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 […]

* 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 […]

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 […]

Bowling centers in four Oregon counties are finally being allowed to reopen with capacity restrictions in place. Clackamas, Multnomah, Washington and Malheur counties had kept centers and skating rinks on “lockdown” long after other counties in the state had allowed them to resume business. Read more here: https://www.opb.org/article/2020/10/23/oregon-allows-bowling-alleys-skating-rinks-to-open-with-restrictions/. The plight of one proprietor in the […]

The United States Bowling Congress this week unveiled host venues and dates for its signature national tournaments after a year that saw most of them cancelled due to the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s a look at where the various events are scheduled to be held: * Western Bowl and Expo Bowl, Indianapolis — Team USA Trials. […]

The 2021 Professional Women’s Bowling Association Tour schedule will feature 20 tournaments, highlighted by the introduction of Classic Series events and an increase in the season’s overall prize fund by nearly $400,000. The 2021 PWBA Tour schedule marks the first season since 2001 to include at least 20 events, with the first increase in the […]

Gary Mage, who has served as PBA West Region Director since 2004 and the Northwest Region Director since he founded it in 1979, has announced his retirement from the PBA after more than 40 years of service. Mage’s retirement will take effect at the end of the 2020 season, when he will be just shy […]

The Board of Directors of the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association has announced the retirement of Executive Director Bill Supper, who has served the organization for 14 years. He will step down at the end of the year, or when a suitable replacement has been hired. “I had both the honor and privilege […]

Punch Bowl Social, a leader in “eatertainment” venues that combine social activities such as bowling with dining and drinking, had reopened nine of its 16 locations as of Tuesday. Now open with varying protocols based on the locale are Punch Bowl Social venues in Arlington, Va.; Atlanta, Ga.; Austin, Texas (Domain location); Chicago, Ill.; Cleveland, […]