directors in 2008, then served as the President in 2009 and 2010. He has been an advocate of IBPSIA since serving on the board, teaching multiple Hands-On Training Seminars (HOTS) in the United States and Japan.

The IBPSIA Bill Bunetta Lighthouse award is presented annually when applicable to:

·         Person or business that has made significant contributions to Pro Shop Industry

·         Currently or has been active in the bowling industry

·         Currently or has been involved in bowler retention

The Lighthouse Award is named for Bill Bunetta, a member of the United States Bowling Congress Hall of Fame for Superior Performance. He was a top competitor for nearly two decades and a respected coach. He conducted instructional clinics and exhibitions and gave advice to many players in the early stages of their career.

NEW MASTER TEACHING PROFESSIONAL SYDNEY BRUMMETT JOINS KEGEL TEAM

Lake Wales, FL – May 2023:  We are thrilled to welcome our newest addition to the team, Sydney Brummett. Sydney will be joining us as our new Master Teaching Professional, serving as the Associate Head Coach and Director of Recruiting. With an impressive five seasons of collegiate coaching experience on the men's side of the coin, Sydney has proven to be an excellent addition to our team.

During Sydney's college career, she accomplished amazing feats, such as being a 4-time All American with Wichita State, winning the 2015 Collegiate ROY award, and being named the 2017 Collegiate POY & MVP. Additionally, Sydney was a 7-time member of the Team USA program and has won more than 20 international medals, including 10+ gold medals.

With such an impressive background, we are confident that Sydney will bring valuable insight and experience to our team. We are eager to see how she will contribute to our company's growth and success.

“Sydney’s passion and competitive drive is infectious!  Her unique skill set will help the Kegel Training Center and the Webber International Programs reach new levels of education and excellence,” shares Del Warren, Vice President of the Kegel Training Center.

To learn more about Sydney, feel free to visit our website or contact us directly. We are excited to have Sydney on board and look forward to the great things she will accomplish with our team.

KEGEL MOURNS THE LOSS OF RANDALL “RANDY” STOUGHTON

Lake Wales, FL – January 2023:  It is with great sadness that we inform you that Randall “Randy” Stoughton passed away on January 8, 2023.

Randy was a USBC Gold level coach and had worked in the Kegel Training Center since 2003. Along his tenure, he was the Head Coach of the Webber International University Women’s team. Starting in 2010, the first year of the program, he led the team to the first of its ITC Championships followed by two more in 2012 and 2016.   He also coached the team to victory in the NAIA Championships in 2013 and 2014.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oakPpMkmzUk

Prior to his work at the Kegel Training Center, he served in other roles throughout the bowling industry.

The Indianapolis native bowled on the PBA tour from 1982 to 1986 including a TV appearance on the 1986 Lite Beer Open: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_juukGN2xro

Between 1987 and 1990 he was the Ball Driller for Player Services. During this time, it was estimated that he drilled over 100,000 bowling balls.

From 1991 to 2002 (excluding 1997) he was the Sales Manager for Ebonite International for the Southern Region. As part of this he was also a Tour representative for the PBA and PWBA tours.

In 1997 he served as the Player Services Director on the PBA Tour.

Del Warren, Vice President of the Kegel Training Center and long-time friend of Randy shares, “We are all deeply saddened by Randy's passing. He has been a vital part of the success of the Kegel Training Center. Randy was deeply devoted to bowling and to everyone he worked with and coached.  He was our gentle giant!”

Randy will forever be remembered by his coworkers for his passion for coaching and the sport of bowling.

There will be a celebration of life on Feb 12 from 11am - 4pm. To RSVP visit: https://www.kegeltrainingcenter.com/randycelebration

KCMP PROGRAM 3: THE ART OF SCORING

Kegel Training Center, Lake Wales, FL – May 2022:  

The Kegel Training Center continues to expand the KCMP (Kegel Coaching Master’s Program) with the launch of Program 3: The Art of Scoring. The first class of this new course was hosted May 12-15 at the Kegel Training Center.

