USUAL SUSPECTS LEAD THE WAY

Veteran NSL'ers SAS Strikers, Happy Strikers, UnbeWiiVables and Center on the Hill all rolled big scores and seem poised to replace defending NSL Champions as the Cedar Crest Crushers chose not to compete in the fall league.

The new kid on the block may be the Sunshine Strikers 1 team led by coach Clara White's 279/256. The Strikers 1 and 2 teams hail from St. Petersburg, FL and both may challenge the leaders for the NSL crown. Another new team showing championship caliber play is the Hiawassee Hotshots, Hiawassee, Ga., coached by Brenda Brannock. The Hotshots were led in first week play by Murlene Bradley's 245/248. Another team to watch is the Wii Warriors from Walnut Village whose roster is made up of veteran NSL Wii Bowlers.

Week 1 NSL Shoutout to coach Tom Gray, Sierre Point Stryke Force, who put together 16 west coast teams representing Vintage Senior Communities. Tom's Stryke Force team is led by Wii Bowlers Flo Eng (205/213) and Jack Lewis (216/203). And a special NSL Welcome to the Kensington Knockouts, one of Tom's teams representing Vintage. It's their first try at Wii Bowling and first try in the NSL.

Four new members joined the NSL 300 Club. First timers include Rick Swaney, Center on the Hill, Susan Cheung, UnbeWiiVables, Joe Marshall, Terminators, and Vistal Thomas, Golden Spurs. They joined past members still on a roll, Warner Wisyanski, Margaret Kinnard, Bob Brigham, Joe Riccobene, Evelyn Kelly, Hazel Sellers and Tim Christensen.

The NSL announced today that barring unforseen circumstances their new website will be available for viewing on Tuesday, Aug 9th. The site has been designed for easier navigation, more information and additional individual and team statistics.


For more information visit the NSL website - http://www.nslgames.com/.

PARC AT DULUTH DEFENDS Wii GOLF TITLE

Parc at Duluth successfully defended their NSL National Wii Golf Title by defeating the GRRRBirdies shooting an impressive 25 under par in the final match. Parc's super Wii golf team was led by 'Tiger Woods' type players - "Lucky" Harry Sanger, "Sweet Will" Taylor, "Dixie Dolly" Fyffe, and the ever steady Bob Clawson. The Heidi Adams coached Parc team carded a total of 177 under par for 5 rounds of Wii golf.

The GRRR Birdies, coached by Dona Duncan, improved each week and had their best score of the tournament against the birdie shooting Parc team. In the end, their strong effort wasn't enough to upset the Parc team. Finishing a strong second the GRRRBirdies are set for a strong effort in 2012.

Frederick Manor, coached by Julie Navarro, finished third and Sheila Englert's, Village Eagles team finished 4th. Julie's team, a Front Porch Community, Wii golf's out of Chula Vista, CA and Shiela's team competes out of Rochester, NY playing for The Villages at Unity.

Harry Sanger and Bill Taylor both of Parc Duluth went head to head for the individual title with Sanger defending his National title defeating Taylor by 1 shot. Sanger was 41 under par, an NSL record. Dolly Fyffe, Parc's women's leading player finished 4th at 33 under.

After a shaking opening round, John Bates rebounded to finish 3rd in the individual competition at 34 under. Bob Bates, son of John, finished 6th. The Bates boys hail from Onalaska, WI.

Ruper Brooke, Fredericka Golfers, was steady throughout posting 30 under par - good for 5th place in the individual competition. Bob Clawson (Parc), Dave Flathers (GRRR), Katie Heise (Fredericka), and Bill Joyce (Village Eagles) rounded out the top 10 finishers in the individual competition.

PLAYOFF WEEK IN NSL Wii GOLF

Following 4 weeks of NSL Wii Golf competition 4 teams advance to the final. Play changes from stroke competition to head to head challenge competition with the defending champions, The Winners from Parc Duluth, seeded number 1 and pitted against The Village Eagles, The Villages at Unity. In the second match, one that figures to be quite close, the GRRRBirdies representing Grande Ronde Retirement Residences, La Grande, OR, match up against The Fredericka Golfers from Rochester, NY In the qualifying rounds the GRRR Birdies rallied late to jump into second place but now must win to advance to the final match.

First round matches must be completed by Tuesday night, July 26 and the championship match must be completed by Thurday night, July 28.

The individual competition is getting a little tighter as Bill Taylor is challenging Harry Sanger for the title. Both play for The Winners. John Bates continues to move up but may have to go real low to challenge either Bill or Harry for the title. Dolly Fyffe, The Winners leading lady, faltered a bit in round 4 but remains a threat.

The top 12 individual golfers play one more 9 hole round with scores from all 5 rounds counting towards the placement of the top 10 Wii Golfers in the U.S. Those making the final 12 in order of finish - Harry Sanger (-33), Bill Taylor (-31), Dolly Fyffe (-26), John Bates (-25), Ruper Brooke (-24), Bob Bates (-22), Bob Clawson (-17), Dave Flathers (-14), Neil Campo (-6), Katie Heise (+2), Bill Joyce (+ 7) and Norma Weber (+8).

NSL Wii GOLF CHAMPIONSHIPS - THE BATTLE IS REALLY FOR SECOND PLACE

The Winners from Parc Duluth, Duluth, Ga., all but sewed up their second straight NSL Wii Golf Championships by posting another sizzling round of sub par golf. The Winners jumped to 71 under par after 3 weeks of play. With only 1 week left in the 4 week schedule they are destined for the first seed in the playoffs and will match up against the Village Eagles, The Villages at Unity, Rochester, NY, in the playoff round.

