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Children's Birthdays

Tuesday, October 4, 2011 by Customer Reviews

Our children had a lot of fun at the bowling birthday party. It is a great place for a birthday party in Indianapolis.

Name: Kinber
Event: Childrens Birthdays
Location: southern

Woodland indianapolis birthday party

Thursday, September 29, 2011 by Customer Reviews

the children had fun at the bowling birhtday party! it was the childern's event ever.

Name: amanda
Event: Child birthday
Location: Woodland

Woodland indianapolis birthday party

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 by Customer Reviews

Thanks for everything! The bowling birthday party was very special and the children had a great time:)

Name: sharon
Event: Child birthday
Location: Woodland

Woodland indianapolis birthday party

Tuesday, September 27, 2011 by Customer Reviews

Amazing customer serviceat the bowling birthday party! the childern had a blast at the bowling birthday party and even us adults had fun!

Name: Kim
Event: Child birthday
Location: Woodland

It's getting chilly outside

Friday, September 16, 2011 by Kristi King

Wow I can really tell the seasons are changing. I woke up this morning and went outside and it felt like a perfect autumn morning. I love this weather. Fall is proably my favorite season of all. The air is cool without being too cold and it never gets too hot.

I also love the changing of the color of the leaves. I remeber when I was a kid, mom and dad would take us down to Brown County state park this time of year. We would go on hikes and look at all the different colors and be amazed by the beauty in the trees.

But I also remember how this time of year makes me want to head indoors. I really enjoy indoor activities. I know that of all the activities to choose from bowling is the most fun, including a bowling birthday party!

People must be thinking about what fun indoor activities they can do as it starts to cool outside. I have been taking reservations for corporate outings all day. The phone just wont stop ringing. I'm starting to get the idea that bowling events in Indianapolis are being booked by bussiness all over the city.

I can also tell that the changing weather is making parents think were they can hold their children birthday parties Indianapolis. We have been taking reservations all week for children bowling parties and extreme laser tag. I hope that we can continue this all season long.

But also as its starts to cool outside it makes me think about what I can do inside with my friends and family. I know that we have many bowling leagues Indianapolis but the one's currently being offered at Royal Pin have some pretty cool options. I have looked into bowling in the pizza & beer, college merchandise league and 8 for 8 leagues.

I know that as far as youth bowling leagues Indianapolis go Royal Pin offers a pretty fantastic program. My brother recently enrolled my neice in the program. She is having a blast bowling with children her own age and the atmosphere here at Expo on Saturday morings is awesome!

The Language of the Lanes

Friday, September 9, 2011 by Terri Powell

Now that I have been in my new office for close to a month I was cleaning out a few files left from who knows when and I found a list of interesting bowling terms. I have been hanging out at Bowling Alleys in Indianapolis for more years than I care to count and thought I knew all the bowling lingo. Well let me tell you, I do not!

If you go to any Indiana bowling centers on league night you are bound to hear the language of the lanes. I'm sure that most Bowling Alleys in Indianapolis all sound the same on league night. We all talk the language of the lanes.

Looking over this list of bowling lingo (33 definitions in fact) there were only 11 I knew. I made the decision to call on a few folks that had been in the bowling leagues Indianapolis a little longer than me and see if they knew them. I did not set anyone up to fail, I told them the list I was reading, were bowling terms.

Barb Short, Manager at Expo Bowling Center, http://royalpin.com/ExpoBowl/expo.htm thank goodness had not heard of many more than I. For example: she had heard of the Christmas Tree (leaving the 3-7-10 combination for righthander or the 2-7-10 combination for a lefthander; these are also called "faith, hope and charity") but was not able to come up with it's definition.

Monica Meals, Program Director at Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis http://royalpin.com/WoodlandBowl/woodland.htm had no idea what I was talking about when I asked her about "poison ivy" (the troublesome 3-7-10 split) also known as the "Christmas Tree". Her response was "that stuff you get from the yard". Let me tell you, she is one sharp cookie and if she didn't know this, we could be looking at some real old school terms, after all she is a spring chicken. She knew about the same number as I.