This course, an unprecedented four-day course with a 5th day of live testing, saw some mainstay students return for their third program as well.  “The Art of Scoring” was designed with both coaches and players in mind – taking into account all the elements of the bowling that relate to scoring and demonstrating how to put them together in a practical setting.

This course took the classroom theory and demonstrated it with practical on-lane exercises each day featuring some of KTC’s own employees and Webber International bowlers, including David Lance, Stephen DeLong, AJ Wolstenholme, and Daniela Gonzalez.  The Art of Scoring begins with the theory – discussing the elements of the bowling environment as well as the tools used to knock down pins.  Then the focus shifted to how those elements dictate what the bowler does.  This course is ideal for any bowler that wants to gain a deeper understanding of how to navigate scoring in bowling. 

The class also featured several on-lane segments with live demonstrations by Kegel staff and players.  Pictured here, Mark Davis, Kegel Vice President of Mechanical Development & Support, explains the Kegel LaneMapper and how it is used to measure topography and verify changes Kegel can make with their proprietary adjustable lane beds.  The following days featured several bowlers demonstrating how changes with bowling balls and lane play can dictate how well a player is able to score on any condition.  The final day, test day, the course attendees applied their knowledge from the class in a practical setting with live bowlers.  There’s no truer test than practical application of helping a player score!

For more information about the Kegel Coaching Master’s Program and to learn about upcoming KCMP course, visit www.kegeltrainingcenter.com/kcmp.

Kegel mourns loss of long time coach - Maryfran Milbank

It is with great sadness that we inform you that Maryfran Milbank passed away on February 13, 2021. Maryfran was one of our long term employees at the Kegel Connection Pro Shop – Cypress Lanes in Winter Haven, Florida. In 2000, she was named the USOC Developmental Bowling Coach of the Year. In 2003, she was hired by John Davis, not only for her coaching abilities, but also for her passion to help bowlers become their best. Throughout her life, Maryfran trained players of all ages and skill levels and we are sure will be dearly missed by all.

There will be a Celebration of Life hosted at the American Legion in Winter Haven on February 28th:
Gathering for Family and Friends: 2pm
Celebration of Life ceremony: 3pm

Leave your favorite memories in the comments below.

Webber's Johnson, Hankey Sweep MVP Awards

Arlington, TX – April 16 2020: Webber International University’s Caitlyn Johnson and Tom Hankey Jr. were recognized by the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association (NCBCA) as the Most Valuable Players of the 2019-2020 collegiate bowling season. In addition, both players received the Collegiate Player of the Year award from the International Bowling Media Association (IBMA). Johnson and Hankey were acknowledged on Wednesday evening, April 15, during the USBC awards ceremony for the 2019-2020 collegiate bowling season.

Caitlyn Johnson is a graduating senior from Webber International University.  Johnson caps off her illustrious collegiate career by winning 1st Team All-American and Most Valuable Player honors for the 2nd time.  In just her freshman year, she helped her team climb to a runner-up finish in the 2016-2017 ITC National Championship competition.  Johnson has averaged over 200 for her entire collegiate bowling career, resulting in her having a top-5 average in three of those seasons as well.  Johnson will end her college bowling career as a four-year team captain, having left an indelible impression on her team and the Webber program.       

Tom Hankey, Jr. is finishing his sophomore year at Webber and has already accrued a long list of collegiate accolades to his name.  Hankey’s winning ways began straight out of his freshman season, winning the 2018-2019 ISC National Championship and leading his team to win the ITC National Championship in the same year.  Hankey will look to continue his success in the coming season and help lead the men’s team to new heights.

Both Johnson and Hankey, Jr. have also been on Junior Team USA and have had the privilege to represent their country in international competition. 

The 2019-2020 college bowling season was cut short due to the outbreak of COVID-19.  The virus forced the cancellation of the season just prior to the Sectionals competition getting underway.  Many bowlers were left heartbroken by the decision to cancel the remainder of the season.  This awards ceremony offered much needed solace during this difficult time.  Sights are now set on reaching the end of the COVID-19 pandemic so the players can return to the sport they love in the Fall.  