A Wii golf shootout looms between the Fredericka Manor and GRRRBirdies. Only 3 strokes separate the two teams to see who will finish second in conference play before heading into the one round playoff match. After next weeks final round before the playoffs it is quite assured that the same two teams will match up and play for the NSL runner spot.

In individual play Harry Sanger maintains a 5 shot lead over golfmates Dolly Fyffe and Bill Taylor. All play for The Winners. It should be an intersting week at the Park Duluth Community. John Bates continued his upward climb with a round of 27 and has an outside chance to end up in the number 2 position. In order for that to happen John will have to really have to "golf his ball" next week.

It should also be quite interesting in the Bates household next week as father John leads son Bob by 2 strokes going into the final 9 holes. Fortunately, or unfortunately as the case may be, they will be playing under the same roof matching shot for shot to see who can win the BATES match-up.

In other news, Neil Campo, GRRRBirdies worked his way into the top 10 carding a 2 under par 34 for a 107 total.

The fourth week is the final week of play before the playoffs. Matches will be posted on the NSL website setting up playoff week.

THE WINNERS CONTINUE Wii GOLF UNSLAUGHT

The Winners of Parc Duluth, Duluth, Ga. continued to bust par in the 2nd annual NSL Wii Golf National Championship. Their 24 under par matched last weeks results giving them an almost insurmountable 37 stroke lead going into the third round of the 5 round tournament. Fredericka Manor is in second place followed by the GRRRBirdies and the Village Eagles.

In the individual competition Harry Sanger, The Winners, continued is birdie barrage with a second round score of 26 to go with his first round 27. Harry is -19 but only has a 4 shot lead over Wii golfmate Dolly Fyffe (-15) who carded a second round 29 and and a 5 shot lead over Wii golfmate Bill Taylor at -14.

A NSL shoutout to Norma Weber, GRRRBirdies, who improved 7 strokes in the second round scoring an impressive 2 under 34 including a chip-in eagle. Way to go Norma!

The father/son Bates team of son Bob and father John remained in the hunt for individual honors as both carded 29's. Betty Joyce, Village Eagles, jumped into the top 10 of the individual competition by shooting a 2 under 34 to get back to even par.

DEFENDING CHAMPS TAKE BIG LEAD IN NSL 2011 GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP

The Winners, Parc at Duluth (Duluth, GA), shot an incredible 24 under par in the first round of the NSL Senior National Wii Golf Championships to lead by 19 shots over second place Fredericka Golfers, Fredericka Manor (Chula Vista, CA). The GRRRBirdies, Grande Ronde Retirement Residences (La Grande, OR) lead the Village Eagles, The Villages at Unity (Rochester, NY) by 1 shot for 3rd place.

Harry Sanger led The Winners with a 9 under 27 followed closely by Wii golfmates Dolly Fyffe (28) and Bill Taylor (29). The trio also lead the individual competition but have plenty of competition as 9 Wii golfers broke par.

The Winners are the defending NSL National Wii Golf Champions and proved too strong for the competition in the first round of play. Four players compete on each team with the top 3 scores counting in team play. The NSL Championship features 4 rounds of competition followed by one week of playoffs. The playoffs take place the week of July 25th.

In the individual competition John and Bob Bates, father/son, went head to head with John (shooting a 35) double bogeying the last hole to fall three strokes behind son, Bob (shooting a 32). Both remain in the hunt for individual honors.

Dennis Berkholtz, NSL Founder and Tournament Director, commented on The Winners continued success - "they have to be practicing every day to be that good. Their 4th score posted by Bob Clausen was 5 under and it didn't even count!"

Follow the NSL BLOG for continued updates.

LeadingAge to Sponsor NSL Championships

The NSL announced today that LeadingAge will host and sponsor the NSL National Wii Bowling Championships. LeadingAge is an association of 5,400 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to expanding the world of possibilities for aging. They advance policies, promote practices and conduct research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.

As part of the 3 year agreement, LeadingAge will host the championships at their annual meeting and exposition. This years championship match will be played on October 18th. The final match will be webcasted live to the exhibit hall and will be available to all partcipants via the same webcast.

"Retirement communities across the country developed Wii Bowling leagues to encourage socialization and physical activity among the people they serve." LeadingAge CEO, Larry Minnix said "we are excited to help our members engage in the NSL and to have our annual meeting serve as a platform to illustrate that seniors are interested in using technology, building community and having fun. That's all part of expanding the world of opportunities for aging."

Registration for NSL 2011 National Wii Golf Championship

Register for the 2011 NSL Wii Golf Championship by calling Dennis Berkholtz, Tournament Director, at 435 714 9491 or send an e-mail to dennis@nslgames.com. The following information is required: Community, Community address, Names of Golfers, Captain (person responsible for submitting scores), Captain's contact telephone number and e-mail address, team name.

Registration fee - $20 for each player. The NSL does not accept credit cards. Make check payable to National Senior League, 2460 Peachtree Rd., Suite 1014, Atlanta, Ga. 30305. If you need an invoice, let us know. Receipts will be sent to acknowledge payment if you pay without an invoice.

Players must use the Nintendo Wii Sport Package. Team and individual champions will be crowned. A team consists of 4 golfers - 3 scores count each week of play. Golfers entering the team competition will be included in the individual championship. Golfers play 9 holes each week for 4 weeks beginning the week of June 27. Top teams and best individuals play the week of July 25/28 to determine the champions.

Golfers entering the individual competition must have at least two players submitting scores. One golfer summitting a score will not be accepted.