In my quest to find others who had heard of these words, I have only found one and he started throwing words from the list at me and he hadn't even looked at it. My guess is these are old school. Let's make this interesting and see how many of you are familiar with some of these and maybe even have some to share. When you are bowling leagues in Indianapolis do you use bowling lingo and have you heard of any of these? I would love to heard what you think each of these mean.

1. Mother-In-Law 2. Blowout 3. Grasshopper 4. Throwing Rocks 5. Umbrella Ball

I will post the definitions for these 5 tomorrow

Blogging

Tuesday, August 30, 2011 by Terri Powell

We are supposed to blog once a week here at Royal Pin, but I often find it hard to think of a topic for discussion. There are only so many times you can talk about kids bowling parties, laser tag parties and bowling parties. I keep looking for new avenues to write about, but I am coming up empty.

I thought self.. you could write about each center... but, what to say about Western Bowl Indianapolis, Woodland bowling center Indianapolis, Expo bowling center or Southern bowling center, that you do not already know. I could say how Western has a great staff and mention a few of their names. Mark, Susie and Doug. How many of you know them? Did you know that they would love for you to stop by their office and just say hello? Does anyone out there have a funny story to tell about Western?

I am curious about how many times per week you bowl, how many have shot 300 and how many have not broken 100. Do you have a favorite memory of bowling with family? Those are things I think about.

I can remember going to watch my Mother bowl in league. As a kid that was so BORING. Wow..I wish I could see her bowl again. I remember she looked kinda funny going to the foul line (she had the HOP in her approach). She was not a great bowler but her team had such a good time. I remembering them laughing, come to think of it they might have been laughing at her approach. It wasn't until I became an adult that I realized what team building Indianapolis was all about and how bowling memories carry on forever. Share your memories with us. We would love to hear them!

Sometimes I just enjoy watching the bowlers. Everyone has their own style and it doesn't seem to matter if the delivery is text book. Big scores can be shot by just be consistent. Often times bowlers to schedule a bowling lesson with Ray and I am so happy to see their average jump up. Isn't it crazy how picking up a ten pin can make you so excited! What's the most difficult spare for you? I know I could use a bowling lesson on the ten pin. Maybe I should schedule a bowling lesson with Ray.. Hmmm... something to think about.

Enjoy your week!

Tis the Season

Friday, August 12, 2011 by Terri Powell

Well the time has come for everyone to think about what they will be doing this fall. All the Royal Pin Leisure Centers have put together great programs for the upcoming season. It's safe to say that bowling leagues Indianapolis are the best of the best.

I know that there are a few teams that need help finding bowlers to finish off their line up. Let your center know what you need to finish up your team. If you need a team they can also help. You could go to face book and post your needs on the Royal Pin Fan Page. With so many bowlers in the city Indianapolis team building could be easy if we use the tools available to us. Don't forget that if your game needs some work all the centers will be scheduling learn to bowl classes.

I haven't bowled in about 3 years and have decided this might be year to get back to it. I really miss the 2 hours of visiting with friends. I am amazed at the number of people I don't see anymore, you always think you run into them after bowling. That doesn't always seem to pan out.

I would not know three of my best friends without bowling. I met 1 of them in 1990 and the others in 1992, or is that 91... oh I'm not sure of the year now but it's been a really long time. It is crazy how bowling leagues produce family members you didn't know you had. :-) Okay so they are family by choice. But sometimes that is the best kind. When I talk to people who want to bowl in a league to meet others, I always tell them, bowlers are the best kind of friends. They are loyal, kind, generous and end up friends for a lifetime.

So come on in and pick your new family of choice! Bowling leagues Indianapolis is a great place to start!

Woodland indianapolis bowling parties

Thursday, August 11, 2011 by Customer Reviews

Great job on the bowling birthday party!!! The children loved the bowling birthday party and we will be back.

Name: lexi
Event: Bowling party
Location: Woodland

Southern Bowl...the Past..the Now...the Future...

Monday, August 8, 2011 by Sierra Austill

Southen Bowl's Summer leagues are now coming to an end. It turned out to be a great Summer.Our bowlers really enjoyed this Summer's Royal Pin Station game. We gave away hundreds of FREE prizes to our bowlers this season. One lucky winner even won a 40'' big screen t.v. Don't fill like you missed out on anything though... we have some NEW and exciting mid-season and fall leagues right around the corner. Here are some details on what's to come.....