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About Kegel Training Center

The Kegel Training Center, first known by the name HERBIES was opened in 1997 in Sebring, FL.  This private ten lane facility was the first of its kind.  In 2004, the Kegel Training Center was moved to its current location in Lake Wales, FL and now features twelve fully adjustable lanes.  The KTC coaches players from all over the world and serves as the Training Facility for the Webber International University bowling teams.   For more information, please visit www.kegeltrainingcenter.com.

Kegel Introduces Specto Go, a portable version of Specto Bowling

Lake Wales, FL – February 2020:  Kegel is excited to announce the release of Specto Go, a portable version of the Specto tracking and practice system for centers, bowlers, and coaches.

With all the great features of Specto and the added benefit of being able to take it on the go, this system is perfect for temporary set-ups and can be moved between different locations.

This system is ideal for coaches, bowling teams and groups, or anyone who does not have the ability for a permanent set-up.  The unit comes with a hard case for easy storage and transportation as well as a laptop to run the system. This laptop will come pre-installed with the Specto Coaching Software and will operate through the computer’s Wi-Fi connection (internet access required).  The sensor will be installed on a lane, and will cover up to 5 lanes for data collection. 

SPECTO GO BALL TRACKING SYSTEM
Part Number:    157-8611
MSRP (US Only): $14,995 (+ $495 Annual Fee after the first year)  

Customers receive continuous software and mobile app updates with the $495 annual fee. 

Contact your Kegel Distributor to order Specto Go today or learn more at WWW.SPECTOBOWLING.COM

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About Kegel

Founded in 1981, Kegel has spent over three decades researching the sport of bowling while offering products, services, and systems to enhance the sport. The company is based in Lake Wales, Fla. where it operates its manufacturing, quality control, software development, chemical production and packaging, technical support, Kegel Connection Pro Shops, Foundation300 and its world renowned Kegel Training Center. For more information, please visit www.kegel.net.

INAUGURAL KEGEL COACHING MASTERS PROGRAM A SUCCESS

Lake Wales, FL – 12/1/18:  Kegel Training Center recently hosted their inaugural Kegel Coaching Master’s Program (KCMP).  This is a unique coaching course that is designed for coaches to more intensely focus on very specific topics of the game. 

The initial class focused on the topic of Direction.  The coaches learned the elements of the game that can cause directional issues and how changes can affect the end result.  They also studied troubleshooting techniques to help quickly make improvements for their students. The 3-day class was included a presentation by the coaches in addition to hands-on training.  Each student also gave a group presentation to the class about one of the elements taught during the course. 

Coaches had the option to test for the diploma which consisted of a written test accompanied by a video analysis of multiple players.  Each graduate will receive a diploma and listing on the KTC website showing what masters classes they have passed.  KTC plans to release another KCMP course in the late fall of 2020.  Their next class will be scheduled for the late spring of 2020. 

This class is ideal for coaches that are looking to study a specific topic in depth.  The goal with the diploma is to verify that the coach is able to teach and trouble shoot the specific topic at an advanced level. 

Our inaugural graduating class is:

• Dan Bamford – New Hampshire

• Danny Berardi - Florida

• Dean Buchanan - Washington

• Sheila Buchanan - Washington

• Mike Dias - Colorado

• Al Henderson - Florida

• Megan McGinley – New Jersey

• Susie Minshew - Texas

• Robert Prymus - Florida

• Antonio Solla – Puerto Rico

• Carlos Tobon - Florida

You can see more information about our graduates at: http://www.kegeltrainingcenter.com/kcmp-direction-grads

Bill O’Neill Helps Norm Duke Lock Up Final Berth in PBA Clash

CHICAGO (Sept. 25, 2019) – The end-of-season PBA Clash field of the eight leading PBA players based on Go Bowling! PBA Tour earnings for 2019 is set in the aftermath of Saturday’s FloBowling PBA ATX Invite where Bill O’Neill of Langhorne, Pennsylvania, locked up Norm Duke’s berth in the Clash.

