The closing of Fiesta Lanes at the end of March will leave El Paso, Texas, with only two commercial centers and one military base center: Oasis Lanes, Bowl El Paso and Desert Strike Lanes. BC Entertainment opened Fiesta Lanes, a 40-lane facility, in June 2003.
Archive | March, 2017
BOWLING BALL CHEMISTRY IS TOPIC OF FEATURE
“What’s in a Bowling Ball, and How Does Its Chemistry Help Topple Pins?” That’s the headline of a story appearing in Chemical & Engineering News, which includes quotes from pro bowler Kelly Kulick; Danny Speranza of USBC; and Victor Marion of Storm Products. You can read the story here: http://cen.acs.org/articles/95/web/2017/02/What-s-in-a-bowling-ball-and-how-does-its-chemistry-help-topple-pins.html.
VICKSBURG MALL ADDING 16-LANE CENTER
A 16-lane bowling center is being installed at the Vicksburg Mall in Vicksburg, Miss., with an expected completion date in September. The center is in space formerly occupied by a Goody’s clothing store, and will target the family entertainment demographic. Luis Angel is the owner of the center, and Patrick Belden is the project’s operations […]
HEADPINZ FEATURED ON ESPN ‘SPORTSCENTER’
HeadPinz Entertainment Center in Ft. Myers, Fla., was the venue for an ESPN “Sportscenter” segment featuring Boston Red Sox outfielder (and accomplished bowler), Mookie Betts, who bowled a game with Randy Scott. Betts won (no surprise there), but not by as much as you might imagine. Check out the archived clip here: http://www.espn.com/video/clip?id=18756168.
WINTER PARK’S ALOMA BOWL COULD SHUT DOWN
There is an offer on the table from Orchards Hardware Supply to purchase the property on which Aloma Bowl in Winter Park, Fla., sits, the BJI Cyber Report has confirmed. Two important dates in the process are March 7, when the project will be considered by the city’s planning/zoning board, and March 27, when it […]
THE ULTIMATE AUSSIE BOWLING EXPERIENCE
Do you have three hours, 149 friends and $7,691 to spend? Then the “Pins Royale” experience at the new Kingpin Bowling facility in the Crown Entertainment Complex in Melbourne, Australia, could be for you. The experience includes: • A private entrance, where you’ll be met by your event butler. • Unlimited bowling with gold-colored balls. […]
BOWLMOR AMF BRINGS BACK ‘THE PETE’
Bowlmor AMF has received criticism from some corners of the bowling community for “turning its back” on the sport in favor of focusing on corporate and special events. While its focus is on the latter business categories, the company did step up to sponsor the U.S. Open in 2015, and it continues to conduct one […]
TERRY OWENS TO LEAD TECHNICAL SUPPORT FOR KEGEL
Kegel has announced the promotion of Terry Owens to Director of Technical Support. Owens started with Kegel in 2000 in the core manufacturing division. He quickly advanced to Quality Control Manager, a position that included serving as the final inspector for all completed lane machines. Most recently, Owens held the position of Technical Sales Specialist, […]
Cyber Report #941
E-dition No. 941 • Thursday, March 2, 2017 Editor: Bob Johnson (bjibob@aol.com) Owens to Lead Technical Support at Kegel Kegel has announced the promotion of Terry Owens to Director of Technical Support. Owens started with Kegel in 2000 in the core manufacturing division. He quickly advanced to Quality Control Manager, a position that included […]
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