TWHBEA Winter Tournament-Bowling Green CANCELED!
Friday, February 10, 2006

The TWHBEA Winter Tournament held Saturday, February 11 in Bowling Green, KY has been canceled due to bad weather. For more information please contact Joni Jenne' at 931-359-1574 or e-mail: jjenne@twhbea.com

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TWHBEA Winter Tournament-Bowling Green CANCELED! Friday, February 10, 2006

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TWHBEA Winter Tournament-Bowling Green CANCELED!
Friday, February 10, 2006