SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii -- Army-Hawaii bowling centers will join more than 4,000 bowling centers across the nation to set a new world record during National Bowling Week.
The bowling centers, here, and at Fort Shafter, are inviting the public to participate in a challenge to break the current record of 923,948 bowling games played in a single day, Aug. 6.
All those who take part in the world record-breaking event will receive a certificate to verify their participation.
“The purpose of the Army bowling centers is to bring Soldiers, families and civilians together for a fun activity,” said Anden Imamura, assistant manager, Schofield Bowling Center. “National Bowling Week is the opportunity for all people of the garrison to come together and work towards a common goal. In this case, it’s a world record.”
Army-Hawaii bowling centers will celebrate National Bowling Week with special offers and themes, each day, during the week leading up to Aug. 6. Specials and themes will include military appreciation, family and friends, mega-senior specials and more. The week will end with a 24-hour bowling marathon to gather as many participants as possible.
“We’re really excited about National Bowling Week, especially World Record Day on Aug. 6,” said Teri Overton, manager, Schofield Bowling Center. “There will be entertainment, good food, games and all sorts of things to celebrate this world record-breaking event.”
National Bowling Week events welcome participants of all ages and skill levels. There will be special challenges for those who bowl for sport and those who just bowl for fun.
“Bowling is a great social activity and, no matter what their skill level is, everybody can do it,” Imamura said. “However, bowling is most enjoyable when you do it with family and friends.”
The record-breaking event will kick off on the night of Aug. 5 and include food, games and a live D.J. The party will continue Aug. 6, when bowling facilities will be open 24 hours.
“The bowling center is nice and air conditioned; the facility is big, and the prices are very reasonable,” said Gloria Nahinu, part of the Friday Morning Fun Bowling League. “I come on a regular basis, but National Bowling Week is a great way to get the Soldiers and families more involved with the bowling center.”
--National Bowling Week
Bowling centers will honor a coupon for one free game, Aug. 6, from www.gobowling.com.
--Planning Ahead
The next All Army/Armed Forces Bowling Championship will be held in 2012. Call (808) 655-9914 for details.
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