Navy Competing in Armed Forces Bowling Championship

By Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Shawnte Bryan, Navy Public Affairs Support Element West

SAN DIEGO (NNS) -- The All-Navy Bowling Team started competing against other military branches in the Armed Forces Bowling Championship at Naval Base San Diego (NBSD) Dec. 7.

The four-day tournament consists of four teams of eight bowlers from the Marines, Army, Air Force and Navy.

The Coast Guard was represented at the tournament with two bowlers on the Navy team, one female and one male.

"This championship is the pinnacle of the bowling calendar in the Navy bowling program," said Ron Hodgen, commander, Naval Installations Command program manager. "We are quite honored to be hosting this year at such a great location."

The tournament being held at NBSD marks the first time in 13 years a Navy base has hosted the competition. Competitions include a team challenge, doubles, mixed doubles and singles matches. A total of 24 games will be played throughout the tournament, taking place Dec. 7-10.

"The good thing is that after all the blood and sweat dries up at the end of the week, it will remind us that we all are on the same team," said Cmdr. Vince Garcia, NBSD executive officer. "When it comes down to it, we all work together to get the job done."

Trophies will be given to the top two teams and individual bowlers with the highest final pin fall score at the end of the tournament.

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