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Welcome to the Century Challenge Club / 100 Spares Challenge

We have all heard about the importance of being a good spare shooter. And the only way to becoming a good spare shooter is by practicing shooting spares!

The Century Challenge Club / 100 Spares Challenge was created to offer motivation towards improving every bowler's spare shooting abilities. Within this website are score sheets designed to track your spare shooting results.

What does it take become a member of the Century Challenge Club?

Successfully convert 100 spares (7-pins, 10-pins, or 100 Spares) during practice. Take as much time and as many attempts you need to convert 100 spares... and you qualify!

When completed, just send in a scan or photo of your completed 100 Spares Challenge score sheet (or sheets). Upon verification, you will received a Century Challenge Club / 100 Spares Challenge certificate of your achievment and be added to our Wall of Honor. The best part is, every time you complete another 100 Spares Challenge, your acheivement is posted again... as many times and in any category. So what do you say, are you up for a challenge?

Click here for the 100 Spares 7-Pin score sheet

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100 SPARES score sheets

TWO Scoring systems for 100 Spares Challenge score sheets

    Scoring system #1 (Only mark successfully converted spare -- uses a single score sheet)

    1. CONVERTED SPARE - place a CIRCLE around the pin number to indicate a converted spare
    2. MISSED SPARE - a small X is written between the numbers. For multiple consecutive missed spares, stack the Xs above each other until converting the next spare. . Click here to see example

    Scoring system #2 (Uses multiple score sheets)

    1. CONVERTED SPARE - place a CIRCLE around the pin number to indicate a converted spare
    2. MISSED SPARE - place a X through the pin number to indicate a missed spare
    Once completed, please submit a print out, screen capture, picture, etc. of your having converted 100 Spares score sheets to worldmike@aol.com. Once confirmed, you will be included on our Wall of Honor.

Rules (guidelines) on how the 100 Spares Challenges are to be scored

Shooting the 10-pin at a RULL RACK or 2nd Cycle
  1. When shooting for a 10-pin at a FULL RACK, the ball is only allowed to touch the 6-pin and 10-pin. Taking the 10-pin clean off is obviously a successful conversion. Placing the ball in the 6-10 'pocket' is also considered a successful 10-pin conversion.
  2. Contact with the 3-pin is considered a MISSED spare.
  3. CONVERTED SPARE - If a 10-pin shot is attempted on the 2nd cycle after a 10-pin or 6-10 combination was successfully converted on the 1st cycle -- shooting at the empty space left by the vacated pins -- the ball must stay on the lane until the end without knocking down any other pins.
  4. MISSED SPARE - If a 10-pin shot is attempted on the 2nd cycle after a 10-pin or 6-10 combination was successfully converted on the 1st cycle -- shooting at the empty space left by the vacated pins -- the ball knocks over any remaining pins or drop into the channel at any time, is considered a Missed Spare.

Shooting the 7-pin at a RULL RACK or 2nd Cycle

  1. When shooting for a 7-pin at a FULL RACK, the ball is only allowed to touch the 4-pin and 7-pin. Taking the 7-pin clean off is obviously a successful conversion. Placing the ball in the 4-7 'pocket' is also considered a successful 7-pin conversion.
  2. Knocking over the 2-pin is considered a MISSED spare.
  3. CONVERTED SPARE - If a 7-pin shot is attempted on the 2nd cycle after a 7-pin or 4-7 combination was successfully converted on the 1st cycle -- shooting at the hole left by the vacated pins -- the ball must stay on the lane until the end without knocking down any other pins..
  4. MISSED SPARE - If a 7-pin shot is attempted on the 2nd cycle after a 7-pin or 4-7 combination was successfully converted on the 1st cycle -- shooting at the empty space left by the vacated pins -- the ball knocks over any remaining pins or drop into the channel at any time, is considered a Missed Spare.

Ideally, the 10-pin or the 7-pin should be standing alone and converting/missing scoring is obivous.

Please inquire with your bowling center's front desk if their automatic scoring system has the capability to spot specific spare combinations.. If so, the 100 Spares Challenge can be expanded to fit any single pin, multiple pin, or split combinations.

