![]() ![]() One of the members of the team, Karol Smith of Canton, Texas, also earned the chance to roll the ceremonial first shot of the tournament in front of fellow bowlers, spectators and local and bowling dignitaries. The first grand marshal team of the 2023 event also was selected to lead out this year’s opening squad to the lanes, and the members of Flip Flops of Gun Barrel City, Texas, were chosen for the honor. Pictured above: The members of Flip Flops of Gun Barrel City, Texas Speakers included Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority Chief Operating Officer Brian Yost, Las Vegas Events President Tim Keener, South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa General Manager Ryan Growney and USBC President Melissa McDaniel. The 53 teams on Sunday’s opening squad were able to enjoy the tournament’s opening ceremony before starting their competition, which featured entertainment, several speakers, a ribbon-cutting presentation and the ceremonial first ball and Mass Ball Shot. The tournament returned to South Point for the first time since 2016 and marks the event’s fourth visit to Las Vegas, which also included trips in 19. LAS VEGAS – The 103rd edition of the United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships got underway Sunday at the South Point Bowling Plaza as the first of more than 4,200 teams and nearly 17,000 bowlers took to the lanes for the 2023 event. ![]()
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