You Don't Have To Be A Good Bowler To Join A League!

Many people are under the mistaken belief that bowling leagues are for good bowlers only. Quite the contrary! Approximately 90% of all leagues consist of average bowlers who bowl just to enjoy the companionship of fellow bowlers.

Bowling has adopted a system of handicapping which is designed to make league bowling competitve between teams and bowlers of different abilities. Most leagues, called "Handicapped Leagues" use a method whereby individual bowlers and their respective teams receive bonus pins based upon a percentage agreed upon in the League Rules. Percentages customarily range between 85% and 100%. Thanks to bowling's handicap system, you can be a vital member of your team no matter what your average is! Leagues that do not use a handicap system are call "Scratch Leagues" and no bonus pins are aarded. Those leagues are for the more serious and competitive bowlers.

What Kind of Leagues
Are Available?

We have many different types of leagues to accommodate the preferences and needs of our customers. We have Youth Leagues for our junior bowlers, Men's Leagues, Women's Leagues, Mixed Leagues (men and women bowling together), and Senior Leagues. There are also other differences in leagues. Some are highly competitive with large prize funds, and some are more social with less competitiveness and smaller or no prize funds. Some leagues bowl weekly and others bowl every other week to accomodate those whose time is more limited. Leagues are also available at different times of theay or evening to accomodate your schedule. Our staff is ready to help you find the group that you will feel comfortable with.

When Can You Join a League?

Although most leagues begin their season in the late summer or early fall, openings are often available all through the year. Sometimes leagues are looking for people to take the place of a bowler who has moved, left for health reasons, or had a change in work shifts. Again, our staff will help you locate an opening at the right time and in the right league. You can join individually or with afriend or family member. Let us know what you need.

Does Age Make a Difference?

The only time age is a consideration is in deciding which league to participate in. Most of our leagues are open to bowlers of all ages (adults). We do, however, have special leagues for our Seniors just in case you prefer to bowl with others in your same age range exclusively. We also have leagues which appeal to the X Generation, Baby Boomers, or other age groups.

Special leagues are also available for youth in all age groups. We offer sanctioned programs where youth have the opportunity to participate in a team sport, develop individual skills, and receive awards for their achievements. We also offer special afternoon programs for the youth to practice or just to have good time with friends that often include instruction or food or other special items. We encourage youth bowling because it is an activity and a sport which they can participate in for the rest of their lives.

Still Not Sure About
The Weekly Committment?

The way leagues work today, it is easy to participate without feeling overwhelmed by the comittment. League procedures even provide ways to accommodate occassional absences by team members. Many leages provide for more members on a team than can bowl on any given week so the team members can rotate weeks to bowl. What the committment to a league does is to insure that you take time out to have fun on a regualr basis. Now that's a committment worth making!

How Do I Join?

That's the easiest part! Just talk to a Customer Service Representative at the Service Counter or call the Center any time. Our staff will take the necessary information and will help you find an opening in a group that will be right for you.

Time to give it a try...You'll Love It!!