Do you enjoy the sport of bowling? How about having lunch at your favorite restaurant? Do you want to see those small businesses thrive and those large companies succeed? In order for these things to happen we have to prepare our youth. Indianapolis bowling centers have many coaches that assist our youth bowlers every year to succeed in improving their skills. Although, our coaches are a big help they are dwindling down. Many people love the sport but not many are willing to teach at an Indianapolis bowling center. Our coaches not only teach our youth to better their skills but they also learn many other skills. They are taught how to listen attentively. In order to properly give a bowling lesson the teacher must have the youth bowlers attention. Also, in order for the youth bowler to learn they must give their undevided attention to the coach. Our Indianapolis bowling coaches also teach teamwork. All of our your bowling leagues are created that in order to win you have to have your teams involvement. Involvement is the encouragement they give to each other, the "pick me ups" if something just doesn't go right, and some youth bowlers learn the skills to coach their friends. Royal Pin centers in Indianapolis have many coaches that teach great sportsmanship. Everytime that child bowls in a youth bowling league, they will be bowling against another team. These youth are taught, no matter if you win or lose, that you can cheer on the other team for a job well done.
The sky is the limit if we can teach our youth bowling leagues these simple skills. They won't realize they're learning either cuz they'll be having fun. SNA
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
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 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.
Arlington/Roe is home based in Indianapolis and each of our locations, Grand Rapids, MI – Geneva, IL & Louisville, KY organize a Spring and Fall outing designed to:
#1 Have Fun
#2 Get to Know the many people with whom we work
In Indianapolis we have 90 plus employees so we thought team building “with a theme” would be fun. The bowling teams are made up of people from various departments and a general theme is established. Based on the theme the teams compete not only for bowling scores but a competition is organized for best name and best “costumes”. Yes, our people go over the top being creative and competitive. Themes have included Decades – Where each team had a different decade 50’s 60’s 70’s and so on. Our hat theme was a hoot and this year’s sock theme was more fun than expected when the Loose Socks won for their shirts with odd socks stuck to them and one guy wearing a washing machine made from a box and another cut a hole in the laundry basket and wore it at his waist. Hilarious…and quite clever.
The people at Woodland Bowling Center treat us like gold and for
some reason they give us a private area as far away from their patrons as possible. GRIN… We always get comments about how much fun we appear to be having and we are loud. This year we were presented with our own bowling pin complete with our logo and a thank you to our company. We appreciated it and it’s proudly displayed in our reception area.
The person who is the most fun in our group is the owner of the company Jim Roe who loves to put his wallet right by the lane offering it to you if you make a strike…”under the pressure”…. He’s been lucky and hasn’t had to pay out yet, but some day he’ll pick the wrong person to bet against. Jim believes good business is based on good relationships and “The Golden Rule”. He is intently dedicated to giving us the tools we need to be successful. We only need to work hard and work smart....and as you might guess, have fun.
It’s a wonderful time and each year we propose other team building ideas but bowling at Woodland Bowling Center always wins. It should be noted that not all our people bowl, so we organize card games but many just love to be spectators and cheerleaders for their team. Everyone is a part of a team and there is money for the winners!
Most importantly we recommend hands down that you organize your next business or personal fun event at Woodland Bowling Center. We’ll be happy to share with you how we organize ours. Woodland knows how to reach us.
Arlington/Roe is a Managing General Agency and Wholesale Insurance Broker. We were established in 1964 and are excited to be coming up on 50 years of service. Our customers are the many independent insurance agents that serve the high risk needs of the insurance buying public. If you would like to learn more about us feel free to visit www.arlingtonroe.com.
