BLUF:
Team names/rosters should be correct on the computers tonight
Last chance to change/update your team name if you don't like it
No one pre- or post-bowled this week (at least no one told me they did, don't forget to do that if you do)
I won't be sending emails every week this season
Share your contact info with your teammates
You can see weekly scores/schedules in the league pals app or on their website
We're off and rolling, Pindependents! A big welcome to our new players, hope you have a great season and keep bowling with us. Sorry this mail is coming so late in the day, but Seattle and Tennessee played at the same time and both games were nail biters, so I had other stuff on my mind. I trust you can forgive me.
Team rosters/player names should be correct tonight on the screens when you arrive, don't forget we start at 6:15 with practice, no later than 6:30 for competitive play.
Your league membership should be active, and it's based on the phone number you gave me on sign up. If you have issues with them finding you for discounts at the snack bar, let me know, and we can get it updated
If your team has an out-of-date team name, tonight is the night to fix/update it on your scoring sheet. Spelling errors, new names, etc., just put the correction on your scoring sheet.
I did not receive any post- or pre-bowling scores this week. So, if you post-bowled for week one or pre-bowled for week 2, you did not follow the advice given in the email and you did not send me your scores. If you did either of those things, please reply to this email ASAP (before we start tonight!).
To save my sanity, I won't be sending a weekly update every week this season. Most of you are veterans of our league and you know there's not a lot that changes week to week. So, unless there's big news, a change in schedule, or we are approaching the playoffs, you probably won't get a lot of emails from me. As always, if you have questions or concerns, just email me or hit me up on Sunday night!
Don't forget to share your contact info with your team! This is in case you have to miss or are arriving late, it allows them not to have to wonder if you're going to show up. Be a mensch and at least share email addresses!
If you're curious how your team did last week but don't want to install any more apps on your phone (the League Pals app specifically), you can use the League Pals website (www.leaguepals.com) to look at your league, scores, leaderboards and schedules.
Key things to remember (will be included in every update):
Show up on time. We start competitive play at 6:30 pm. If you're late, but still arrive during game 1, we can “play you in” but please don't make a habit of it.
Every league bowler will have 2 free practice games per week. These games can be played Monday through Saturday until 6pm or any time on Sundays. Check in at the desk and let them know that you are here for practice games, not pre-bowling. You should NOT be given a score card for practice games.
If you are going to miss a week, you can pre-bowl prior to Sunday night's start. If you pre-bowl, please let me know!! Technically you can pre-bowl any time the bowling alley is open, based on lane availability. Make sure you let the staff at AMF know that you are PREBOWLING (not practicing) so that they have you sign in and give you a score card. I recommend calling ahead to assure lane availability. Take a picture of the completed score card and send it to me. Make sure the score card has your name, your league & team name and the date you are pre-bowling for.
Being a league bowler means you get a discount on snacks and soft drinks. Make sure to tell them when you order, they'll check your status using your phone number (it sometimes takes a while to get everyone in there early in the season, so if it doesn't work this week, never fear, it'll get set).
Bowling etiquette (yes you should read this part at least once):
Be ready to bowl when it's your turn. No, seriously, don't be delaying play because you're messing around somewhere else. Being in line at the bar is one thing, but consistently having to be told it's your turn is annoying. Be considerate and ready when it's your turn.
Be aware of other bowlers: if 2 bowlers make the approach side by side, the bowler on your right has the right of way. LOOK AROUND. Make sure that when it's your turn, you're not bowling at the same time as the bowlers in the lanes next to you.
Once your turn is done, finish up and get out of the way. Again, we're trying to keep things moving, so once your roll is complete, do your happy dance and let the next bowler approach.
Wear bowling shoes. This should go without saying, but street shoes can damage the approach and lead to falls. Shoes are NOT included in the price of your season, so make sure to rent your shoes when you arrive if you need to.
Keep an eye on food and drink: don't spill near the approach, wet shoes cause falls (trust me on this one). If you're a sloppy eater, then eat at the table behind the benches on the lanes.
Don't be a jerk. No, seriously. We're all here to have fun. Don't be a jerk.
That's it! Have fun tonight and I'll see you on the lanes. If you have questions, reply to this email.
-k-
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