When O’Neill, the ATX Invite winner, defeated Kyle Sherman of O’Fallon, Missouri, in the first elimination round of the Invite, 280-212, Sherman’s hope to make the elite PBA Clash field also was over. Sherman needed to win the $25,000 first prize to overtake the PBA Hall of Famer from Clermont, Florida, for eighth place on the earnings list.

Duke, who didn’t qualify to participate in the ATX Invite, qualified for the Clash with $97,415 while Sherman, who earned $3,750 as a first-round loser in the final event of the FloBowling PBA Summer Tour, finished the Clash qualifying period with $85,965.

The second PBA Clash will be contested on Monday, Oct. 21, at Kegel Training Center in Lake Wales, Florida, for airing on FOX on Sunday, Nov. 3. Marshall Kent, who won the inaugural PBA Clash, didn’t qualify for this year’s event. The following players (with their 2019 earnings totals) will compete for the $50,000 first prize in the Clash:

            1, Jason Belmonte, Australia, $275,290.

            2, Jakob Butturff, Mesa, Ariz., $185,780.

            3, Bill O’Neill, Langhorne, Pa., $177,148.

4, Kris Prather, Plainfield, Ill., $175,248.

            5, EJ Tackett, Bluffton, Ind., $170,445.

            6, Anthony Simonsen, Little Elm, Texas, $159,340.

            7, Sean Rash, Montgomery, Ill., $127,968.

            8, Norm Duke, Clermont, Fla., $97,415.

General admission and VIP tickets for the PBA Clash are available online. To order, visit: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pba-clash-tickets-68818707607. VIP ticket packages are $50; general admission tickets are $20.

As posted on PBA.com

David Lance Joins Kegel Team

Lake Wales, FL – 5/31/18:  David Lance has officially joined the Kegel Team as their new Training Center Coordinator. Lance will manage daily operations of the Kegel Training Center, including scheduling lessons, managing the pro shop supplies, and maintaining the Training Center’s social media presence.

Lance has been a bowler since he was physically able to pick up a bowling ball.  He spent much of his youth bowling local tournaments including the Loschetter’s, KYPS, and FJBT, and has competed in National Events like Teen Masters and Junior Gold.  His other hobbies include NASCAR and being an avid gamer.

Lance graduated from Webber International University in the Spring of 2018 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a focus in Criminal Justice and a minor in Sport Business.  He was also a starting player all four years of his college bowling career with the WIU Men’s Bowling team, earning a National Championship, Collegiate All-American honors, and the 4th highest average for the 2016-17 season. 

David is excited to be back at his “2nd home” in the Kegel Training Center and looks forward to sharing his experience and love for bowling in his new position.

CARLOS TOBON TO MANAGE KEGEL CONNECTION FORT LAUDERDALE

Lake Wales, FL – March 2019: Carlos Tobon has joined the Kegel team as the new Pro Shop Manager of Kegel Connection Strikers in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

Kegel Connection Strikers will continue to feature a full spectrum of modern coaching tools and pro shop services. The location has a Specto Ball Tracking System, Torch-X Lane Targeting Light, and an Arrow 3D Reference Tool.  The shop will include a full supply of inventory on hand to help customers match up to today’s challenging conditions.   

Carlos brings over 15 years of drilling and fitting experience and has worked in/managed several different pro shops in South Florida.  He also speaks both English and Spanish which will allow him to better meet the needs of a more diverse group of customers.  

Carlos is originally from Colombia where he started his bowling career and has been a bowler for over 20 years.  In 2000, he moved to the US and settled in Florida where he’s resided ever since.  Carlos earned a spot on Colombia’s National Bowling Team in 2016.  He also became a PBA member, signing with Storm Products and Turbo 2n1Grips as a regional staff member in 2017.  At the PBA level, he has consistently cashed, finishing as high at 2nd place in the 2017 PBA Break Point Alley Challenge in Tavares.  He has earned multiple medals in international competition. 

