You might try messaging Tweener2K4 or IceEmQuick.  They both live in the Tampa/Orlando area.
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From what I have been told is that a lot of the directors let their francises fall in the toilet, but the new national director is taking a very aggressive stance on rebuilding the old territories and to open new ones. And I tell you what, they are just as competitive as any tournament organization I've been in. The only other national amateur organization left is NABI, but ABT always runs them out of any town that they set up in because they are so well organized and work to make a better bowling experience for the average bowlers.

Edited on 7/29/2004 0:20 AM

I've looked at NABI and the thing I notice is their is no division for the guys like you or I who average 200 to 230. Also, if you look at the prize funds the ABT easily pays more. The Chicago branch had a tournament a couple of months ago that had a 185 avg. female win over $15,ooo, ands that wasn't even a national tournament ( which the ABT has also by the way). All the branches of the ABT consistantly pay from $1000 to $5000+ for first and are required by the franchise agreement to hold a  minimum of two tournaments a month instead of just one like NABI does as you mentioned above, but most branches run 3 or 4 a month which is more convenient for bowlers who like a variety of dates to bowl. also ABT runs at least 4-5 different squad times at a minimum to make it even better to fit a bowlers schedule. This is not a reply to knock NABI, just look at what you get for you entry fees and then try them both out a then make your decisions.

Edited on 7/29/2004 2:38 AM

Edited on 7/31/2004 2:51 PM