Bowling in Indianapolis

Tuesday, January 10, 2012 by Susie Brehob

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


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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.



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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!
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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.
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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 7th 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

Free bowling tournament

 

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Southern Bowl's Current and Upcoming Events!!!

Saturday, April 2, 2011 by Casey Williams
Come Join the Summer Festivities at Southern Bowl!!


Southern Bowl is ready for an event filled summer. This Bowling Center's schedule is full of new and old family oriented fun. We have new and exciting things for all ages. I know, I know it is summer and you want to be outside ...me too, but sometimes that summer sun can be a little rough. Why not take advantage of an air-conditioned Bowling Center while having a good time. We have numerous Summer Leagues to choice from. Don't you owe yourself some "me" time? A summer league at Southern Bowl is a great way to relax, hang out with friends, make new ones, exercise, practice your skills... there are too many perks to list! Well I bet you might be saying...I have no equipment...I am not very good... no time...STOP RIGHT THERE!!! We have an in center Bowling Pro-shop....Bowling lessons....leagues at different times on different days.. Did I mention the other things you get for joining a summer league. Each game you bowl in league play, you get a game free of open play, each summer league bowler receives a VIP card for discounted bowling that never expires. We also are going to be giving away prizes throughout the whole summer. What more could you ask for?? Not biting... That's OK take your time and think about it...but not to much... Summer League are forming now....be apart of Southern Bowl's summer extravaganza. 
Bowl with the Easter Bunny
Saturday April 16th @ 12pm


Parents you don't want to miss out on this....Southern Bowl's Bowl with the Easter Bunny. Your Child will receive 1 hour of bowling fun, their picture taken with the Easter Bunny, an Easter egg hunt, snack, drink, and a special surprise. Join this Southern Indianapolis Bowling Center for an awesome holiday time!!



Shopping...Chicago...Cubs??


Southern Bowl has some new and exciting summer leagues to offer...


We have our Shop Chicago League for the ladies,  receive shopping money and a train ride to the "Windy City".

For the fellows we have our Chicago Cubs League. Where you receive a ticket to a game, food voucher, and a gas card to get ya there!!

Need a break from Indianapolis? Here is the perfect opportunity. Let Southern Bowl have the honor of helping you "get away for a day".

Are you bummed you missed out on our last Bowling Tournament?
No Worries...
                        
Southern Bowl is super excited about our next Tournament...






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Happenings and Upcoming Events at Southern Bowl!!!

Wednesday, February 9, 2011 by Casey Williams
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!!


Sweetheart Mixed Doubles Bowling Tournament

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!!!
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Bowling in the Western Indianapolis Area

Tuesday, January 25, 2011 by Susie Brehob
Greetings from Western Bowling Center located on the west side of Indianapolis!

Bowling at Western Bowl has been booming so far this January.  Our Saturday morning Bowlopolis Youth League started back on January 8th with several new bowlers.  We'd like to welcome them to our bowling league and to our center.  We met with the new parents, served them coffee and donuts and went over all that we have to offer their kids.  Most of the parents didn't realize that we give scholarships, offer free learn to bowl classes, participate in bowling tournaments and offer a discount card to all our league bowlers.

Western Bowl was the host center for the Qubica Family Bowling Tournament this past Saturday.  65 teams competed in 4 different divisions with entries from 5 local area bowling centers.  17 teams will be advancing to the State Finals with the chance to bowl in the National Finals this summer.  Good Luck to all the bowling teams!

League bowling has changed over the years and it's not just for the competitive bowler any more. We're offering all kinds of league packaging so that everyone can enjoy our sport.  So far this January we've started a Pizza and Beer League, an Adult/Youth league where the bowlers can receive a bowling ball or bowling pin of their choice at the end of the season. 
Combining with one of the premier events in Indianapolis, we're starting an Indy 500 bowling league. This league will bowling weekly beginning February 13th and end right before the race.  Each bowler in the league will go to the 500 race with a tailgate party prior to the start, a Trac Scan rental discount and a $5.00 gift card for retail shopping.

