Fun bowling birthday party. They have very good pizza!
Thank you the children had a great time at the bowling birthday party
Name: mary
Event: Child birthday
Location: Expo
When my daughter Cassie turned 12 she wanted to have a bowling birthday party at Sport Bowl (which used to be one of the bowling centers in Indianapolis) She and her sister Carly had grown up in the bowling alley because her dad and I were the owners. It wasn't just a bowling party though, it was a slumber party. We started the party in the evening and the kids bowled and camped out in the playroom. We all slept in sleeping bags on the concrete floor. They even bowled in their pajamas!
It was great fun for them to bring their friends bowling as they had the run of the place. They would bowl, fix their own drinks in the snack bar, play arcades and basically show their friends a good time. Our offices were upstairs and they would all hang out, do their homework and spend time till we got off work. Their friends loved going there after school.
We used to go in on holidays when no one was in the bowling center and the kids would run around, slide on the approaches and bowl in the dark. We even took our collie sometimes. She would try to walk down the lane and all she would do is slip and slide. Pretty funny to watch!
Cassie started her work career at Sport Bowl by learning to file, stuff envelopes and do payroll. She later was a lane attendant, counter person and even worked as cleaning crew over-night. She and her friend Leslie were cleaning one night when the vacuum cleaner caught on fire in the snack bar and we had to call the fire department.
I can't remember what Carly started out doing but she eventually was a supervisor and bartender/waitress. Carly loved bowling and may have have been running the bowling center had it not been sold.
Both girls bowled in our Saturday Morning Youth League and in the Teen Traveling League.
High School bowling didn't start until Cassie was out of school but Carly bowled for Perry Meridian High School. She was on the team when they won the Indiana State Championship girls division.
Bowling has always been a part of our lives. Carly still bowls for fun and Cassie organizes a bowling event for her fellow teachers at Lowell Elementary, and I work at Western Bowl.
Share your stories if you were a bowling alley kid or your kids grew up in a bowling center.
I'd love to hear them.
Until next time...
GO BOWLING!
Greetings from Western Bowl in Indianapolis!
On my last blog I told you about the wedding reception that was held at Western Bowl last November (11/11/11!)
We received a nice thank you note which read;
"Western Bowl Staff,
Thank you so much for the card and bowling gift cards. You really helped to make our day special! Thanks, Shannon & Paul"
We want to wish Shannon & Paul the best of luck!
We've held all kinds of other special events at the bowling center over the past years. The most recent ones have been a baby shower (no the mom to be didn't bowl), kids birthday parties, cosmic bowling events, corporate outings which are great for team building, bowling with Santa and the Easter Bunny and our Halloween Bowling Bash to name just a few.
We've also held collegiate bowling tournaments, monthly 9 Pin No Tap tournaments and monthly Texas Hold 'em Tournaments.
There are lots of special events in Indianapolis this coming month with the Super Bowl but if you're looking for something else to do book your special event with us at Western Bowl.
Until next time, happy bowling!
Susie
Program Director
Western Bowl
How many lines do you wait in on a daily basis? You have the traffic lines, grocery store, restaurants, bathrooms, etc. Lines may be a hassle and we here with Indianapolis bowling have decided to decrease that wait or eliminate it altogether. You have the ability to create reservations with Southern Bowling Center at www.royalpin.com. We at Royal Pin have realized the stresses with lines and we want to make your bowling experience the least bit stressful. On our website you are able to reserve lanes for bowling, child birthday parties, and even company events, if less than four lanes are needed. I went to the license branch one day and after waiting in the original line, I was forced to wait in a second line to finally complete my task. Although lines can be a hassle, they can also allow you to meet new people. In the line at Southern Bowling Center, you will automatically have one interest that you know someone else enjoys, BOWLING. The Southern Bowling Center also has a wonderful collection of brightly colored shoes that you are able to discuss with others. These conversations could spark up more conversations and give you the opportunity to make long-lasting friends. SNA
Oh finally the snow arrives and it seems to change the tone of everything. I only wish it had snowed like this on Christmas. Have you ever noticed when you are outside how quiet it becomes. It brings a peacefulness. But I know only too well how busy the bowling alleys in Indianapolis are when the snow begins to fly. The kids are out of school and the planning for the New Years' Eve event are enough to make you go crazy. You can ask anyone of the staff and they will tell you this is a great time of year but NUTS.
I called around to our bowling centers today, to see how everyone was doing with their big parties coming up. Southern bowling center has only 3 lanes left and everyone else has several openings.
They will be blowing up balloons, getting party favors together, buying those crazy door prizes and preparing the food. It takes every employee to pull those parties off. Team building Indianapolis is at it's highest when it comes to NYE at the bowling centers. There is a sense of pride when you look at your evening and know that approximately 1000 people celebrated the New Year with you.
i was wondering about the packeging for birthday partys .
Name: cecilia
Event:
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Great time! the children really enjoyed their bowling birthday party!! thank you for all you did to help us and the kids during our bowling birthday party
Name: Theresa
Event: Child birthday
Location: Woodland
The bowling birthday party was sooo much fun! even for us adults had a wonderful time. the children were very happy and we will do another bowling birthday party.
