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Join
A League Today!
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AN INTRODUCTION TO ORGANIZED
LEAGUE BOWLING
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A Guide For Those Who Have
Never Bowled In A League Before.
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THE THRILL AND EXCITEMENT OF
BOWLING
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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.
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YOU MAY BE A BETTER BOWLER
THAN YOU THINK
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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.
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HOW DO YOU JOIN A
LEAGUE?
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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.
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| WHAT KIND OF LEAGUES ARE AVAILABLE |
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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:
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YOUTH (from tiny
tots to teenagers)
ADULT and YOUTH
SENIORS
ALL MEN
ALL WOMEN
MIXED (men and
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& TIMES
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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
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*SUMMER - May or
June
*FALL/WINTER -
August or September
LATE STARTING -
October or November
MID-SEASON -
December or January
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*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.
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| 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.
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| 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.
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you are interested in joining a league, don't hesitate to
contact a league secretary, lanes desk worker, or send email to
webmaster@acadianabowling.com
and I'll find a league that will fit your schedule and fun
expertise.
contact numbers: Lafayette
Lanes: 337-234-8384, Acadiana Lanes 337-981-4034.
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