THEME NIGHT LEAGUE

THIS A NEW AND NOW LEAGUE. EACH NIGHT OF LEAGUE ALL TEAMS WILL DRAW OUT A RANDOM THEME AND THE NEXT WEEK DRESS TO THEIR BEST TO REPRESENT.THERE WILL ALSO BE A TRAVELING TROPHY THAT WILL BE AWARDED EACH WEEK TO THE BEST DRESSED!! WE WILL ALSO AT THE END OF THE LEAGUE POST ALL PICTURES FROM THE WEEKS ON FACEBOOK/WEBSITE TO HAVE A BEST OVERALL DRESSED TEAM CONTEST. DID I FAIL TO MENTION YOU ALSO GET TO BOWL!! IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR SOMETHING ALITTLE OUT THE ORDINARY FOR A TYPICAL BOWLING NIGHT...THIS IS THE LEAGUE FOR YOU... JOIN US ON TUESDAY NIGHTS STARTING IN NOVEMBER @9PM TO SHOW US WHAT YA GOT!!

WHO DOESN'T LIKE PIZZA, BEER, AND BOWLING???

THURSDAYS STARTING NOVEMBER 10TH @ 9PM
NEED I SAY MORE??

YOUTH LEAGUES

ARE YOU A PARENT TIRED OF WATCHING YOU KID PLAYING VIDEO GAMES AND LOUNGING ON THE COUCH? WANT A SPORT YOUR CHILD IS ALWAYS PARTICIPATING IN? OUR SATURDAY MORNING YOUTH LEAGUE IS WHERE IT IS AT. OUR YOUTH BOWLING PROGRAM IS THE START OF A LIFE LONG SPORT. MOST OF OUR BEST BOWLERS STARTED THEIR JOURNEY AT A YOUNG AGE. OUR PROGRAM IS FILLED WITH COACHING, GOALS, SCHOLARSHIPS,AND MOST OF ALL FUN.

CORPORATE OUTINGS/BOWLING PARTIES

HAVE YOU BEEN THINKING TO YOURSELF ...I WOULD REALLY LOVE A NICE GET TOGETHER??
LOOK NO MORE... ANYTHING FROM A FAMILY REUNION TO A COMPANY EVENT. WE OUR YOUR HOST AND CORDINATOR. WE HAVE A HUGE PLACE FULL OF FOOD,MUSIC,ENTERTAINMENT,...AND THE FRIENDLIEST STAFF YOU COULD EVER MEET. WE LOVE THE EXCITEMENT AND PLANNING OF A GOOD TIME. CALL US WE WILL MAKE IT HAPPEN!

I CAN'T LEAVE OUT THE BEST BOWLING BIRTHDAY PARTIES IN THE INDIANAPOLIS AREA.
WHO DOESN'T LOVE BIRTHDAYS WITH A LITTLE BOWLING. WE OFFER A BIG AREA FOR ALL THOSE GUESTS!! WE WILL HELP ENTERTAIN YOU AND YOUR GUEST THE ENTIRE TIME.
THE BEST PART IS YOU GET YOUR VERY OWN BIRHTDAY HOST/HOSTESS. NEED MORE EXTRA HANDS?..WE SUPPLY YOU WITH TWO. IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR AN EASIER ENTERTAINING GOOD TIME...SOUTHERN BOWL BIRTHDAY PARTIES ARE WHERE ITS AT.

BOWLO

BOWLO IS THE THING I AM MOST EXCITED ABOUT. ARE YOU A NOT SO GOOD BOWLER THAT IS KINDA BLAH ABOUT THE WHOLE THING? LET ME TALK TO YOU ABOUT BOWLO. WANT A CHALLENGE?? WANT SOME MOTIVATION...ONE WORD FOR YOU BOWLO! IF YOU HAVEN'T GUESSED IT ALREADY BOWLO IS A BINGO INSPIRED GAME WE ARE MIXING WITH BOWLING. THEY ARE CARDS WITH RANDOM BOWLING THINGS ON THEM. SUCH AS "A STRIKE IN THE 6TH FRAME" OR "A 500 SERIES" ..AND SO ON. YOU WILL RECIEVE THESE CARDS BEFORE YOUR LEAGUE PLAY. YOUR GOAL....ITS GOOD TO HAVE GOALS.... IS TO ACQUIRE THIS SPOTS AND EVENTUALLY HITTING A BOWLO. WHEN THEN YOU WILL RECEIVE A "PRIZE" AND THE PURE ENJOY OF ACHIEVEMENT. I WOULD SAY IT IS A GREAT WAY OF BETTERING YOUR GAME AND HAVING FUN WHILE DOING IT.

