Kimberly Newell

My parents got my into bowling, they were my coaches throughout my childhood and even were my coaches during my high school career.

This sport has been a huge part of my life and my families. I love the competitive tournaments, the team atmosphere but also being able to compete as an individual. I have been lucky enough with this sport to build amazing friends and bonus families! This sport has also allowed me to travel and visit different places. I love traveling and bowling in different centers.

I have many favorite memories. One my my favorites will always be my first 300. It was the final season at the bowling center I grew up in (it was closing down). I made my mom sit down in the bowling circle and I sat on her lap the whole time after every shot. Little did I know that as I was stringing strikes, my dad was sitting a few lanes down and brother who came home from college snuck in and was hiding in the pro shop with two of my best friends. When I threw my 12th ball and struck I turned around and everyone was there. Even families of other youth bowlers stayed. Man they can hide well. My other favorite would have to be breaking the record back to back years with my women’s state team. That was awesome to break the record our first year together, but to come back to the next and break our own record!
Definitely my favorites.

Growing up I always admired and watched Kim Terrell-Kearney. She was so smooth on the approach and her arm swing was something I aspired to have. (Still my favorite to this day)

5- Youth Scratch All-Events Championships
High School 1st Team
2004 Girls Scratch PEPSI Tournament Winner
Youth Hall of Fame for Bowling Achievement
West Volusia Bowling Association Hall of Fame
3- Women’s State Tournament Team Scratch Wins
2- Women’s State Tournament Doubles Wins
2- Women’s State Scratch Singles Wins
3rd Place Team Diamond Division Women’s Championships

5- 11 in a row
9- 300 games
7- 800 series