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AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZED LEAGUE BOWLING

A Guide For Those Who Have Never Bowled In A League Before.

THE THRILL AND EXCITEMENT OF BOWLING

Bowling is a wonderful, fun-filled, recreational activity and competitive sport enjoyed by almost everyone. Dating back to the Egyptian Pharaohs, bowling boasts a long and glorious heritage. Throughout the ages, it has been challenging, exciting and rewarding. The roll of the ball...the sound of crashing pins...the thrill of a strike...a bowler's first 200 game...create spontaneous excitement and lasting memories.

LEAGUE BOWLING is a very special part of the bowling experience. When a league is in action, you're bound to hear laughter, excitement and applause. It's a chance to get away from the pressures of daily life; to relax, unwind, and have fun with family and friends. It's many things to many people.

YOU MAY BE A BETTER BOWLER THAN YOU THINK

There is the mistaken belief that to be a league bowler you have to average 180 or better. Quite the contrary! The typical daytime female league member bowls a game somewhere between 100 and 120. A nighttime female bowler averages in the 120's to 140's. And the typical nighttime male bowler averages between 140 and 160.

Thanks to bowling's handicapping system, a bowler's individuals average makes little difference. You can be a vital member of your team no matter what your average is.

HOW DO YOU JOIN A LEAGUE?

Each league is different and has its own unique "personality". Leagues range from very competitive with large prize funds to those which are purely social with little or no prize funds.

There are many league openings. You can sign up with a friend or with an entire team. If you're joining alone, the center will place you on a team. So, all you have to do is inquire at the main desk. A center representative will be happy to help you find the PERFECT league! Or you can go to the E-Mail page within this website and request more information.

WHAT KIND OF LEAGUES ARE AVAILABLE

There are many different types of leagues to suit many different tastes. Like dining at a restaurant, we have a menu of available leagues, offering many choices. They generally include:

TYPES YOUTH (from tiny tots to teenagers)

ADULT and YOUTH

SENIORS

ALL MEN

ALL WOMEN

MIXED (men and women)

DAYS & TIMES You can bowl - DAYTIME...morning or afternoon EVENING...early (after work) or later in the evening WEEKDAYS or on the WEEKENDS

SEASONAL Whenever you would like to bowl, there's sure to be a league just for you. You can join a league which starts - *SUMMER - May or June *FALL/WINTER - August or September LATE STARTING - October or November MID-SEASON - December or January

*Leagues bowling during the Summer and Fall/Winter offer the greatest variety of choices as to types, days/times, and formats. The length of the league season is determined by its starting date.

COMPOSITION

(teams/leagues) Generally, there are 4 or 5 bowlers on an adult team; 3 or 4 on a youth team. Many leagues, are formed by the bowling center and are composed of people having different backgrounds and varying interests. Other leagues may be formed by companies, fraternal groups, religious organizations, etc.

FORMATS

A 3-game format, taking about 2 1/2 hours, is traditional for league bowling. While most leagues bowl each week, some leagues may bowl less frequently. League bowlers usually compete for individual and team awards - generally trophies or plaques. In addition, most leagues collect extra money each week and award prize money at the end of the season or host a dinner/dance for league members and their guest. Some organizational leagues donate money to the charity they represent.

If you are interested in joining a league, don't hesitate to contact a league secretary, lanes desk worker, or send email to llemaster@lightningstrikestrussville.com and I'll find a league that will fit your schedule and fun expertise.