To the teams of Arlington/Roe,
#1 Have Fun
#2 Get to Know the many people with whom we work
In Indianapolis we have 90 plus employees so we thought team building “with a theme” would be fun. The bowling teams are made up of people from various departments and a general theme is established. Based on the theme the teams compete not only for bowling scores but a competition is organized for best name and best “costumes”. Yes, our people go over the top being creative and competitive. Themes have included Decades – Where each team had a different decade 50’s 60’s 70’s and so on. Our hat theme was a hoot and this year’s sock theme was more fun than expected when the Loose Socks won for their shirts with odd socks stuck to them and one guy wearing a washing machine made from a box and another cut a hole in the laundry basket and wore it at his waist. Hilarious…and quite clever. The people at Woodland Bowling Center treat us like gold and for
some reason they give us a private area as far away from their patrons as possible. GRIN… We always get comments about how much fun we appear to be having and we are loud. This year we were presented with our own bowling pin complete with our logo and a thank you to our company. We appreciated it and it’s proudly displayed in our reception area.The person who is the most fun in our group is the owner of the company Jim Roe who loves to put his wallet right by the lane offering it to you if you make a strike…”under the pressure”…. He’s been lucky and hasn’t had to pay out yet, but some day he’ll pick the wrong person to bet against. Jim believes good business is based on good relationships and “The Golden Rule”. He is intently dedicated to giving us the tools we need to be successful. We only need to work hard and work smart....and as you might guess, have fun.
It’s a wonderful time and each year we propose other team building ideas but bowling at Woodland Bowling Center always wins. It should be noted that not all our people bowl, so we organize card games but many just love to be spectators and cheerleaders for their team. Everyone is a part of a team and there is money for the winners!
Most importantly we recommend hands down that you organize your next business or personal fun event at Woodland Bowling Center. We’ll be happy to share with you how we organize ours. Woodland knows how to reach us.
Arlington/Roe is a Managing General Agency and Wholesale Insurance Broker. We were established in 1964 and are excited to be coming up on 50 years of service. Our customers are the many independent insurance agents that serve the high risk needs of the insurance buying public. If you would like to learn more about us feel free to visit www.arlingtonroe.com.
Helen E. Cassada
Assistant to the President - Director of Communications
Indianapolis, IN Office
Arlington/Roe & Co
To the teams of Arlington/Roe,
Thank you for having your event at Woodland Bowling Center every year. We do our best to host team building events in Indianapolis. Arlington/Roe has the idea down right. These people were dressed in the silliest costumes and all having a great time! I walked in and noticed the socks right away. How I noticed that over the tall guy in the pink leotard and big wig is beyond me!
We appreciate your business and your great attitude. See you again next year!
Contact me if you're intested in getting tips from Royal Pin or Arlington/Roe on how to organize a successful, fun team building event!
Stacey: sdavis@royalpin.com
317-576-5174 ext 208
Some exiting new changes have taken place at Woodland Bowl in Indianapolis, Indiana. if most of you don't know I (Monica Meals) have taken the Program Department over at Woodland Bowling Center. We would also like to welcome Ken Howard, manager and Steven Frank (supervisor) and Patrick Helmecy(supervisor) back to Woodland Bowl. We look forward to having an exciting new season here at the Woodland Bowling Center. Feel free to contact any of us if you might be interested in scheduling a birthday party, corporate outing, bowling lesson's, joining a league, or just stop in to say high and enjoy some recreational time. Don't forget the upcoming 69th Lumber Liquidators Tour Stop here at Woodland Bowl. The Dick Weber Eliminator will be held March 30, 2012 through Sunday April 1st, 2012. The Pro Am will be held Friday March 30th with squad times being held at 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm at Woodland Bowl in Indianapolis, Indiana. If you have bowled in this before you know that you will have the option of purchasing a bowling ball package. The bowling ball offered this year will be the Brunwsick Lethal Revolver. This is a great time to come out and bowl with the greatest bowlers in the world!!!. Don't miss out on the fun. The format for the tournament has changed as well and looks to be a very exiting weekend with a lot of bowling going on. Don't forget to check us out on line at www.royalpin.com. You can also follow Woodland Bowling Center on Twitter and Facebook.