Kids parties in Indianapolis are a big part of our weekends here at Western Bowl. 
Parents are happy to turn the party over to us so they can just enjoy their child's birthday. 
Debbie S said "Heather was wonderful with our kids."
Alyssa B said "Great time...we'll be back"

Be sure to check out our website at www.royalpin.com, email me at sbrehob@royalpin.com or call 317-247-4426 to find out about all the happenings here at Western Bowl.
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Indianapolis Bowling Tournament

Thursday, January 13, 2011 by Terri Powell
With one more holiday season under our belt. We are now gearing up for the Lumber Liquidators PGA Tour. This year we will be hosting the Dick Weber PBA Playoffs March 8th to March 13th. Woodland bowling center Indianapolis is proud and excited to be involved again this season. We have 6 days of great bowling. I am taking entries for the Pro Am which will be held March 12th. Pro Am day is one of my best days in the center. There is a buzz that you cannot describe. It is neat to see the bowlers getting autographs and having their pictures taken with the professionals.  I know the Pro Am Tournament is all about the experience and not if you are a good bowler or not. You do not bowl against the pros only with them. It gives everyone a chance to talk and get to know each other.  I can not even begin to explain what the television show is like.. WOW!  Watching from home is nothing like seeing and hearing in person. I think that this week will once again be an event to go in the books for Indianapolis Bowling Tournament.  If you are in the center please stop by the office and say hello!
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Christmas Parties

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 by Terri Powell
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.



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Special Olympics Tournament

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 by Terri Powell
This weekend proved once again that when Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis hosts a Special Olympics Tournament it snows!

I always have a great day during the Special Olympic Events. They are such a pleasure to work with.  Bowling in Indianapolis is at it's finest when these kids come out to bowl. This tournament along with several others uses all 80 of the lanes and runs like a fine oiled machine.

Western Bowl Indianapolis also hosted Special Olympics both Saturday and Sunday.

I would like to thank all the staff of Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis and of course the staff from Special Olympics for a great weekend. We look forward to hosting your next Indianapolis Bowling Tournament.

On a side note, kids bowling parties are going like wild fire.  The comments some of the parents have left are proof that a bowling birthday party at Woodland bowling center Indianapolis is a great place to host your child's next birthday.

Kenya writes:    Sharon was wonderful help. Thanks so much!
Una writes:        Great job Monique!
Penny writes:     Great organization and fun for everyone! Our third party here.
Tina writes:        Ryan did a great job making sure we were well taken care of
Kathy writes:     Sheree was very attentive and helpful- we will definitely do this again!
J writes:             Sheree exceeded our expectations with preparation, service and
                           assistance. Thank you!

Again I must say that I am thankful for the hosts and the job they do. They make a big difference in how our kids birthday parties turn out.  THANK YOU
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Happenings at Southern Bowl

Tuesday, November 16, 2010 by Casey Williams
Southern Bowling Center on the South Side of Indianapolis has several great bowling events going on the last few weeks. 

We are hosting the Indy USBC City Bowling Tournament November 13Th, 14Th, 20Th, & 21st.  We had a good turn out of bowlers this past weekend.  Southern Bowl would like to congratulate Jim Crook on the 300 game that he bowled on Saturday November 13Th!  GREAT BOWLING!

Our leagues have also had some great high scores this month.  Congratulations to Travis Rawley for bowling a 300 game with a 695 series in the Don Mitchell Pro shop League!  In the Monday Night Men's League Buck Harring bowled a 299 with a 724 series.  Keep up the great bowling!

If you would like to work on your bowling scores Ray Muir will be here on at the bowling center once a month to do free bowling lessons.

If you attended our Halloween Bowling Party thank you for making it a huge success!  All the kids who attended the party in costume looked great and made judging the costume contest very difficult!  Southern Bowls Halloween party is one of the funnest events in Indianapolis!

If you missed the Halloween bowling party don't worry we have Bowl with Santa Coming up.  December 18Th from 1-3.  It includes 2 games of bowling, bowling shoes, cookies & a drink, and a picture with Santa for only $10 per person!  Santa will also be bowling with the kids!  We are currently taking reservations for this bowling event.  Southern Bowling Center is where to be on December 18Th!