I WOULD HAVE TO SAY MY BIGGEST GOAL IS TO MAKE THE WORLD SEE....OR JUST INDIANA AND SOME SURROUNDING STATES THAT ROYAL PIN LEISURE CENTERS ARE MORE THAN TYPICAL BOWLING CENTERS. COME ON IN AND LET ME PROVE TO YOU THAT BOWLING IS MORE THAN JUST "CHUBBY GUYS IN UGLY SHIRTS"!!

ARE YOU STILL SITTING THERE?? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?? COME CHECK OUT THIS FABULOUS SOUTHSIDE BOWLING CENTER KNOWN AS SOUTHERN BOWL!!

Bowlers attended the Brickyard 400 together!

Monday, August 8, 2011 by Stacey Davis

Hey NASCAR fans! Did you make it out to the Brickyard 400 this year?

I kept hearing how low attendance was going to be, but did you know it drew in an estimated crowd of 180,000. I’d say that’s quite a few people. Its bigger than most other events in Indianapolis that I’ve attended. I still think fans are loyal and they will do what they can to get out and support their favorite driver – even in near 100 degree weather! Royal Pin bowlers are no different!

Yeah, it was hot. I got a pretty good burn on my shoulders and nose, and had to drink 2 waters to every beer just to stay hydrated, but I enjoyed the race! Opening ceremonies are always exciting – America the Beautiful (Reba McEntire) and the National Anthem (Rascal Flats), followed by the jets flying over always get me pumped up for whatever event I’m attending.

I didn’t attend this event alone. Royal Pin locations Southern Bowl and Western Bowl both had NASCAR bowling leagues. In these leagues bowlers enjoyed 15 weeks of light competition and meeting new people with similar interests. The leagues ended last week and all teams from both bowling centers received tickets to the Brickyard 400.

So Kristi King from Southern Bowl, Doug Hall from Western Bowl, the grill master of Royal Pin Leisure Centers, Jim Doty, several bowlers and I had a tailgate party and walked in to the race together. The tailgate party was a perk of the bowling league. In addition to the race tickets bowlers got parking passes, vouchers for Brickyard souvenirs, free food, sodas, water, and yes, even beer.

Paul Menard’s victory over Jeff Gordon (also a bowling fan) was a bit of a surprise for most. But you don’t have to be a champion bowler to win tickets to next year’s race, just join the Royal Pin’s NASCAR bowling league next year and you’re in. If you’re a real fanatic about NASCAR look for our merchandise bowl league where you can get bowling balls or bowling pins with photos and designs of your favorite driver.

Thanks to all of you for joining the league! You’re welcome to add comments to this post, or upload photos to this or our Facebook Fan page. We enjoy getting to know you outside of they Royal Pin walls as well!

Bowling League to Support Indianapolis Colts

Thursday, August 4, 2011 by Stacey Davis

Great so the NFL lockout is over! No more wondering when/if the football season is going to start. For many local businesses there is not more concern whether or not Indianapolis will host the Super Bowl this year.This will be the biggest events in Indianapolis!

From my understanding of it all it is final. Players are in training. Austin Collie is healthy. Peyton Manning is a Colt for life. Colts fans have every reason to be excited for the fall.

Many of us at Royal Pin are also true Indianapolis Colts fans. We have put together a fun, casual league for you. We have a short season bowling league starting in September in which all bowlers get a ticket to three Colts home games. If you're bowling in Indianapolis might as well attend a few Indianapolis Colts games, right?

Come in each week, bowl with friends and attend a few games this season. The three games are against Jacksonville (11/3), Caroline (11/27) and Tennessee (12/8).

Last year we had over 100 bowlers in this league.