A NSL scorecard will be forwarded to each team and players competing as individuals. Golfers must keep scores, birdies, eagles and aces. Trophy's awarded to winners.

Competition dates - Round 1 (week of June 27/30); Round 2 (week of July 4/7); Round 3 (week of July 11/14); Round 4 (week of July 18/21); Championship Round (week of July 25/28). Scores must be submitted by Thursday 9PM EST of each week via e-mail to dennis@nslgames.com.

Scores will be posted each week on the NSL website (www.nslgames.com) as well as forwarded by e-mail to team captains.

NSL Title Goes to Crushers

The Crushers, Cedar Crest Village, Pompton Plains, NJ, wii rolled past Morigi 1, Center on the Hill, Belle Vernon, PA, in the finals of the National Senior League's (NSL) 2011 Spring Wii Bowling Championships. The Crushers posted scores of 1,057 and 991 defeating Morigi by 179 pins.

The well balanced Crusher's team of Lily Berenbroick, 92 year old Peter Galioto, Bill Sperry, Sydelle Hirsch and coach Tony di Filippo maintained their composure and focus under the scrutiny of television camera's, photo shoots and close to 100 spectators cheering them on. Sperry (in photo) continued his exceptional year by wii bowling his 10th NSL sanctioned 300 game and adding a 290 to claim MVP honors.

Pat Bennico, Center on the Hill's director and team cheerleader, couldn't quite get Rick Swaney, Warner Wisyanski, Coach Pat Morigi, and Bill Artis to take the title. High scoring teammate, Lil Kepsel with a 286 season average, missed the championship match which hurt Center's chances. Coach Morigi's team was in its second championship game having been runner-up in the NSL 2010 Fall championship.

The champion Crushers bested 144 teams from 24 states to win the title. The final four teams, all of which receive a free pass, to the NSL 2011 Fall Championship, included The Crushers, Morigi 1, 3 time national champion the SAS Strikers, St Andrews Estates South, Boca Raton, FL and The Alley Katz, led by coach, Bernie Katz, from the Santa Clarita Valley Senior Center, Santa Clarita, CA.

The NSL Fall Senior Wii Bowling Championship begins the first week in August. For details and registration visit the NSL website, http://www.nslgames.com/ or call Dennis Berkholtz, President (435 714 9491).

NSL Championship Match Set

In a closely contested Final Four match up, Morigi 1, Center on the Hill, scored a big upset by defeating reigning 3 time NSL champion the SAS Strikers. SAS scored first topping Morigi by 12 pins in the first match but faltered down the stretch as Morigi outscored SAS by 45 pins in the second match. The margin of victory was 23 pins. Warner Wisyanski led Morigi with games of 300 and 299. Coach Pat Morigi chipped in with a 300 game. William Artis and Rick Swaney were instrumental in the win. Wii bowler of the year, Joe Riccobene, and wii bowling partner Duane Webster led Oris Martin's SAS Strikers with a 300 game each.

In the second match of the NSL Final Four, The Crushers from Cedar Crest Village crushed the Alley Oops from Santa Clarita Senior Center, Santa Clarita, CA, easily winning both matches by 430 pins. The powerful Crushers were led by old reliable Lily Berenbroick who scored a pair of 300 games and coach Tony di Filippo who had a season high series of 599 (300 and 299). Ever present Bill Sperry added another 300 game for the Crushers whose pin total of 2,365 is the highest recorded series in the four seasons of NSL play.

An NSL shout out to the SAS Strikers for their great run through 4 seasons of NSL play. We will miss Coach Martin and her team of talented Wii Bowlers in the playoffs.

A second shout out to Bernie Katz's Santa Clarita team for making a long run during the 4th season. Bernie's Alley Oops team improved every week defeating some very worthy opponents only to falter against a very strong Crusher team.

The Final Match Up to determine the 2011 NSL Spring Champion will be played May 3rd at 1PM EST. For NSL information visit the website at www.nslgames.com.

Swan Lakers - NSL (MD 2) Champions

The first ever NSL Master Division 2 Championship (MD 2) went to The Swan Lakers,
Hightstown, NJ, coached by Chris Harmon, as they totaled 1,637 pins. The Lakers proved to strong for the competition as they easily defeated second place finisher, the Northwest Vintage Vikings (1,483), 3rd place finisher the Meadow Lakers (1,455) and 4th place finisher, Wii Four (1,423).

For more information on the National Senor League (NSL) visit the NSL website at http://www.nslgames.com/.

MASTER DIVISION 1 CHAMPIONS - Striking Seniors 2

Striking Seniors 2 from Kanab Senior Center, Kanab Ut, coached by Rene Pace, captured the first ever NSL Master Division 1 Championship knocking down 1,776 pins on their way to defeating the Pickle Rollers from Mt. Olive Care and Rehab, Mt. Olive, NC (1,697), Covenant Village of Turlock, Turlock, CA (1,653) and Wii Are the Champions, Sherrie Whitman's, Lutheran Life Villages, Ft. Wayne, IN. The Striking Seniors used a balanced attack featuring 7 of 8 games over 200.

Master Division 1 (MD 1) was contested by 38 teams after finishing league play in the NSL - National Senior League. First round wii bowling results featured the 38 teams vying for round 2 by finishing in the top 12 teams of the first playoff round. The 12 teams played down to 4 final playoff slots. Striking Seniors 2 reign as 2011 NSL Spring Champions!

For more information visit the NSL website at http://www.nslgames.com/.

