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Home Page Center Hours & Pricing Have A Party Leagues Prim-O Pizza Directions To MBC Job Opportunities Fun & Games Our Awards E-Mail Us	The F.A.Q. Frequently Asked Questions Thank you for taking a look at our F.A.Q. Often people ask the same questions so we put those questions and answers here. Please find your question below and click on it to be shown the answer. Pro Shop & coaching related questions: Can you send me some ball layouts? I am having a problem getting a good reaction from my ball! Can you coach me? Can my child be coached? When do you coach? How often should one be coached? Can you help choose the right ball? I cant hook my ball, what do I do? I keep leaving the 7 pin, what do I do? I keep leaving the 10 pin, what do I do? I need help with spares. How can I pick them up? How much do you sell ___________ for? How do I order a new or discontinued ball, bag, or pair of shoes from you? No mail orders? Why? I live out of the State of Vermont, can you coach me? Back to the top of this page. Bowling Center Management questions or questions for the Center Management: Can I rent the center for a party? I would like to apply for a job. Do you have any openings? How can I send a resume? Can you help me with a school project or paper I am writing for school? How do you manage your leagues' standings? How do you post your leagues' standings to the web so fast? How much does it cost to open a bowling center? Can I purchase a Milton Bowling Center Franchise? Can you help me purchase or open a bowling center? Can you provide me with venture capital or a loan? Can you help me design a bowling center that I am planning to build? Can you tell me where I can buy pinsetters and other equipment? Can you please open a center here?! Back to the top of this page. Questions about the Bowling Industry: How many bowlers are there? Who leads or makes marketing discussions for the bowling industry? I have a product that I would like to sell to bowlers how can I reach all of them? Back to the top of this page. Questions about the web site or questions for the Webmaster: How can I apply for the 12 Strikes Award? Who makes up the 12 Strikes Award Committee? Can you add a link to my web site? How do you post your leagues' standings to the web so fast? Can I use some content on your web site in my web site or newsletter? How did you design this web site? Who is the Webmasters? Can you design a web site for me? I couldn't load a page on the web site. Can I advertise on your web site? Why do you have advertisements on the web site? Back to the top of this page. Pro Shop & coaching related answers: Can you send me some ball layouts? Answer: We will be happy to discus ball layouts with you in person, but we cannot send ball layouts out via mail, e-mail, or by fax.       You may ask your bowling questions at BowlingCommunity.com. I am having a problem getting a good reaction from my ball! Answer: Since poor or undesired ball reaction can be related to a number of different things its best to discuss a reaction problem with 1) someone that can look at your ball, 2) someone that is familiar with your game, and 3) someone that can watch you throw a couple balls. If you are in our area, we would be happy to discuss this problem with you in person. If you are outside Vermont you can easily locate IBPSIA coaches and pro shops in your area with the the IBPSIA search engine on the IBPSIA web site. A search engine for USABowling Certified Coaches can be found at Bowl.com.       You may ask your bowling questions at BowlingCommunity.com. Can you coach me? Answer: Yes, we provide on-lane instructions to Vermont Residences. Please call for more information. Can my child be coached? Answer: If he/she is old enough to handle a bowling ball, he/she would benefit from professional coaching! When do you coach? Answer: Coaching is only done by appointment. We prefer weekday afternoons, but other times maybe available. Please call for more information. How often should one be coached? Answer: Its important to practice at least twice, for a minimum of one hour at each practice session, between lessons. This helps reinforce the new techniques you learned. Please keep this in mind when planning coaching lessons. Can you help me choose the right ball? Answer: Since lane conditions vary so much from area to area and individual bowling styles can be so different we do not make equipment recommendations via telephone or e-mail. You should speak with a local pro shop operator or a certified coach for proper equipment recommendations. You can easily locate IBPSIA coaches and pro shops in your area with the the IBPSIA search engine on the IBPSIA web site. A search engine for USABowling Certified Coaches can be found at Bowl.com.       You may ask your bowling questions at BowlingCommunity.com. I cant hook my ball, what do I do? Answer: The first thing you want to consider is; accuracy is the number one key to high scores, not hook. Hook can look impressive, but remember, the goal is to knock down pins. Since learning to throw a hook shoot consistently is a difficult task its important to learn this style correctly. We recommend that you ask a certified bowling coach or pro shop professional to show you how and help you throw a couple shots. You can easily locate IBPSIA coaches and pro shops in your area with the the IBPSIA search engine on the IBPSIA web site. A search engine for USABowling Certified Coaches can be found at Bowl.com.       