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High Scores Continue in October Segment of ELITE Pro Shop Challenge League
The USBC Red, White and Blue patterns get an unfair comparison to USBC Sport patterns simply due to a lack of knowledge. The truth is, with the better crosswise blend, these “tougher” league patterns at times can be easier than the traditional league pattern. The scoring explosion continued in the USBC Blue #2 pattern segment […]
Continue readingThe ELITE Pro Shop Challenge League Resumes Again
The ELITE Pro Shop Challenge League began it’s season last night on the USBC Blue #2 40’ pattern. Depending on lane surface, I’ve seen this pattern play extremely oily and also extremely dry. Last night seemed to be a good blend of the two, though it hooked more than the practice week. […]
Continue readingOdyssey Fun Center to Host Senior B.E.S.T. Tournament
Odyssey Fun Center will host its next Senior BEST Tourney of the season October 12th at 10:30 AM. Senior BEST Tournaments are a great way to get out and socialize with others. Anyone 50 and older is eligible to enter this fun-filled event. The format is 4 games of 9 […]
Continue readingWeekend Storm Lesson Program Recap
This past weekend 28 students signed up for and received video bowling lessons from two of the top coaches in the country at the ELITE Bowling Pro Shop. Chris Sand, Midwest sales rep for Storm and Roto Grip, and PBA Champion and Bowlers Journal Top 100 coach, Jeff Carter headlined the coaches […]
Continue readingSaturday Comedy Club is back with Chris Barnes!
Saturday, September 29th kicks off Odyssey Fun Center’s comedy season featuring the legendary Chris Barnes. Doors open at 6:30PM. Show starts at 8:30PM. Seats are first come, first served. Only a $6 cover charge. Click here for our schedule for the entire season. Click here to see the current comedian […]
Continue readingLearning how to bowl is half the fun at [ad code =3] In [ad code =1], [ad code =2]
So you’ve decided to give this bowling thing more than just a casual try but don’t know what to do next. Glad you asked!!! While bowling truly offers something for everybody, you will receive the most out of the experience by properly learning how the sport is played. The best way to do that is […]
Continue readingA Solution For the Same-Old-Boring-League Format
Since the introductions of PBA Experience leagues in 2007, the ELITE Pro Shop Challenge League at Odyssey Fun Center has dared bowlers to learn the tips and tricks to become better bowlers. And it’s a highly successful program with participation numbers growing yearly in the flexible league with a unique and fun […]
Continue readingPreventing “Ball Death” Can’t Get Any More Simple Than This
“Ball death” in bowling is one of the most confusing and frustrating things to happen since the modern game has evolved into these nuclear bombs we throw down the lanes. Most often, “ball death” manifests itself in bad carry. You know the picture; the ball curves into the pocket (though not as […]
Continue readingBoy, 10, Treated Daily for Cystic Fibrosis, Bowls Perfect Game
A 10-year old California boy who was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as an infant is defying all the odds. Sam Grayston, 10, of Laguna Hills, Calif., bowled a 300 last Friday at the Forest Lanes Bowling Center in Lake Forest, Calif. “The pressure started to build and I threw the ball a little weird,” Sam […]
Continue readingSummer Lesson Program with Storm Coaches Set at ELITE Pro Shop
Our 8th Annual Storm Summer Lesson Program is set for Friday and Saturday, September 28th and 29th at Odyssey Fun Center. The headline coaches for this year’s event feature Chris Sand, Midwest Sales Rep and PBA National Champion and Storm Staff of Champions member, Jeff Carter. “We’re thrilled to be able to organize […]
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