2024 US OPEN PROGRAM

2024 US OPEN

2024 PROGRAM HOSTED BY BOWLS USA In collaboration with South Central Division

Bel l LBC Johnson LBC @ SCW Lakevi ew LBC Mountai n Vi ew LBC Oakmont LBC

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Welcome from US Open Co-Chairs

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Bowls USA President Remarks

4

South Central Division President Remarks

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Recognition of Club Presidents

6

Sponsor Listing

7

Advertisers

8

Bowls USA National Officers

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Bowls USA Division Councilors

10

US Open Committee Chairs & Team Members

12-14

General Information Page

16-18

Sun City & Sun City West - Website & Social Media

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2023 US Open Bowlers of the Tournament

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Practice, Check-in Schedule of Events

23-27

Opening Ceremony

29-30

Women’s Venue Assignments

33-36

Men’s Venue Assignments

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Maps of Greens/Venues of Sun City & Sun City West

LINK TO US OPEN - CONDITIONS OF PLAY LINK TO LIVESTREAMING - YOUTUBE LINK TO LIVESTREAMING - FACEBOOK

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Greetings from US Open Co-Chairs W e l c o m e t o t h e 2 0 2 4 U S O p e n ! B o w l s U S A i s t h r i l l e d t o be h o s t i n g this prestigious event in Sun City and Sun City West, with their f a b u l o u s g r e e n s a n d g e n e r o u s v o l u n t e e r s . W h e t h e r t h i s i s yo u r fi r s t v i s i t t o t h e U S O p e n o r y o u ’ r e a v e t e r a n o f t h e e v e n t , w e h o pe yo u h a v e a n e n j o y a b l e , a n d p e r s o n a l l y s u c c e s s f u l , t o u r n am e n t . T h an k y o u f o r s h a r i n g y o u r t i m e w i t h u s t o c r e a t e a s p e c t a c u l ar w e e k o f bowls.

Veronica Sum Co-Chair, US Open President, Bowls USA

Pam Edwards Co-Chair, US Open Northwest Councilor Secretary, Bowls USA

Welcome from Bowls USA President, Veronica Sum W e l c o m e t o t h e 2 0 2 4 U n i t e d S t a t e s ( U S ) O p e n ! W e a re t h r i l l e d to return to Arizona after our last visit in 2019.

It’s wonderful to see so many familiar faces along with new ones. This year, we have nearly 310+ players with representatives from 8 different countries.

A h e a r t f e l t ‘ T h a n k Y o u ’ g o e s t o a l l t h e c l u b s a n d m e m be r s o f the South Central Division of Bowls USA for generously p r o v i d i n g t h e i r g r e e n s , v o l u n t e e r s , a n d , a b o v e al l , t h e i r hospitality to host this year’s US Open.

I would like to recognize the following clubs—Bell, Johnson, L a k e v i e w , M o u n t a i n v i e w , a n d O a k m o n t — f o r t h e i r e xt e n s i v e preparation and commitment to maintaining the greens. A s p e c i a l t h a n k s a l s o t o t h e R e c r e a t i o n C e n t e r s o f S u n C i t y an d S u n C i t y W e s t f o r g r a c i o u s l y h o s t i n g t h e U S O p e n at t h e i r facilities.

L a s t l y , I w a n t t o e x p r e s s m y d e e p g r a t i t u d e t o m y c o - c h ai r , Pam Edwards.

Her invaluable contributions to every c o m m i t t e e s h e j o i n s h a v e b e e n i n s t r u m e n t a l i n o r g a n i zi n g t h i s e v e n t . P a m ’ s s u p p o r t h a s e n s u r e d t h a t y o u c a n c o m e an d enjoy your games and the festivities without a hitch.

Message from South Central Division (SCD) President Hello Bowlers, and welcome to the 2024 US Open hosted by Bowls USA in the South Central Division. This event will be held in Sun City and Sun City West, Arizona, on November 1st thru November 9th. You will play on some of the best grass greens in the USA under sunny skies with daytime temperatures averaging 72 degrees F. With a total of 111 Women and 202 Men entering singles, pairs, and fours it is sure to be an action-packed week. I look forward to your participation and hope your experience is memorable.

Good Bowls !

Ernie Carlson President, South Central Division

A heartfelt 'Thank you' to all the Presidents of the clubs and facilities in Sun City and Sun City West, who will graciously host us during this event.

