By Mike Pettinella
Another bowling season is upon us and I’m pleased to report that Pin Points has joined forces with Video News Service to provide extensive coverage of league and tournament action around the Genesee Region.
To get the ball rolling (pun intended), this week we’re featuring videos with the bowling center proprietors and managers who have signed on to have their bowlers’ high scores published each week throughout the season.
Take a few minutes to listen to Mike Sputore of Mancuso Bowling Center in Batavia, Tom Sardou of Rose Garden Bowl in Bergen, Bob Santini of Mount Morris Lanes, Jason Quilliam of StrikeForce Lanes, Randy Hanks of Oak Orchard Bowl and Jim Foss of Medina Lanes tell you about the good things happening at their establishments.
MANCUSO BOWLING CENTER, BATAVIA
State-of-the-art scoring and 24 high-scoring wood lanes greet customers of Mancuso Bowling Center at 214 East Main Street in Batavia. General Manager Mike Sputore and his staff invite you to join a weekly league – there’s something for all ages – or to participate in open bowling, including the T-N-T Moonlight Bowling light and sound show on Friday and Saturday nights. For more information, call 585-343-1319.
ROSE GARDEN BOWL, BERGEN
Celebrating its 70th anniversary this year, Rose Garden Bowl at 21 Buffalo Road, Bergen, features eight pristine wood lanes adjacent to its popular Viking Valhalla Restaurant – home of its fabulous Friday fish fry. Give Proprietors Tom and Christina Sardou a call for open bowling times or to make a dinner reservation – 585-494-9900.
OAK ORCHARD BOWL, ALBION
Proprietor Randy Hanks and his family have built a thriving business at their 18-lane center that features synthetic lanes and a full snack bar menu. Located at 3291 Oak Orchard Road – north of the canal bridge, Oak Orchard Bowl offers leagues for men, women and mixed competition – young and old. For more information, call 585-589-6900.
MEDINA LANES
Medina Lanes, 11249 Maple Ridge Road, has 20 lanes of the synthetic variety and has plenty of menu choices for league and open bowlers. Proprietor Jim Foss runs several tournaments throughout the season as well as Moonlight Bowling for those looking for a weekend night out. For more information, call 585-318-4474.
STRIKEFORCE LANES, OAKFIELD
In its second season under new ownership, StrikeForce Lanes at 49 South Pearl Street, Oakfield, features 12 wood lanes, an elevated concourse area and renovated bar and dining room. Owner Pat Wester and Bowling Manager Jason Quilliam have built its league bowling base, including a youth program, and – like the other centers – hosts birthday parties. For more, call 585-948-6060.
MOUNT MORRIS LANES
Proprietor Bob Santini continues the longtime family tradition with leagues, open play and tournaments at Mount Morris Lanes, 9-11 Erie Street. The establishment has eight synthetic lanes and pro shop and is a popular dining spot in the Livingston County village. For more information, call 585-658-2540.
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My Pin Points bowling column will run on Sunday afternoons and include short features on honor score bowlers along with bowling news, views, events and trends.
We’ve also invited each bowling center proprietor/manager to send us videos of the 10th frame of 300 games or 800 series (or 700 series for women) for posting on the website.
For starters, here is the Genesee Region USBC adult tournament schedule for 2024-25:
Gladys Ford Senior Women – Nov. 9-10 – Letchworth Pines
Senior Masters – Nov. 23 – Mount Morris Lanes
Youth Doubles – Dec. 8 – Mancuso Bowling Center, Batavia
No-Tap Doubles – Dec. 14-15 – Medina Lanes
Scratch Memorial – Jan. 4-5 – StrikeForce Lanes, Oakfield
Adult-Junior – Jan. 25-26 – Oak Orchard Bowl, Albion
Youth Team – Feb. 2 – Mancuso Bowling Center, Batavia
No-Tap Triples – March 8-9 – Perry Bowling Center
Association – March 21-23, 28-30 – Le Roy Legion Lanes (T), Rose Garden Bowl, Bergen (D/S)
More information on the GRUSBC can be found at www.bowlgr.com.