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The History of Bowling: From Ancient Stones to High-Tech Polyester
Posted Apr 3, 2024 In: Bowling Knowledge | Bowling Technology | Bowling TermsThe sport of bowling has a rich history that dates back thousands of years to the ancient Egyptians. While the game has evolved a lot since those early days of carving stones to knock down primitive pins, the fundamental premise remains the same - to roll an object down a surface with the goal of knocking down targets at the end. Throughout the previous century, bowling balls were made from basic materials like wood and rubber. The sport was becoming quite popular. But at that point there wasn't a lot of science that went into the design and manufacture of bowling balls...
Continue ReadingBowling Term Glossary
Posted Feb 29, 2024 In: Bowling Balls | Bowling Knowledge | Bowling Terms
The exact origin of bowling is unknown but archeologists have traced its beginnings at least back to ancient Egypt. Much later, in Germany, the trend to bowl with nine pins became popular and spread throughout Europe. European colonists brought the game to North America as both an indoor and outdoor sport. Governing agencies, however, attempted to ban indoor bowling as it became more and more associated with drinking and gambling. In the early nineteenth century, ten-pin bowling evolved as a means of circumventing a public ban of nine-pin bowling in Connecticut. Regulatory groups began the process of standardizing all aspects of the sport in the late 1800's but it still retained its reputation for being a "low life" activity. Although highly popular, it was not until women entered the sport of bowling and gained more influence that ten-pin bowling became a more respectable pastime. National organizations began to see a decline in membership after the late 1970's and in 2004 merged to form one cohesive organization – the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). USBC's primary aim is the promotion and development of the sport in the interest of all bowlers...
The Ultimate Bowling Guide
Posted Feb 28, 2024 In: Bowling Knowledge | Bowling Rules | Bowling Terms
Bowling is a fun and easy game that can be enjoyed by everyone, regardless of age or athletic ability. It is a popular activity for families and friends, as well as a serious sport that has spawned many tournaments, leagues, and organizations. Check out the resources below to learn all about how to get started with this popular sport...
Who Invented the Sport of Bowling?
Posted Jun 5, 2020 In: Bowling Knowledge
If you are anything like us you want to know everything you possibly can about the sport of bowling. I mean, it is the best sport around, so why wouldn't you want to learn all about it?..