NSL Championships - The Final Four

Oris Martin's SAS Strikers, Boca Raton, FL, 3 time NSL Champions, edged Linda Umbel's, In Our Prime, Emmittsburg, MD by 11 pins. After dropping the first game by 9 pins, SAS rallied to win the second match by 20 pins to secure a spot in the Final Four. Morigi, Belle Vernon, PA, the hottest team in the NSL advanced by using the NSL tie breaker to defeat Karen Maxin's UnbeWiivables in the first game and then captured the second match to advance setting up a matchup against SAS. Bernie Katz's, Alley Oops from Santa Clarita, CA, scored the most pins of the 4 matches in defeating the Happy Strikers from LaGrange, Ga. and Tony de Flippo's, Crushers, Pompton, NJ, wii bowled past Pin Mii from Atlanta, Ga.

Wii bowlers were at their best as 6 bowlers were perfect in both games - Lily Berenbroick (Crushers), Evelyn Kelly (Happy Strikers) , Joe Riccobene (SAS), Stephaine Wilson and David Hinkle (Pin Mii) and Bob Brigham (UnbeWiivables). Seven other wii bowlers missed on the last ball and ended with 299.

Final matches - Morigi vs SAS and Alley Oops vs Crushers - must be completed by Friday, April 22nd, 9PM EST. E-mail scores to dennis@nslgames.com. The championship match will be held on Tuesday, May 3rd at 1PM EST. For complete playoff results visit the NSL website - http://www.nslgames.com/ - and click on "View the Brackets".

Wii Bowling - Four MD 2 Teams Advance to Finals

The NSL's Master Division 2 Championship is set. Four teams advanced from a 14 team field. Led by the Meadow Lakers (1,515) other teams making the finals are the NW Vintage Vikings (1,438), the Swan Lakers (1,418) and Wii Four (1,394) who qualified via the NSL tiebreaker - most strikes - edging past the Gynnedd Pin Busters. Other teams in order of finish - Covenant Village of Cromwell (1,286), Gwinnett Super Stars (1,273), Valley Rollers (1,266), Parc Alpharetta 3 (1,147), Pin Queens (1,141), The Bowling Stones (1,103), Over the Hill Gang (1,022) and The Girls (941). The Final Four teams must play their matches by Thursday, April 21st 9PM EST and e-mail scores to dennis@nslgames.com. Teams play 2 matches. The highest pin total wins. The NSL tiebreaker is in effect. Previous scores do not count. Winner takes all in this round. Happy Wii Bowling! Visit the NSL website, www.nslgames.com, for more information.

Wii Bowling - Master Division 1 (MD 1) Teams Move to Final Four

The Striking Senior's from Kanab Senior Center, Kanab, UT led the way as 12 teams competed for the final 4 spots on the way to the NSL's Master Division 1 (MD 1) Championship. Coach Rene Pace's team scored 1,742 pins leading the way over 2nd place, Wii Are the Champions (1,680 pins), 3rd place, CVOT Valley Strikers (1,645), and 4th place, Pickle Rollers (1,631). Following in order 5th - Phoenix Birds (1,561), 6th - Covenant Village of Cromwell (1,518), 7th - Ladies on a Roll (1,496), 8th - Powerballs (1,487), 9th - Tens Pins (1,465), 10th - IRE and Las Palmas Bombers, 12th - Pin Eaters (1,286). This is the first year for the Master Division 1 Playoffs designed to offer a chance to compete for a championship for those teams not placing in the top 64 of NSL league play. Teams bowl two matches. Previous scores do not count. Best 2 scores win. Knock em down! The final four teams must play their matches by Thursday, 9PM EST, April 21st. Send scores to dennis@nslgames.com. Results will be posted Friday morning.

Wii Bowling - NSL Teams Move into Elite 8

The strongest of the NSL teams continued to dominate as the best teams thoughout league play advanced to the Elite 8. Big battles loom as the teams remaining are well balanced. Wii bowlers will have to maintain their high level play under the pressure of advancing to the Final Four. Match-ups include Morigi vs the UnbeWiivables, a contest to close to call. The SAS Strikers vs In Our Prime. The SAS Strikers are 3 time defending champions but have never had a tougher opponent than the high scoring team from Emmitsburg Senior Center. This one should be on ESPN! Dan Wooden's Happy Strikers vs Bernie Katz's Alley Oops team. Again too close to call. The Happy Strikers have quitely impressed throughout the year. This is a 'pick-em' matchup. The Crushers vs the Pin Mii's. Ollie Wooden's Pin Mii team will have to be at their best to upset Tony di Flippo's high scoring Crusher team. NSL Wii Bowlers continued their assualt on 300 games. Led by Bill Sperry (Crushers) and Stephaine Wilson (Pin Mii's), each with a 600 series, 9 other wii bowlers knocked em all down - Lily Bierenbrock (Crushers), Margaret Kinnard (In Our Prime), David Hinkle (Pin Mii's), Joe Riccobene and Duane Webster (SAS Strikers), Donnie Jordan (Strikers), Jim Whitlock and Tim Christiansen (Striking Seniors), and Jimmie Kennedy (Wii Rangers) whose 300 was his first one. Elite 8 matches must be completed by Tuesday, April 19th by 9PM EST. For NSL information visit the NSL website - www.nslgames.com.

