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Show The Signpost Spring Orientation Issue Page 9 Straight shooters, pin levelers use Wildcat Lanes for playing grounds Bowling, Billiards Clubs fine-tune skills on campus By TREVOR WARNER sr. news reporter | The Signpost "Come and bang some balls around. It's a great way to meet new people and make new friends, 'cause everyone that's around is a great person/' ; . — Sal Spinuzze, Billiards Club president Located inside the Shepherd Meaders also said the Bowling Union Building is a wonderland Club is a good way to learn how of arcade games, eight bowling to become a better bowler. lanes and numerous pool tables. Bowling requires a myriad of This wonderland is known different skills, including stance formally as Wildcat Lanes and and grip, scoring, the release and is home to the Bowling and follow through, and targeting Billiards Clubs at Weber State and strategies. Several types of University. The clubs teach shots are played as well. There and better the skills of the are strikes and spares, playing individuals who participate and angles, the "hook" ball and, of also travel to tournaments to course, the dreaded 7-10 split. compete. "The 7-10 split is the hardest," Bowling has been around for said Kristi Tapscott, Bowling thousands of years. The British Club member, "the 1 or 5 pin imported lawn bowling, but is the easiest, and the 1-2-4-10 German settlers introduced split is the most annoying." ninepins, the ancient game that Bowling is popular because it evolved into today's modern is a recreation sport for people ten-pin sport. from every walk of life. It is The WSU Bowling Club played in nearly 100 countries. meets at the Wildcat Lanes "The Bowling Club has been every Tuesday and Thursday a good experience and a way to afternoon from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. meet new people with the same "It's a great vehicle for interests," Tapscott said. interaction," said Bowling Club Meaders said he likes the adviser Fred Meaders. "(There wholesome family atmosphere is) tremendous opportunity to of Wildcat Lanes. make new friends and compete "It's the adrenaline rush and against other schools. (It) the thrill of the competition," teaches life skills of teamwork, Meaders said of his favorite winning and losing." thing about bowling. Pool, or billiards, is a game that takes dedication. The WSU Billiards Club meets Tuesday nights from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Wildcat Lanes. "We are all close and hang out with each other besides just doing the club," said Sal Spinuzze, Billiards Club president. "The camaraderie is what I like." Billiards requires learning several different types of shots. These can be used in a number of different games, including eight-ball, nine-ball, snooker — the list goes on and on. Spinuzze said billiards is a great way to release stress. "Come and bang some balls around," Spinuzze said. "It's a great way to meet new people and make new friends, 'cause everyone that's J.D. Johnstun, Weber State University student, enjoys an evening of bowling at Wildcat Lanes during the winter break. The WSU around is a great person." People can play billiards in Bowling and Billiards Clubs meet at Wildcat Lanes regularly. any attire they find comfortable. "Come for the learning "It's time away from the Pool is often quick-paced; a game of pool between good problems and just a way to hang experience and be a part of players can be over in 10out with friends," Spinuzze said. our family, because that's what Bowling classes are offered as PE we are as a club, is a family," minutes. Spinuzze joked that his 1250; billiards is PE 1240. For more Tapscott said. favorite part about playing pool is information, students can contact You can leave a message for reporter Wildcat Lanes by calling 626-8987. 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