You may ask your bowling questions at BowlingCommunity.com. I keep leaving the 7 pin, what do I do? Answer: If you are constantly leaving the same pins each frame, its time you make a slight adjustment. Most likely your ball is not entering the pocket at the correct angle. You may want to try moving a few inches forward or backward until you achieve a strike. If you're unable to make the proper adjustment we suggest you seek help from a certified bowling coach.       You may ask your bowling questions at BowlingCommunity.com. I keep leaving the 10 pin, what do I do? Answer: If you are constantly leaving the same pins each frame, its time you make a slight adjustment. Most likely your ball is not entering the pocket at the correct angle. You may want to try moving a few inches forward or backward until you achieve a strike. If you're unable to make the proper adjustment we suggest you seek help from a certified bowling coach.       You may ask your bowling questions at BowlingCommunity.com. I need help with spares. How can I pick them up? Answer: There are many different spare systems you can use. We suggest you seek help from a certified bowling coach.       You may ask your bowling questions at BowlingCommunity.com. How much do you sell ___________ for? Answer: We appreciate your interest in our Pro Shop, but, we do not sell equipment via mail order. We can only provide pricing information to bowlers in our immediate area in person or by telephone. How do I order a new or discontinued ball, bag, or pair of shoes from you? Answer: We do not sell equipment via mail order. We would be happy to discuss the availability of discontinued equipment with you at our shop. No mail orders? Why? Answer: When purchasing bowling equipment its very important to consider the different reaction each ball provides. It is virtually impossible to properly match the correct ball's reaction with your game and the lane conditions you bowl on without seeing you bowl first hand. The Internet resellers do bowlers a disservice by not properly informing bowlers of their options and by not properly matching equipment with each bowler's specific needs.You can easily locate IBPSIA Pro Shops in your area with the the IBPSIA search engine on the IBPSIA web site. I live out of the State of Vermont, can you coach me? Answer: Since there are many great coaches throughout the World we only offer our coaching programs to Vermont residents. You can easily locate IBPSIA coaches and pro shops in your area with the the IBPSIA search engine on the IBPSIA web site. A search engine for USABowling Certified Coaches can be found at Bowl.com.       You may ask your bowling questions at BowlingCommunity.com. Back to the top of this page. Bowling Center Management Answers: Can I rent the center for a party? Answer: Yes! We have many different Party Packages available. In addition we can customize a party package for your needs which can include rental of the entire center or partial rental of the center. Please call or e-mail the Center's Management for more information. I would like to apply for a job. Do you have any openings? Answer: We attempt to keep job openings current on our Employment Opportunities page. How can I send a resume? Answer: We prefer to take applications and resumes in person. Resumes can only be accepted in person or via United States Postal Service mail and should include a cover letter. We do not currently accept them via e-mail or facsimile. Can you help me with a school project or paper I am writing for school? Answer: We often get requests from students requesting information for school projects. Unfortunately, we cannot reply to these by e-mail, mail, or fax. If you require some help you can call the center we will be happy to help provided we are not that busy. However, don't expect us to do the assignment for you. We will not answer any questions for bowling class take home quizzes or work book assignments! If you paid attention in class you would know those answers! We recognize those questions fast and if you waste our time with it, the call will end abruptly. How do you manage your leagues' standings? Answer: We use CDE Software's BLS-X/2000 League Management Program. Its very simple and easy to use, but, at the same time a very powerful program. CDE also offers several other wonderful programs that every center should have and use. How do you post your leagues' standings to the web so fast? Answer: With the help of CDE Software's BLS-X/2000 League Management Program we usually have the standings complete within 20 minutes of bowling and with a couple clicks of the mouse its uploaded to our web site! How much does it cost to open a bowling center? Answer: Opening a small business is not a small undertaking. It takes a lot of time, dedication, and capital. Enough capital to merely buy or open a bowling center is not enough to survive since you will need working capital to operate your center in the beginning. Figure roughly $900,000 to $1,200,000 to just open or buy a small center. Then figure minimum of an additional $50,000 to $100,000 of working capital to support the business through the slow start up phase or tough months. Can I purchase a Milton Bowling Center