NSL Playoffs - Sweet Sixteen Advance

Sixteen teams advanced in the Championship bracket of the NSL 2011 Spring League led by the defending champions, SAS Strikers, knocking down 2,290 pins and followed closely by Morigi 1 (2,272), In Our Prime (2,249), the UnbeWiivables (2,247) and the Happy Strikers. Eleven (11) players rolled 300 games including Joe Riccobene's (SAS Strikers) 600 series. Joining Joe -- wii bowling mate Duane Webster, two members of In Our Prime - Donald Duvall and Clarence Snyder, the Pin Mii's, David Hinkle, Bob Brigham (UnbeWiivables), Chris Forte (Eagles), hot rolling Warner Wisyanski (Morigi 1), ever present Ruthie Wildehide (Cougar Crawlers), the Crushers, Bill Sperry and Hazel Sellers of the Happy Strikers. Just missing out on the magic 300 game were Evelyn Kelly (Happy Strikers) at 299, Stephaine Wilson (Pin Mii's) at 299, Bob Spaulding (SAS Strikers) at 298 and newcomer Shirley Harry at 297 (WC Splitters). The field will be down to the final 8 teams after scores are posted on Friday morning. Visit the NSL website for updates and NSL news - http://www.nslgames.com/.

ROUND 1 - NSL MASTER DIVISION 2 (MD 2) RESULTS - SPRING 2011

Led by the NW Vintage Vikings the following teams advanced to the second round of the NSL MD 2 division - NW Vintage Vikings, Gwinnet Super Stars, Cromwell 2, Wii Four, Gwynned Pin Busters, Parc Alpharetta 3, Pinheads, Valley Rollers, Pin Queens, The Girls, Parker Place Bowling Stones, and the Over the Hill Gang. The Vikings total pin count was 1,409 to win by a hefty margin over second place finisher Gwinnet Super Stars whose pin count was 1,336. Scores ranged from 1,409 to the 12th place finisher, Over the Hill Gang, who knocked 'em down to a 1,134 count. ROUND 2 OF MD 2 MUST BE COMPLETED BY THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 9PM EST. RESULTS SHOULD BE E-MAILED TO dennis@nslgames.com. The top 4 teams based on total pin count will advance to the final 4. Round 1 scores do not count.

NSL MASTER DIVISION 1 (MD1) TEAMS MAKE PLAYOFFS

The following teams scored big in MD 1 and advance to the second round - Pickle Rollers, CVOT Valley Strikers, Striking Seniors 2, Ten Pins, Cromwell 1, Powerballs, Pin Eaters, Wii Are the Champs, Phoenix Birds, Las Palmas Bombers, Ladies on a Roll, IRE Rollers. The Pickle Rollers scored big with 1,841 pins followed by the CVOT Valley Strikers with 1,691. The IRE Rollers landed in the 12th position with 1,427 pins. ROUND 2 MUST BE PLAYED BY THURSDAY, APRIL 14, 9PM EST. E-MAIL SCORES TO dennis@nslgames.com. The top 4 teams advance to the final week based on total pins in round 2. The round 1 scores are not included.

ROUND 1 OF CHAMPIONSHIPS COMPLETE

Thirty two (32) teams advanced to Round 2 of the NSL 2011 Spring Championships - Morigi 1, Cougar Crawlers, Pine Cone Bowlers, 300 Club, Wii Warriors, Terminators, Village People, Unbewiivables, SAS Strikers, Eagles, CRV Bullets 1, Wii Rangers, Mighty Manteno, Gutter Gang, Stars/Strikes, In Our Prime, Happy Strikers, WC Splitters, Pin Busters, Alley Katz, Wii Are Winners, Alley Oops, Covenant Village of Colorado, Strikers, Crushers, Golden Spurs, Striking Seniors, Cecil Strikers, Pinheads, Pin Mii, Alley Oops, and WiiTired. ROUND 2 MUST BE COMPLETED BY MONDAY, APRIL 11th 9pm EST. E-MAIL SCORES TO dennis@nslgames.com. Brackets will be updated on Tuesday morning. Twenty Four (24) Wii Bowlers scored perfect games as teams picked up the pace in the first round. Warner Wisyanski (Morigi 1) scored a perfect 600. First time ever 300 scores were recorded by Ester McCormick (Alley Oops), Zella Weis (Powerballs) and Richard Best (Mt. Olive Care/Rehab. A new team vaulted to the top in total pins as the Unbewiivables totaled 2,294 pins led by Bob Brigham, Stephen Hatos and Norma Nichols all scoring 300's.

NSL 2011 Spring Championship - Master Division 2

Thirty Eight (38) teams advanced to the NSL 2011 Spring Championships in Master Division 2 (MD 2). They are in order of finish - Gwynedd Pin Busters, Pin Heads, nice-n-easy, Wii Four, Meadow Lakers 2, Valley Rollers, Southside Bowlers, Meadow Lakers 1, Parc Alpharetta 3, Mission Inn Alley Cats, Pin Queens, Bowling Stones, Cromwell 2, NW Vintage Vikings, Westwood Wonders, Bethal 4 some, The Four Stooges, The Bell Ringers, Brush Creek Bowlers, NE Roller Bowlers, Shoreline CC 1, Gwinnett Super Stars, Parker Pin Crushers, Leewood Luminaries, Chestnut Street Stompers, The Girls, Parc Buckhead, Leewood Legends, Shoreline CC 2, Atria Marland Place, Lanes/Canes, Sister Strikers, Juniper Village Meadville 2, Wesley Palms Bowling Stones, Garland Coeds, Over the Hill Gang, The Pros, and the Regency Rollers. First round must be posted by Thurs, Apr 7 at 9PM EST. Send scores to dennis@nslgames.com. Results will be posted by 9AM Fri, April 8 on the nsl website.