I am not going to spend this blog telling you why you should Sign-up for a Bowling League....even though u should. Instead I am going to tell you how a bowling center has made an impact on the person I am today. I know you are saying "ya right", but give me a chance to tell you a story.. I started working at a bowling center in 1998 at the young age of 15. I was the girl that brought you a drink or cheeseburger to your lane. Back then we even had coffee and pizza carts. I was a shy kid that wasn't really trusting of people. I would never be the first to talk to anyone. I really didn't know or care much about the game of bowling honestly, I just wanted the independence of buying things for myself. Don't think that overnight I turned into the "talk to anyone who is listening" person that I am today...no way. After awhile people started calling me by name.I don't care who you are that makes you feel important enough to be remembered. I began to find it easier to start conversations. In two days I will have came to my 13th year at Royal Pin. I cant even begin to tell you how may people I have met and became good friends with. I always joke how I have to much of a "heart" of a bowler. I don't even really bowl that much anymore. it is just that I feel that I owe it to make their night out as best as it can be. I honestly am a people person now and looking back the only thing that has help me come out of my shell..are the bowlers and I am forever in debt to them. When I ask them how they are doing, their kids, their game...I honestly care. I sure there are some critics out there that are "yeah ok thats your job" but it is more than that to me. I have literally grown-up in a bowling alley, and not meaning because I have been working there so long, but because I have learned so much about life through bowlers. I believe that I wouldn't be anything close to who I am now if I had not the experience of meeting and growing with people year after year. I hope that I have made just a smidge of the impact that people in a center has made on me. It really becomes your home. I have recently been transfered to another center and its hard. I think I depended on the interaction with "my bowlers" more than they realize. It gets a little easier day by day, but the first two weeks I honestly cried when I passed. I know that nothing last forever and sometimes things come to an end. But I hope that people know that a bowling center to me is more than just a place of business. It is a place where true friendships and bonds really do happen. So here to you my fellow bowlers ...thank you. Thank you for helping learn that there are great people out there that they just so happen love to bowl. I know people kid about me being a lifer, but that's ok because I couldn't tell you another place of employment where such friendships can be formed between customers and employees. So I leave you with a question...Where is your center??? and what makes you keep returning?? Hope I haven't put you to sleep yet:)
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!
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!
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
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.
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!!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! 
The breeze is cool tonight and it's perfect for playing Pirates Cove Miniature Golf. I was outside earlier taking some pictures and surprised to see several families playing mini golf. My first thought was it might be too hot. I was wrong! With the great breeze we seem to have out there all the time and the mist coming off the fountains it really is quite nice.
I felt the urge to say "argg" in my best pirate voice but the kids did not see any humor in this. I tired the "shiver me timbers" again with no luck. I thought I heard one of them say "I should walk the plank" That left me wishing i could play too. Maybe another day!
I walked around Pirates Cove, hoping to catch a glimpse of Johnny Depp. No luck.. I could only dream. I soon came back to reality and remembered the corporate outings and pictures I needed to take. I enjoyed walking around Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf today, it's like stepping into another world. Next time I'll take my pirate hat and maybe the kids will see the humor in my "argg".
If you see me out there working my pirate act, give me a break and for a few minutes play along. After all there is no better place for mini golf Indianapolis than Pirate's Cove.
I felt the urge to say "argg" in my best pirate voice but the kids did not see any humor in this. I tired the "shiver me timbers" again with no luck. I thought I heard one of them say "I should walk the plank" That left me wishing i could play too. Maybe another day!
I walked around Pirates Cove, hoping to catch a glimpse of Johnny Depp. No luck.. I could only dream. I soon came back to reality and remembered the corporate outings and pictures I needed to take. I enjoyed walking around Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf today, it's like stepping into another world. Next time I'll take my pirate hat and maybe the kids will see the humor in my "argg".
If you see me out there working my pirate act, give me a break and for a few minutes play along. After all there is no better place for mini golf Indianapolis than Pirate's Cove.
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
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
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.
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.
Hi Dave. I don't know if you remember me, but you gave me a free lesson at Southern Bowl about a month ago. My lady friend and I are both 68, and we didn't really think a lesson would be of much help.
