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.
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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 […]
Cyber Report #940
E-dition No. 940 • Thursday, February 23, 2017 Editor: Bob Johnson (bjibob@aol.com) QubicaAMF Sets Dates for 2017 World Cup QubicaAMF has announced the dates for the 53rd QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup, to be held in Hermosillo, Mexico: Nov. 4-12. Bowling’s longest running international singles tournament will be held in Bol 300, a 32-lane center […]
BOUTIQUE CENTER IN RIO GRANDE VALLEY DOING WELL
With so many people boasting about traveling to Austin, San Antonio and Houston, Miguel Kamel was looking to put the Texas community of McAllen on the map. Kamel decided to develop and build a $12 million hangout off Expressway 83 in Texas, and he has named it Europa Cuisine & Entertainment. This new boutique facility […]
KAPLOWITZ PRODUCES PSA FOR THE BVL FUND
Industry veteran Fred Kaplowitz of The Kaploe Group has produced a public service announcement for the BVL Fund — bowling’s charity that benefits hospitalized and other veterans. It’s part of a new effort to get bowling center owners more involved in the fundraising effort, and would work well on center monitors to promote donations and participation in […]
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