NSL 2011 Spring Champion - Master Division 1

Thirty Six (36) teams advanced to the Master Division 1 (MD 1) playoffs of the NSL 2011 Spring Championships. In order of finish - Ridge Rollers, Pickle Rollers, Alley Cats, Village Mixers, Tacoma Ten Pins, Pins Gone, Silver Strikers, South Bay Blasters, Ladies on a Roll, CVOT Valley Strikers, Incredibles 2, Wii Are the Champs, Striking Senior 2, Phoenix Birds, Ten Pins, Great Balls of Fire, Magic Sticks, Cromwell 1, Happy Keglers, IRE Rollers, Wii The People, Heavy Rollers, Johnson Team 2, Swansea Swingers, Manor House 2, Rockin Rollers, Strike Seekers, Village Westside Bowlers, Pin Eaters, Johnson Team 1, Riverside Place, Incredibowls 1, Gwyndd Bowling Bandits, Powerballs, Las Palmas Bombers, and Manor House. First Round Games must be completed by Thurs, Apr 7 at 9PM EST. E-mail results to dennis@nslgames.com. Results will be posted on Friday, Apr 8 by 9 AM EST.

NSL 2011 Playoffs - Championship Division

Sixty Four Teams Advance to the Playoffs of the NSL 2011 Spring Championship. In order of finish as determined by total pins - Morigi 1, SAS Strikers, Happy Strikers, Crushers, UnbeWiivables, In Our Prime, Strikers, Wii Tired, Terminators/Cedar Crest, Gutter Gang, Alley Oops/Clarita, Pin Mii's, 300 Club, Wii Rangers, Alley Katz, Cecil Strikers, Pine Cone Bowers, CRV Bullets 1, Pin Busters/Brittany, Striking Seniors, Wii Warriors, Mighty Manteno, Wii Are Winners, Pinheads, Village People, Stars & Stripes, Kingpins, Alley Oops/Parc, Cougar Crawlers, Cerritos Falcons, The Gunns, Golden Spurs, Carlsbad by the Sea, Eagles, WC Splitters, Happy Rollers, Slow Rollers, Terminators, Covenant Village of Colorado, Abbey Inmates, Village Estate Bowlers, Dynomite Methuenites, River Crew, Lickity Splits, CRV Bullets 2, Wii Bees, Young Strikers, Incredibowls, Lucky Strikes, Village Players, Golden Lightning, CRV Bullets 3, Pincrushers, Manwell 1, Holyoke, Alley Cats, Jolly Bowlers, Sad Sacks, Strike Force, Red Hot Rollers, Stryke Force, Parc Pacers, Pin Busters/Gwynned, and Banks Bowlers. First Round of Playoffs must be completed by Wed., Apr 6, 9PM EST. E-mail results to dennis@nslgames.com. Results will be posted by 9AM EST on Thurs., Apr 7.

Week 7 - NSL Updates

Week 7 finished with a rash of 300 games as 13 wii bowlers hit the magic mark including Wii Bowlers of the Week - Vincent Thomas (Strikers) and Warner Wisyanski (Morigi 1) each bowling 2 perfect games. Other week 7 club members included - Sydelle Hirsch (Crushers), Stephaine Wilson (Pin Mii's), David Hinkle (Pin Mii's), Clarence "Moe" Snyder (In Our Prime), Hazel Sellers (Happy Strikers), Evelyn Kelly (Happy Strikers), Teri Shuman (Gutter Gang), Char Johnson (Gutter Gang), Barbara Matherne (Great Balls of Fire), Bob Brigham (Unbewiivables) and Lil Kepsel (Morigi 1). The Week 7 NSL Honorable Mention roster includes Joe Riccobene wii bowling a 289 and a 299 (SAS Strikers) and Evelyn Kelly a 299 to go with her 300 - a 599 series! Other who had a great week include Donnie Jordan - 299 (Strikers), Anne Badeaux - 289 (Wii Are Winners), Margaret Kinnard - a pair of 280's (In Our Prime), Ann Nguyen - 287 (Unbewiivables) and Jimmie Kennedy - 290 (Wii Rangers). An NSL Shout-out to Lou Anne Smith of the Striker Sisters for rolling her highest game ever at 245. Congratulations to all for a great year. Now on to the PLAYOFFS!!

NSL Playoff Format

The 2011 NSL playoffs will be divided into 3 divisions. The top 64 teams will be playing in the Champions Division. Teams finishing in positions 65 through 104 will play in the Master Division - 1 (MD 1) and teams finishing in positions 105 through 144 will play in Master Division - 2 (MD 2).

Champions Division
Round 1 - 64 teams Completion Date - April 6 by 9PM EST
Round 2 - 32 teams Completion Date - April 11 by 9PM EST
Round 3 - 16 teams Completion Date - April 14 by 9PM EST
Round 4 - 8 teams Completion Date - April 19 by 9PM EST
Round 5 - 4 teams Completion Date - April 22 by 9 PM EST
Finals - 2 teams 1 PM EST - May 3

MD 1 and MD 2
Round 1 - 40 teams Completion Date - April 7 by 9PM EST
Round 2 - 12 teams Completion Date - April 14 by 9PM EST
Round 3 - 4 teams Completion Date - April 20 by 9PM EST

Format
Champions Division - bowl 2 games against team you are matched up against. NSL
point system - same as league play. Winner moves on and loser goes home.

MD 1 and MD 2 - bowl 2 games. Total pins determines who moves on. Strikes and
spares are tie breakers.

Posting
Scores must be e-mailed to league office (dennis@nslgames.com). League office will post
scores.
Champions Division - results will be on NSL website under playoff brackets.
MD 1 and MD 2 - results will be posted on NSL blog site.

NOTE: Wii Bowlers must have been on roster during league play. When e-mailing scores include name of wii bowler, team and division, total pins and total strikes and spares.