You had me change to a 4-step delivery and showed me how to hold the ball to get more action on it. You also showed me where to stand to convert more spares. Since then I've practiced what you taught me, and it has really helped my scores. The Thursday before last I had a 298 game and a 667 series. Last Thursday I had a 236 game and 607 series. Today I had games of 240, 257 and 203. All of these scores were in league bowling. I've been bowling so much better that everybody has been asking me who gave me my lesson and I've given them your name. They got some of your business cards and should be calling you. With your help I've become a better bowler and a good advertisement for how much your lessons can help anyone. Thanks again for all the help.
Name: Ralph Matlock
Event: coaching
Location: Southern Bowl
You had me change to a 4-step delivery and showed me how to hold the ball to get more action on it. You also showed me where to stand to convert more spares. Since then I've practiced what you taught me, and it has really helped my scores. The Thursday before last I had a 298 game and a 667 series. Last Thursday I had a 236 game and 607 series. Today I had games of 240, 257 and 203. All of these scores were in league bowling. I've been bowling so much better that everybody has been asking me who gave me my lesson and I've given them your name. They got some of your business cards and should be calling you. With your help I've become a better bowler and a good advertisement for how much your lessons can help anyone. Thanks again for all the help.
Name: Ralph Matlock
Event: coaching
Location: Southern Bowl
LOOKING FOR A PLACE THAT'S FULL OF FAMILY FUN!! SOUTHERN BOWL IS THE PLACE TO BE. WE HAVE ROCKIN' BOWLING BIRTHDAY PARTIES! TOURNAMENTS, SEASONAL LEAGUES, AND OPEN BOWLING SPECIALS!!
Is your child's birthday coming up? Looking for something new and exciting to do in Indianapolis? You should check out Southern Bowl's fabulous Bowling Birthday Parties!! Best Bowling Center on the South-side of Indianapolis!! Here are a few comments from our most recent Birthday Celebrations......
Brenda writes: Our Birthday Host Riley was very personable,helpful, and great with the kids. He was busy, but made sure we had everything!!!
Jenny writes: Our Birthday Hostess Morgan was very helpful. She took care of everything. We will definitely will do a Birthday Bowling Party again.
Kim writes: Our Birthday Hostess(Mallory) gave us great service!! Thanks for making our child's birthday a great experience!!
Annie writes: Our Birthday Host Riley is excellent!! He took care of all our needs before we even asked. He was very friendly!!
Jon writes: Our Birthday Hostess Morgan was very helpful and great with the kids. She was very aware what was going on with the birthday party.
Hannah writes: Our Birthday party was lots of fun!!! Kids loved it!! (Mallory)
Michelle writes:We had a great time and our Birthday Hostess Morgan was excellent.
Sherry writes: Our Birthday Hostess Mallory was very helpful, thank you very much, our child had a great time.
Sarah writes: Our Birthday Hostess Morgan was great and we had lots of demands. Thanks for making it a fun birthday party.
Penni writes: Our Birthday Hostess Morgan did a wonderful job. The kids had a lot of fun!!
Kelly writes:Thanks Mallory(hostess)!! You did a great job with our birthday party. The kids had fun!!
Shelly writes: Kids had a wonderful time! Riley(Birthday Host) is the best.
Another parent writes: Nice job with kid's bowling birthday parties... we appreciate all your great service.
Our Birthday Host(ess) go the extra mile to make sure your child's Birthday party is
one to remember. We take care of your entire party, so you can actually enjoy the special event. No mess, no stress, and no worry!! What are you waiting for? Let this Southern Indianapolis Bowling center host your next Bowling Birthday Party.
Let's Party!!
$24.00 per couple
Looking for something fun and competitive to do with your Sweetie? 1st place receives $80.00 and dinner for 2(based on 20 entries). Team handicap of 90% of 400. 20 bonus pins for your team per game if you wear the color red! Your highest 2009-2010 yearbook average will be used unless current averages with a minimum of 21 games is 10 pins higher. All other bowlers must bowl scratch.
So join us at Southern Bowl this weekend for Indianapolis bowling tournament fun!!
