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Evolution of Bowling

Time past to Pastime

(Curtis, 2009), (RAI Novosti, 2007)

Bowling Has A Long History• Egyptians• German monks

– Penance– Popularity

• Europeans– Banning– Military

(“The History”, n.d.)(“History of Bowling”, n.d.) (“Who Invented Bowling”, n.d.)

Bowling History Continued• Bowling Popularity

– From Europe to America• Bowling in America

– Colonies– Gambling and crime– Unification of rules– Television

(Berk & Simple, n.d.)

Then and Now• Technology

– Pinsetters– Automation

• Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)– Founded– PWBA

(“The Game”, n.d.)

Bowling Basics

Easy as 1-2-3

Bowling Basics• Bowling Alley

• Bowling Balls

• Bowling Shoes

Bowling Alley• Approximately 13, 000 US bowling centers• Approximately 250, 000 lanes

(“Bowling”,n.d.)

Bowling Ball• Originally stone or wood• Many changes

– Plastic– Urethane– Resin

• Many designs– Unlimited– Personalized

(Bowling Ball, n.d.)

My Bowling Ball• Personalized is fun!

Bowling Shoes• House • Personal

– Sizes– Colors

• Customized– Necessity– Imagination

(Spartan Bowling, n.d.)(“How to Choose”, n.d.)

Got the Basics?Time to Start Playing

Let’s Bowl• Fun = Technique

– Training not required• Objective = Knock down pins

– Ten frames– Two balls per frame

(Spartan Bowling, n.d.)

Bowling For All• All ages

– Anyone at anytime• All skill levels

– No requirements– Nondiscriminatory

Everyone Bowls• Adaptive equipment

– Bumper rails– Bowling ramps

• Motivating– Levels playing field

(Coccaro, 2007)(Goodger, n.d.)

Keeping Score• Electronic

– Ease of use• Written

– Calculations

(Bowling Rules, n.d.)

Big Score Big Fun• Strike• Spare• Turkey

– Origin– Continued use

(Bowling Rules, n.d.)(Perfect Bowling, 2011)

Scores of Fun

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Got Benefits?Health, Fun and Enjoyment

Benefits of Bowling• Adaptive equipment evens the playing field• Muscle Benefit• Fat Burning

(“Bowling”, n.d.)(“Health Benefits”, n.d.)

Even More Benefits• Group Activity

– Family and friends– No babysitter needed

• New Friends– Leagues

• Old Pals– Get togethers– Hanging out

(“Bowling”, n.d.)

Party Time• Birthdays

– All ages• Cosmic Bowling

– Parties– Weekends– Fun– Addicting

QUESTIONS?

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Bowling Rules. (n.d.). Retrieved June 14, 2011 from http://www.pba.com/Resources/

Bowling101/

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345110/how_to_bowl_with_a_ramp_bowling_with.html?cat=14

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http://www.nytimes.com/2009/02/01/sports/01iht-01curtis.19835372.html

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http://bowling.about.com/od/bowlingcenters/qt/Bumper-Bowling.htm

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http://helpwithbowling.com/bowling-health-benefits.php

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http://helpwithbowling.com/history-origins-of-bowling.php

References ContinuedHistory of Bowling. (n.d.). Retrieved June 13, 2011 from http://www.bowling2u.com/

trivia/game/history-of-bowling.asp

How to Choose the Best House Bowling Ball. (n.d.). Retrieved June 15, 2011 from

http://helpwithbowling.com/choose-right-house-bowling-ball.php

Perfect Bowling. (2011, February 10). Where Did The Term Turkey Come From? Retrieved

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from

Pier, S. (2009, August 9). The History of Bowling. Retrieved June 14, 2011 from

http://www.pier55.com/sports-recreation/bowling/the-history-of-bowling/

RIA Novosti. (2007, May 28). World’s oldest bowling alley found in Egypt. Retrieved June

13, 2011 from http://en.rian.ru/world/20070528/66210723.html

More ReferencesSpartan Bowling. (n.d.). History. Retrieved June 15, 2011 from

http://www2.corvallis.k12.or.us/chs/athletics/bowling/history.htm

Who Invented Bowling? (n.d.). Retrieved June 13, 2011 from

http://answers.yourdictionary.com/sports/whoo-invented-bowling.html