STONY BROOK BOWLING
RECRUITING FAQ's
SCHOOL LOCATION?
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SUNY Stony Brook is located on the North Shore of Long Island, New York. Academic achievement is a priority for the team, and this is stressed during their education and weekly development. Mailing address is 100 Nicolls Road, Stony Brook, NY 11794
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DOES THIS UNIVERSITY HAVE MY MAJOR?
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Stony Brook has several strong academic programs and is considered one of the flagship SUNY schools in New York State. The university has over 200 majors and minors to choose from between Undergraduate and Graduate Programs. See one of the links below.
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https://www.stonybrook.edu/academics/majors-minors-and-programs/#UndergraduatePrograms
https://www.stonybrook.edu/academics/majors-minors-and-programs/#GraduatePrograms
DO YOU HAVE ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC INFORMATION ON ADMISSIONS OR VIRTUAL VISITS ?
Here are links to undergraduate admissions, requirements, and the type of programs the school has along with a virtual tour of the campus.
https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/freshman.php
https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply/freshman-criteria.php
https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/programs/
https://www.stonybrook.edu/undergraduate-admissions/visit/
HOW MANY TOURNAMENTS DOES THE TEAM COMPETE IN PER YEAR?
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Stony Brook Bowling is a program that competes in several tournaments per year (about 10-11). The travel team competes in several regional locations with a couple of flight trips per year not including postseason. If enough of a roster, we will travel with Varsity and Junior Varsity Teams.
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WHERE DOES THE TEAM PRACTICE?
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We practice primarily at Coram Country Lanes about 3 times per week, which is about 15 min from campus. It will usually be 2 times per week during competition weeks. Usually, the students and/or coaches can provide carpooling from campus to practice and tournaments as well for the travel team. We will venture to other nearby bowling centers for practice as well when necessary.
DOES THE TEAM RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT/FUNDING?
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We have financial assistance with a line budget for expenses and sponsorship for support but being a club sport, we also do significant fundraising to cover the cost for the season.
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DOES THE TEAM OFFER SCHOLARSHIPS?
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No. The team is a club sport, therefore no athletic scholarships are offered. However, individuals can acquire academic scholarships for tuition assistance as well as using scholarship money acquired by SMART accounts through the USBC.
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WHAT ARE THE TEAM/ATHLETIC REQUIREMENTS? ARE THERE TRYOUTS?
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We have no tryouts. All are welcomed to be part of the team however to be eligible for the travel team you will be required to have some competition experience especially on certified sport bowling conditions.
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COACHING STAFF:
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The team currently has volunteer coaches including a head coach available for player development.
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HOW IS THE TEAM MANAGED:
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The bowling club is a student run organization. The coaching staff manages the team with practice and with tournament events, The students from the executive board in the club take point on the administrative part of the team with assistance from the coaches.
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