Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin - BCAW

11/03/2026

🎳 A FRESH START FOR BOWLING IN CEDARBURG🎳

BCAW member center AJ’s Bowlyard and owner Aaron Gillette are bringing new life to the former Circle B Recreation Center, combining fond family memories with an exciting vision for the future.

As featured in the Ozaukee Press, Gillette and his family have already made improvements, including new carpeting and an updated Brunswick scoring system with interactive games. Plans also include an arcade, restaurant, interactive game room and more family entertainment.

Gillette hopes to attract new families, introduce more kids to bowling and build the next generation of bowlers. We love seeing BCAW members investing in their centers and the future of our sport!

📰 Read the full story from Ozaukee Press:
https://www.ozaukeepress.com/content/fond-memories-fuel-rebirth-bowling-alley

10/29/2026

⚾🎳 A WORLD SERIES TITLE DESERVES A LIFETIME OF STRIKES!

How about this for a Milwaukee-sized perk?

BCAW member center Bob-E-Lanes in Milwaukee is continuing its offer of FREE BOWLING FOR LIFE for Milwaukee Brewers second baseman Brice Turang — plus one guest! (And yes, even if that guest happens to be a Chicago Cubs fan!) 😂

Turang isn't just a star on the baseball diamond — he's been an avid bowler, too. He bowled in high school and had his own fitted bowling ball, so his love for the lanes goes back well before his big-league days.

Now, with the Brewers celebrating a 2026 World Series championship, it's great to see Bob-E-Lanes continuing to roll out the red carpet for one of Milwaukee's baseball heroes. 💙💛

Read the story from Milwaukee Record:

“When word got around that Brice was talking about the rising cost of bowling, we knew Bob-E-Lanes Still had to step up.”

10/23/2026

🎳 THREE CENTERS. THREE ERAS. ONE GREAT DAY OF WISCONSIN BOWLING HISTORY!

Thank you to everyone who joined BCAW on October 18 for our Wisconsin Bowling Eras Tour as part of our 80th anniversary celebration!

From the classic wooden lanes and original ball returns at Daves Lanes in Hartford, to the family-owned tradition at Pioneer Bowl in Richfield, to the modern technology and entertainment at The Kettle Recreation Center in Slinger, we enjoyed a behind-the-scenes look at how bowling has evolved through the decades.

Proprietors shared the stories behind their centers, showed us the pinsetting equipment, and welcomed our group for bowling, games, a fun tournament and prizes. Along the way, we celebrated not only bowling’s history, but also the friendships and community that make our centers special.

As tour attendee Kelly Silvernail put it, “If you own a bowling center, you’re invested in the future of the sport.”

🙌 A big "thank you" goes out to the proprietors and staff at all three centers for their hospitality and for helping make this a memorable day!

📖 Read the full story and hear what attendees had to say:

From wood lanes and classic ball returns to modern string pinsetters and entertainment options, the recent tour celebrated the evolution of Wisconsin bowling centers. What better way to celebrate 80…

10/13/2026

🎳 BCAW Member Spotlight: Pioneer Bowl 🎳

Three generations. One family tradition.

Our latest BCAW Member Spotlight features Pioneer Bowl in Richfield and the Goetz family legacy. From Dan Goetz, who built the center with his wife, Carol, in 1980, to his son, Rick Goetz Sr., and grandson, Ricky Goetz Jr., three generations have helped make Pioneer Bowl a gathering place for bowlers, families and the community.

👉 Read their story and learn how the Goetz family continues to keep the lanes rolling!

BCAW exists to assist our members and perpetuate the sport of bowling. To help celebrate BCAW’s 80th anniversary in 2026, we’ll publish stories about our member proprietors’ lives in bowling and in center management.

09/23/2026

🎳 BCAW Member Spotlight: South Milwaukee Arcade 🎳

As part of BCAW’s 80th Anniversary celebration, we’re shining a spotlight on the people and bowling centers that have helped make Wisconsin bowling what it is today.

Currently we’re featuring South Milwaukee Arcade, a BCAW center celebrating its 100th anniversary this season. Proprietors Ed Vahradian Jr., who grew up at the Arcade and has owned it since 2001, and Todd Andreska, who has been part of the Arcade family for nearly 40 years, share a deep connection to the people and traditions that have kept the lanes rolling for a century.

The Arcade recently marked the milestone with a special celebration bringing together longtime bowlers, families, former owners and friends of the center.

Take a trip down memory lane and read the latest BCAW Member Spotlight on South Milwaukee Arcade! 👇

09/18/2026

🎳 MILWAUKEE'S BOWLING TRADITION ROLLS ON! 🎳

Milwaukee has a long and storied history with bowling — and that passion for the sport continues today.

WUWM recently featured a great story about Milwaukee’s bowling heritage and how the area continues to embrace the sport, even after losing its “America’s Bowling Capital” title.

Check it out!

09/08/2026

🚀 Time travel through 80 years of bowling's remarkable eras! Join fellow bowling fans on Sunday, Oct. 18, for a day of history, technology and FUN as we visit Daves Lanes, Pioneer Bowl, and The Kettle Recreation Center. Space is limited - register today. 🎳

https://www.bowlwi.com/bcaw-events/wisconsin-vintage-alleys-tour/

Celebrate BCAW’s 80th Anniversary with a trip through time! Enjoy a day of visits to three of Wisconsin bowling’s significant eras. Travel in comfort on a chartered bus that will take you to each of the three alleys for the day. Hear from proprietors about the history of their centers, go behind...

06/22/2026

🎳 BCAW Member Spotlight: Ashwaubenon Bowling Alley and Dream Lanes Madison 🎳
As we celebrate BCAW’s 80th anniversary in 2026, we’re shining a light on the people who make Wisconsin bowling unique.

Meet brothers Matt and Ryan Orvis, proprietors whose lifelong love of bowling has grown into a commitment to strengthening the communities they serve. From welcoming generations of bowlers to investing in the future of the sport, their story is one of hard work, vision and giving back.

➡️ Read about the Orvis Brothers' leadership, innovation and passion that continue to move Wisconsin bowling forward.

BCAW exists to assist our members and perpetuate the sport of bowling. To help celebrate BCAW’s 80th anniversary in 2026, we’ll publish stories about our member proprietors’ lives in bowling and in center management.