The Worcester Historical Museum in Massachusetts has opened an exhibit detailing the history of candlepin bowling. Many of the artifacts for the exhibit, which is scheduled to run through March 29, were provided by the International Candlepin Bowling Association, and several candlepin centers are providing sponsor support. To read more about the exhibit, called “Strikes, […]

Stern Pinball Inc. recently unveiled a new design feature at its headquarters in Elk Grove Village, Illinois: a 7-foot-diameter steel pinball weighing 800 pounds. The installation is the centerpiece of a significant facelift for the company’s building exterior, blending artistic flair with Stern’s iconic pinball legacy. Stern’s George Gomez spearheaded the project. “We needed to […]

Kegel has announced that two new Vice Presidents have been added to their Executive Team with the promotion of Brent Sims to VP of Chemicals and Coaching Technologies and Erin Wall to VP of Business Administration. “Brent and Erin have been consistently delivering value on a high level,” said Kegel CEO Chris Chartrand. “These promotions […]

A couple in Fort Wayne, Indiana, has opened a facility that makes bowling — which can be a noisy activity — more sensory friendly for individuals who have trouble tolerating loud sound. The House of Pins of Fort Wayne, developed by Sarah and Jason McMillan, includes two bowling lanes, a pool table, karaoke, music and […]

Bowlero Corporation continued to acquire centers in 2024, most notably the historic Thunderbowl Lanes in Allen Park, Michigan — a 90,000-square-foot venue that includes an arena bay built for the Detroit Thunderbirds of the National Bowling League. But the company saved its biggest news for the end of the year when it announced it would […]

Long-time proprietor Marsha Royalty has passed away from complications of a procedure relating to her heart. Royalty, who had recently sold Four Seasons Sports Center in Sycamore, Illinois, received the Illinois State BPA Lifetime Membership Award during ISBPA’s annual awards ceremony on Nov. 3. The award recognizes former ISBPA members who were extremely active in the association during their time as proprietors. Royalty played […]

Brunswick Bowling Products announced today that the previously proposed acquisition of Classic Products Corp. — including its four distribution warehouses, inventory, receivables, payables and operational systems — has been amicably terminated due to input from various business partners, a change in strategic direction, and failure to reach an agreement on key terms. According to a […]

New Victory Lanes in Mooresville, North Carolina, will host the 2027 United States Bowling Congress Women’s Championships, marking the tournament’s first trip to the Charlotte area in 20 years. USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy announced that the 2027 event was expected to head to Charlotte during the 2024 USBC Convention and Annual Meeting in April, […]

Brunswick Bowling Products this morning announced that it will acquire the assets of Classic Products Corp., including its four distribution warehouses, inventory, receivables, payables and operational systems, and will transition to exclusive distribution of Brunswick’s Aftermarket and Consumer product lines while continuing to provide distribution for all current brands and products for the United States […]