Week 6 - NSL Battles Loom as Playoffs Near

As the National Senior League rolls into its final week of league play several conference titles remain up for grabs. The big battle will be in conference 34 where NSL power houses Morigi Team 1 and the Terminators go head to head with the winner grabbing the conference title. In conference 32 the winner of the matchup between the Happy Strikers and WiiTired will capture the trophy and in conference 28 CRV Team 1 must defeat a strong Sunrise Wii Bees team to win the title.

Just as important are third place matchups in several conferences as the top 3 teams advance to the playoffs determining the NSL National Champion. Not yet determined are 3rd place finishes in conferences 17, 18, 23, 25, 29, 31 and 33. A head to head match in conference 17, The Crawlers vs Cromwell 1, will determine the third position. Other teams hoping to secure a trip to the championship matches include Incredibles 1 and the Terminators in conference 18; Banks Bowlers, Westside Bowlers, Four Stooges and the Bellringers in conference 23; the Jolly Bowlers and Pins Gone in conference 25; the Slow Rollers and the Dynamite Metheunites in conference 29; Manor House 2, Gwynedd Pin Busters and the Bowling Stones in conference 31; and CRV 3 and the Blasters in conference 33.

The top 3 teams in each conference will be joined in the playoffs by 10 additional teams determined by teams with the highest pin count to form a 64 team playoff NCAA Final Four bracket and a one and done format.

For the first time since its inception NSL playoffs will include all the teams competing in the league. The NSL National Champion will come from one of the top 64 teams in the league. The remaining teams will be divided into 2 divisions - Master Division 1 and Master Division 2. Master Division 1 (MD-1) will include the teams finishing 65 through 104 and Master Division 2 (MD-2) will include teams finishing 105 through 144.

The playoff schedule will be posted Monday, March 28.

105 Year Old Leads NSL +90 Wii Bowlers

Talk about living young, staying active, being competitive and enjoying senior life, these wii bowlers lead the way in the National Senior League (NSL) 2011 Wii Bowling Spring Championships. Elma Weltchek of Meadow Lakes' Swan Lakers is 105 years old and the eldest wii bowler in the league. According to coach, Chris Harmon, Elma is still competitive and has a high game of 182 in league play. Elma is joined by 26 other +90 wii bowlers in the NSL. One hundred (100) year old Selma Friedman is a member of the SAS Strikers/St. Andrews Estates South - 3 time NSL champions. Dot Roof (97) and "Lucky" Harry Sanger (92) are members of the Lickity Splits/Parc at Duluth. Both carry a 204 wii bowling average. Super charged 95 year old Paul Reese along with 90 year old, Paul Marsh, wii bowl for coach Pam Mitchell's Juniper Village at Meadville team. Ninety two (92) year old Peter Galioto is a regular on the a very strong Cedar Crest Crusher team. Peter averages 269. Stryke Force, Vintage Senior Living, the NSL's self proclaimed oldest wii bowling team in the world, is led by 100 year old Elva Lillroth and wii bowl mates Flo Eng (99) and Arnold Bechtel (96). Flo averages 175 and Arnold averages 230 with a high game of 277. Other teams representing Vintage Senior Living, The Pinheads, feature 92 year old teammates Cecil Morris and Marian Van Sickle and the Cerritos Falcons feature Bill Burd, Marge Jones, Maxine Kasules, and Henry Kooiker, all over 90 years old. Sally Wildman and Lorraine Bronske both 90, lead Casa San Carlos' Stars & Strikes team with averages of 201 and 226. Vivian Purvis (93) and Marie Clark (92) are members of the Lutheran Life Villages Wii Are Champions team. Both teams representing Parkway Place, the Happy Rollers and the Red Hot Rollers, are represented by +90 wii bowlers. Ellen Good (91) and Mid Buie (92) both average 200+ and J.D. Jones (92) has a high game of 255. Carolyn Finn, the 92 year old "Manhattan Kid", leads the Parc Pacers/Parc at Piedmont in her 4th NSL season. Other NSL wii bowlers living young include Agnes Gunn (90), The Gunns of Pelham, Ken Ileman (92) of the IRE Rollers/Indian River Estates East, , and Vinnie Camistraci of the Piedmont Highrise Pin Crushers who recently bowled his age - 92. You're never to old to Wii Bowl. Join the NSL.

NSL Wii Bowling Championships - Week 4

The NSL 4th week of Spring competition is behind us. Three (3) more weeks of league play lead into 3 weeks of playoffs. The playoffs will feature two brackets - The Premiers and the Masters. The Premiers will feature the top 64 teams in league play, the Masters will be a competition between the remaining teams to determine a second NSL Champion.

Although scores seemed to drop a little in week 4, Joe Riccobene, the NSL Wii Bowler of the Year in 2010, led the way with a pair of 300 games.

INTERESTING STATISTICS:

NSL Wii Bowlers have knocked down 750,000 plus pins including 8,700 plus strikes and 7,886 plus spares putting Wii Bowlers on a path to end the season with more than 1,314,000 total pins.

The average score is 175.

The top 5 teams in total pins - Morigi Team 1, SAS Strikers, Crushers, The Gutter Gang and The Happy Strikers. The top 5 teams in total strikes are

The top 5 teams in total strikes - Crushers, Morigi Team 1, SAS Strikers, The Happy Strikers, The
Gutter Gang.

The top 5 teams in total spares - Johnson Team 1, Heavy Rollers/Village Mixers (tie), Strike Force/Jolly Bowlers (tie).