Name: Jen
Event: Child birthday
Location: Woodland
We had 17 in our company bowling party, and all our guest had a great time. Thanks for hosting our company bowling party !
Name: Nicki Laycoax
Event: Company Christmas Party - Priority One EMS (Ambulance)
Location: Southern Bowl
Our host was very good! they made the bowling birthday party run smoothly!
the kids had fun and it was a blast at the bowling birthday party.
Name: Amy
Event: Child birthday
Location: Woodland
AMAZING JOB! Thank you for making the bowling birthday party fun! The children had a great time and we will do another bowling birthday party.
Name: amanda
Event: Child birthday
Location: Woodland
Fun bowling birthday party!! kids had a blast during the bowling birthday party !Thank you for the great job
Name: Laura
Event: Child birthday
Location: Woodland
I want to thank our hostess for all her hard work!:) she made the bowling birthday party run smooth:) the children had a wonderful time during the bowling birthday party
Name: Kris
Event: Child birthday
Location: Woodland
During my last blog I told you that Western Bowling Center was hosting a wedding reception. The bride and groom had gone bowling on one of their first dates and wanted to host an event that everyone would remember.
The reception was held this past Friday and was a huge success.
Western Bowl's Hall of Fame Room was draped with white tulle and white lights, tables were decorated with white table clothes and elegant centerpieces. The comment you kept hearing as the guests arrived was that they had never been to a wedding reception at a bowling center. I think they were so surprised at how beautiful the room was.
After a catered meal, cutting of the cake and pictures the whole party took to the lanes to bowl a few games. The bride did indeed bowl in her wedding dress! Everyone had a great time.
After I heard the comments from the guests, I wondered if anyone else had been to a wedding or reception at a bowling center. I want to invite you to share your story if you have (or if you've held or attended other parties or events at a bowling center).
I'll be watching for your comments.
Until next time...Have a Happy Thanksgiving!
Very nice time at the bowling birthday party! our host was nice and helpful, she did an excellent job and the kids had a great time.
Thank you again for making our bowling birthday party fun for the children.
Name: Tracy
Event: Child birthday
Location: Southern
Our two hosts did an amazing job during the bowling birthday party they were very attentive. They made the bowling birthday party great for the kids!.
Name: Ginny
Event: Child birthday
Location: Southern
It was the best bowling birthday party ever!! the kids had a blast. Thank you again for a fun bowling birthday party.
Name: Terry F.
Event: Child birthday
Location: Southern
Great! the bowling birthday party was PERFECT!!:)
the children had a wonderful time.
Name: Amy
Event: Child birthday
Location: Southern
Thank you! Everything was great at the bowling birthday party! The children had a great time.
Name: Melissa
Event: child birthdays
Location: expo
Have you ever had to move? Moving from your home to one that has a totally different scenery, different people, and different way of handling things can be an exciting and scary situation. I recently moved from Western Bowling Center to Southern Bowling Center. This experience has given me a different perspective of many different things. I was at Western Bowl for a total of 6 years and I never imagined having to change centers. At first I was very nervous about everything. I was unsure how the other employees would treat me, how many adjustments I would have to make to accommodate the new position I was given. I was very afraid that if I messed up on anything or didn't understand something I would be looked down upon. Southern has given me opportunity to meet new people and experience a different management staff. Although Southern is on the outskirts of Indianapolis in a quiet area, the people inside are full of life and as fun as can be. They welcomed me in as if I had been working there for years. The center itself is well kept and everyone is willing to help you through any difficult situation. I immediately had to start working with our youth bowling leagues. I discovered that the center is extremely involved with the kids and want to make sure they are enjoying themselves. Every month we celebrate the kids' birthdays by getting brownies, cookies, or another type of snack. We have bowling lessons that are included in the youth league. Another great aspect of the center is our kids bowling parties. Our birthday party host will always be recognized by the silly hat that they choose to wear while assisting with your party. They have wonderful personalities and will help the party with anything that they have the ability to. Our birthday party hosts are going to take any and all stress off of you. Having your birthday party at Southern Bowling Center will make things so much easier and it is a sport that anyone can participate in. I remember the first night I was here I went and introduced myself to the bowling leagues. All of the bowlers were very nice and greeted me with such enthusiasm. Working some nights more than others I have already remembered some of their names. Remembering the names of the bowlers is the greatest thing ever. You're able to personally greet them and having approximately 200 bowlers in the center it can be a very difficult task. When you talk to the bowlers by name or remember a score they bowled, the bowlers realize how much you truly care about them. Working in an Indianapolis Bowling Center has also given me respect for the people that are behind the scenes. Have you ever thought about how the machines are not breaking down or why there are clean restrooms to use? The next time that you go to the Southern Bowling Center, think about all the things that are done to make your experience a great one. Once you learn all the different angles of bowling, you will love Indianapolis bowling as much as I do.
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