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Friday, January 13, 2012 by Susie Brehob

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!

Bowling in Indianapolis

Friday, October 28, 2011 by Susie Brehob

Last week Indianapolis was host to the Indiana State Bowing Proprietor's board meeting and seminars. One of the seminar speakers talked about how bowling has changed over the years. For example, there are less league bowlers but more people are enjoying open play with their families and friends. We now offer cosmic bowling, bumper bowling, fun tournaments, kid's birthday parties, live music and other events no one thought of 20 years ago.

Something that hasn't changed is that bowling centers are one of the few places where people still gather weekly (and sometimes even daily). We have several bowlers who participate in all 3 of our senior socials and also bowl in one or more bowling leagues.
The bowling center is a place where people not only bowl but make lifelong friendships.

Some people even meet their future spouses. Western Bowl is hosting a wedding reception this November for a couple who met while bowling. They wanted to do something really fun and different to celebrate their union and chose Western Bowl. The reception will include all the normal activities; a meal, cutting of the cake and of course bowling. We can't wait to see if the bride bowls in her wedding gown!

If you haven't checked out what bowling has to offer lately, want to make new friends or even have your special event here, come check us out.

Youth Bowling in Indianapolis

Thursday, October 20, 2011 by Susie Brehob

Greetings from Western Bowl bowling center in Indianapolis! It's been a long time since I blogged but I wanted to share a good story about youth bowling.

During the Month of October we held two different youth bowling tournaments. We hosted the annual Western Shoot-Out Collegiate Tournament and our first ever High School Pre Season Tournament.

They were vastly different in the number of teams who participated. The collegiate bowling tournament had 63 teams (40 mens and 23 womens) from Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Tennessee and Illinois and the tournament was held over 2 days.

Our High School Bowling Tournament had only 4 teams (3 boys/1 girls) and was held on a Saturday afternoon.

The amazing part of this is that there was the same enthusiasm, competition and team work in both tournaments. The kids who competed in the high school tournament bowled as if there were 60 teams. The coaches and bowlers didn't let the fact that there was so few teams bowling ruin their experience. They were here to bowl!

The boys team from Brownsburg High School which consisted of both boys and girls bowlers
won the tournament and received a team trophy and medals for the coach and all the bowlers.

If you think the sport of bowling isn't competitive or exciting you need to come out and watch these kids bowl.

Indiana High School bowling competition is held in one of the area bowling centers each week starting in November. These bowlers are representing their schools just like a basketball, baseball or football team does. Find out where your favorite school (or your Alma mater) bowls and root them on. You won't be disappointed in the experience!

As the World Turns at Woodland Bowl

Wednesday, October 5, 2011 by Monica Meals

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.

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

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!!

See you at the Fair!

Tuesday, August 2, 2011 by Stacey Davis

Kenny, the manager of Woodland Bowl and I attended the Marion County Fair on Kids Day, July 30. It was HOT!

There was a cheerleading competition going on in one the buildings near our booth. With so many spirited high schoolers jumping around and having fun it was easy to forget about the heat and enjoy the afternoon.

Several families stopped by to spin the wheel and win lots of bowling discounts and free bowling games.

I met a several bowlers that bowl in a few different Royal Pin leagues. It is fun to see little kids excited about bowling and parents who had a few fun stories about growing up going to bowling allies when they were kids.

We gave away a grand prize every hour of a kids bowling birthday party. We also introduced Marion County residents to our Royal Pin Facebook fan page. And had registration forms there just in case anyone was ready to sign up for one of our upcoming fall bowling leagues.

I’ll looking forward to hearing how the kids enjoy their bowling birthday party.

As managers and program directors of Royal Pin, we’re wanting to reach out to families near our bowling centers and invite you back in. Maybe its been a week since you’re last visit, maybe a year or more. With this heat, and even when the cold months come up, who can pass up a fun time indoors with the family?

Look for us at the Indiana State Fair and any other upcoming community event. Stop by for free prizes and big discounts on bowling. If you know of an event you would like to see us attend, contact me or leave a comment under this post.