But wait! We have something for you season ticket holders to! Bowl in our Pro Team league and get an authentic, high quality jersey of the player and team of your choice.

To get more information or join either of these bowling leagues contact your closest Royal Pin bowling center. We’ll be happy to get you on the right league and supporting your favorite sport and team!

Help Break the World Record for Most games bowled

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 by Stacey Davis

I remember early in junior high and even elementary school when the Guinness Book of World Records was so fascinating to me. I can still remember the pictures of the tallest man and shortest lady, big growths on people’s bodies and all types of human oddities. I also remember the fun things like the biggest ball of rubber bands or longest number of people holding hands. Classmates and I entertained the idea that we could make the longest chain of paper clips until we realized it was only one box and they belonged to the teacher.

Well, now we all have our chance at breaking a world record together!

Royal Pin Leisure Centers is joining more than 4,000 bowling centers nationwide inviting the public to attempt to break the current record of 923,948 bowling games played in a single day.

On August 6, Royal Pin is inviting the public to bowl their first game for free in this national project. All those who take part in the World Record breaking event will receive a certificate to verify their participation.

The 2011 National Bowling Week kicked off July 30 with the record-breaking attempt to occur on National Bowling Day, August 6. To launch the weeklong celebration, bowling centers across the United States will host special events that will include coaching clinics, bowling parties, quick and easy league sign-up and plenty of fun.On Saturday, anyone who downloads the free game coupon on our front page (www.royalpin.com) can bowl one game for free and take part in the World Record breaking event. For your efforts, you will also receive a certificate to verify your participation.

In Indianapolis and across the United States, this sport has seen an incredible resurgence in popularity. We are proud to celebrate a great year for bowling and to thank all of the people who have supported Royal Pin. We are excited to join thousands of centers, from coast-to-coast across the United States, in attempting to set a new world record. We invite people of all levels and talents to stop by and play for free as we try to help make history!

We may not get our names or crazy, memorable photos in a book of records, but it would be a fun little fact you can share with your friends. Actually bring all your friends and family along. In this case the more really is the merrier!

The World Record Event and National Bowling Week are sponsored by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), Strike Ten Entertainment (STE), the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA), the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).

For more information about National Bowling Week and bowling in general, visit www.gobowling.com.

Western Indianapolis Bowling

Sunday, July 3, 2011 by Customer Reviews

Our birthday bowling party was as fun for the kids as it was for the adults:)

Name: Amanda
Event: Child birthday
Location: Western Bowl

Summer Fun @ Expo Bowl

Wednesday, May 25, 2011 by Kristi King

Hi all I'd like to introduce myself to you officially. I'm Elizabeth Hull, I am the Program Director at Expo Bowl in Indianapolis . I hope that you all feel that I can help you with all your questions about our kids bowling parties, laser tag parties, bowling leagues and corporate outings in Indianapolis.

I'm pleased to inform you of some of the events and leagues we have coming up.

On June 9th, 2011 our June Trios league starts at 9pm. This league will run for 12 weeks and has a weekly cost of $12 per person. By joining this league you receive 1 free game for every league game bowled, a VIP discount card, and you get to participate in our Royal Station collect & win game.

Starting June 23rd, 2011 @ 7pm we are flooring a Tattoo Bowling Club. The winners of this league will win $150 dollars a piece to their favorite tattoo shop and all other members will receive $50 each! Weekly cost is $14 per person for 8 weeks with 2 bowlers per team!

Are you a bad bowler? Then we have the perfect fit for you. On June 28th 2011 we are asking all "Bad Bowlers" to join us for 8 weeks of fun! Each week all bowlers will receive a free bowling lesson and 2 games of league play. We will have an end of season award party with food and drinks provided! Cost is $10 per person per week. All bowlers ages 10 and up welcome to join this 4 person per team league!!!!

It may seem early but I know I have already started planning for Christmas! You can join me starting July 11th, 2011 in our Christmas club league. We bowl for 20 weeks and the Monday B4 Black Friday each Bowler in the league will get $200 cash for their holiday shopping!!!

If you have not heard our Laser Storm Extreme Laser Tag facility underwent some upgrades this past winter. We have an all new Zone Rift system for you to enjoy! We will be open 7 days a week starting Monday May 30th 2011 for summer break. Come check us out this summer!!!!

