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Bowling Center Management

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The April 19 - 24, 2020 class is Postponed

RESCHEDULED to October 11-16

Register Early for Only $999, plus additional attendees from the same company are only $299 each person!

Due to the WHO and CDC recommendations of restricted travel and gatherings we have rescheduled this school for October 11-16, 2020.

We expect this class to book full so take advantage of the Early pricing and reserve your seat now. After this class your next opportunity to attend a School for Bowling Center Management at the International Bowling Campus won't be until April 2021.

Each year, the BPAA Bowling University hosts several installments of the School for Bowling Center Management. Each class has several components that make it unique from other classes including: new topics covered, different host locations, different materials available to the students, etc.

Designed for everyone that is or aspires to be a Bowing Center Manager or proprietor, our intense 5-day training program has a profit-making curriculum covering everything from Marketing and F&B to League and Group events growth.

Bowling University is so confidant you will grow the bottom line to your business, we guarantee not just your tuition but 3X your tuition!

Can you use an extra $3000 to your bottom line?

Big center or small—you can't say that is not a big deal!

Have you updated how you manage the center?

New proprietor or established—the industry has changed and is continuing to change.

Struggling with new league and casual play ideas?

We spend a day-and-a-half on marketing and new bowler creation.

Tired of doing it all yourself?

With time management and leadership, you won't have to!

Ready to see some warm weather?

April in Texas (need we say more?)
p.s. Weather not guaranteed

Can I afford to go?

Can you afford NOT to go?

Five-Day Course and Workshop Includes:

Marketing- League and Casual Bowler Development

Food & Beverage- Cost Reductions, Revenue Generating Ideas

Event Planning- From Birthdays to Corporate

HR- Hire Slow, Fire Fast! Having the right job for the right person

Leadership and Time Management- Soft skills do get it all done

Contact Kelly Bednar if you have any questions.

Register Early for Only $999, plus additional attendees from the same company are only $299 each person!

After this class your next opportunity to attend a School for Bowling Center Management at the International Bowling Campus won't be until April 2021.

Upcoming Scheduled Class: April 19 - 24, 2020

Costs after After April 1st:
$1,299 for BPAA Members
$2,299 for Non-Members

SAMPLE Course Agenda

Management School Schedule*
Arlington, TX

*Schedule is subject to change

Sunday, April 19

6:00 pm – 6:30 pm Happy Half Hour (Food & Drink Provided)

6:30 pm – 7:00 pm Introductions & Expectations

7:00 pm– 8:00 pm Everything DiSC Management Profile

Monday, April 20

8:30 am – 9:00 am Marketing – Utilizing Demographics

9:00 am – 9:30 am Marketing – Day Part Management

9:30 am – 11:00 am Marketing – Revenue Management

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Marketing—Benchmarks/Operating Practices/Business metrics

12:00 pm –1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:00 pm Marketing – Program Development-League Play

2:00 pm – 5:00 pm Marketing – Program Development-Casual Play

Tuesday, April 21

8:30 am – 10:30 am Birthday Parties

10:30 am – 12:30 pm Group Events

12:30 pm –1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 pm – 5:00 pm Digital Marketing/Social Media

Wednesday, April 22

8:30 am– 12:00 pm Food & Beverage

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm – 2:30 pm Food & Beverage (continued)

2:45 pm – 5:00 pm Talent Acquisition—Recruiting, Training, Retaining Staff

Thursday, April 23

8:30 am –10:00 am Youth

10:15 am –12:00 pm Improving Daily Profitability– Understanding Your Sales Numbers

12:00 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch

1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Improving Daily Profitability– Profitability Exercise

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6:30 pm – 8:30 pm Graduation Dinner

Friday, April 24

8:30 am – 12:30 pm The 5 Choices to Extraordinary Productivity

12:30 pm – 1:30 pm Lunch

1:30 pm – 2:00 pm Wrap Up – Next Steps

Program History

he BPAA School for Bowling Center Management started in April of 2006 in Arlington, Texas when 26 students from bowling centers throughout the country came together to learn more about running their centers. Since then, the school has had more than 25 gatherings at locations throughout the US and helped over 500 managers and proprietors to run their centers more effectively and efficiently.

Today the school has expanded to offer a variety of courses taught by qualified, professional faculty that are working together to mold the future of bowling center managers. From its humble beginnings, the school has grown to the leader in management training for the bowling industry. An expanded curriculum, increased benefits, and special teaching facility make this program a truly valuable, unique opportunity that can help change the way your center does business for the better.

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Travel Arrangements

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.

Flight / Airport Information

The Dallas-Fort Worth Airport is approximately 15 miles from The International Bowling Campus. Since the DFW Airport is a major hub, it offers flights through most airlines and a variety of arrival and departure times and options. Considering its proximity to our facility and the availability of free shuttle service to the host hotel, we urge all students who will fly in for the class to designate the DFW Airport as their final destination. Visit www.dfwairport.com

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Lodging

There are several hotels within close proximity of the bowling campus; our meeting department has negotiated a bowling center proprietor friendly rate with the Arlington North Dallas LaQuinta this property is located near the bowling campus and within walking distance from the campus and dining options. Students choosing to stay at this hotel can avoid car rental as the hotel offers a free shuttle from the airport and several restaurants nearby.

You are welcome contact our education team if you have any question about booking reservations.

We encourage everyone to stay at the host hotel for no other reasons than to continue the learning and network with classmates.

Local Attractions

In the community surrounding the International Bowling Campus, there are a variety of dining and entertainment options. During the class, students have a limited amount of free time; however, they will have several evenings to have dinner on their own or enjoy one of Arlington’s local hot spots. The following links will give you an opportunity to plan your visit:

Arlington.org
Texas Rangers
Dallas Cowboys
Six Flags Over Texas

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