Game will pit men's and women's U.S. Open champions against one another July 27 live on ESPN for the ultimate championship title at the 2013 Bowling's U.S. Open
In an unprecedented moment for the U.S. Open brand, a first-ever "Battle of the Sexes" U.S. Open exhibition contest will take place during the finals at this year's competition. Announced today by the BPAA, following the completion of the men's and women's tournaments at the 2013 Bowling's U.S. Open, the male and female champions will compete in a historic contest to crown the ultimate Open winner live on ESPN on Saturday July 27, in Columbus, Ohio.
The BPAA has announced Jack Moran (l.), Canandaigua, N.Y. as the recipient of the 2013 Victor Lerner Memorial Medal. Seven others will be recognized with BPAA Industry Service Awards during BPAA's annual meeting June 24 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. Hero Noda (r.), Japan, will receive the V.A. Wapensky Award presented to an individual who has made a major contribution to the advancement of the bowling industry.
The BPAA today revealed the official title sponsor of this year's highly anticipated Bowling's U.S. Open tournament Lipton Iced Tea. For the second year in row, the bowling industry has teamed up with the brand's ready-to-drink portfolio for a principal sponsorship deal to lead the industry's preeminent bowling tournament. The 2013 Bowling's U.S. Open will be held in Columbus, Ohio, beginning July 20, and will combine the Men's, Women's and Senior Women's tournaments.
The Brands of Ebonite & Columbia 300, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, Jani-King and Storm Bowling Products unite to sponsor combined U.S. Open events
The historic 2013 Bowling's U.S. Open just got even bigger as the BPAA announced today the presenting sponsors for the tournament, which will will combine the Men's, Women's and Senior Women's tournaments. To support this ground-breaking event, the following major global brands have signed on as presenting sponsors: The Brands of Ebonite & Columbia 300, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, Jani-King and Storm Bowling Products .
Kentucky and Maryland bowlers take home top prizes after weekend competition
After two days of intense, but friendly competition, two student/parent teams emerged atop the leaderboard to take home $5,000 scholarship money at the 2012 International Family Tournament (IFT) presented by QubicaAMF and hosted by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America at Jupiter Lanes, Jupiter, Florida, July 26-29. Some 67 teams representing 25 states took part in the two-day competition. Jerry "Alex" Whobrey (left), 14, from Louisville, Kentucky, bowled a 300 game in qualifying.
"The Big Lebowski" Bowling icon Jeff Bridges, a.k.a. "The Dude" defeated Bill Murray, "Kingpin's" "Ernie McCracken," in the "Legacy" portion of the Tournament
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), announced today that Britney Spears has been named the 2012 Celebrity Bowling Hall of Fame tournament champion and will be inducted into the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. Jeff Bridges (a.k.a. "The Dude") will also be honored as an inductee for winning the "Legacy" portion of the bracket.
New Format To Use Basketball-style Tournament Brackets To Crown Next Inductee
For the fourth consecutive year it's the people who will have the power to choose the next inductee into the Celebrity Bowling Hall of Fame with the launch of an American Idol-style competition that will be sheer "Madness." The excitement and anticipation will heighten with a new basketball tournament-inspired bracket that will pit some of the most popular celebrities against each other in head-to-head voting competition from March 12 - April 10, 2012
Corey Robinson hired to manage In-School Bowler's Ed Program
The International Bowling Campus Youth Development Department announced Corey Robinson (pictured) has been hired as the new Bowler's Ed brand manager. Robinson will be helping centers get involved with their local schools to bring an In-School bowling program to the classroom or gym. The Bowler's Ed program is designed to introduce children to bowling in
the classroom. Teachers have access to a free step-by-step curriculum, a
video explaining the fundamentals of bowling, and special discounts for
equipment.
Super Bowl XII Champion Ed "Too Tall" Jones returns as event host; proceeds to benefit NFL Charities
As Super Bowl XLVI returns to a cold weather city in Indianapolis, the seventh annual NFL Charities Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic, one of the premier annual fan/player fundraisers, will be hotter and "taller" than ever in 2012. Former Super Bowl XII Champion and legend Ed "Too Tall" Jones will serve as host of the event which will take place at Woodland Bowling Center in Indianapolis, Ind. at 12 p.m. local time on Saturday, February 4. All proceeds will benefit NFL Charities.
A large (30" x 40") oil painting of bowling pioneer Joe Thum will be the star attraction at the Salute to Bowling at the 2012 Bowling Summit next month in Napa Valley, Calif. Created by Bowlers Journal International publisher emeritus Mort Luby Jr., the artwork will be featured in the collection of sports memorabilia to be auctioned at the fundraiser for the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. Why Joe Thum? "I've always felt that Thum is one of bowling's unsung
heroes," says Luby. "He really planted the seeds for bowling's worldwide
growth."
