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VIDEO: Quadriplegic converts 3-10 split for a chance at 26th game of 200 or better

Posted on October 17, 2018 by billgator97

This was the (my) shot of the day at Quad Squad bowling on August 11, 2018. I am posting it now to share and preserve it on my blog. I needed to convert this 3-10 split in the 10th frame … Continue reading →

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Two New Members of the 200 Club, and Two New World Records

Posted on May 23, 2018 by billgator97

It’s a pretty big deal when able-bodied folks bowl 200 or better for the first time. I’d argue it’s a bigger deal when a wheelchair user bowls 200+ for the first time. (For one, our ball speed is a good … Continue reading →

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New Wheelchair, New Bowling Setup, Similar Results?

Posted on October 31, 2014 by billgator97

I recently got a new wheelchair, FINALLY, after nearly 17 years of daily use (typically about 13-14 hours per day) from my first wheelchair. My new wheelchair is a Permobil C300, which has the two foot pedals coming off of … Continue reading →

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Civitan Clubs Use IKAN Bowler to Help People with Disabilities

Posted on March 31, 2011 by billgator97

The Mission Statement for Civitan International is: “To build good citizenship by providing a volunteer organization of clubs dedicated to serving individual and community needs with an emphasis on helping people with developmental disabilities.” Source: http://www.civitan.com/template.php?t=sr&id=101 Civitan members in Louisiana … Continue reading →

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