We all know Indiana weather can be unpredictable all year long. So why don't you make sure your kids birthday party goes off without a hitch this summer and book with us @ Expo Bowl Indianapolis! Our birthday hosts love to have a good time and help you out with all the details of throwing perfect kids bowling parties!!!

I hope all of you enjoy a happy, safe and Bowling filled summer!

Don't forget

Bowlers always have time to spare!
Elizabeth

Indianapolis Team Building

Tuesday, May 17, 2011 by Terri Powell

Today like many other days at Woodland Bowl Indianapolis we are booking corporate outings like crazy. Janice is really selling the team building Indianapolis! Keep up the good work.

We have a great party coming up next week with a facilitator and our staff always looks forward to hosting. That is our chance to get out there and meet the bowlers and interact.

I personally enjoy the team challenge part of the event. That is where is team creates a cheer to perform in front of their colleagues. I have seen some real wild ideas but it does bring a new meaning to Indianapolis Team Building. The participants growl when they first hear the instructions but as their performance draws near they are rehearsing and asking for paper to write a script. Many sing songs, do dances and some bring back those high school cheer-leading days. No matter what the initial response to this challenge it always ends with everyone laughing.

Team Building Indianapolis has never been better.

Thank you to all of those who have participated.

Kids Bowl Free Celebrity and Local Heroes Challenge

Monday, May 9, 2011 by Stacey Davis

Royal Pin participates in a program called Kids Bowl Free. It was created by a marketing company that works for bowling centers. I believe its in the 7^th year. This year Darrin, Andy and the Kids Bowl Free guys decided to wrap a large bus with fun bowling graphics and tour the country, making many stops at the bowling centers that participate in the family bowling program.

KBF Tour Challenge:

The Kids Bowl Free Nationwide Bus tour will be hosting FREE bowling events in communities along the route. These FREE events will be highlighted with the Nationwide Kids Bowl Free Celebrity & Local Heroes Bowling Challenge. Kids Bowl Free will be giving away $5000.00 to local charities throughout the country as they compete in a unique, fun and non-skill based bowling tournament with other charities along the bus tour route. see more here

The bus came through Indiana in the beginning of May. Royal Pin's Expo Bowl hosted the bowling tournament for the Celebrity and Local Heroes Challenge that evening.

To be honest, it was quite a challenge to find local celebrities and heroes in the quick notice this event was put together. As the free charity bowling tournament came near, I felt less and less popular in my own city. (boo hoo to me, right?) But the Royal Pin family pulled together and we appreciate those that could take part in our free bowling tournament.

We had 13 teams of local celebrities and heroes compete in the national bowling tournament to win money towards the charity of their choice. The part that makes this tournament "fair" across the country is it's not completely based on talent. All scores from all the bowling centers across the country are recorded and put into 3 tiers. Then a team name is drawn from each tier. The team name drawn from the top will win $2,500 toward the charity of their choice. Second and third will win $1,500 and $1,000.

We were happy to host this free bowling tournament and look forward to seeing if anyone from Indy will win!

Teams and their charity is listed below

Dan Cole, GIBA hall of fame and retired teacher - Indiana Alzheimer Disease Center
Steve Kunkel, Indiana High School Bowling Commissioner - Riley Hospital
Dale Bell - People's Full Gospel Church
Laryy J. Shortidge - People's Full Gospel Church
Jennifer Eichler, "the Watson's Girl – Juvenile Diabetes Research
Lori Delodge, IFD - Heroes
Amy Crisci - JDRF
Frank Wyant, representing 5 'til Dawn - Handicapable Camp Inc.
Rita Heldman, Pharmacy tech - Villa Oaks Baptist Church
Donnie Heldman, Repiratory therapist - Villa Oaks Baptist Church
Kevin Kirkhoff, representing Indianapolis Colts - Indianapolis Colts
Walt Guntharp, Guntharp & Assoc. - US Coast Guard Auxilary
Jonathan Bright, Chiropractor - Handicapable Camp, Inc.

Thank you again to all our great teams. We look forward to announcing the winners of the Kids Bowl Free, free bowling tournament!

Celebrity and Hero challenge

bowling challenge