The history of bowling in Michigan is a rich one. Detroit's first team, backed by Stroh Brewery, was formed in 1932 and won the ABC National tournament in 1934 and World Match Game titles for the first five years. Bowling is still a popular sport in Michigan where dozens of bowling alleys enjoy a booming business. Canton, Michigan, is home to one bowling alley, Super Bowl, though there are several others nearby.
Benefits
Bowling builds strength, stamina and balance and concentration. It is a sport that can be enjoyed solo or in a group. Bowling can be played competitively or just for fun and lends itself to social interaction, often accompanied by food and drink. People of almost any age can bowl, making it a good choice for families. Super Bowl in Canton offers programs and events for bowlers of all ages and skill levels.
Canton Alleys
Super Bowl, one of 14 Detroit-area bowling alleys belonging to Your Community Bowling Centers, offers open bowling from 9 a.m. until midnight or 1 a.m. most days of the week, with an 11 a.m. opening on Sunday mornings. They feature league bowling, kids programs, school field trips, company outings, fundraisers, birthday parties and "cosmic bowling" with disco lights, a fog machine and DJ music. Super Bowl is a smoke-free environment offering specials and promotions every day of the week.
Leagues
Bowling leagues can be a way to enjoy regular, competitive bowling with others. Although you can join pre-existing leagues, Super Bowl offers the opportunity to create your own with family, friends, co-workers or members of an organization. A league consists of a minimum of eight people, or four teams of two bowlers each. You choose the time of day, day of the week and how often you want to bowl (weekly, biweekly or monthly) and Super Bowl provides the lanes. Leagues vary in terms of scoring methods and premiums for the winning teams -- some give cash, others offer prizes or trophies -- so there is plenty of flexibility in finding or forming exactly the type of league you want.
Kids
Kids over the age of 5 have enough coordination enough to bowl, and Super Bowl offers coaching for youths interested in learning the basics of bowling. Super Bowl accommodates groups of kids for parties or field trips with special packages that include an hour of bowling, shoe rental, food and beverage options, a tour of the machine area behind the lanes and a coupon for a free family game. Birthday party packages also include use of the party room, invitations, balloons, party hats, plates and cutlery and many additional options.
Fundraising
Bowling is a way to raise funds for nonprofit organizations, and Super Bowl in Canton offers three fundraising event options: 50/50 bowling, where a group sells tickets to an event and keeps 50 percent of the proceeds; bowl-a-thon, where the group solicits pledges and then pays a small fee for use of the lanes; or corporate lanes sell, where the group sells individual lane packages for a set price, pays for the food and bowling, then keeps the remaining profit. Super Bowl can customize your fundraising event and advise you on the best option for your group's needs.
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