Birthday parties are in full swing here at Southern Bowling Center!  Thank you to my Birthday attendant's for all their hard work in making the kids bowling birthday parties a huge success.

Heather:  Morgan was very nice!
Melissa:  Mallory was very sweet and accommodating!  Thanks for a great birthday party!
Jamie:  We had a great time!  Loved it! Mallory was an excellent party hostess.
Amy:  Great Service.  Friendly Staff.  All of our need were met and the kids had a blast.
Kristen:  Great Party!  The children had a wonderful time at the bowling birthday party!  organized and the children were engaged.
Elizabeth:  Loved the service!!! Made the party very enjoyable and allowed me to participate in the kids party instead of host!
Debi:  Great Party thanks!

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Special Olympics

Friday, November 5, 2010 by Terri Powell
We are gearing up for the weekend here at Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis.

This weekend we are hosting the Special Olympics Tournament for Area 8. There will be two days of exciting bowling in this building. For the past several years it has been my pleasure to work these tournaments. The excitement in the building is high and it is so very nice to see everyone having such a great time.

Watching these athletes is an awesome experience and it gives me such a joy to see the large turn out for this great Indianapolis bowling Tournament.  The volunteers are here bright and early on Saturday morning putting in the time and effort it takes to run this tournament. I know the folks that work for Special Olympics are very grateful for the help.

I would like to say GOOD LUCK to all the athletes and I look forward to seeing you.  If you get the time stop by and say hello in the program office.

BIRTHDAY UPDATE:  The new birthday hosts are doing WONDERFUL.
Parents comments:

K. Weaver "Great Experience, will return"
T. Shaner "Everyone Enjoyed the party, thank you"
J. Dodson "My son had a wonderful time here. Our party hostess was a true delight"
C. Chappell "Very accommodating/great price and lots of fun for our crowd! thanks:

I do believe that Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis is the place to host your bowling birthday party.   Thanks again to all the hosts.
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First Bowling Lesson With Coach Ray

Tuesday, November 2, 2010 by Stacey Davis
Ray was in our Royal Pin office this afternoon before his bowling lesson at Woodland. So we decided to have my first lesson when I got off work today.

Again, I went to the bowling center front counter and got my rented shoes. Then walked the concourse to pick out my house balls. This time I moved up to a 10 and 12 lb. I went bowling with a friend last week and decided 8 is way too light if I want to knock any pins down.

Ray was finishing his first lesson with Billy, an experienced bowler that is wanting to improve his game and learn a few tricks. We had one hour before the leagues start their practice time.

I threw a couple frames while Ray watched my form. Right off, of course, he notices that I start on the wrong foot. Holy Cow, that's why I could never understand how people swept their back leg across. I never looked like the Pros in the bowling tournaments!

It was so fun to work with Ray. In just about 10 minutes into my bowling lesson I started to feel a lot more confident. Ray was proud of himself and me and smiled and laughed a lot. He is the kind of coach I like to work with. At least now I understand what I was doing wrong.

We had to cut the lesson a little short due to leagues coming in so we headed to the pro shop. I picked out a pair of shoes for my own. After all, I can't really blog for Royal Pin and continue to rent shoes.

Here's Ray with one of his free monthly group lessons.
Call Ray for the next month's schedule 777-1987.

Ray with a group lesson

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Learn to Bowl (better)

Thursday, October 14, 2010 by Stacey Davis

 

I’m what the industry calls an open bowler – someone who comes in on weekend nights after the leagues and bowls a few games once or twice a year. I call people like me recreational bowlers.

One of the things that keeps me from bowling is I’m not very good at it. As a teenager and in college my friends and I would go to the bowling alley and have a good time. But by the middle of the 3rd game I was just throwing the ball down the lane to get it over with. I'm not about to sign up for an Indianapolis bowling tournament (yet), but I have a competitive streak in me and pretty much only have fun if I’m at least within a competitive score.

As the marketing director of several Indianapolis bowling centers it’s my job to find more recreational bowlers like me and introduce them back into bowling in Indianapolis. Royal Pin has a great Learn to Bowl program. I decided to promote the bowling lesson with Coach Ray Muir by taking them myself. I will blog about it the whole way through, including photos and videos.

