RAYMOND TERRACE Tenpin Bowl is ready to fill the Saturday sport gap left by the completion of the various football, hockey and netball winter seasons.
Long suffering parents who have endured weeks of wet, cold sidelines will be delighted to learn that the inviting, comfortable air conditioned bowl is taking expressions of interest from children of all ages interested in a Saturday league.
The proposed league will alternate singles and pairs competitions week about.
The pairs partners will swap on a rotational basis.
This, combined with handicaps, will make the competition as fair as possible.
A coach will be on hand throughout, offering advice and tips.
The coach is there as a mentor to help participants get the most from their experience, gradually developing the skills of what really is a sport for life.
The Hunter has produced numerous world champions, all of whom started in similar junior leagues.
Former world champion Amanda Bradley, who has just returned to bowling at Raymond Terrace Strikezone, is a great believer in a learning experience that is first and foremost fun.
The Saturday League entries are being taken at the bowl now.
Just ask at the Control Desk.
Strikezone owner Neville Marchbank said that the league is one of a number of new initiatives, but they are always open to new ideas and bowler input.
“Indeed, right now we are surveying all bowlers, league, tournament and social, to find out what they would like to see and how we can improve,” Neville said.
“Because we are so close to launching our new two-storey entertainment hub complete with mini golf, pool, darts and a licensed area, the timing is right to ensure that everything we do meets the expectations of our customers.”
Everyone is invited to complete the survey.
All entries will go in the draw for a $50 gift voucher.
Neville, who admits that the extension has been too long coming, shares the frustration of anyone building at the moment and trying to chase tradesmen.
“It has been a bit of a nightmare, but we had a vision that we are not prepared to compromise for the sake of expediency,” Neville said.
The bowl is preparing now for its busiest time of the year. Already group bookings have started to come in for Christmas functions while the many schools and Oosh groups that bowl there regularly are booking breakup events .
Patrons should be aware that on the weekend of 1 and 2 November there will be limited lane availability during the day owing to the centre hosting a NSW Regional Bowlers Tour tournament.
Prices have been slashed for the school holidays – two children’s games for $13.95 and two games for the parents at $14.95.
Or you can play three games for $17.95.
Between 9 and 10 each holiday morning, games are just $6 each.
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