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A Different Kind of B&B: Bowling and Bakery

October 30, 2020

A Different Kind of B&B: Bowling and Bakery

There are many examples of businesses that serve multiple purposes.During the early days of the internet, before free WiFi was widely available, internet cafes popped up all over the place. They provided a place for people to check their email while sipping a cup of coffee.Today, in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Laundromat Café offers an enhanced concept, enabling people to surf

PBA Legends Dave Husted and Parker Bohn III on Desperate Reopening Fight for Portland Bowling Centers

October 29, 2020

PBA Legends Dave Husted and Parker Bohn III on Desperate Reopening Fight for Portland Bowling Centers

Oregon State Bowling Proprietors' Association Executive Director Tawnya Zwicker's efforts to raise awareness of the increasingly desperate circumstance Portland bowling proprietors face enlisted the services of an unlikely champion, as PBA Tour legend Parker Bohn III, who lives on the other side of the country in New Jersey, pitched in. Bohn happened to be in town doing work for Brunswick, his

Bowling's Reopening Battle in Portland Makes Strides, But Challenges Remain

October 29, 2020

Bowling's Reopening Battle in Portland Makes Strides, But Challenges Remain

While rallies held at six Portland-area bowling centers helped get the sport reopened there, severe capacity restrictions present ongoing challenges.Less than two weeks after Oregon State Bowling Proprietors' Association (OSBPA) Executive Director Tawnya Zwicker quickly scrambled together and executed a plan to hold rallies at six Portland-area bowling centers pressuring Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority to

Expanded PWBA season and new team championship series headline 2021 BowlTV schedule

October 29, 2020

Expanded PWBA season and new team championship series headline 2021 BowlTV schedule

The 2021 BowlTV schedule includes the introduction of a new regional team tournament, the Bowlers Journal Team Championship Series presented by Go Bowling, and much more.

2021 USBC Championship Tournaments schedule announced

October 28, 2020

2021 USBC Championship Tournaments schedule announced

The 2021 USBC event calendar again will include the traditional tournaments competitors of all ages and skill levels have grown to enjoy, starting in January.

PWBA Tour schedule expands to 20 events and introduces Classic Series, all live on BowlTV

October 27, 2020

PWBA Tour schedule expands to 20 events and introduces Classic Series, all live on BowlTV

The 2021 PWBA Tour schedule will feature 20 tournaments, highlighted by the introduction of Classic Series events and an increase in the season's overall prize fund by nearly $400,000.

Industry Legend Bill Supper to Retire

October 22, 2020

Industry Legend Bill Supper to Retire

BY IBPSIA COMMUNICATIONSThe Board of Directors of the International Bowling Pro Shops and Instructors Association (IBPSIA) has announced the retirement of its Executive Director, Bill Supper, who has served in that capacity for 14 years and will step down at the end of the year or when a suitable replacement has been hired.Supper has worked in nearly every industry and position associated with bowling. Dwyane

Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America Taps Boston Beer Company as Official Partner

October 22, 2020

Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America Taps Boston Beer Company as Official Partner

BY JOHN HARBUCKArlington, Texas – Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) has announced its partnership with Boston Beer Company as an Official Partner of Bowling, bringing its portfolio of high quality products, including Samuel Adams, Truly Hard Seltzer, Angry Orchard Hard Cider, Twisted Tea Hard Iced Tea and Dogfish Head, to bowling centers across the United States.“The Boston Beer Company is

Lavoie Rides Second Career Televised 300 to PBA Playoffs Quarterfinals

October 22, 2020

Lavoie Rides Second Career Televised 300 to PBA Playoffs Quarterfinals

BY PBA COMMUNICATIONSJason Belmonte, Anthony Simonsen, Kris Prather Also AdvanceCentreville, Va. – Francois Lavoie shot 300 in the PBA Playoffs Round of 16 to become the second player in PBA history to have bowled two career televised perfect games in title events. Lavoie joins Sean Rash, the man he eliminated, on that exclusive list.“A lot of people asked me after the

USA Stages Third Consecutive Weber Cup Victory

October 22, 2020

USA Stages Third Consecutive Weber Cup Victory

BY NICK TEALEUSA 23 - Europe 18Osku Palermaa 268-256 Chris BarnesDominic Barrett 243-226 Bill O’NeillJesper Svensson 235-253 EJ TackettLarsen/Palermaa 257–234 Barnes/TroupStuart Williams 256-258 Anthony SimonsenSvensson/Barrett 223–265 O’Neill/TackettOsku Palermaa 245–220 Kyle TroupDominic Barrett 263-231 Chris BarnesJesper Svensson 244-278 EJ TackettTeam USA secured their third consecutive BetVictor Weber Cup victory Wednesday, beating Europe, 23-18, at Ricoh Arena in Coventry, U.K., after fending