Special Events in Indianapolis (Bowling)

Thursday, January 26, 2012 by Susie Brehob
A few years ago the bowling industry had a campaign that sent portable bowling lanes, pins and balls to troops overseas.  The bags the equipment came in were signed by all the bowlers who donated money to cover the cost of the portable bowling lanes.  My nephew just returned from Afghanistan after serving there for a year (his 2nd year long deployment).  He wasn't serving in the army during those days so he didn't benefit from that program.  Dennis has always been a bowler.  He started out in the Saturday morning youth league program, bowled in the Indianapolis Teen Traveler's League and continued to league bowl as an adult.  His parents are avid bowlers (bowling at Expo Bowl bowling center), his wife and two oldest kids have also bowled in leagues.

Dennis even found a bowling center in South Korea where he could bowl.  There wasn't that same luxury in Afghanistan for people in the service.  Since returning home to Kansas he has begun bowling again.  He and his family have gotten to enjoy the sport of bowling again.

The newest campaign  hosted by Royal Pin Leisure Centers is a bowling league called "Adopt A Platoon".  Bowlers will be paying their weekly fees with all prize money going to support a platoon.  We will send supplies, goodies, games, etc. to try to make their deployment just a little better. 

Bowlers have always supported our troops.  The Bowlers to Victory Link is the bowling industry's largest charity.  Bowlers from all over the country contribute during the campaign every November and all money collected goes to local veteran's hospitals to provide recreational equipment, tvs., and furniture,etc. for visiting families. 

Homes for families of patients in veteran's hospitals similar to the Ronald McDonald houses are being built through this foundation.

Thanks to all the generous bowlers for supporting our men and women in uniform.

Dennis Lambert-US Army

Dennis








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Indianapolis Bowling

Friday, January 13, 2012 by Susie Brehob
Cassie & Carly

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!





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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

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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.

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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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It's getting chilly outside

Friday, September 16, 2011 by Kristi King
Wow I can really tell the seasons are changing. I woke up this morning and went outside and it felt like a perfect autumn morning. I love this weather. Fall is proably my favorite season of all. The air is cool without being too cold and it never gets too hot. 

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

But I also remember how this time of year makes me want to head indoors. I really enjoy indoor activities.  I know that of all the activities to choose from bowling is the most fun, including a bowling birthday party!    
 
People must be thinking about what fun indoor activities they can do as it starts to cool outside. I have been taking reservations for corporate outings all day. The phone just wont stop ringing. I'm starting to get the idea that bowling events in Indianapolis are being booked by bussiness all over the city.  

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

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

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





 
  

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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!!
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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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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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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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"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.

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Bowling in Indianapolis

Tuesday, June 22, 2010 by Susie Brehob

Expo Bowling Center has so much to offer families this summer.  Take advantage of all the specials we're running whether it be bowling or laser tag. 

Join us July 3rd and 4th for Old Fashioned Days.  Bowling, shoe rental and small sodas are only $1.50 each. 

Laser Storm is open weekdays starting at noon as well as our normal weekend hours.  Mondays play laser tag for half off games (excluding birthday parties, corporate outings or our 10 game card) from open to close.

You can celebrate your child's birthday party at Expo Bowl or Laser Storm and not worry about all the rain we've been having.  We're scheduling parties on Saturday and Sunday afternoons or any time lanes are available.  Reservations are required.  Let us make your child's birthday party care free.  We do all the work all you have to do is have fun!!

Tuesdays are Coors Light Redemption Nights.  Earn tickets for prizes from our arcade room.  Tickets are given out depending on your bowling score. Any age or ability can earn tickets.
Coors Light is also on special all day Tuesdays (must be 21 to purchase beer)

Summer Leagues are going well and we want to remind all who are bowling to be sure to use your free game passes.  This is a great way to get some practice bowling this summer.  The passes can also be used to bring in family and friends just for the fun of it. Call Expo Bowl for lane availability or to make a reservation at 317-787-3448.

Christmas may seem a long way off but we want to help you get ready.  Join our Christmas Club league beginning August 2nd.  This fun league runs for 20 weeks and at the end of the league season, every bowler receives $200.00.  Save money for Christmas and bowl at the same time!

One of the premier events in Indianapolis this July is the Junior Gold and Youth Open Bowling tournaments.  Indianapolis has some of the best youth bowlers in the country.  We want to invite any certified youth bowler to bowl in the Youth Open.  This is a national tournament so you'll be bowling against youth bowlers from all over the United States and other countries.   Indianapolis needs to be represented...don't miss out on bowling in your own city! Go to bowl.com for more information.

Visit our website at www.royalpin.com, email sbrehob@royalpin.com, join us on face book or call 317-787-3448 for more information.






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"Cosmic Birthday Parties"

Tuesday, June 15, 2010 by Royal Pin Blogger

Royal Pin Leisure Centers Western Bowl Indianapolis features Kids "Cosmic" Birthday Parties start right after the Saturday Youth Bowling Leagues have finished. The "Kid's Parties" are one of the top events in Indianapolis.

Western Bowl Indianapolis is located just a 1/2 mile west of  Interstate 465 & High School Road. on West Washington St. And Western Bowl Indianapolis just happens to be one of the finest bowling alleys in the city of  Indianapolis.

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

Mom Karen comments: Very good help and very organized. We will return next year and all our friends and family. "Thank you Sharon!"

Here's Mom Mary Comments: "Sharon" was "EXCELLENT!!" J She was so helpful with everything, from when I inquired about the birthday party and running it today, "She is the best!"

Mom Sharon comment: "Rena was Great!" I absolutely love her. Anything I needed she was right there ready & willing to please."

Mom. Brenda Said "Sharon was the best hostess we have had. She is wonderful."............. "Thank you for a great party!"

'Mom. Susie The Kid's Birthday Party was excellent. "Rena was great!" Everything was a success and the kids had a really great time."

How would you like a "Hands Free" Kid’s party? You can sit back and enjoy yourself  and "Let us do all the work."  Contact Western Bowl  Indianapolis' Program Office at 307-247-4426 for more details.


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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 2nd 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.

 

 

 

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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!




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Kid's"Cosmic" Birthday Parties

Wednesday, June 2, 2010 by Royal Pin Blogger

Western Bowl Indianpolis

Looking for something different to celebrate your child’s Birthday? Well Western Indianapolis has "Kid's Bowling Birthday Parties" and they are in full tempo at Western Bowling Center, located in Indianapolis at Interstate 465 (exit 12) & ½ mile west of High School Road on West Washington St., and it is one of the finest bowling alleys in Indianapolis.

Indianapolis' Royal Pin Leisure Centers Western Bowl Indianapolis features Kids "Cosmic" Birthday Parties starting right after the Saturday Youth Bowling Leagues have finished at noon.

Western Bowl Indianapolis does all the work and you can sit back and relax or join in and participate in the bowling festivities.

How satisfied are the people who book their Kid’s Bowling Birthday’s with us?

Well, here are some comments from satisfied parents having recent Kids Parties or Birthday Parties at Western Bowl Indianapolis.

Mom Tany comments: "It was a wonderful experience. Rena was a get party attendant."

Mom Shanuka says: "Loved my hostess (Sharon) to the most. We had not one problem with anything. We will be back to do it again."

Dad David said: "Sharon is a great hostess. Anything in the future our parties will be here. We will request Sharon again."

You too can join the group and celebrate a hand free Kids Birthday Party and let us do all the work. Just contact our Program Office at 307-247-4426 for details.

 

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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.

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