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About Bowling Alleys
by PokerPlayingDad
Bowling alleys are a popular form of entertainment throughout the United States. Owners of bowling alleys must seek ways to market their bowling alleys to attract as large as a crowd as possible. Bowling leagues quite often form for seasons that are anywhere from one-third of a year up to a full year.
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How to Start a Bowling Alley
by a eHow Business Editor
Bowling is a pasttime that appeals to a wide variety of ages. It is one of the few games that a family can enjoy together. Bowling alleys today are usually smoke-free and have family friendly environments that can be profitable year-round.
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How to Go Bowling at The Gutter in Brooklyn
by Phaea
The Gutter bowling alley and bar is the newest Greenpoint/Williamsburg hot spot for drinking, mingling, and throwing heavy balls at pins! It's a great destination for you and a group of friends hungry for something kitschy. Be warned: this is not your Grandpa's bowling alley!
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Rules of Courtesy & Safety for Bowling
by Alan Donahue
The bowling alley is a fun place for people of all ages. To keep bowling alleys running and properly maintained, a player should abide by some unwritten rules. These rules are kept in place to ensure the best time, safest conditions and prevent damage to the alley.
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Bowling Alley Birthday Party Ideas
by Ron Augustine
Whether it's a birthday party for a 10-year-old son or a 40-year-old mother, bowling is an activity that people of all ages can enjoy. For the next birthday party you throw, think about making it happen at your local bowling alley.
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Safety Hazards in Bowling
by Glen Soanes
Learn about the safety concerns beginning bowlers should be aware of at the bowling alley in this free online video lesson for beginners.
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How to Throw a Birthday Party at a Bowling Alley
by a eHow Parties & Entertaining Editor
When you have run out of ideas for fun themed birthday parties at home, move the party to the bowling alley. Enjoy the idea of not having to host and clean up in your home and give the kids a great party that will "bowl" them over. Follow the steps below to throw a birthday party at a bowling alley.
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How to Build a Bowling Alley in Your Classroom
by Kurt Schwengel
In order to teach my Bowling thematic unit each year I build a two-lane bowling alley in my classroom. I have a large classroom, but if I had a smaller one I would simply build a one-lane alley. Here are some tips for constructing a classroom bowling alley.
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How to Start a Bowling Alley & Skating Rink Business
by D.
Starting a roller skating rink and bowling alley business is a steep challenge, and can be financially risky for even a well-prepared entrepreneur. It is best if you have some experience working in and/or running a bowling alley or roller skating rink before you jump in. You need a lot of preparation, but the rewards are great if you can make your business succeed.
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How Does a Bowling Alley Work?
by Julie Boehlke
A bowling alley is a place where people go to bowl, a mostly recreational sport. Bowling consists of angling a ball down the alley to knock over pins and score points. Most bowling alleys do not have many windows; glare on the lanes could hinder bowlers from seeing where to direct the ball. Most bowling alleys have at least 10 lanes, and many have 50 or more. Special shoes must be worn on the highly polished lanes. These shoes are available for rental in various sizes, though some bowlers buy their own. Many bowlers have their own bowling balls as well, but the bowling alley has a variety of sizes that anyone can use. Behind the lanes are rest areas where players can sit and keep score while observing their partners' game. Most bowling alleys offer restrooms, lockers and changing rooms to change into comfortable clothing for the game. Many bowling alleys also have refreshment stands or small restaurants that serve snacks, foods and alcoholic beverages.
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