Archived - 2024

Dear Zone Members,

We are writing to inform you that one of our long-serving committee members, Ms. Winnie Tam, will be stepping down in 2025. We gratefully appreciate her invaluable contributions to the Zone Bowling Club (ZBC) over the past twelve years.

Winnie joined ZBC in 2011 as one of the club's founding members, holding membership #0014. She became a committee member in 2013 and has since been an integral part of our organization. During her tenure, Winnie selflessly volunteered at most ZBC tournaments and events. She also served as our graphic designer, creating artwork and promotional materials that elevated the club's presence.

In recent years, Winnie has developed a passion for the rapidly growing sport of pickleball, becoming a member of the Toronto Pickleball Club. To dedicate herself fully to this new pursuit, Winnie has decided to resign from her committee role and pass the torch to a new member. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Winnie for her dedication to ZBC and her efforts in promoting 10-pin bowling within our community. We wish her all the best as she embarks on this exciting new chapter in her pickleball journey.

Meanwhile, we are pleased to announce that Ms. Karen Yung will be joining the committee to fill Winnie’s role. Please join us in giving Karen a warm welcome to the team!

Yours sincerely,
Zone Bowling Club Committee

Congratulations to our founder and committee member, Mary Leung, on receiving the Ontario Volunteer Service Award 2024 from the Province of Ontario!

This prestigious recognition, awarded upon the nomination of Sing Fai Sports Club and All Community Games, celebrates Mary's outstanding contributions and unwavering commitment to community service.

Ontario Volunteer Service Award recognizes volunteers for their outstanding contributions and continued service at organization, such as non-profits, schools, community centres, hospitals, libraries and community associations. Recipients receive a personalized certificate and lapel pin acknowledging their years of service at a local award recognition ceremony.

We are incredibly proud of Mary for this well-deserved honor and grateful for her inspiring dedication to the sport of bowling, as well as her contributions to the community and the club.

Zone Bowling Club Committee

Unified Zone Club (UZC) Winter League will be held on Sunday afternoons at Richmond Hill Pro Bowl. 

Maximum 14 teams; 3 bowlers per team (max. 2 spares allowed) 

Date: September 15, 2024 - April 27, 2025

Time: 2pm. 

Weekly fee: CAD $23/ bowler

Registration through Friday summer league or  by email:
unifiedzoneclub@gmail.com   or   info@zonebowlingclub.com   or   mary.leung@zonebowlingclub.com

Zone Bowling Club MIB Awards final results.

Group A (starting average 170 and below): 
Anthony Woo - 2022/23 CTF Avg: 158--> 177.6 (improved 19.6) 

Group B (starting average 171 to 185): 
Jamie Tang - 2022-23 CTF Avg: 174 --> 197 (improved 23) 

Group C (starting average186 and above): 
Darren Chan - 2022-23 CTF Avg: 209 --> 231(improved 22)

Congratulations to Anthony Woo, Jamie Tang & Darren Chan in winning the 2024 MIB Award, each winner will receive a bowling ball either sponsored by Brunswick, who has been supporting Zone Bowling Club since 2012. 

A reminder for Zone Bowling Club members to report their 2023/24 winter season average for the MIB award.

Below is the MIB Awards Leader board (average improvement to beat):

Group A (starting average 170 and below): 
Anthony Woo - 2022/23 CTF Avg: 158--> 177.6 (improved 19.6) 

Group B (starting average 171 to 185): 
Jamie Tang - 2022-23 CTF Avg: 174 --> 197 (improved 23) 

Group C (starting average186 and above): 
Darren Chan - 2022-23 CTF Avg: 209 --> 231(improved 22)

Cut off date for reporting your averages is May 31, 2024.

Any member that has a higher improvement, please report to Mary Leung at mary.leung@zonebowlingclub.com. Bowling balls awards will be given out by end of June. 

**MOST IMPROVED BOWLER AWARD (MIB) – Male/Female in 3 average groups. Bowler with the most improved pin count on his/her average will receive the award. 

See Member Benefits for eligibility to claim the awards.

Awards – One (1) ball for each average group per winter season.

Group A: 170 season starting average and below

Group B: 171-185 season starting average

Group C: 186 season starting average and above

Congratulations to Kevin Leung bowled a perfect 300 game at the CBC Thursday League on April 11, 2024 at Richmond Hill Pro Bowl .  He will receive a bowling ball from Zone Bowling Club, Special Achievement Award sponsored by Brunswick, who has been supporting Zone Bowling Club since 2012..

One more balls still available for this award until the end of this year at a different center. Visit the Member Benefits for details.

Congratulations to Alan Tao bowled 11 strikes in a game at the CBC Monday League on February 12, 2024 at Splitsville Richmond Hill.  He received a bowling ball from Zone Bowling Club, Special Achievement Award sponsored by Brunswick, who has been supporting Zone Bowling Club since 2012.

Two more ball still available for this award until the end of this year. Visit the Member Benefits for details.

Unified Zone Club (UZC) Friday league will resume on May 3, 2024 until August 23. Every Friday at Richmond Hill Pro Bowl. 

Maximum 16 teams; 4 bowlers per team (max. 2 spares allowed) 

Previous seasons' teams have priority to enroll.

Practice Time: 8pm. 

Weekly fee: CAD $23/ bowler

CTF sanction fee: CAD $28 (if pay through this league)

CTF summer sanction fee: CAD $18 (if pay through this league and bowler didn't pay in the winter season) 

Registration through UZC committee: Evan Orat / Mary Leung / Ken Lo

Email: unifiedzoneclub@gmail.com   or   info@zonebowlingclub.com 

If you already register, please submit the 2023-24 winter season averages to the UZC committee at your earliest convenience. 

We are pleased to announced that Buffa Distribution is one of our major sponsorship partners starting 2024. Thanks to Mark and Jonathan at Buffa Distribution in helping us to go one step further on promoting the sport of tenpin bowling.

Buffa Distribution is the largest bowling products distributor in Canada, they are distributor of the best brands in the world of bowling.  Today, Buffa Distribution have over 850 accounts and they have been distributing bowling products in nearly a dozen countries.  Buffa Distribution is the leading supplier and sponsor of the CTF for the Canadian Team Trials and the FQQ and Provincial Junior Championships in association with Kegel.