We look forward to seeing you all soon!

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

Indiana Bowling Centers

Friday, July 30, 2010 by Janice Smith

Bowling in Indianapolis is always a win-win!!!! We do all the work and you have all the fun!!!!

Western Bowl Indianapolis is the perfect venue to host your next Fundraiser, Teambuilding or Project Lauch event!

Looking for a venue to host your next Fundraising event? Why not have your next event at the Western Bowl Indianapolis.

Sandra stated:

Hi Janice,

I want to THANK YOU for your assistance with our club's bowling fundraiser that took place at the Western Bowl Indianapolis!

From the first day I contacted you until the day after we finished you were very efficient with your service!!

The staff at Western Bowl were also amazing!

I had nothing but compliments on this event! Every participant enjoyed themselves, and looks forward for another fundraiser next year!

I hope I get the opportunity to work with you and the staff at Western Bowling Indianapolis again!

I will be forwarding a letter to Bonnie at the Western Bowl Indianapolis to acknowledge you and 3 of her staff!

Thanks for helping us make our first bowling fundraiser a successful one!

Sincerely,

Sandra

Barangay Club

"Birthday Celebrations"

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by Royal Pin Blogger

Western Indianapolis Bowling:

Have a Kid’s Birthday Party coming up?.... Worried about the planning?…. Making a the food?...... And what about cleaning up the mess?
Don't worry! .............Call us we will do all the work.
Western Bowl Indianapolis features three different "Hands Free" Birthday Kid’s Parties suitable for any type of "Celebration" that will fit into your budget.
All Birthday packages are based on eight (8) children and feature one hour and 15 minutes of bowling, use of shoes, a decorated table on the concourse, with a balloon bouquet, an "Bowling Pin" for the Birthday Child for their friends to autograph as a "Keepsake." Plus, the Birthday Child also receives a "Free Membership" into the "Bowlopolis" Kids Club.
The "Spare" package which is only $74.99 and features: Ten (10) Arcade tokens per child attending the party. All of the guest also receive "Bowlopolis" coupons good for "FREE" Bowling, plus passes to "Greatimes Amusement Center, "Laser Storm" and "Pirates’ Cove Miniature Golf," If you like to invite additional guests over the eight (8) the cost $7.50 is each.
Our most popular "Strike" package is $98.99 features everything the "Spare" package does, but it also includes free "Bowlopolis" theme plates, napkins, invitations, balloons and temporary tattoos. You also receive a 22 ounce soft drink and your choice of Hot Dog & Chips, or Chicken Nuggets & Chips or Pizza & Chips (a Fruit Cup may replace chips on any food choice). Additional children may be added for $10.50 per person.
The Deluxe "300" package is $146.99 it features: All the items in the "Spare" & "Strike" programs but also includes a "Mylar balloon" and "Goodie Bags" for the guests of the party. Additional kids may be added for $16.50 each.
All parties require a non-refundable $25 deposit ant the time of the reservation

Plus, Western Bowl Indianapolis features Kids Parties in "Cosmic Bowling" highlighted with spectacular "Light Shows" starting at Noon on Saturday’s right after the Youth Bowling Leagues and Friday nights starting at 5 PM.

Here are some comments from satisfied parents having recent "Kids Parties" or "Birthday Parties" at Western Bowl.

Mrs. Staq. quotes: "Birthday host Zack did a great job."……… We had a blast!"

Mom Becky remarks: "Birthday hostess Sharon was awesome!"

Mom Gina said: "My Hostess Sharon was great and deserves a raise."

Mom Patty comments: "Sharon was the best Hostess. Everythiing was nice and clean. All the people in our party were very impressed and we would love to have all our Birthday Parties held here.

To maximizev your child's birthday with one of our "Kid’s Parties" and it doesn’t hurt that Western Bowl Indianapolis is also one of the finest and most modern bowling alleys in Indianapolis and all of Indiana.