ALL ABOARD!!! THE SOUTHERN BOWL SUMMER LEAGUE EXPRESS IS NOW LOADING BOWLERS!!
OUR SUMMER EXPRESS BOWLING LEAGUES ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! EVERYONE WILL NEED A BREAK FROM THAT SMOLDERING SUN. WHY NOT TAKE IT INSIDE OUR NICE AIR-CONDITIONED SOUTH-SIDE BOWLING CENTER. WHILE YOU ARE COOLING OFF, YOU AND SOME FRIENDS COULD SIGN-UP FOR ONE OF OUR SENSATIONAL SUMMER LEAGUES. THEY ARE SHORT, FUN, WITH A HINT OF COMPETITION. OH AND DON'T FORGET THE PERKS YOU RECEIVE WHEN JOINING A SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE....
-ONE FREE GAME OF BOWLING FOR EVERY GAME BOWLED IN LEAGUE PLAY.
-MEMBERSHIP TO THE ROYAL E-FUN CLUB
-VIP CLUB MEMBERSHIP
WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE...
MEN..WOMEN..CHILDREN..SENIORS..
DAY..NIGHT...WEEK..WEEKEND... YOUR NAME IT!!
THIS SOUTHERN INDIANAPOLIS BOWLING CENTER IS HERE AND READY TO OFFER YOU CONVENIENT SUMMER FUN!!
Weekend????
Nothing to do???
Check out Our Cosmic Bowling!!
Friday Night: 9:30pm-2am
Saturday Nights: 11:30pm-2am
Call OR E-mail us for pricing and to make your reservation today!!
THIS SOUTHERN INDIANAPOLIS BOWLING CENTER HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER... FROM BOWLING BIRTHDAY PARTIES TO JUST GOOD FAMILY FUN!! COME ON INTO SOUTHERN BOWLING CENTER . WE PROMISE YOU A MEMORABLE TIME.
SOUTHERN BOWL ROCKS!!!
Is your child's birthday coming up? Looking for something new and exciting to do in Indianapolis? You should check out Southern Bowl's fabulous Bowling Birthday Parties!! Best Bowling Center on the South-side of Indianapolis!! Here are a few comments from our most recent Birthday Celebrations......
Brenda writes: Our Birthday Host Riley was very personable,helpful, and great with the kids. He was busy, but made sure we had everything!!!
Jenny writes: Our Birthday Hostess Morgan was very helpful. She took care of everything. We will definitely will do a Birthday Bowling Party again.
Kim writes: Our Birthday Hostess(Mallory) gave us great service!! Thanks for making our child's birthday a great experience!!
Annie writes: Our Birthday Host Riley is excellent!! He took care of all our needs before we even asked. He was very friendly!!
Jon writes: Our Birthday Hostess Morgan was very helpful and great with the kids. She was very aware what was going on with the birthday party.
Hannah writes: Our Birthday party was lots of fun!!! Kids loved it!! (Mallory)
Michelle writes:We had a great time and our Birthday Hostess Morgan was excellent.
Sherry writes: Our Birthday Hostess Mallory was very helpful, thank you very much, our child had a great time.
Sarah writes: Our Birthday Hostess Morgan was great and we had lots of demands. Thanks for making it a fun birthday party.
Penni writes: Our Birthday Hostess Morgan did a wonderful job. The kids had a lot of fun!!
Kelly writes:Thanks Mallory(hostess)!! You did a great job with our birthday party. The kids had fun!!
Shelly writes: Kids had a wonderful time! Riley(Birthday Host) is the best.
Another parent writes: Nice job with kid's bowling birthday parties... we appreciate all your great service.
Our Birthday Host(ess) go the extra mile to make sure your child's Birthday party is
one to remember. We take care of your entire party, so you can actually enjoy the special event. No mess, no stress, and no worry!! What are you waiting for? Let this Southern Indianapolis Bowling center host your next Bowling Birthday Party.
Let's Party!!
