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BCSC TO AWARD 200K IN SCHOLARSHIPS
When the industry was first starting to explore ways to help youth bowlers with their college educations, a platform called the Grand Prix Scholarship Program was developed. The program was embraced by numerous state proprietor associations, with minor tweaks made in each to adhere to state laws and scholastic regulations. Now, the Bowling Centers of […]
BOB THOMAS CALLS IT A CAREER
Bob Thomas, an industry “lifer” who most recently served as executive director of the Northern California Bowling Centers, is retiring on June 30. Prior to joining the NCBC, Thomas enjoyed a long stint as director of operations for the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev. A retirement luncheon was held June 14 in Roseville, Calif.
CALIFORNIA USBC HONORS BCM EDITOR
The California State USBC Association held its 2023 Convention June 10-11 in Fresno, where BCM Editor Bob Johnson was among four individuals inducted into the association’s Hall of Fame. Johnson, elected in the meritorious service category, was joined by the late Bill Bunetta (superior performance), along with Barry Asher and the late Mike McGrath (in the newly created category of professional performance). Bunetta and McGrath […]
SOUTHWEST TRADE SHOW SET FOR OCT. 8-10
The 18th annual Southwest Bowling Proprietors Trade Show is set for Oct. 8-10, with most events hosted by the Embassy Suites Hotel and Convention Center in Denton, Texas. The jam-packed schedule includes state meetings for Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana; a Classic Products pro shop event; a reception hosted by Andy B’s; a golf tournament at […]
‘BOWLING LOUNGE’ PIONEER ACQUIRED BY BOWLERO CORP.
Bowlero Corp. has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire substantially all the assets of Lucky Strike Entertainment LLC, an operator of 14 upscale bowling locations across nine states. Bowlero will acquire the Lucky Strike business in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $90 million. The transaction is expected to close in the first half […]
BOWLING CENTER TV LAUNCHES
The highly anticipated launch of Bowling Center TV was announced on Monday, less than a year after the program was introduced to bowling center owners across the country. BCTV, an initiative of Strike Ten Entertainment and the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America in partnership with Equity Sports Partners, is a digital-out-of-home television network distributed across a […]
Pro Shop Marketplace – June 2023
BRUNSWICK BOWLINGBrunswick has introduced a new level of performance with the new Infinity. The performance is driven by a combination of Activator Xtreme Hook (A.X.H) and the new Infinity core. The Infinity core is a medium-strength asymmetric and fits perfectly between higher-asymmetric and symmetric core balls. Expect higher scores and endless reaction with the new Brunswick InfinityMORE: […]
Products & Services – June 2023
STELTRONICSteltronic has unveiled a new food-and-beverage mobile ordering system. Food and soft drink orders are printed in the kitchen, while alcoholic drinks are printed in the bar. Customizing a pizza is simple with the touchscreen for the items wanted. Adding a custom item to a burger or a personal note to the chef for preparation […]
BOWLING IS PART OF NEW B&B THEATRES COMPLEX
B&B Theatres Creve Coeur West Olive 10, the company’s fourth venue in the St. Louis area. has opened. The complex includes 10 movie screens, bowling lanes, a climbing wall, an arcade, a fast-casual restaurant and a full bar. One of the movie screens is 70 feet wide, and an extended image can be projected onto the […]
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