Western Bowl Indianapolis is located in Indianapolis on West Washington Street ½ mile west of Interstate 465.at exit 12.

Enjoy your child's Birthday and sit back and relax. To book one of our "Hands Free" Kid’s parties call Western Bowl Indianapoli's Program Office at 317-247-4426.

Western Bowl Indianapolis Avon Middle School finishes Runner-Up in State Finals.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010 by Royal Pin Blogger

Western Indianapolis Bowling

Western Bowl Indianapolis; Avon Middle School finishes Runner-Up in State Finals.

With excellent team bowling Avon Middle School, a product of the of the Youth Bowling Leagues in Indianapolis and bowling out of Western Bowl Indianapolis finished runner-ups in the Indiana Middle School State Championships, held at Cooper’s Sport Bowl in Anderson, Indiana and took home the 2^nd place trophy and individual medals home.

The Avon - Western Bowl Indianapolis quintet finished just 30 pins shy of the winning Norwell team total of 2254. The Western Bowl Indianapolis Avon team members are: Nick Corbin who bowled the highest total of all the players in the State Finals led the Avon attack with a outstanding 681 series. Teammates Nate Brigg contributed 532; Jon Elles added 524 and Devin Elmlinger, the only girl on the team, 487 for a team total of 2224.

To advance to the State finals the Western Bowl Indianapolis - Avon team dominated four other schools in the Noblesville Regional Tournament held at Cooper’s Stardust Bowl to advance to the state finals.

In the Regional Youth Bowling event Nick Corbin again led Avon and the entire field with an outstanding 715 series in games of 259, 213, 243. Teammates Nate Briggs followed with 524, Devin Elmlinger, 517 and Jon Elles 502 for a combined total of 2258 winner the region by 74 pins over the home Cooper’s Stardust team.

Avon Middle School Coach Brad Rinehart was proud and all smiles with his Avon quintet accomplishment. “I am proud of all the bowlers in our team; each of them contributed to our success.” He said, that he also would like to "Thank" Western Bowl Indianapolis for all the center did for the Avon team.

Bowling In Southern Indianapolis

Tuesday, June 8, 2010 by Susie Brehob

Expo Bowling Center hosted the first annual Indianapolis Open Bowling Tournament this past weekend. Pro Bowler Steve Harmon was the tournament director and did a great job.
Many bowlers from Indianapolis and the surrounding area participated as well as several touring pros. Local bowler Jimmy Cook finished first and touring pro bowler Ronnie Russell came in second place. Congratulations to all!
Some of the comments after the first day were:
"Great tournament Steve" Theresa
"Great shot it was playable but competitive" Nate
"Looking forward to next year's tournament" Jack

One of the great events in Indianapolis this weekend will be the Royal Pin Sunday Sweeper Series. This tournament begins at 7pm on the A side of our building. Bowlers will be competing on the Cheetah PBA Pattern. Come out and test your bowling skills!

Youth bowling in Indianapolis is getting exciting this weekend! Expo Bowling Center is hosting the State Masters & Queens and Prince & Princess Tournament this Saturday and Sunday. The best bowlers in the state of Indiana will be competing both days beginning at 9am. If you want to see some great bowling visit us this weekend.

Don't forget your child's birthday and book one of our birthday party packages. We offer laser tag/bowling parties, laser tag parties and bowling parties. Call us at 317-787-3448, e mail sbrehob@royalpin,com or visit our website at www.royalpin.com for more details.

Come in out of the heat and spend time w/ family and friends at Expo Bowl!

Fun Things to do in Indianapolis

Friday, May 28, 2010 by Susie Brehob

Expo Bowling Center is still the place to be for fun events in Indianapolis

This Memorial Weekend Royal Pin Leisure Centers are Hosting Old Fashion Days! Join us Sat., Sun & Monday for $1.50 bowling games, shoes and sodas. Families looking for something to do should stop in and see what we have to offer.