Val Tilton, President Lakeview Lawn Bowling Club

Claire Day, President Bell Lawn Bowling Club

Tracy Anderson, President Johnson Lawn Bowling Club

Peter Lenchuk, President Mountainview Lawn Bowling Club

Brian Shirk, President Oakmont Lawn Bowling Club

Please thank these Presidents when you see them as they are also participating players.

A B I G TH A N K Y OU T O OU R SP ONSOR S Asset Preservation Wealth & Tax Frances Shen & Veronica Sum The Nixon Group Aero Bowls - USA Berry Bowling Systems SParms Jai Thai Henselite USA SCAN Health Plan Anonymous

Thank you to our Advertisers Allegheny Apparel Bowls Development Fund Citron Catering Classic Catering Drakes Pride USA EverSeal Roofing Hunter Bowls 1 + Hunter Bowls 2 Lawford Engineering Peoria Foot & Ankle Western State Bank A Special Shoutout to Supergoop for providing sample sunscreens for all participants.

P h o to Credit: J o h n D u v a l l

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National Officers Veronica Sum President, Bowls USA

Arthur Stewart 1st Vice President, Bowls USA

Kane Tobin 2nd Vice President, Bowls USA

Pam Edwards Secretary, Bowls USA

Kelly Warren Treasurer, Bowls USA

Scott Roberts Immediate Past President, Bowls USA

Division Councilors Central

Northeast

Northwest

Anna Witt

Michele Lary

Pam Edwards

Aaron Zangl

Ted Tragard

Mike Catsi

Pacific Inter-Mountain

South Central

Ginger Harris

Dee McSparran

Scottie Marzonie

Ron Rollick

Southeast

Southwest

Marth Nilsen

Jackie Hogan

Tom Bussell

Gary Barnes

2024 US OPEN COMMITTEE Bowls USA would like to recognize and thank this year’s US Open Committee, comprised of volunteers from Arizona, California + other parts of US and Canada. Your commitment and support have been instrumental in the success of this event.

Event Committees and Volunteers

US Open Co-Chairs Pam Edwards Veronica Sum

US Open National Committee Jackie Hogan, Member Kelly Warren, Bowls USA Treasurer

Treasurer Kelly Warren

Registration Dee McSparran Pam Edwards Giulia Gallo (Technology)

Games Laurie Roth, Chair Tom Roth Len Hitchcock Al Goff

Marketing & Sponsorship Bob Selzler, Chair

National Umpire-in-Chief Melanie Vizenor

Program Veronica Sum

Opening Ceremony Pam Edwards Veronica Sum

Check-in Truitje Wagner Joe Herber Carol Canivez

Opening Reception Lill Dusablon Veronica Sum

Opening Ceremony Emcee Al Goff

2024 US OPEN COMMITTEE Event Committees and Volunteers

Merchandise John Billon, Chair Jackie Hogan Social Media Jackie Hogan, Chair Livestreaming Loren Dion, Chair Scottie Marzonie Scott Roberts Steven Brault Gary Barnes Webmaster Garry Higgins Photography Kate Carriage John Duvall Tracy Anderson

Umpires Pam Edwards Veronica Sum Tom Roth Jim Roth Jackie Tucker Debbie Tupper Ginger Harris Jackie Hogan Michael Sandiford Venue Managers Pam Edwards, Chair Veronica Sum Laurie Roth Tom Roth Jim Roth Truitje Wagner Debbie Tupper Ginger Harris Jackie Hogan Michael Sandiford

Music Peoria Music Academy Amber Poirier

2024 US OPEN COMMITTEE Event Committees and Volunteers

Greens & Setup Jim Roth, Chair Bill Wilkinson Keith Tilton Brad Truckenbrod Pete Lenchuk Michael Sandiford

Food & Hospitality Lill Dusablon, Chair Ellie Sandiford Irene DeBrock Cindy Thompson Carol Goff Joyce Herber Betsy Palaschak Lynn Ploof Shirley Monaghan

Markers Val Tilton, Co-Chair Lill Dusablon, Co-Chair Jim Roth, Trainer

Thank you to all the markers and hospitality teams. This event would not be possible without all of your volunteerism and dedication to this event and sport!

US OPEN GENERAL INFORMATION Check-in Players must check-in at Bell Lawn Bowling Club prior to starting play.

Check-in is open: Fri, Nov 1st: 9:00am - 4:30pm Sat, Nov 2nd: 9:00am - 6:00pm

Waivers Livestreaming waivers will be presented at check-in for all participants to sign.