Each week, or as we can set it up, I will have a bowling lesson with Ray. He’ll show me how things are suppose to be done and give me custom one-on-one training. As part of his program Ray will video record my steps as I bowl and give tips on how to improve my game. At my level, he’ll also need to give me the basic rules of the game.

Between coaching lessons I’ll be bowling with my friend Chris Nelson. Chris use to bowl as a kid and teenager. I plan to catch up and pass him. We’ll end up having to give him some pointers by the time this is done.

Ray and Dave Snell coach at all levels. They’ll do group or personal training. Check out our site for more information.

Our coaching program is a great step to getting non bowlers to feel good about bowling. As Coach Snell says, its 90% mental, 10% talent.

 

We had our first event pre bowling lesson, Tuesday. Let me say, there is very much room for improvement!


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Bowling In Indianapolis

Wednesday, October 13, 2010 by Susie Brehob
Greetings from Expo Bowling Center on the South side of Indianapolis!

Great things are happening at the bowling center this month.

Saturday October 3, Zach Weidman, a youth bowler in our Saturday Morning Youth League, rolled his first 800 series ever.  He shot games of 263, 298 & 247 for an 808 series!  Zach is also an employee at Expo Bowl.  Great job Zach!

High School Bowling has just begun.  Expo Bowl is sponsoring teams from Franklin Central, Southport, Perry Meridian and Roncalli High Schools.  Boys and girls' bowling teams have been practicing for competition that begins in November.  Teams from our area travel to other area bowling centers each week for their league.  After their regular season is completed teams will compete in divisional, sectional, semi-state and state finals.  Scholarships will be awarded at these levels.  Call Expo for the season schedule and come out to support these young athletes.

Bowling Tournaments are an important part of our center and we have two this month.
Join us Sunday, October 17th at 7pm for the Royal Pin Sunday Night Sweeper Series.  This tournament is held periodically throughout our 4 centers.
Our 2nd 9 Pin No Tap Tournament of this bowling season is Sunday October 24th at 7pm.  This is a handicap tournament so everyone bowling has a chance to win.  There's also a scratch division for all of you hot shot bowlers!
Don't miss out on these fun events in Indianapolis.

Celebrate your child's birthday party with us.
We offer bowling and laser tag birthday party packages.
Some of the recent comments we've gotten were;
Carrie S. said "Danielle took such good care of our party.  I'll definitely be back"
John R. said "My son had so much fun with his friends.  He's even asked for a bowling ball of his own."
Debbie R. said "Laser tag was awesome!  The kids ran around and worked off all that energy"

We'd love to come in a check out of center.  Call 787-3448, visit our website at royalpin.com or email sbrehob@royalpin.com for more information.


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Youth Bowling

Saturday, October 9, 2010 by Terri Powell
Teen Travelers Youth Bowling Leagues Indianapolis has their kick off this weekend. 

Sunday is the first day of the Teen Travelers league.  Expo Bowling Center is the first host of the year and like us here at Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis looking forward to a successful season.

This year Woodland Bowling Center has 2 boys teams and 1 girls team.  We are excited about our teams and are sure that the Woodland teams will do very well.

It is amazing how the kids have grown up, some of these kids have been bowling in our youth bowling leagues for years. There are a few of them that started in the bumper division and I'm pretty sure that several of them have had their kids bowling birthday parties at our centers. 

These kids are gaining experience visiting bowling alleys in Indianapolis each Sunday and competing for scholarships. Most of them have taken bowling lesson and some are still receiving lessons.  They work very hard to improve their game. Some continuing in Indianapolis bowling tournament and league bowling through out their lifetime.

Good Luck to all the travelers and special high five for the teams from Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis!



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Bowling in Southern Indianapolis

Sunday, July 18, 2010 by Susie Brehob

Expo Bowling Center has been hopping this last week with the Junior Gold and US Open Tournaments.  We've seen some exciting bowling from the best of the best.  The Junior Gold Tournament finals were held at Woodland Bowl on Thursday and Friday, July 17th & 18th.
You can go to www.bowl.com to get the final results.  We'd like to congratulate all the bowlers who participated in this prestigious event in Indianapolis this past week.

