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SCHOOL OF
ENTERTAINMENT
CENTER MANAGEMENT

Are you a manager or owner of an FEC or traditional center and looking to increase profitability of the center and improve yourself?

This week long school only happens once per year at the International Bowling Campus in Arlington, Texas.

Topics Include:

  • Financial levers
  • Attractions operations
  • Food & Beverage Service and Execution
  • Organized Play
  • Staff Selection
  • Game Room Operations
  • and more

Location

International Bowling Campus Arlington, Texas

Dates

October 4 - October 9, 2026

Agenda
Sample Course Agenda

School of Entertainment Center Management | Arlington, TX

Subject to change

Sunday October 4

Welcome!

5:30 p.m. | Meet in Hyatt lobby, bus ride to TBD
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Introductions, Expectations, Dinner & Tour of TBD
Monday October 5

Food & Beverage

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Food Operations and Trends
10:15 a.m. - 11:45 a.m. | Food Operations and Trends (cont.)
11:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Class Photo
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Bar Operations and Trends
2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Bar Operations and Trends (cont.)
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Start/Stop
Tuesday October 6

Operations

8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. | BEC Financial Metrics
10:45 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. | BEC Operating Best Practices
12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Lunch
1:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Finding, Selecting, Retaining Team Members
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Start/Stop
Wednesday October 7

Sales & Marketing

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Revenue Management and Defining Booked Business
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Digital Marketing to Drive Business
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | Digital Marketing to Drive Business (cont.)
2:45 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Filling the Sales Funnel
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Start/Stop
Thursday October 8

Attractions

8:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Bowling as an Attraction
10:15 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Game Room Best Practices
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch
1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Merchandising Redemption and Cranes
4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Start/Stop
6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Graduation Dinner
Friday October 9

Managing Managers

8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Managing Managers
12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Wrap up and Lunch
Travel Information

The International Bowling Campus Travel Department is available to make any travel arrangements required by the students. Simply contact one of the travel department representatives at 1-800-343-1329 or travel@bowl.com.

Airport

Dallas-Fort Worth Airport, 15 miles from campus

Host Hotel

The Hyatt Place Dallas/Arlington in the Arlington Entertainment District; just across the street, within walking distance and has a shuttle to the campus if needed. Book here for negotiated rate for bowling center proprietors.

Note: Limited rooms available at negotiated rate.

Local Attractions

Arlington.org
Texas Rangers
Dallas Cowboys
Six Flags Over Texas

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$1499 for BPAA members
$2499 for non-members