An official welcome & kickoff will take place at Lakeview Lawn Bowling Club. Following the event at the green, there will be a hosted reception at Lakeview Social Halls 1 & 2 plus outside patio, featuring wine, beer, other beverages, and hors d’oeuvres. It's just a short walk away.

Opening Ceremony: 5:15pm - 6:00pm Reception: 6:15pm - 7:45pm

US OPEN GENERAL INFORMATION Practice Times by Venue Please note, clubs may charge a guest fee for players choosing to practice on days other than Fri, Nov 1st and Sat, Nov 2nd.

November 1st: Bell: 11:00am - 4:30pm Johnson at SCW: 1:00pm - 4:00pm Lakeview: 9:30am - 4:30pm Mountainview: 9:30am - 4:30pm November 2nd: Bell: 9:30am - 4:30pm Johnson at SCW: 9:00am - 3:00pm Lakeview: 9:30am - 4:30pm Oakmont: 9:30am - 4:30pm

Daily Schedule for Play Announcements: 8:00 am Play begins: 8:15 am Breaks between games: 15 minutes Lunch: 25 minutes

Awards

Awards will be presented at the finals venues immediately following play. We ask players to stay for photographs.

US OPEN GENERAL INFORMATION Hospitality Morning beverages and breakfast snacks will be provided at all venues. Players are encouraged to bring their own reusable water bottles. **Players are responsible for their own lunches.**

Livestreaming/Photography Please be aware that livestreaming and/or photography may take place at the venues during play. While participants may not be the main focus, there is a chance that their image could be captured in the background.

Emergency Contacts Players should ensure that someone at the green has the phone and email information for their emergency contact.

Please share this information with your teammates or travel companions. If you are attending alone, make sure to provide these details to the Venue Manager.

LAWN BOWLING CLUBS SUN CITY & SUN CITY WEST Sun City, AZ Website: www.bowlsaz.com

Facebook: Suncity Lawnbowls

Sun City West, AZ

Website: www.rhjlawnbowls.com Facebook: Johnson Lawn Bowls

South Central Division

Website: www.scdlawnbowls.com

2023 BOWLERS OF THE TOURNAMENT Lorna Smith Scotland Home Club: Linlithgow Bowling Club

Loren Dion USA Southwest Division Home Club: Cambria Lawn Bowling Club

CHECK-IN AND PRACTICE DAYS Check-In: Friday, November 1 9:00AM - 4:30 PM

Bell LBC

Practice: Friday, November 1 11:00AM - 4:30PM 1:00PM - 4:00 PM 9:30AM - 4:30PM 9:30AM - 4:30PM

Bell LBC Johnson LBC - Sun City West Lakeview LBC Mountain View LBC

OPENING CEREMONY & RECEPTION: Friday, November 1 5:15PM - 6:00PM 6:15PM - 7:45PM

Opening Ceremony at Lakeview LBC Opening Reception at Lakeview Social Halls 1 + 2 + Patio

Check-In: Saturday, November 2 9:00AM - 6:00PM

Bell LBC

Practice: Saturday, November 2 9:30AM - 4:30PM 9:00AM - 3:00PM 9:30AM - 4:30PM 9:30AM - 4:30PM

Bell LBC Johnson LBC - Sun City West Lakeview LBC Oakmont LBC

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS NOTE: The third game of all flight finals will be played at Bell LBC due to livestreaming. Players will change venues over the lunch hour.

Day 1: Sunday, November 3 WOMEN’S EVENT - FOURS - Qualifier 8:00AM

Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 2 greens

MEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Qualifier 8:00AM

Bell LBC - 2 greens Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 1 green Lakeview LBC - 2 greens Mountain View LBC- 1 green Oakmont LBC - 1 green

Day 2: Monday, November 4 WOMEN’S EVENT - FOURS - Finals 8:00AM

Bell LBC - 1 green

MEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Qualifier 8:00AM

Bell LBC - 1 green Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 2 greens Lakeview LBC - 2 greens Mountain View LBC- 1 green Oakmont LBC - 1 green

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS NOTE: The third game of all flight finals will be played at Bell LBC due to livestreaming. Players will change venues over the lunch hour.