Visit the NSL website at www.nslgames.com. Keep knockin em down!

NSL Wii Bowling Championships - Week 3

For the third week in a row we had a 600 series! Wayne Birdsell, Golden Spurs, Troupe County, Ga., rolled a pair of 300's. And for the third week in a row we had 10 wii bowlers in the 300 zone.

But the highlite of the week and a NSL SHOUTOUT has to go to 91 years young Maxi Slife, Wii Are Winners. Maxi bowled her way to a 299 and followed that up with a 227. Way to go Maxi!

The Cougar Crawlers and the Superstars are on a torrid pace and have their sights firmly planted on the 3 time National Champions, SAS Strikers. After 3 weeks of competition there are 10 to 12 teams primed to outbowl the Strikers for the title.

Coaches reported wii bowlers who excelled in Week 3 included - Maxine Kasules (Cerritos Falcons), Arnold Bechtel (Stryke Force), Diane Burgoyne (Tacome Ten Pins), Bill Scott (Incredibles), Junaita Brinkerhoff (Striking Seniors 2), Barbara Seymone (Pin Eaters) and Duane Webster (SAS Strikers).

NICKNAMES: Deborah Martin (Maplewood Place) reports that "The Southern Bell" (Ann Ford) lead her team to a 5-0 victory over Covenant Village of Colorado. Vickie Selvaggio (Capitol Retirement Village) had all three of her teams win this week. "Sizzlin Shirley" McBride and "Fancy Francis" Garlin led Team 1 to victory and the consistent play of "Wild Bill" Lester and "Lady 35" (Wanda Campbell) led team 2 to a big win over the Sister Strikers. In one of the closet matches of the week, "Slow Poke" Adams, "Jumpy" Paul Morken, "Wally" Walter Fornoff, and "Mister Ed" Garlin led Team 3 to a 20 pin victory over the South Bay Blasers.

Visit the NSL website at http://www.nslgames.com/ for results and more information. Keep knockin em down!

NSL Wii Bowling Championships - Week 2

Week 2 of the NSL Wii Bowl Spring Championship featured more of the same - close matches and great wii bowling. Terri Shuman, Spring Mill Gutter Gals rolled 2 back to back 300 games matching the feat of Ruth Wilhide in week 1. Besides Terri and Ruth, the NSL 300 Club was joined by 7 new members making a total of 15 perfect games in two weeks of competition.

The NSL Honor Roll for individual high games has been elevated from a projected 260 to 270 in week 1 to 280 in week 2. The Honor Roll for 2 game totals has been raised from 540 to 550. Over the past two years wii bowlers have benefitted from a lot practice and more opportunity to compete. Scores continue to rise from all skill levels.

The NSL honors all wii bowlers regardless of ability. This seasons playoffs will include all NSL Wii bowlers. The top 3 teams in each conference and the 10 next best teams determined by NSL Points will advance to the championship rounds to determine the National Champion - Premier League. All other teams will be placed in a second championship to determine the winner of the Master League. In the future we hope to implement a "Scratch" League and a Handicap League.

Visit the NSL website at www.nslgames.com for more information.

NSL 2011 Week One Results - Spring League

Opening week of the 2011 NSL National Senior Wii Bowl Championships featured 8 wii bowlers with perfect games including Ruth Wilhide of the Cougar Crawlers, Emmitsburg Senior Center, rolling consecutive 300 games - that's 24 straight strikes! Veteran teams from the Alley Katz, In Our Prime, the Crushers and the Terminators, and 3 time National Champs, SAS Strikers, again proved to be high scoring machines. They were joined by newcomers the Pinheads from Villa Sierrra and The Happy Strikers from The Active Place.

The NSL 2011 Spring League features teams from 144 communities from 24 states competing for the National Wii Bowl Championship rolling their way through 7 weeks of competition followed by 3 weeks of playoffs to determine the wii bowing team in the world.

The first ever NSL 300 Club begins with 9 members all who wii bowled their way to 300 games in week one - Ruth Wilhide (2), Shirley McBride, Stephan Hatos, Terri Sherman, Joe Albarran, Bill Turner, Lil Kepsel and Lily Bierenbrock.

The NSL Honor Roll featuring Wii Bowlers rolling 2 games totalling 550 or more includes Ruth Wilhide (a perfect 600), Terri Sherman (590), Lily Bierenbrock (589), Joe Riccobene (578), Joe Albarran (558) and Shirley McBride (556).

Individual High Scores for the week not including the 300 club members were tallied by Lil Kepsel (299), Joe Riccobene (299), Bob Spaulding (290), Terri Sherman (290), Richard Best (290), Donnie Jordan (290), Evelyn Keller (288) and Joe Marshall (288).

Check out results and other news at www.nslgames.com.

NSL Spring 2011 Senior National Wii Bowl Championship

Calling all Senior Wii Bowlers, coaches, friends and family. The 4th edition of the NSL Wii Bowling championships is about to begin. Reigning 3 time champion, the SAS Strikers from Boca Raton, FL, will be joined by 143 other teams from 24 states. Bowling begins the week of February 14. Each team will be competing in a conference of 8 teams and play each team in the conference one time. The 7 weeks of league competition culminates with 3 weeks of playoffs structured like the NCAA Final Four - 64 of best teams in 32 brackets. Winners move on and losers go home. The championship match is schedule for April 27th. Follow the action right here for weekly results, highlites and features. For information visit the NSL website at nslgames.com.

The NSL Wii Golf Championships are scheduled to begin the week of July 5th with championship rounds the first week in August. The NSL Fall Wii Bowl Championships are scheduled for a mid September start and a mid August final.