American Bowling Congress/United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer Wayne Zahn died Aug. 20 at the age of 84. Zahn was the youngest competitor to be enshrined in the hall of fame at the time of his induction, earning his spot in the Superior Performance category at just 39 years old in 1980. Originally from Milwaukee, […]

A 16-year-old was injured at a bowling center in Connecticut after being trapped under the sweep bar of a pinsetting machine. Co-workers rushed to the aid of the teen and raised the bar, and the center employee was rushed to a local hospital and was recovering . Per policy, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration […]

With the end of summer comes the re-opening of schools across the country, and for families in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, the expenses associated with back-to-school were minimized with an assist from Dragon Lanes. In addition to offering free and discounted bowling and food on Aug. 9, attendees received free backpacks filled with notebooks, pencils […]

One hundred thirty-three golfers representing 34 teams gathered at Silver Lake Country Club in Orland Park, Illinois, on Aug. 12 for the 100th Chicagoland BPA Golf Outing. Guests received commemorative golf hats and balls, along with a gift bag. There were four $25,000 hole-in-one opportunities and a chance to win a BMW Z4, but those prizes […]

Lou Trunk of Las Vegas has been named the 2025 recipient of the Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award, which recognizes a person for behind-the-scenes work as a laneman. It’s selected by the United States Bowling Congress Equipment Specifications and Certifications team. In the case of Trunk, “laneman” has a different meaning as he has nothing to […]

The Scorpion Club, a family entertainment center with bowling serving as its anchor attraction, has opened at the Festival Plaza shopping center in Jebel Ali Village in the southern sector of Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The nearly 700,000-square-foot shopping center includes retail shops, restaurants and entertainment, with the Scorpion Club providing neon-lit gaming zones, interactive […]

• A co-branded Timezone and Zone Bowling venue has opened in Cheltenham, Victoria, Australia. Attractions include bowling, laser tag, an interactive floor challenge and a dedicated crane arena. • The new Timezone arcade in Palmerston North on the North Island of New Zealand, includes a short-lane bowling experience. • Also in New Zealand, Retrobowl in […]

A story that keynote speaker William H. McRaven told at International Bowl Expo involved making one’s bed to U.S. Navy standards every day to help develop discipline in one’s life. In his book, “Make your Bed,” the retired Navy admiral recounts tales from his own life and those of people he encountered during his military service […]

Is there even such a thing as a “4-peat”? There is now, as for the fourth consecutive year, Bowling Center Management magazine has swept the awards in the Business category of the International Bowling Media Association Writing Competition. BCM Editor Bob Johnson earned the first-place place award and senior correspondent Barry Sparks claimed the second-place […]