The US Open Tournament runs through Saturday, July 24th at Expo Bowl.  There are still spots available for team and for singles and doubles.  Call ahead to confirm availability at 317-787-3448.  You can also look at the current standings on line at bowl.com.  Keep track of your favorite youth bowlers.

We're getting ready for our fall and mid season bowling leagues to start.  Our fall flyer is on our website at www.royalpin.com.  Just go to Expo's page to get all the details and to look at the league flyers.  We have bowling leagues for every age and ability.

Expo Bowling Center along w/ the other Royal Pin Leisure Centers is offering a FREE 2 week bowling league to any adult or youth who has never bowled in a league before.  We want to give you a taste of league bowling, alleviate any fears you have that you may not be good enough, understand how it all works and make your comfortable for league bowling.  Expo's league will bowl on 2 Saturdays at 1pm.  The dates are August 14th and 21st.  Call 317-787-3448 or email sbrehob@royalpin.com to sign up.  Again, this is absolutely FREE!!!

Also don't forget to book your next corporate outing with us.  This is a great way to team build with your staff, get away from the daily grind and have some fun.  Call our main office at 317-576-5174 ext. 209 for groups of 20 or more or call Expo Bowl for smaller groups. 
One comment we received from a recent event was;
"We got out of the office and spent time just having fun.  Everyone was teamed up with someone they didn't already know and it was a great experience for all.  I would definitely recommend your bowling center for any corporate event."  M. Schmidt

Expo Bowling Center has so much to offer families, businesses, kids and adults. Check us out on our website, call us, email or see us on Facebook.
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Bowling in Indianapolis

Friday, July 2, 2010 by Susie Brehob
We're celebrating the 4th of July with Old Fashioned Days on July 3rd and 4th.  Bowling, shoe rental and small sodas are only $1.50 each.  Bring your family and friends in and see what we have to offer here at Expo Bowl.

Expo Bowling Center as well as the other Royal Pin Leisure Centers is getting ready to host the Junior Gold and US Open Tournaments.  Some of the best and brightest youth bowlers will be in town July 9th thru the 24th to compete in these prestigious tournaments.  We're inviting all certified youth bowlers to bowl in the US Open.  We're also looking for volunteers to help w/ scoring.  To sign up for the Open go to bowl.com and if you're interested in volunteering call Corky Koch at 317-351-0252.

Open bowling will be limited during the tournaments but Laser Tag will be open.  Call us at 317-787-3448 to reserve the Laser Tag arena or for lane availability.

It's not too early to think about fall bowling.  All full season league bowlers receive discounted bowling ($.99 practice games) as a thank you for bowling in our center. We have men's, women's, mixed, youth and youth adult leagues for every age and ability.  Call us at 317-787-3448, e mail sbrehob@royalpin.com, visit us on face book or check our website at www.royalpin.com for more information.

Don't forget to schedule your child's special day by booking their birthday party with us.  We offer bowling, laser tag or a combination of the two. 
Some recent comments we've received were;

"Shelby took great care of us.  The kids had a great time" Debbie M.
"Expo made this so easy.  I didn't have to do a thing". Jean S.
"Laser tag was a blast!" Sally D.


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Indianapolis Bowling Tournament

Wednesday, June 23, 2010 by Terri Powell

Once again Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis, will be hosting a 9 Pin No Tap Tournament. The newest in tournament rage has hit the city. You do not need to be the all star bowler to enjoy and do well in this event. Meet us at Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis on July 4th at 11 am and make your mark on tournament bowling. The cost is $20.00 per person with a payout of 1 in 6. Do not forget if you knock down 9 pins on your frist ball we will count it as a strike!

Bowling Birthday Party:

On another note bowling birthday parties are still the hit of summer. With Pirate's Cove Miniature Golf in full swing, mini golf birthdays are a huge success.  Do not worry about the weather when you schedule your golf party we book lanes for bowling in case of rain. So your back up plan is already in place. Make your child's next birthday party stress free for you! Let Woodland Bowling Center Indianapolis handle all the details.
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