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About Kegel Training Center

The Kegel Training Center, first known by the name HERBIES was opened in 1997 in Sebring, FL.  This private ten lane facility was the first of its kind.  In 2004, the Kegel Training Center was moved to its current location in Lake Wales, FL and now features twelve fully adjustable lanes.  The KTC coaches players from all over the world and serves as the Training Facility for the Webber International University bowling teams.   For more information, please visit www.kegeltrainingcenter.com.

Central Florida’s Kegel Training Center to Host Star-Powered 2018 PBA Clash

End-of-season special event will serve as first FOX-PBA telecast in December

LAKE WALES, Fla. (Nov. 2, 2018) – Kegel Training Center in central Florida, one of bowling’s most technically-advanced bowling facilities, will host the 2018 PBA Clash, a special showcase event for eight of the Go Bowling! PBA Tour’s top stars that also will include a preview of the PBA’s historic 2019 debut on FOX Sports.

The announcement was made by Kegel CEO Chris Chartrand and PBA CEO-Commissioner Tom Clark.

The 90-minute PBA Clash will take place at the Kegel Training Center in Lake Wales at 6 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 10 and will air on Sunday, Dec. 23, at either 2:30 or 4:30 p.m. EST (depending upon the viewer’s location). Admission will be $10. Tickets will be available at the door or they may be purchased online through the PBA’s official website (https://www.pba.com/Tickets).

PBA fans may recall the high-tech 12-lane Kegel Training Center was the host center for the PBA King of Bowling series and the PBA Women’s Series Showdown in 2009.

The Clash telecast will include a $25,000 winner-take-all single-elimination competition in which all eight of the 2018 season’s leading money winners will begin by bowling a ninth-and-10th frame round, with the lowest scoring bowler based on total pinfall for two frames being eliminated. Subsequent elimination rounds will be one-ball, low-man-out until two survivors remain. The final match will be a traditional 10-frame game.

Players who will participate in the Clash are Jason Belmonte, Anthony Simonsen, Andrew Anderson, EJ Tackett, Dom Barrett, Stuart Williams, Marshall Kent and Jakob Butturff.

The telecast also will feature profiles on each of the eight players, the announcement of the 2018 Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year and the Harry Golden PBA Rookie of the Year, and a preview of the historic 2019 Go Bowling! PBA Tour schedule of FOX and FS1 telecasts.

About PBA

Now in its 60th year, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) is an organization of more than 3,000 of the best bowlers from 27 countries who compete in Go Bowling! PBA Tour, PBA International Tour, PBA50 Tour, and PBA, PBA50 and PBA-PWBA Women’s Regional events. In 2018, the PBA celebrated its 59th consecutive year of nationally-televised competition, reaching bowling fans around the world who follow PBA activities through the PBA Network which includes Xtra Frame on FloBowling, the PBA’s exclusive online bowling channel, FOX Sports, FS1 and CBS Sports Network, and the PBA on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. PBA sponsors include Barbasol, Brunswick, Ebonite International, FloBowling.com, GoBowling.com, MOTIV, 900 Global, PBA Bowling Challenge Mobile Game, Storm Products and the United States Bowling Congress, among others. Learn more at www.pba.com.

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Coach Randy Stoughton and Team Aruba Dominate Champion of Champions

The Aruba National Women’s Team won 6 medals at the Champion of Champions in Brazil under Coach Randy Stoughton.

Thashaina Seraus from Aruba led all events with an average of 219.38 while winning Gold in Singles, Silver in Doubles, Bronze in Masters and Gold in All Events. Kamilah Dammers won the Silver medal in Doubles as well as the Gold in the Masters. 

Randy Stoughton, is a USBC Gold Level Coach at the Kegel Training Center and started coaching Team Aruba this season. The team has won medals in every event he had coached. Coach Stoughton also serves as the head coach of the Webber International Women’s Team.

The event consisted of two players from each of the PABCON federations.  Webber alumni players that participated were Matt Russo (USA), Marcelo Suartz (Brazil), Kamilah Dammers (Aruba), and Stephanie Martins (Brazil). 