School's out so Laser Storm will now be open on weekdays. Laser Tag is a great way to get out of the heat but still get some exercise in our air conditioned arena. Reservations are recommended. Call 780-0101 or Expo Bowling Center at 787-3448.

Last weekend was full of kids bowling and laser tag birthday parties at Expo Bowl.

Some of the comments by parents were:

"Marcus made our bowling party so much fun! I will definitely be back s/ my family" Sarah G
"We had a great time at Expo Bowl. Ivan was a big help" Debra H

Bowling Tournaments are still going on at Expo Bowl

Last weekend Expo hosted the first Indiana State AAU Tournament. Two boys teams, 10 individual boys and 4 individual girls advanced on to the National AAU Tournament being held in Virginia Beach Virginia in July. Congratulations to all the athletes!

Pro Bowler Steve Harman is hosting the Indianapolis Open Bowling Tournament June 4-6. at Expo Bowling Center. Contact Steve at smharman@yahoo.com for tournament information or to sign up.

We're still putting summer leagues on the floor. Three leagues that we're offering at this time are our Saturday Adult/Junior Hav-a-ball league, Monday Nite Owls and June Trios. Don't miss out on the opportunity to bowl this summer, receive free games and merchant coupons each week and spend time with family and friends. Get out of the heat and be cool!

Check us out by stopping in, call 787-3448 or emailing sbrehob@royalpin.com

Teen Travelers Leaague Bowling in Indianapolis

Tuesday, May 25, 2010 by Royal Pin Blogger

Bowling in Indianapolis - Teen Travelers League

In the prestigious Teen Traveling Youth Bowing League in Indianapolis, Western Bowl - Indianapolis Boy’s team and the All Star Bowl’s Girl’s team won titles in the Teen Travelers League sponsored by the Central Indiana Bowling Association.

The Teen league travels to a different Central Indiana Bowling Center Association member-bowling center, in Indianapolis each Sunday. The league consisted of 16 boy’s teams and eight girl’s teams and they bowled for a total of 27 weeks, at 11 AM. Both the boys and girls leagues are split into two divisions. At the end of the regular schedule the teams on first place in each division play-off.

This competitive league travels to a different Central Indiana Bowling Association member-bowling center, in Indianapolis each Sunday. The league consisted of 16 boy’s teams and eight girl’s teams and they bowled for a total of 27 weeks. Both the boys and girls leagues are split into two divisions. At the end of the regular schedule the teams on first place in each division play-off.

Central Indiana Bowling Association members sponsoring teams are Western Bowl- Indianapolis, Woodland Bowling Center - Indianapolis, Southern Bowl - Greenfield, All Star - Indianapolis Lanes, Hindel Lanes - Indianapolis and Sunset Lanes in Clermont.

In the Boy’s League Western Bowl Indianapolis team # 3 faced off against All Star Lanes team #2 winning the roll-off to take home the Championship.

Members of the Western Bowl Indianapolis team are Andrew Shirley, Clayton, Skinner, Adam Cantwell, Robbie Gilman, Logan Spratt, Justin Wiley and Brandon Bowman. The team members rotated who bowled from week to week. Gilman was the high average bowler on the team with 196 followed closely by Spratt with 193.

Suiting up for All-Star Lanes # 2 were Martin Grams-Stant, Ryan Benslay, Bruce Calhoun, John Bauerle iii, Marty Cundiff, Andy Hayes and Andrew Benslay. Team High Average honors went to Cundiff with 193.

League High Score Individual Game Honors went John Cotter, Zach Weidman and Drew Dearling all with a perfect 300 game. Scratch Series with to Zach Weidman with an outstanding 766 follow by Ricky Newton 762 and Grams-Stant with 757.

In the Girl’s Loop ISNBA/All Star Lanes team took home the gold beating Sunset Bowl.

Members of ISNBA/All Star Lanes team are Jade Cummings, Quanay Richardson, Briana Anthony, Devante Frink, Keyonna Miller and Brianne Sandin. Top average on the team went to Frink with 180 followed closely by Anthony with 179.