Sweetheart Mixed Doubles Bowling Tournament
2PM
2PM
$24.00 per couple
Looking for something fun and competitive to do with your Sweetie? 1st place receives $80.00 and dinner for 2(based on 20 entries). Team handicap of 90% of 400. 20 bonus pins for your team per game if you wear the color red! Your highest 2009-2010 yearbook average will be used unless current averages with a minimum of 21 games is 10 pins higher. All other bowlers must bowl scratch.
So join us at Southern Bowl this weekend for Indianapolis bowling tournament fun!!
ALL ABOARD!!! THE SOUTHERN BOWL SUMMER LEAGUE EXPRESS IS NOW LOADING BOWLERS!!
OUR SUMMER EXPRESS BOWLING LEAGUES ARE RIGHT AROUND THE CORNER! EVERYONE WILL NEED A BREAK FROM THAT SMOLDERING SUN. WHY NOT TAKE IT INSIDE OUR NICE AIR-CONDITIONED SOUTH-SIDE BOWLING CENTER. WHILE YOU ARE COOLING OFF, YOU AND SOME FRIENDS COULD SIGN-UP FOR ONE OF OUR SENSATIONAL SUMMER LEAGUES. THEY ARE SHORT, FUN, WITH A HINT OF COMPETITION. OH AND DON'T FORGET THE PERKS YOU RECEIVE WHEN JOINING A SUMMER BOWLING LEAGUE....
-ONE FREE GAME OF BOWLING FOR EVERY GAME BOWLED IN LEAGUE PLAY.
-MEMBERSHIP TO THE ROYAL E-FUN CLUB
-VIP CLUB MEMBERSHIP
WE HAVE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE...
MEN..WOMEN..CHILDREN..SENIORS..
DAY..NIGHT...WEEK..WEEKEND... YOUR NAME IT!!
THIS SOUTHERN INDIANAPOLIS BOWLING CENTER IS HERE AND READY TO OFFER YOU CONVENIENT SUMMER FUN!!
Don't miss out on our Open Bowling Specials!!
Call OR E-MAIL us NOW for times,prices or to make a reservation!!
Ask us about our FREE Royal VIP Membership!!
Weekend????
Nothing to do???
Check out Our Cosmic Bowling!!
Friday Night: 9:30pm-2am
Saturday Nights: 11:30pm-2am
Call OR E-mail us for pricing and to make your reservation today!!
THIS SOUTHERN INDIANAPOLIS BOWLING CENTER HAS SO MUCH TO OFFER... FROM BOWLING BIRTHDAY PARTIES TO JUST GOOD FAMILY FUN!! COME ON INTO SOUTHERN BOWLING CENTER . WE PROMISE YOU A MEMORABLE TIME.
SOUTHERN BOWL ROCKS!!!
Corporate Outings went great this last week. Area companies are visiting Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis to celebrate the holidays! Our schedule was crazy but exciting all at the same time. We really enjoy when Indianapolis team building is so successful.
This week brings us lots of excitement, everyday we are hosting more corporate outings.
Last weekend brought us 13 bowling birthday party families on Saturday. I was out working with the kids bowling parties and now more than every appreciate our hosts. The concourse looked like birthday party central and to my surprise several of these parties had 20+ children. I am thankful that a bowling birthday party is popular.
We are getting ready for this coming weekend with several different activities. We have bowl with Santa on Saturday, kids bowling parties and the Youth bowling league Indianapolis banquet. Sunday brings us the 9 Pin No Tap tournament. I am sorry to say that John has retired and will no longer be running these tournaments, but we are going to continue. The program office is looking forward at next year's schedule and planning dates for these tournaments. Our hope is to grow from John's great ground work and turn this into the best Indianapolis bowling tournament.
This week brings us lots of excitement, everyday we are hosting more corporate outings.
Last weekend brought us 13 bowling birthday party families on Saturday. I was out working with the kids bowling parties and now more than every appreciate our hosts. The concourse looked like birthday party central and to my surprise several of these parties had 20+ children. I am thankful that a bowling birthday party is popular.