Industry leader to construct outdoor bowling lanes for historic women's tournament
The BPAA has announced the completion of an agreement with Brunswick Bowling & Billiards that will make Brunswick the official sponsor of the 2012 lane build for the 2012 Bowling's U.S. Women's Open in Reno, NV. For the second consecutive year, bowling is breaking new ground at the Bowling's U.S. Women's Open, the industry's pre-eminent professional women's tournament. This year will mark the first time the tournament will be played outdoors.
Annual fund-raising event returns to auction/cocktail format
Salute to Bowling, traditionally one of the sport's biggest annual fund-raising events, will be held at a new location and time but with a return to its previous format in 2012. The 23rd Salute will be held from 6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 23 during the 2012 BPAA Bowling Summit at the Meritage Resort in Napa Valley, Calif. Salute to Bowling helps fund operations at the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame in Arlington, Texas.
Gus Rios to educate bowling proprietors on the Hispanic consumer landscape
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) announced today that Gus Rios, senior customer marketing manager for PepsiCo Foodservice at BPAA, will host the final "Game Changer" session at the 2012 Bowling Summit in Napa, California on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 8:45 a.m. local time. Rios is a marketing expert with in-depth knowledge of the Hispanic culture and industry. He has vast experience working with companies that target the Hispanic demographic.
Director of Athletics at University of Michigan named as Keynote Speaker
The BPAA has announced today that David Brandon (pictured left), Director of Athletics at University of Michigan and former chairman and chief executive officer of Ann Arbor-based Domino's Pizza, Inc., will deliver the "Thought Leader" keynote address at the 2012 Bowling Summit in Napa, California on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. local time. BPAA's Bowling Summit is the premier annual strategic midwinter conference for bowling center proprietors, managers and industry leaders.
Attendance up at 2011 East Coast Bowling Centers Convention
The East Coast Bowling Centers Convention (ECBCC) proved once again to be the premier regional trade show in the bowling industry. The annual meeting of bowling centers owners, managers and industry professionals was held on Atlantic City's famous boardwalk at Trump's Taj Mahal October 10-12, 2011, and despite a weak economy, officials say attendance was up 5 percent.
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) has announced that former Apple senior executive and digital music guru, Jeff Martin (pictured), will serve as the "Thought Leader" keynote speaker at the 2012 Bowling Summit in Napa, California on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. local time. Martin, the former head of Apple's Global Entertainment and Multimedia division, worked directly with icon Steve Jobs.
Customer Relations Management Program to be introduced during "Game Changer" session
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), the bowling industry's leading trade association, announced today the launch of BPAA Customer Connect, a highly anticipated web-based CRM program that will reshape the industry's ability to connect and engage with bowling center consumers. BPAA Customer Connect will be unveiled at the 2012 Bowling Summit in Jan. 2012.
BPAA announces first of six influential guest speakers
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), the bowling industry's leading trade association, announced today that 30-year bowling industry veteran Rick Heim will lead an educational "Learning Lab" session focused on consumers' food and beverage trends at the 2012 Bowling Summit in Napa, California. Heim (pictured) , who has consulted with more than 40 bowling
entertainment centers nationwide, will
present on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. local time.
Accomplishes come-from-behind victory securing 42 percent of fan vote
In a dramatic come-from-behind victory, Miley Cyrus (pictured) has secured her induction into the Celebrity Bowling Hall of Fame. Thanks to overwhelming support from her fans, Cyrus secured 42 percent of votes cast during the month-long race to be voted into the Celebrity Wing of the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. For the second consecutive year, fans were empowered to vote for their favorite celebrity nominee at GoBowling.com.
The BPAA has announced Jack Moran (l.), Canandaigua, N.Y. as the recipient of the 2013 Victor Lerner Memorial Medal. Seven others will be recognized with BPAA Industry Service Awards during BPAA's annual meeting June 24 at the Paris Las Vegas Hotel and Casino. Hero Noda (r.), Japan, will receive the V.A. Wapensky Award presented to an individual who has made a major contribution to the advancement of the bowling industry. 
The BPAA today revealed the official title sponsor of this year's highly anticipated Bowling's U.S. Open tournament Lipton Iced Tea. For the second year in row, the bowling industry has teamed up with the brand's ready-to-drink portfolio for a principal sponsorship deal to lead the industry's preeminent bowling tournament. The 2013 Bowling's U.S. Open will be held in Columbus, Ohio, beginning July 20, and will combine the Men's, Women's and Senior Women's tournaments.
The historic 2013 Bowling's U.S. Open just got even bigger as the BPAA announced today the presenting sponsors for the tournament, which will will combine the Men's, Women's and Senior Women's tournaments. To support this ground-breaking event, the following major global brands have signed on as presenting sponsors: The Brands of Ebonite & Columbia 300, Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, Jani-King and Storm Bowling Products .