Day 3: Tuesday, November 5 WOMEN’S EVENT - PAIRS - Qualifier 8:00AM

Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 3 greens Oakmont LBC - 1 green

MEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Finals 8:00AM

Bell LBC - 2 greens Lakeview LBC - 2 greens

Day 4: Wednesday, November 6 WOMEN’S EVENT - PAIRS - Finals 8:00AM

Bell LBC - 2 greens

MEN’S EVENT - PAIRS - Qualifier 8:00AM

Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 3 greens Lakeview LBC - 2 greens Oakmont LBC - 1 green

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS NOTE: The third game of all flight finals will be played at Bell LBC due to livestreaming. Players will change venues over the lunch hour.

Day 5: Thursday, November 7 WOMEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Qualifier 8:00AM

Lakeview - 2 greens Mountain View LBC - 1 green Oakmont LBC - 1 green

MEN’S EVENT - PAIRS - Finals 8:00AM

Bell LBC - 2 greens Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 1 green

Day 6: Friday, November 8 WOMEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Qualifier 8:00AM

Lakeview LBC - 2 greens Mountain View LBC - 1 green Oakmont LBC - 1 green

MEN’S EVENT - FOURS - Qualifier 8:00AM

Johnson LBC - Sun City West - 3 greens

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS NOTE: The third game of all flight finals will be played at Bell LBC due to livestreaming. Players will change venues over the lunch hour.

Day 7: Saturday, November 9 WOMEN’S EVENT - SINGLES - Finals 8:00AM

Bell LBC - 1 green Lakeview LBC - 1 green

MEN’S EVENT - FOURS - Finals 8:00AM

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Bell LBC - 1 green Lakeview LBC - 1 green

OPENING CEREMONY

EMCEE: AL GOFF PROCESSIONAL Bowls USA President Veronica Sum US Open Co-Chair & SCD Vice President Pam Edwards & Jerry Andrews Sun City and Sun City West Club Presidents Claire Day - Bell LBC Tracy Anderson - Johnson LBC, Sun City West Val Tilton - Lakeview LBC Pete Lenchuk - Mountain View LBC Brian Shirk - Oakmont LBC Bowls USA Officers Arthur Stewart, 1st Vice President Kane Tobin, 2nd Vice President Scott Roberts, Immediate Past President Division Councilors Central Aaron Zangl (absent: Anna Witt) Northeast Michele Lary & Ted Tragard Northwest Pam Edwards (absent: Mike Catsi) Pacific Inter-Mountain Ginger Harris & Scottie Marzonie South Central Dee McSparran & Ron Rollick Southeast Martha Nilsen (absent: Tom Bussell) Southwest Jackie Hogan (absent: Gary Barnes)

OPENING CEREMONY

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Flag Bearers United States Anne Nunes Australia Nathan & Taylor Baart Canada Laurie & Tom Roth Jersey TBD

New Zealand David Ball Northern Ireland Tony Budde Scotland Raymond Barr South Africa Linda Van Den Berg

N A TIO N A L AN THEM Amber Poirier, Peoria Music Academy

WE L C O ME RE MA R KS Pam Edwards, Co-Chair, US Open Committee

P R E S ID E N T’S AD D R ESS Veronica Sum, President, Bowls USA

P R E S ID E N T’S AWA RD S Veronica Sum, President, Bowls USA

B O WL S U S A HAL L O F FAME Veronica Sum, President, Bowls USA

A C KN O WLE D GE MEN T O F S PO N S O RS Al Goff R O L L - JA C K & BO WL Tom Forest, President, Recreation Centers of Sun City Connie Jo Richtmyre, Secretary, Recreation Centers of Sun City

Join us for a hosted reception for players and guests after the ceremony Lakeview Social Halls 1 + 2 and Patio

Women’s Venue Assignments

Men’s Venue Assignments

P h o to Credit: J o h n D u v a l l

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MAPS OF VENUES Click on name of club for map Bell Lawn Bowling Club W Campana Dr Sun City, AZ 85351

Johnson Lawn Bowling Club at Sun City West

19803 N RH Johnson Blvd Sun City West, AZ 85375

MAPS OF VENUES Click on name of club for map Lakeview Lawn Bowling Club

10626 W Thunderbird Blvd Sun City, AZ 85351

Mountain View Lawn Bowling Club

9722 N 105th Dr Sun City, AZ 85351

MAPS OF VENUES Click on name of club for map Oakmont Lawn Bowling Club

10725 W Oakmont Dr Sun City, AZ 85351

P h o to Credit: T r a c y A n d e r s o n

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