We are getting ready for this coming weekend with several different activities. We have bowl with Santa on Saturday, kids bowling parties and the Youth bowling league Indianapolis banquet. Sunday brings us the 9 Pin No Tap tournament. I am sorry to say that John has retired and will no longer be running these tournaments, but we are going to continue. The program office is looking forward at next year's schedule and planning dates for these tournaments. Our hope is to grow from John's great ground work and turn this into the best Indianapolis bowling tournament.
Fall has arrived and the cooler weather is driving kids bowling parties inside where it's warm. We have hired several new bowling birthday party hosts anticipating a very busy season.
I am excited to see the new faces and thankful to see the experienced hosts still on staff. The training process has begun with some kids bowling parties having 2 or 3 hosts attending to them. I will be glad when training is over and everyone is comfortable. The new hosts will have to wait to receive their Pirates Cove Miniature Golf training. As I do not think many will be booking when the snow begins to fly.
Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis is proud to announce their new kids bowling parties host: Welcome to Ryan, Jasmine, Sheree and Monique. We are glad to have you on our team.
This past week we worked on some team building and I thought it was successful. We are going to have a bowling birthday party host of the month. If your host has done an outstanding job for you please let us know by turning in your comment card. The host with the most comments cards turned in and of course with the best comments will be the "Bowling Birthday Party Host of the month". We are working on what their prize will be and as soon as a decision is made we will make it known.
I want to say a great BIG thank you to all the hosts new and old. If they were not doing a great job we would not have all the kids bowling parties that we do.
Here are a few examples of comment cards turned in:
Tavonna writes:
When I was charged with planning my stepson's birthday party in less than a week I was stressed. John made the experience from planning to execution great. I would return to Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis.
Nikki writes:
Wonderful Job!
Laura writes:
The boys enjoyed themselves and Amber was very helpful with everything.
Michelle writes:
Very good service! Kids had a blast. :-)
Susan writes:
Pirates Cove- Our host was wonderful! Tylisa was wonderful and very helpful.
Again thank you Bowling Birthday Party Hosts. I could not do this without you!
I am excited to see the new faces and thankful to see the experienced hosts still on staff. The training process has begun with some kids bowling parties having 2 or 3 hosts attending to them. I will be glad when training is over and everyone is comfortable. The new hosts will have to wait to receive their Pirates Cove Miniature Golf training. As I do not think many will be booking when the snow begins to fly.
Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis is proud to announce their new kids bowling parties host: Welcome to Ryan, Jasmine, Sheree and Monique. We are glad to have you on our team.
This past week we worked on some team building and I thought it was successful. We are going to have a bowling birthday party host of the month. If your host has done an outstanding job for you please let us know by turning in your comment card. The host with the most comments cards turned in and of course with the best comments will be the "Bowling Birthday Party Host of the month". We are working on what their prize will be and as soon as a decision is made we will make it known.
I want to say a great BIG thank you to all the hosts new and old. If they were not doing a great job we would not have all the kids bowling parties that we do.
Here are a few examples of comment cards turned in:
Tavonna writes:
When I was charged with planning my stepson's birthday party in less than a week I was stressed. John made the experience from planning to execution great. I would return to Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis.
Nikki writes:
Wonderful Job!
Laura writes:
The boys enjoyed themselves and Amber was very helpful with everything.
Michelle writes:
Very good service! Kids had a blast. :-)
Susan writes:
Pirates Cove- Our host was wonderful! Tylisa was wonderful and very helpful.
Again thank you Bowling Birthday Party Hosts. I could not do this without you!
Southern Bowl Indianpolis is gearing up our bowling center for another busy season of kids birthday parties! Soon the weather will be turning cold out and you are going to be wondering what to do with the kids! If you live on the South Side of Indianapolis then Southern Bowl is the place for you! We offer three great packages for kids bowling parties. Each designed to make it easy for the parents. We provide you with a helper for your party, that assists with food, drinks, shoes, and bowling. Here are some comments from parents about their childs bowling party at Southern Bowl.
Audra-Riley was excellent and he provided prompt service to all of our needs and helped make my son's 9th birthday a lot of fun for him and all of his guests! The kids loved the bowling!
