Bowling Center Management Magazine

30/03/2024

The Francis Scott Key Bridge tragedy was one of the week's top news stories. Learn about the bridge's historic connections with bowling here:

BY BOB JOHNSON When the Francis Scott Key Bridge was destroyed early Tuesday morning as a runaway cargo ship rammed into one of its support pillars, the skyline of Baltimore changed instantly and d…

29/09/2023

Just as the term "superstar" is overused in the world of sports, so, too, is the term "icon" overused in the business world. But Bill Chrisman was a true icon in the bowling business, and now he is gone. RIP, Mr. Chrisman, and we send our sincere condolences to Barb and the family.

Bill Chrisman was not the type of person who reveled in attention. Yet he possessed rock-star status at major bowling events because of the company he built with his wife, Barbara, and the support …

02/06/2023

Anyone who knows the Amore family of Ohio understands that Kaylee Hauck has been a part of the family for many years. But Andrew Amore — the first recipient of the $25,000 Daroll and Dee Frewing Scholarship — made it "official" today at the Hall of Fame Xtravaganza in Las Vegas. He popped the question in front of the entire tournament field between games 2-3, with John Losito moderating in classic Monty Hall style. Fortunately, she said yes. Lots of happy tears all around.

19/01/2023

Today, BCM distributed its new monthly email newsletter. It's called BCM Briefing, and it provides proprietors with timely news between issues of the award-winning the print/digital editions of BCM magazine. We'd like to thank the folks at QubicaAMF for sponsoring this new publication. The debut edition features lots of photos and "quick hits" from the just-concluded BPAA Bowling Summit in Savannah, Georgia. No fluff. No multiple sends. Just need-to-know information. We hope you enjoy it!

31/10/2022

Take a look inside the November 2022 issue of BCM, which includes a special section devoted to the concept of karma — an appropriate topic for this month of Thanksgiving.

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29/09/2022

Hurricanes are nothing new to the residents and bowling proprietors of Florida. But Hurricane Ian, which slammed into the state’s southwestern coast on Wednesday (Sept. 28), was different. It was o…

29/09/2022

Today we're seeing the damage done by Hurricane Ian. BCM offers this Thursday morning report.

Hurricanes are nothing new to the residents and bowling proprietors of Florida. But Hurricane Ian, which slammed into the state’s southwestern coast on Wednesday (Sept. 28), was different. It was o…

19/07/2022

It's always nice to have bowlers mixed in with the cowboys at South Point but, alas, the Open Championships has concluded for 2022. However, we locals look forward to welcoming the Women's Championships in 2023. Meanwhile, be sure to check out the July issue of BCM for complete coverage of Bowl Expo from Las Vegas, and then don't miss the August issue for big news from the world of Las Vegas bowling.

06/07/2022

We are saddened to report the passing of long-time Illinois State BPA Executive Director and Sandy Hansell & Associates broker Pat Bosco at the age of 90. Always a class act. Read more here: https://bcmmag.com/2022/07/06/long-time-illinois-state-bpa-e-d-pat-bosco-passes-away/

Patrick F. Bosco, Executive Director Emeritus of the Illinois State and Chicagoland Bowling Proprietors Associations, passed away on July 3. He was 90. Bosco served bowling center owners in greater…