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| Rick has been involved in bowling since the Early 1970's
He was first certified as a bowling coach/instructor in 1983. Rick is a USBC Bronze Coach and a graduate of the Ebonite Power House Pro Shop Training Program . Rick has competed in tournaments in both the United States and Europe. The first Pro Shop Rick Owned was located inside Valdosta Lanes Valdosta GA from 1991 to 1995. He also operated the Pro Shop at Moody AFB, GA (Valdosta, GA) from 2003 to 2005 From 2005 to September 2007 Rick's Pro Shop was Located at Northside Lanes, North Augusta, SC Rick joined the Professional Bowlers Association in 1993. He has competed in the Southern and Eastern Regions and on the National Tour. Currently, Rick is a member of the Vise Grips Pro Staff. Rick was a charter member of the Sports Technologies Technical Advisory Staff. He is a member of the International Bowling Proshop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA). In 1995 after retiring from the USAF, Rick joined the staff of Playdrome Recreation Centers and managed two centers in Deptford and Woodbury New Jersey. After leaving Playdrome, Rick accepted a management position with Leisure Recreation Centers and Managed Shirley Bowl, in Shirley New York. In 2005 Rick accepted a management Position with CGC Recreation and managed Northside Lanes in North Augusta SC Rick relocated to Douglas in September 2007 His Pro Shop training includes the Ebonite/Power House Pro Shop Training Course. Fitting and Drilling Seminars conducted by the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association, and all the major bowling ball manufacturers. Rick is an IBPSIA Technically Certified Pro Shop Professional. He has been the League Secretary for numerous Leagues and was the Vice President of the South Georgia Bowling Association from 2004 to 2005. He was the first President of the Aiken County, SC USBC Rick's Bowling accomplishments include:
Rick resides in Douglas, GA. He has two children, Richard III (Meat) who resides in Valdosta, GA and Dorothy who resides in Fayetteville, NC. Rick is the proud grandfather of Three granddaughters and a grandson, Shelby, Savannah , Haley and Dylan (Taters). Rick Bowls Right Handed |
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| "Meat" has been bowling since he was able to roll the ball down the lanes. He first competed in orgainzed bowling at the age of five.
He first started working in a Pro Shop in the original Rick's Pro Shop. Rick is a certified AMF 82-30 and 82-70 Mechanic. He was the Head Mechanic at Valdosta Lanes and Rocky Point Bowl, Rocky Point NY His pro shop training includes Seminars conducted by the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association, and all the major bowling ball manufacturers. He has attended lane machine training at the Kegel Training Center. Rick's Bowling accomplishments include:
How did he get the Nickname "Meat"? Click here. Rick and his wife Julie reside in Valdosta, GA with their daughter Savannah and son Dylan (Taters). Bowls Right Handed |
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