Century Challenge Club - WALL OF HONOR

1)) 100 Spares Challenge - Tom Blasco, Satellite Beach, FL

All bowlers who complete a 100 Spares Challenge will earn a place in the Century Challenge Club "Wall of Honor" and certificate of achievement. Bowlers are encouraged to complete all of the different 100 Spares Challenges. (There are curently three challenges: 7-pin, 10-pin, and 100 Spares)

There is no limit how many WALL OF HONOR listings and certificates can be earned!.

Please inquire with your bowling center's front desk if their automatic scoring system has the capability to spot specific spare combinations. If so, the 100 Spares Challenge can be expanded to fit any single pin, multiple pin, or split combinations.
Century Challenge Club - RECORDS
100 SPARES CHALLENGE
  • First person to complete the 100 Spares Challenge: Tom Blasco (age 69)
  • Shortest time to complete the 100 Spares Challenge: 12 days (Tom Blasco)

10-PIN SPARES

  • Most consecutive 10-pin spares converted: 63 (Don DeLeon - 2023)
  • Shortest to complete the 10-Pin Spares Challenge: 7 weeks, 1 day (Tom Blasco)
  • Fewest shots needed to successfully convert 100 10-Pin spares: 103 (Tom Blasco)
    We will post unique achievements here on our RECORDS page. Some examples include:
    • Most consecutive 10-pins converted
    • Most consecutive 7-pins converted
    • Shortest time from starting to completing a 100 Spares Challenge
    • Fewest number of practice sessions needed to complete a 100 Spares Challenge
    • Youngest bowler to complete a 100 Spares Challenge
    • Most senior bowler to complete a 100 Spares Challenge
      ... more to come
Century Challenge Club - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ)
QUESTION 1: .Why was the Century Challenge Club / 100 Spares Challenge created?

ANSWER: .The simple answer... to help bowlers improve their scores.

The actual answer is a bit more complex. For example, to grow the sport it is essential to come up with creative ways to get bowlers to practice the 'lesser glamorous' aspects of bowling; i.e., shooting spares.

Spare shooting is a fundamental part of bowling yet it gets so little consideration because of today's pre-occupation with throwing more strikes. So why not recognize those who dedicate his or her time towards improving their spare games?

QUESTION 2: .Is there a time limit to how long it takes to complete a 100 Spares Challenge?

ANSWER: .NO... take as much time as you need. These are NOT intended to be completed in one marathon practice session. Besides, attempting 100 spare shots and successfully converting 100 spares are two different conversations.

Get started slowly, say one game's worth of 7-pin or 10-pin spare shooting. Before you know it, you will be on your way towards completing your first 100 Spares Challenge.

QUESTION 3: .Is there a membership fee to be a part of the Century Challenge Club / 100 Spares Challenge?

ANSWER: .NO... it is totally free. There is no cost to the bowlers.

The Century Challenge Club / 100 Spares Challenge, its website and other developmental materials are paid for by
the U.S. High School Bowling Foundation.

QUESTION 4: .Why is the Century Challenge Club / 100 Spares Challenge free?

ANSWER: .Similar to answer #1, this program was created to promote bowling. It is a simple, yet effective, way to bring attention to a fundamental aspect of the sport utilizing proven methods of spare shooting development.

QUESTION 5: .Even though the "Century Challenge Club" and the "100 Spares Challenge" materials are
........................ copywritten can other individuals, coaches, or teams allowed to use them?

ANSWER: .YES!!! The "Century Challenge Club" and "100 Spares Challenge" materials are totally free to use. All that is asked is that credit is given to its developer, Michael Nyitray, USBC Gold Certified Coach.

QUESTION 6: .Can I contact the Century Challenge Club / 100 Spares Challenge by e-mail?

ANSWER: .YES. Any inquiries can be sent to:. worldmike@aol.com

Century Challenge Club & 100 Spares Challenge were created by Michael Nyitray, USBC Gold Certified Coach
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