Franchise? Answer: At the present time we do not offer franchises. Can you help me purchase or open a bowling center? Answer: No! We are very busy operating this center and we cannot assist you with your start up. In most bowling magazines, such as, Bowlers Journal International, Bowling Center Management, and Bowling Industry there are ads for industry consultants and agents that maybe able to assist you. Can you provide me with venture capital or a loan? Answer: No! We are not in the lending business. Most bowling magazines, such as, Bowlers Journal International, Bowling Center Management, and Bowling Industry there are ads for lending and leasing companies that might be able to assist you. You can also try contacting the Small Business Administration through your local commercial lending institution. Can you help me design a bowling center that I am planning to build? Answer: No! We do not design bowling centers and do not have the necessary information required to assist you. Most bowling magazines, such as, Bowlers Journal International, Bowling Center Management, and Bowling Industry have ads for design firms and architects that maybe able to assist you. Can you tell me where I can buy pinsetters and other equipment? Answer: There are several companies that manufacture and sell bowling equipment. AMF and Brunswick offer pinsetting machines, scoring, seating, and center design. However, we highly recommend the Qubica Scoring System over the other platforms. Qubica now offers seating as well. Can you please open a center here?! Answer: We have no plans to open or purchase any others centers outside of the State of Vermont. Back to the top of this page. Answers to questions about the Bowling Industry: How many bowlers are there? Answer: At last count there were over 5,900,000 bowlers bowling at 6,900 bowling venues at least once a every 2 weeks! Who leads or makes marketing discussions for the bowling industry? Answer: There is not one organization that speaks for the entire industry. In the United States, the Bowling Inc, The BPAA and Strike Ten Entertainment have the most clout. I have a product that I would like to sell to bowlers how can I reach all of them? Answer: Strike Ten Entertainment maybe able to help you. Back to the top of this page. Questions about the web site or questions for the Webmaster: How can I apply for the 12 Strikes Award? Answer: Simply complete our the form on the MBC 12 Strikes Award Selection Process and Qualifications page. Who makes up the 12 Strikes Award Committee? Answer: There are twelve Committee members who are appointed to a two year term by the chairman of the committee. Each member has extensive knowledge in web site design and/or graphics design. The committee's members identities are not disclosed to protect their anonymity. The committee meets in secret, in a private chat room, once a month. The 12 Strikes Award Committee meetings are closed to the public. Can you add a link to my web site? Answer: We have a few restrictions, but in most cases its not a problem. Simply complete the form on the Add a Web Site page. How do you post your leagues' standings to the web so fast? Answer: With the help of CDE Software's BLS-X/2000 League Management Program we usually have the standings complete within 20 minutes of bowling and with a couple clicks of the mouse its uploaded to our web site! Can I use some content on your web site in my web site or newsletter? Answer: In some cases we will grant permission to use our content in various forms of print. You must write and obtain written permission from a Holodeck Corporation Officer before attempting to use any content. How did you design this web site? Answer: We code each page by hand using the HTML 4.0 specification. Various different "helper applications" are used. To learn about them please visit our Special Thanks! page. Who is the Webmaster? Answer: The Center's Owner, Steve Mermelstein, is the primary Webmaster. Steve's other company, Holodeck Corporation, specializes in the creation and operation of large scale Internet E-commerce sites. From time to time one of Holodeck's other designers or sub-contractors will perform maintenance to site or handle an update when Steve is unable to. Can you design a web site for me? Answer: You can learn more about Holodeck Corporation and our design methods by visiting our web site. I couldn't load a page on the web site. Answer: It is possible the Internet is experiencing delays or we may have made a mistake. Yes we are human too. Please feel free to contact the Webmaster to report the problem. Can I advertise on your web site? Answer: Yes! We except ads from most business but we reserve the right to deny ads at our sole discretion. Ads for Adult web sites and ads for sites that sell bowling equipment will not be accepted. We charge $50 per week for a banner ad on each page of the site. Rolling ads in our News Ticker are only $15 dollars per month. For more information please contact the Webmaster. Why do you have advertisements on the web site? Answer: Web sites of this scale incur a substantial amount of expenses. The funds received from the advertisements and book sales from the MBC On-Line Bookstore is solely used to off set these expenses. Back to the top of this page. . . . . . . Back to the top of this page.
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