Each sport has a list of unwritten rules that make
playing the game easier and more fun for everyone - Rules of the Road so
to speak. Most of them are just common sense. Here are some
of those Rules of Etiquette:
1. Remove your street shoes at an appropriate place, particularly if
they are wet. Water & bowling shoes DO NOT mix. Trying to bowl with
a shoe that has a wet bottom will cause you to stick and fall. Please be
careful for all concerned.
2. Be on time for you league and be ready to bowl when it's your turn.
If both teams are ready except for 1 or 2 late individuals, please begin
on time. Your late bowlers have 5
frames to catch up in most leagues.
3. If you are going to be absent please contact your team captain and
the league secretary to inform them and possibly allow them to find a
substitute for you.
4. Right of Way! When two bowlers step onto the approach at the same
time, the bowler on the left hand lane should step to the back until the
bowler on the right hand lane has delivered. At that point the left hand
lane can make their address and delivery while the right hand lane steps
back. This is to allow each bowler to concentrate without being
distracted. As long as everyone is prompt it allows the game to move
along smoothly.
5. Please do not use another bowler's personal balls. If you don't have
your own balls, the house balls are available for your use. If you wish
to purchase personal balls, see your Customer Service Controller at the
counter.
6. Please don't put more than 2 personal balls on the rack at a time.
7. It is also courteous to your teammates not to razz & kid them
while they are on the approach. Save the kidding until their turn is
complete!
We want your league bowling experience to be happy & memorable one.
We hope this makes it a little easier for you. Please be sure to talk to
us if you have a problem or concern. Good luck in new bowling adventure!