The Runner up Sunset Bowl team consisted of Anna Elrod, Katherine Wozniak, Katie Weaver, Casara Terhune and Taylor Condre. High average on the team went to Terhune with a 177.

League high scoring honors went to Sami New with an outstanding 299 game. High series went to Amber Thompson 638, Samantha McDonald 629 and Lauren Gunderson 627.

The Teen Traveling Youth Bowing League in Indianapolis will start up again in early October of 2010. If your child is interested in trying out for a team the only requirement is that they bowl a Youth League at a Central Indiana Bowling Center Association member-bowling center, in Indianapolis. Call your favorite Indianapolis bowling center for more details.

Bowling on the southside of Indianapolis

Tuesday, May 18, 2010 by Susie Brehob

Expo Bowling Center hosted the 2nd Annual Middle School Regional bowling tournament this past weekend. Youth bowlers from all over the area participated with 1 in 6 singles advancing and 1 in 4 teams advancing to the State Finals Bowling Tournament to be held this Saturday, May 22nd in Anderson, Indiana. We'd like to congratulate all the youth bowlers and especially Expo's bowlers. Perry Meridian bowlers moving on in the singles divisions were; Robert Woodcock, Tara Faulkner, Michael Shipley and Brenden Clark. Steven Spears, Bradley Morgan, Michael Shipley and Robert Woodcock advanced in the team event. Good Luck to these wonderful young bowlers!

Expo is hosting another great event in Indianapolis with the first State AAU Bowling tournament. This event will take place this Saturday 5/22/10. Competition starts at 11am. Call 787-3448 or email sbrehob@royalpin.com for more details or to sign-up. Walk-ins are welcome providing space is available. You can visit the AAU Bowling website at www.aaubowling.org to join AAU.

Summer League Bowling is a great way to spend your free time. We're still taking sign-ups for summer leagues with a few yet to start. Our A/J Hav-a-ball League begins 5/29, Monday Nite owls begins 5/24 and June Trios begins 6/10. We can also find a spot for you on a league if you don't have your own team. If you like free bowling, mustang convertibles and merchandise coupons, sign up today!!

This past weekend was filled with bowling and laser tag birthday parties. Some of the comments were;
"Ivan took great care of the kids. We'll definitely be back." Sandy B
"Our birthday hostess was easy to spot with the crazy birthday hat she was wearing! She
made my daughter's bowling party lots of fun" (Brittany) Mary C
"Choosing a bowling birthday party for my son's birthday made my life so much easier. No mess, no cleanup" Rosa E

Another great event in Indianapolis is the Indianapolis Open Bowling Tournament. Expo Bowling Center is hosting this bowling tournament June 5-6, 2010. A "Sweeper" Tournament will be held Friday the 4th. Contact Steve Harman at 317-997-8916 or email smharman@yahoo.com for more information. Don't miss out on the chance to bowl in this prestigious bowling tournament run by touring PBA Member Steve Harman!!

Playing Laser Tag is good for Corporate Outings. You can do team building with your employees in a fun and exciting setting. Compete against each other outside of the office. Laser Storm is open weekends and is available for rent any other time w/ reservations. Let us host your next outing.

Expo Bowling Center is located next to Great Times Fun Park at I465 and Emerson Avenue.
317-787-3448 sbrehob@royalpin.com

Hands Free Birthday Parties

Wednesday, April 28, 2010 by Royal Pin Blogger

Western Indianapolis Bowling:

Having a Kid’s Birthday Party?.... Worried about the planning? Making a the food?...... And what about cleaning up the mess?……… Well, don't fret! .............Let us do all the work. Western Bowl features three different "Hands Free" Kid’s Birthday Parties suitable for any type of "Celebration" that will fit into your budget.

Plus, Indianapolis' Royal Pin Leisure Center's Western Bowl features Kids "Glow in the Dark Cosmic Bowling" Birthday Parties highlighted with spectacular "Light Shows" starting at Noon on Saturday’s right after the Youth Bowling Leagues.