After two days of intense, but friendly competition, two student/parent teams emerged atop the leaderboard to take home $5,000 scholarship money at the 2012 International Family Tournament (IFT) presented by QubicaAMF and hosted by the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America at Jupiter Lanes, Jupiter, Florida, July 26-29. Some 67 teams representing 25 states took part in the two-day competition. Jerry "Alex" Whobrey (left), 14, from Louisville, Kentucky, bowled a 300 game in qualifying.
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), announced today that Britney Spears has been named the 2012 Celebrity Bowling Hall of Fame tournament champion and will be inducted into the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. Jeff Bridges (a.k.a. "The Dude") will also be honored as an inductee for winning the "Legacy" portion of the bracket. 
The International Bowling Campus Youth Development Department announced Corey Robinson (pictured) has been hired as the new Bowler's Ed brand manager. Robinson will be helping centers get involved with their local schools to bring an In-School bowling program to the classroom or gym. The Bowler's Ed program is designed to introduce children to bowling in
the classroom. Teachers have access to a free step-by-step curriculum, a
video explaining the fundamentals of bowling, and special discounts for
equipment.
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) has announced the recipients of the 2012 Bowling Industry Service Awards, the most prestigious awards presented by the bowling industry, at its Town Hall Membership Meeting at the Meritage Resort in Napa, California, Tuesday, January 24, 2012. Jeff Bojé (pictured), Brandon Crossroads Bowl, Inc., Tampa, Fla., has been selected as the 2012 BPAA Hall of Fame Inductee and recipient of the Victor Lerner Memorial Medal.
As Super Bowl XLVI returns to a cold weather city in Indianapolis, the seventh annual NFL Charities Super Bowl Celebrity Bowling Classic, one of the premier annual fan/player fundraisers, will be hotter and "taller" than ever in 2012. Former Super Bowl XII Champion and legend Ed "Too Tall" Jones will serve as host of the event which will take place at Woodland Bowling Center in Indianapolis, Ind. at 12 p.m. local time on Saturday, February 4. All proceeds will benefit NFL Charities.
A large (30" x 40") oil painting of bowling pioneer Joe Thum will be the star attraction at the Salute to Bowling at the 2012 Bowling Summit next month in Napa Valley, Calif. Created by Bowlers Journal International publisher emeritus Mort Luby Jr., the artwork will be featured in the collection of sports memorabilia to be auctioned at the fundraiser for the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. Why Joe Thum? "I've always felt that Thum is one of bowling's unsung
heroes," says Luby. "He really planted the seeds for bowling's worldwide
growth." 
The BPAA has announced the completion of an agreement with Brunswick Bowling & Billiards that will make Brunswick the official sponsor of the 2012 lane build for the 2012 Bowling's U.S. Women's Open in Reno, NV. For the second consecutive year, bowling is breaking new ground at the Bowling's U.S. Women's Open, the industry's pre-eminent professional women's tournament. This year will mark the first time the tournament will be played outdoors.
The BPAA has announced today that David Brandon (pictured left), Director of Athletics at University of Michigan and former chairman and chief executive officer of Ann Arbor-based Domino's Pizza, Inc., will deliver the "Thought Leader" keynote address at the 2012 Bowling Summit in Napa, California on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 10:15 a.m. local time. BPAA's Bowling Summit is the premier annual strategic midwinter conference for bowling center proprietors, managers and industry leaders.
The East Coast Bowling Centers Convention (ECBCC) proved once again to be the premier regional trade show in the bowling industry. The annual meeting of bowling centers owners, managers and industry professionals was held on Atlantic City's famous boardwalk at Trump's Taj Mahal October 10-12, 2011, and despite a weak economy, officials say attendance was up 5 percent.
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA) has announced that former Apple senior executive and digital music guru, Jeff Martin (pictured), will serve as the "Thought Leader" keynote speaker at the 2012 Bowling Summit in Napa, California on Tuesday, January 24, 2012 at 8:30 a.m. local time. Martin, the former head of Apple's Global Entertainment and Multimedia division, worked directly with icon Steve Jobs. 
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), the bowling industry's leading trade association, announced today the launch of BPAA Customer Connect, a highly anticipated web-based CRM program that will reshape the industry's ability to connect and engage with bowling center consumers. BPAA Customer Connect will be unveiled at the 2012 Bowling Summit in Jan. 2012.
The Bowling Proprietors' Association of America (BPAA), the bowling industry's leading trade association, announced today that 30-year bowling industry veteran Rick Heim will lead an educational "Learning Lab" session focused on consumers' food and beverage trends at the 2012 Bowling Summit in Napa, California. Heim (pictured) , who has consulted with more than 40 bowling
entertainment centers nationwide, will
present on Monday, January 23, 2012 at 10:30 a.m. local time.
In a dramatic come-from-behind victory, Miley Cyrus (pictured) has secured her induction into the Celebrity Bowling Hall of Fame. Thanks to overwhelming support from her fans, Cyrus secured 42 percent of votes cast during the month-long race to be voted into the Celebrity Wing of the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame. For the second consecutive year, fans were empowered to vote for their favorite celebrity nominee at GoBowling.com.