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…Some leagues can be highly competitive with large prize funds paid at the end of each night. Some funds are paid at the end of the season. Prize funds are funded from the collection of bowler’s fees, and sometimes donations. Scratch leagues are known for competition, and are more for the competitive type of bowler. The reason for this is that they don’t award bonus pins nor do they have a handicap system, to equalize the level of competition. Other leagues are much less competitive, more sociable, and less expensive. These leagues may not have a pay out at the end of each night or season and usually revolve around something else. For example, some of our centers are running a NFL/College Football themed league where you receive a bowling ball, others you receive instant prizes on the lanes, some you receive tickets to venues or gift certificates to local restaurants. Like we said, there’s something for everyone, and if we are not currently offering it, let us know, we are ALWAYS looking for new ideas and suggestion on how we can improve your bowling experience. No matter what type of league you decide to join you’ll have to find something to fit your preferences and your time schedule. There are leagues for summer, spring, winter and fall, with winter being the busiest because of the weather (Wisconsin weather!). Some leagues bowl weekly–others bowl bi-weekly, day or night, or once a month. League Fees League fees are generally used for prize funds, trophies, plaques, mugs, and anything else to award to 1st place teams and individual accomplishments. They are also used to fund parties at the end of the year with catered food, open bars, and prizes. As far as numbers go, you can expect to pay anywhere from $2.00 a game to $4.00 a game. Most leagues bowl three games a night. Don’t forget your shoes–that’s another $2-$4 dollars if you don’t own your own. The average league and venue will cost about $10.00 for one night session. Costs vary of course depending on youth, senior pricing and how competitive the league is you’re interested in.. Benefits to Joining a Bowling League There are indeed quite a few benefits to joining a bowling league and one of them is the endless fun. It’s a great way to get the family together or some old friends who enjoy having just as good of a time as you do. It’s a great way to escape from your everyday hassles and loosen up before you go back to work. You will also meet a lot of new people and make new friends along the way; that’s always something to look forward to each and every week. Each center is different, no matter where you bowl; however, some of our general league benefits include: exclusive league bowler coupons and open bowling pricing valid the duration of your league, food and drink specials, instant in-center cash on the lanes, fun games, a complimentary party provided by the center, and free food or drinks for reaching specified goals. Finding a Bowling League In finding a bowling league you really need to find one to fit your competitive preferences and, most of all, fit your time schedule. Call around to your local bowling centers or just pop in for a visit and ask them about the types of leagues they have available. Also ask about the times, days, duration, costs, benefits (what’s in it for you), and atmosphere of the league. Compare us to other bowling centers and choose the one that best suits your needs. You might have to call in advance (rosters fill up quick and there is someone just like you looking to do the same). Good luck and happy bowling!

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The popularity of the Nintendo Wii has been increasing this year among seniors, as they look for new, low impact, ways that they can get exercise while living at a nursing home or assisted living facility. One game in particular is a hit with seniors, and surprisingly it is the free Wii Sports game that comes with the system. Specifically seniors are very into playing Wii bowling, as it was a common activity which many would participate in earlier in their life. However as many seniors age, it becomes harder for them to commute to a lane and pick up the heavy balls so that they can bowl with friends. Now, thanks to the Nintendo Wii, seniors at nursing homes and other facilities have a way to stay on top of their bowling skills, with very little chance of getting injured. In fact, Wii bowling is becoming so popular that seniors are actually participating in leagues and tournaments, so they can see whose bowling skills shine above the rest.

In North Carolina, Liberty HomeCare & Hospice Services created a nine-team Wii bowling league to give seniors a fun way to enjoy one of their new past times. The first match took place in late July between the Strikers and Autumn Sports, where the Strikers came out on top. More Wii bowling matches are planned for the senior league, and the games are expected to last through September. Similar events are also taking place in southern Florida, where seniors at Southwest Focal Point Senior Center had a Wii bowling tournament last month. There were twelve senior bowlers who broke into teams, and battled it out with the virtual bowling game. Not only do these games promote movement and exercise for the seniors, but they’re also a great way for seniors to socialize and interact with each other in a competitive way. Hopefully more senior facilities will catch onto the Wii bowling craze, and make it an option for their residents.

Written on August 16, 2010 at 1:45 pm by Ellen at:
http://www.guidetonursinghomes.com/nursing-home-news/1036-seniors-enjoying-wii-bowling-leagues-and-tournaments.html

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It’s kept us up nights, wondering how and why the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame could possibly be shunning Taylor Swift for this long. Young Swift bowls regularly, and she possesses all sorts of fame. And yet for years, she’s been left sans-Bowling Hall induction. Criminal.

But wait: The Associated Press reports that the IBMHOF has finally seen the light, naming Swift for celebrity induction in 2010. Hooray! (Also, voting was open to fans, and if there’s one thing we’ve learned, it’s that if something’s fan-voted, Taylor Swift will almost certainly win it.)

More about the bowling honor from the AP:

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) – Bowling fans have picked country star Taylor Swift as their 2010 choice for celebrity induction into the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame.

Swift barely beat pop star Justin Bieber to secure her lane in bowling history. They were among nine celebrities the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America nominated for their public support of the sport.

Swift has been spotted and photographed bowling with friends.

The association, in making the announcement Wednesday, says this is the first year that the celebrity induction process has been opened to fans. Nearly 1.3 million votes were cast online.

The museum, which moved from St. Louis last year, is based in the Dallas-Fort Worth suburb of Arlington. Swift’s photo and plaque will be displayed at the site later this summer.

Published by tunein on August 11, 2010 in News at http://blogs.tennessean.com/tunein/2010/08/11/taylor-swift-joins-bowling-hall-of-fame/

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