Western Bowl is located in Indianapolis on West Washington Street near Interstate 465 & High School Road. To maximize the experience it doesn’t hurt that Western Bowl is also one of the finest and modern bowling alleys in Indianapolis and all of Indiana.

Here are some comments from satisfied parents having recent "Kids Parties" or "Birthday Parties" at Western Bowl.

Mom Crystal quotes: "Sharon and Rena were awesome!! Thanks you so much."

Mom Denise remarks: "Our host Zack was very polite. I will do another party here at sometime."

Mom Brandi said: "Sharon was great. She is wonderful with kids! I would love to have a party with her again."

Mrs. Jones comments: "The staff was very helpful and friendly. This was a lot of fun. Thanks!"

To book your "Hands Free" Kid’s birthday party call Western Bowl’s Program Office at 317-247-4426.

"It was the Best Birthday Party Ever!"

Wednesday, March 31, 2010 by Royal Pin Blogger

Western Indianapolis Bowling

In full swing at Western Bowl Indianapolis are "Kid's Bowling Birthday Parties." Plus, it doen't hurt that Western Bowl Indianapolis just happens to be one of the most modern and finest bowling alleys in Indiana. The center is also host to many of the Bowling Special Events in Indianapolis.

Here's an e-mail from an elated Dad who recently had a "Kid's Bowling Birthday Party" at Western Bowl Indianapolis.

In his e-mail the Dad Howard simply stated, "It was the Best Party Ever!"

He added, "I'm sorry to get back with you so late, I got a comment card and found it on my desk today. We had my daughters 11th birthday party last Saturday, our host was "Zack he was GREAT!" We were very well taken care of."

"All the kids loved him and my daughter said that this was the "Best Party Ever" and we have had some big parties for her."

"We were greeted by your staff with a "warm welcome." I just can't say enough about you guys. "KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! "

"I also got information from a lady @ a table regarding a league and we are considering doing that. "

"Again thanks,"

Howard M.

Western Bowl Indianapolis features Kid's Bowling Birthday Parties in "Cosmic" Bowling starting right after the Saturday Indianapolis Youth Bowling Leagues have finished at Noon.

"Let us do all the work." Then "You" too can "Celebrate "and "Enjoy" a "Hand's Free" Kids Bowling Birthday Party.

Western Bowl Indianapolis. located just off Interstate 465 on West Washington Street just ½ mile west of High School Road.

Just contact Western Bowl Indianapolis' Program Office at 307-247-4426 for more details.

FUN TIMES AT SOUTHERN BOWL

Friday, March 12, 2010 by Casey Williams

If you are looking for the best Indiana bowling center look no farther. Southern Bowl is premier when it comes to your kids bowling birthday party, team building for Indianapolis companies, bowling lessons, pro shop and bowing leagues.

This week Southern Bowl has hosted several corporate outings such as Handi-Capable Hands, South Side Board of Realitors, and the Corporate Cup Challenge. All have been very successful events. Here are a few of the comments:
    Southern did a great job organizing our event.
    The employees were very friendly and helpful.
    We will be doing this again next year
When you are planning you are planning your next team building event choose Southern Bowl for your South side bowling needs.

Once again Southern hosted a fun filled weekend of kids bowling birtday parties. Here is what the parents had to say:

Kristina: Thanks Chelsey the kids had a great time!
Felisha: Riley was absolutely perfect we couldn't have asked for a better attendant. Thank you so much! We will return for another party
Stacy: Everything went very smoothly-Thanks Ashley
Morris: We had a great time! Good way to spend a birthday.

Join the fun at Southern Bowl this summer and join a summer league.

Kid's Birthday Coming? Call us we'll do all the work!