Other Webber players that earned medals include Matt Russo that swept Gold on the men’s side, winning every event and Marcelo Suartz who earned Silver in Doubles.  Stephanie Martins won bronze in doubles. 

Clutch Bowling Launches New Product Compatible with Kegel's Specto

Lake Wales, FL – 7/16/18:  Specto Bowling and Clutch Bowling have agreed to offer exclusive features and graphic integration to users who own both Specto and Clutch Bowling systems.

Clutch Bowling is a company that offers dynamic effects, and interactive elements projected directly onto bowling lanes.  Using the same lidar sensor as Kegel’s Specto system, they can offer pinpoint accuracy in their games to engage both casual and competitive bowlers in an immersive bowling experience. 

Specto is a tracking system for centers, bowlers, and coaches. It records information about bowlers’ shots using a high-power sensor and displays it to them on an easy-to-use app.

The sharing of hardware between both systems allows centers to install them for a cheaper price.  This will be especially helpful for those centers that cater to both serious and casual bowlers and want innovative systems that will meet needs for both major segments of their business.

The teams at Clutch and Specto have worked together to develop special features which will be exclusive to people who own both systems.  These features will enhance both systems offering more entertainment options as well as games that will improve bowling skill. 

Kegel will also field test the system at the Kegel Training Center.

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About Kegel

Founded in 1981, Kegel has spent over three decades researching the sport of bowling while offering products, services, and systems to enhance the sport. The company is based in Lake Wales, Fla. where it operates its manufacturing, quality control, software development, chemical production and packaging, technical support, Kegel Connection Pro Shops, Foundation300 and its world renowned Kegel Training Center. Kegel remains the only ISO 9001 certified manufacturer in the bowling industry. For more information, please visit www.kegel.net.

About Clutch Bowling: 

At Clutch Bowling our primary goal is to grow the sport by engaging bowlers of all ages with innovative and interactive products. With over 20 years of experience in the industry, we are committed to producing quality products for proprietors and bowlers alike. Motion tracking with pinpoint accuracy, crisp imaging, immersive games and coaching tools are just a few elements that make Clutch Bowling the ultimate bowling experience for both competitive and casual bowlers alike. www.clutchbowling.com.  

NICK ATKINSON JOINS KEGEL TEAM

Lake Wales, FL – 5/31/18:  Nick Atkinson has joined the Kegel Team as their new Training Center Coordinator.

Atkinson will manage daily operations of the Kegel Training Center, including scheduling for individual and group lessons.

Atkinson grew up in bowling industry as his grandparents own a small bowling center Sherwood Lanes in Frostburg, Maryland.  It was there, that Nick gained his love of bowling and began to learn the business.  Most recently, Nick was the Assistant General Manager at Superplay USA, a bowling and amusement center in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Atkinson graduated from Vincennes University with his Associate’s Degree in Bowling Industry Management. He proceeded from there to William Penn University where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology. Nick bowled collegiately for both Vincennes and William Penn University; he won Two National Jr. College Championships with Vincennes University, as well as voted to a National All-American team in the 07-08 season.

Nick is excited to join the Kegel Team and is looking forward to learning and helping grow the sport of bowling

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About Kegel Training Center

The Kegel Training Center, first known by the name HERBIES was opened in 1997 in Sebring, FL.  This private ten lane facility was the first of its kind.  In 2004, the Kegel Training Center was moved to its current location in Lake Wales, FL and now features twelve fully adjustable lanes.  The KTC coaches players from all over the world and serves as the Training Facility for the Webber International University bowling teams.   For more information, please visit www.kegeltrainingcenter.com.

About Kegel

Founded in 1981, Kegel has spent over three decades researching the sport of bowling while offering products, services, and systems to enhance the sport. The company is based in Lake Wales, Fla. where it operates its manufacturing, quality control, software development, chemical production and packaging, technical support, Kegel Connection Pro Shops, Foundation300 and its world renowned Kegel Training Center. Kegel remains the only ISO 9001 certified manufacturer in the bowling industry. For more information, please visit www.kegel.net.