NATIONAL BOWLING DAY AUG. 11

CELEBRATE NATIONAL BOWLING DAY WITH A FREE GAME OF BOWLING ON AUGUST 11 FROM GOBOWLING.COM
ARLINGTON, Texas - Bowling is the largest participatory sport in the United States with more than 67 million Americans taking to the lanes each year. This Saturday, August 11 is the perfect chance to join the crowd and bowl a few games in celebration of National Bowling Day and the industry is driving consumers to local centers through its national promotions.
On August 11, bowling will be front and center with two lanes being constructed on the set of FOX & Friends in New York City. Bowling Proprietors' Association of America President Randy Thompson, along with professional bowlers Parker Bohn, Andrew Anderson and Daria Pajak, will be on hand to provide information about National Bowling Day and tips to the hosts of the show. The newly-introduced Go Bowling Pin Car will also be showcased on the FOX Plaza.
Starting Saturday, the bowling industry is offering consumers a free game at participating bowling centers across the country. Consumers can visit GoBowling.com to download a coupon good for a free game any day between August 11 and August 31, 2018.
“Bowling is a great way to spend time and have fun with friends and family and that’s the message we are going to be sharing with viewers across the country,” said John Harbuck, President of Strike Ten Entertainment, the marketing arm of the bowling industry. “We’re excited to have bowlers of all ages come out to celebrate National Bowling Day!”
National Bowling Day is traditionally recognized on the second Saturday of August. The industry utilizes National Bowling Day to promote the sport and encourage families and friends to spend time together on the lanes.
Strike Ten Entertainment has provided bowling centers with a variety of marketing tools to promote National Bowling Day to their customers and to others in their local markets through its Social Media Content Bank.
“Bowling centers nationwide serve as community hubs for birthday parties, charitable events, social events and competitive leagues,” added Harbuck. “Whether consumers are looking to get out of the summer heat, celebrate a special event or have one more fun night with the family before school starts, we are promoting National Bowling Day as the perfect opportunity for them to visit their local center.”
The National Bowling Day free game coupon is valid for one game per customer per visit.
About GoBowling.com
GoBowling.com is the destination for bowling fans and enthusiasts seeking news and information about one of America’s favorite pastimes and the nation’s number one participatory sport.  With more than 67 million people taking to the lanes every year, GoBowling.com is a one-stop location where people of all ages can go to satisfy their love of bowling. Consumers turn to GoBowling.com every day to find bowling fun – discovering new bowling centers, tips and tricks to use on the lanes, event news and great deals at more than 1,700-plus family-friendly bowling centers across the country.