Handi-Bowl fundraiser

Monday, March 19, 2012 by Sierra Austill

March 12, 2012

 

Ms. Casey Williams

Southern Bowl

1010 US Highway 31 South

Greenwood, IN 46143

 

Dear Casey,

Thank you so much for, once again, providing Handi-Capable Hands with an exceptional experience for our Handi-Bowl fundraiser agreat way for Indianapolis team building!

We all very much appreciate your professionalism, flexibility, kindness, and generosity to us. The dollars raised during this event truly makes a difference in the lives of our Associates with developmental disabilities. You are a joy to work with! In addition, your staff is so very helpful, courteous, accommodating, and friendly. It just made our entire experience memorable!

 

I will be back in touch soon to set a date for next year's Handi-Bowl. We couldn't be happier with our relationship with Southern Bowl and would recommend it for anyone needing an even in Indianapolis!

 

Many thanks!

 

Most Sincerely,

Melody L. Stevens

Executive Director

The Future of Bowlnation

Friday, January 13, 2012 by Sierra Austill

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's the limitThe 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

Breaking Lines

Monday, January 9, 2012 by Sierra Austill

How many lines do you wait in on a daily basis? You have the traffic lines, grocery store, restaurants, bathrooms, etc. Lines may be a hassle and we here with Indianapolis bowling have decided to decrease that wait or eliminate it altogether. You have the ability to create reservations with Southern Bowling Center at www.royalpin.com. We at Royal Pin have realized the stresses with lines and we want to make your bowling experience the least bit stressful.  On our website you are able to reserve lanes for bowling, child birthday parties, and even company events, if less than four lanes are needed. I went to the license branch one day and after waiting in the original line, I was forced to wait in a second line to finally complete my task. Although lines can be a hassle, they can also allow you to meet new people. In the line at Southern Bowling Center, you will automatically have one interest that you know someone else enjoys, BOWLING. The Southern Bowling Center also has a wonderful collection of brightly colored shoes that you are able to discuss with others. These conversations could spark up more conversations and give you the opportunity to make long-lasting friends.   SNA

Bowling Shoes

The SPORT of Bowling

Monday, November 21, 2011 by Sierra Austill

                         There are a lot of people that do not consider bowling a sport. Bowling allows for interaction between multiple people. That in essence creates good or bad sportsmanship. That also can allow for great friendships and bonds to be created. Bowling will also allow for relationships between families to increase with Southern Indianapolis Bowling Centers Adult/Junior Leagues. Bowling also gives bowlers exercise. It is always suggested to start off bowling by warming up and stretching. There is always the possibility of hurting your back, arm, or legs. I always stretch before bowling. It is good for your body if you stretch, even without bowling, it will keep your muscles from tightening up. You also will be doing a lot of walking. You will want to talk to friends in other lanes, walking back and forth on the approach to throw and retrieve your ball. Also, flexing your muscles while swinging, turning and twisting can help you burn 170-300 calories depending on your weight. I love the sport of bowling. I created a lot of friendships through bowling. I enjoy staying fit and bowling helps me exercise without realizing it. I also can stay on a regular schedule and it's not a hard one to keep. The best way to make sure you continue this exercise is to join a Southern Indianapolis Bowling League. Bowling will always be considered a sport if you're participating in it for fun or joining an Indianapolis bowling league. There is a bowling center in every city. If you don't think you would qualify to bowl, contact your local bowling center and I guarantee they won't tell you that you don't have the ability. Bowling is definitely the sport for YOU. GET OUT THERE AND BOWL! START EXERCISING IN A FUN WAY!

Bowling Health Benefits:
helpwithbowling.com/bowling-health-benefits.php

Bowling Stretch




Moving From One Place To Another

Friday, November 11, 2011 by Sierra Austill

Have you ever had to move? Moving from your home to one that has a totally different scenery, different people, and different way of handling things can be an exciting and scary situation. I recently moved from Western Bowling Center to Southern Bowling Center. This experience has given me a different perspective of many different things. I was at Western Bowl for a total of 6 years and I never imagined having to change centers. At first I was very nervous about everything. I was unsure how the other employees would treat me, how many adjustments I would have to make to accommodate the new position I was given. I was very afraid that if I messed up on anything or didn't understand something I would be looked down upon. Southern has given me opportunity to meet new people and experience a different management staff. Although Southern is on the outskirts of Indianapolis in a quiet area, the people inside are full of life and as fun as can be. They welcomed me in as if I had been working there for years. The center itself is well kept and everyone is willing to help you through any difficult situation. I immediately had to start working with our youth bowling leagues. I discovered that the center is extremely involved with the kids and want to make sure they are enjoying themselves. Every month we celebrate the kids' birthdays by getting brownies, cookies, or another type of snack. We have bowling lessons that are included in the youth league. Another great aspect of the center is our kids bowling parties. Our birthday party host will always be recognized by the silly hat that they choose to wear while assisting with your party. They have wonderful personalities and will help the party with anything that they have the ability to. Our birthday party hosts are going to take any and all stress off of you. Having your birthday party at Southern Bowling Center will make things so much easier and it is a sport that anyone can participate in. I remember the first night I was here I went and introduced myself to the bowling leagues. All of the bowlers were very nice and greeted me with such enthusiasm. Working some nights more than others I have already remembered some of their names. Remembering the names of the bowlers is the greatest thing ever. You're able to personally greet them and having approximately 200 bowlers in the center it can be a very difficult task. When you talk to the bowlers by name or remember a score they bowled, the bowlers realize how much you truly care about them. Working in an Indianapolis Bowling Center has also given me respect for the people that are behind the scenes. Have you ever thought about how the machines are not breaking down or why there are clean restrooms to use? The next time that you go to the Southern Bowling Center, think about all the things that are done to make your experience a great one. Once you learn all the different angles of bowling, you will love Indianapolis bowling as much as I do.

Growing up in a Bowling Center.

Friday, September 16, 2011 by Sierra Austill
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:)

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!!