The Bowling Alleys – A New Dimension of Indoor Games

The bowling alley is quickly establishing itself as one of, if not the most important, local centers of participation sport and pleasure.

Bowling, formerly largely a man's game, is becoming a popular family pastime, and savvy owners are transforming their alleys into "the poor man's country club." Bowling alleys are being built in the suburbs rather than near industrial or central areas.

The current bowling alley is a great cry from the shabby old bowling alleys of the pre-war era. Many are opulent, with appealing decor, plush seats, air conditioning, complex scoring and pinsetting facilities, a coffee shop, snack bar, or restaurant, a bar or cocktail lounge, occasionally a nursery, and typically parking.

Bowling has become a socially acceptable sport as new bowling alleys with better facilities have been built in the suburbs. There are multiple reasons why bowling has gained popularity so rapidly: people now have more leisure time, the bowler cost is low, people of all ages can partake, the game needs no special physical ability, and the game requires no special physical ability. The game's popularity has undoubtedly grown by the broadcasting of tournament coverage on TV.

In addition, young and women people are encouraged to participate in the game. Bowling is now a physical education program part in many junior and senior high schools, and school buses are utilized to transport pupils to bowling alleys as part of shopping trips. Bowling alleys are urged to fill up on Saturday mornings and afternoons with junior league bowling; and owners strive to attract people who work odd hours – doctors, waiters, and night-shift employees — who improve business by using bowling facilities during off-peak hours.

The word "alley" is short for "bowling alley," and it can refer to the entire bowling alley, or it can refer to the alley where the game is played. See us at Altitude 1291 for fun and excitement on your weekend.