Kristina-Mallory & Morgan did a great job! The kids had a wonderful time at the bowling birthday party, and it was made easy on the parents.
Erik-Morgan was great! She got ice for a hurt finger for the birthday boy and soothed some tears for us. He had a great time at his bowling birthday party! Thanks!
Daua-Riley was awsome!! very tentive and went over and beyond expectations. Riley really helped make my kids bowling party a lot of fun!
Amanda-Riley was right on top of our every need. We will do another childs bowling party at Southern Bowl!
So plan your childs bowling birthday party today! There are many dates and times to choose from and you can never plan too early! Call Southern Bowl today to book your birthday party 881-8686. Don't miss out on a great birthday party experience for you and your child.
Audra-Riley was excellent and he provided prompt service to all of our needs and helped make my son's 9th birthday a lot of fun for him and all of his guests! The kids loved the bowling!
Kristina-Mallory & Morgan did a great job! The kids had a wonderful time at the bowling birthday party, and it was made easy on the parents.
Erik-Morgan was great! She got ice for a hurt finger for the birthday boy and soothed some tears for us. He had a great time at his bowling birthday party! Thanks!
Daua-Riley was awsome!! very tentive and went over and beyond expectations. Riley really helped make my kids bowling party a lot of fun!
Amanda-Riley was right on top of our every need. We will do another childs bowling party at Southern Bowl!
So plan your childs bowling birthday party today! There are many dates and times to choose from and you can never plan too early! Call Southern Bowl today to book your birthday party 881-8686. Don't miss out on a great birthday party experience for you and your child.
Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis, back in the day was a place where our parents went out to the bowling "alley". It was smoke filled and the beer flowed. Now it is not smoke filled but you can still have that beer. There are no worries about score keeping, only worry is what activity to do first. The bowling "alleys" are now a more family oriented place. Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis has become a place to relax, enjoy music, play billiards and enjoy the bowling atmosphere. There are so many possibilities from playing arcade games, food, leagues or recreational bowling. It is hard to imagine Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis ever being a bowling "alley". Recently while watching a Mom with her children, I realized how different things are. I would so enjoy being that kid again. No more would I have to hang out behind Mom and Dad's lane. I would be able to play for hours in the Big Top and go outside and play Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf. I thought how lucky I am to work in an industry that promotes not only corporate outings but also family time. Thank you to all the families that schedule their kids bowling birthday parties and help change the bowling "alley" into a bowling center.
Indianapolis Team Building at its BEST!!!!!
Looking for an offsite entertainment venue to impress your boss and co-workers? Why not give Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis a try? Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis offers not only bowling but we offer mini-golf, billiards as well as arcade for your next offsite corporate teambuilding event. We do all the work and you have all the fun! Teambuilding like its suppose to be!!! Another happy customer wrote:
Janice,
I wanted to let you know what a wondeful time we had at Woodland Bowling Center in Indianapolis for our Team Building Bowling Event on Friday, August 13th. Terri did a fantastic job and we all enjoyed the fun and help and enthusiasm she provided. The food was EXCELLENT and the event was a total success. WE WILL BE BACK for more bowling in Indianapolis!!!!
Thank you,
Pam
Managing Executive
Wells Fargo Insurance Services
When parents cannot find affordable entertainment for their children, it leaves them with the question "now what?".
I have worried about my children having too much time on their hands. It occurred to me that I should purchase gift cards that I could reload for local activities. My first thought of course was bowling. After all I am a bowler who works in the business too. Then it hit me, why not bowling? A few kids bowling a couple of games sure would use up time. That would mean less time for them to drive around just looking for trouble. Well, maybe not looking but falling into. I looked at the price of movies.. WOW.. I could not afford to send my son and a couple of his friends to the show at $10.00 per person. So back to the bowling idea I went. I could purchase a gift card, they could use that to play Pirates Cove Miniature Golf, Extreme Laser Tag or go bowling at Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis.
So... it became my treat for him and a couple of his friends to enjoy. Helping to solve the problem of too much time and the dreaded words "I'm bored".
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