Archive | November, 2020

START SPREADING THE NEWS: LANE FOUND IN HOBOKEN BUILDING

Because of the continuing coronavirus lockdown in California, the BPAA was forced to move its 2021 Mid-Winter Bowling Summit out of Palm Springs since there was no assurance it could stage its seminars and social events with adequate social distancing. The big social event was to have been a gathering at the home of the […]

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FORMER ANAHEIM TOURISM EXECUTIVE TO LEAD STADIUM OWNER

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority Board of Directors has selected Charles Harris to be the organization’s next President and CEO. The President/CEO reports directly to the RSCVA Board, and through direction of the Board, coordinates, directs and is responsible for all activities associated with the operation of the RSCVA and its facilities. Harris is […]

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GLOBAL FEDERATION CHANGES NAME, EMBRACES STRING PINSETTERS FOR SPORT BOWLING

World Bowling has changed its name to the International Bowling Federation, and issued a lengthy open letter outlining its plans for the future. “As the governing body, World Bowling has been an associate member of its own organization instead of acting as the international bowling federation,” wrote Chief Executive Officer Andrew Oram. “This is about […]

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BOWLING BUSINESS BRIEFS

* Cedar House Bowling Center and Lounge in Skaneateles, N.Y., is being used for filming scenes planned for the upcoming Hulu original film, “Plan B.” It has been a welcome source of revenue for the center after months of being shut down. Read more about the film project here: https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2020/10/plan-b-movie-continues-filming-in-cny-takes-over-skaneateles-bowling-alley.html. * Cape Ann Lanes, a […]

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SOME CENTERS IN CALIFORNIA REOPEN; MOST REMAIN SHUTTERED

Centers in California are dealing with a complicated color-coded system as they seek to reopen as the Golden State continues to deal with the coronavirus pandemic. In Chico, Bowlero was able to open its doors on Oct. 23 after Butte County moved into the “orange” (or moderate) pandemic tier. More: https://krcrtv.com/news/local/strike-citys-only-bowling-alley-reopens-after-multiple-pandemic-closures. Napa County also allowed […]

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November 2020

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