Wednesday, March 10, 2010 by Royal Pin Blogger

Western Indianapolis Bowling:

Have a Kid’s Birthday Party coming up?.... Worried about the planning?…. Making the food?...... And what about all that mess and that dreaded cleaning up?
Well, don't worry, just call us. We will take care of the details and do all the work.
Western Bowl Indianapolis features three different "Hands Free" Bowling Birthday Parties suitable for any type of "Celebration" that will fit into your budget.
All Birthday packages are based on eight (8) children and feature one hour and 15 minutes of bowling, use of shoes, a decorated table on the concourse, with a balloon bouquet, an "Bowling Pin" for the Birthday Child for their friends to autograph as a "Keepsake." Plus, the Birthday Child also receives a "Free Membership" into the "Bowlopolis" Kids Club.
The "Spare" package which is only $74.99 and features: Ten (10) Arcade tokens per child attending the party. All of the guest also receive "Bowlopolis" coupons good for "FREE" Bowling, plus passes to "Greatimes Amusement Center, "Laser Storm" and "Pirates’ Cove Miniature Golf," If you like to invite additional guests over the eight (8) the cost $7.50 is each.
Our most popular "Strike" package is $98.99 features everything the "Spare" package does, but it also includes free "Bowlopolis" theme plates, napkins, invitations, balloons and temporary tattoos. You also receive a 22 ounce soft drink and your choice of Hot Dog & Chips, or Chicken Nuggets & Chips or Pizza & Chips (a Fruit Cup may replace chips on any food choice). Additional children may be added for $10.50 per person.
The Deluxe "300" package is $146.99 it features: All the items in the "Spare" & "Strike" programs but also includes a "Mylar balloon" and "Goodie Bags" for the guests of the party. Additional kids may be added for $16.50 each.
All parties require a non-refundable $25 deposit ant the time of the reservation

Plus, Western Bowl Indianapolis features Kids Bowling Birthday Parties in "Cosmic Bowling" highlighted with spectacular "Light Shows" starting at Noon on Saturday’s right after the Youth Bowling Leagues Indianapolis and Friday nights starting at 5 PM.

Here are some comments from satisfied parents having recent "Bowling Birthday Parties" at Western Bowl Indianapolis.

Mrs. Staq. quotes: "Birthday host Zack did a great job."……… We had a blast!"

Mom Becky remarks: "Birthday hostess Sharon was awesome!"

Mom Gina said: "My Hostess Sharon was great and deserves a raise."

Mom Patty comments: "Sharon was the best Hostess. Everythiing was nice and clean. All the people in our party were very impressed and we would love to have all our Bowling Birthday Parties held here.

To maximize the "Kid’s Bowling Birthday Party" experience it doesn’t hurt that Western Bowl is also one of the finest and modern bowling alleys in Indianapolis and all of Indiana.

Western Bowl Indianapolis is located on West Washington Street ½ mile west of Interstate 465.

To book your "Hands Free" Kid’s birthday party call Western Bowl’s Program Office at 317-247-4426.

Special events at Southern Bowl

Monday, February 15, 2010 by Casey Williams

Southern Indianapolis bowling gets even better with fun special events!!

Southern Bowling Center would like to thank Spankys Club House for another great event in Indianapolis! We are lucky enough to be one of the few bowling alleys in Indianapolis to host the band. They were at the bowling center on Saturday February 6th, and even with all the snow it was a great turn out. Thanks for helping us make Southern bowl one of the best bowling centers in Indiana!

On February 13h Southern held its Sweethearts Doubles bowling tournament. There were 11 teams in the tournament and everyone had a good time. Congragulations to the tournament winners Brian & Kristina Clark!

Don't forget we also run the best birthday Parties in Indianapolis!

Mrs. Vandevsen: Thanks to Chelsey she was very helpful and polite.

Mrs. Cruz: Chelsey was great! She helped with everythings.

Mrs. Lyons: Hostess Chelsey was excellent and we had a great time--would love to come back!

Mr. Duncap: Riley did a very good job with the party. The birthday chil was very happy. Thaks for everything.

Mrs. Quakenbush: Everything was wonderful-Thank you!

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