September 11, 2009

The first Office Depot Clearance Book is now available with 300+ items in 18 different categories. Check out some of the exceptional pricing and values on a large variety of Office Depot clearance items by clicking HERE
When ordering, please:
* Enter complete 9-digit SKU to receive clearance price.
* When the nine-digit SKU is entered, lowest price between clearance and contract price wins!

Offer is valid through 12/31/09. Don't wait. Take advantage of these prices as quantities are limited!!! (NOTE: Backorders are not applicable) For account set-up, contact Brett Woodside at 800-343-1329 Ext. 8438 or e-mail Brett@BPAA.com.

 

June 8, 2009

Buchi Z Pizza has launched www.BuchiZPizza.com, which is the initial phase of a complete Web platform for the BPAA-owned pizza program. A second phase will act as a tool for licensed centers offering marketing support, recipes, etc., while the final phase will add a consumer component to drive traffic to licensed centers.
 

BPAA announces a new Smart Buy program with Rebecca's Redemption. The new partnership allows BPAA centers the best pricing available on all of their products without regard to any minimum orders on items. Learn more about Rebecca's products visit www.Rebeccas.com. To learn more about the pricing for BPAA centers contact Amy@bpaa.com

 

Smart Buy Partner EMPS/First Data ANNOUNCES a lower rate for credit card processing for BPAA centers: cost (interchange rate) plus 5 cents per transaction. This has been lowered from cost plus 7.5 cents because of good member usage and is estimated to save members already on the program an estimated $150,000 a year. Note: rates for others continue to increase. Centers on the program will automatically enjoy the reduction and need not do anything.
 

 

March 27, 2009

Give Your Sales A Shot: AMP Energy offering a limited time deal to BPAA Pepsi members on 2 oz. single serve shots through May 15 at the special introductory price of $27/case - 9 bucks off the regular price! More info contact Terry@bpaa.com

 

March 20, 2009

Strike Ten Entertainment is pleased to announce a new partnership with the makers of Tony's Pizza. This exciting program will offer a Free Game of Bowling Coupon on a variety of Tony's Frozen Pizzas. Promotion Dates are April 15, 2009 - May 31, 2010. Coupons can only be redeemed at participating Strike Ten member centers.
 

March 9, 2009

BPAA renegotiated contract pricing with DART Cups this week. Centers on the BPAA/SYSCO program will now see a dramatic decrease in all popular cup sizes. Example: the 44 oz cup price drops from $37.34 to $31.65. Centers will enjoy price cuts on all other popular sizes and should visit www.BPAAFoodService.com for a complete list. For info on this and many other deep discounts and great rebates associated with the BPAA/Sysco Program, contact Jeff@BPAA.com or call 800-343-1329, Ext. 8457.
 

February 9, 2009

USBC's board of directors has approved several major changes to the USBC Youth programs that take effect in the 2009-2010 season. Key changes include: Bowling centers will have the option to directly process memberships, averages and awards to USBC; a USBC Youth Basic Membership ($5) option has been added for youths in leagues that meet for 12 or fewer sessions; Youth Awards program will undergo significant changes in an effort to better match awards to skill levels and USBC Youth membership will be available to bowlers who have not reached their 20th birthday on or before Aug. 1 of the current bowling season. Check out Bowl.com for complete details.
 

January 30, 2009

BPAA's INCOM - a committee charged with center safety issues - has announced that free safety labels have been developed and will be provided to all BPAA member centers. The safety warning labels cover foul lines and ball return safety issues. All centers will receive a set of labels based on their center size.

 

April 4, 2008

BOWLING BOOK COVERS are available again through a partnership with the Walraven Company and BPAA. Your center will soon receive a sample book cover and an order form to order directly from Walraven. Each cover costs less than the cost of a postage stamp, and you can advertise your center all year long to thousands of kids, teachers, and parents. HURRY! This offer expires May 31, 2008!

If your center utilizes GIFT CARDS you are paying a transaction fee (typically $0.30) each time the card is loaded, redeemed and/or for balance inquiry. If you do volume ask your credit card processor if you qualify for a monthly flat rate for gift cards instead. Most processing companies offer flat rates around for $15/month. For BPAA members using Smart Buy partner EMPS, your gift card rate was just negotiated to a flat rate for $6.75/month. Enjoy the savings! For more information email amy@bpaa.com.

It's Official: Budweiser is coming back as the OFFICIAL BEER OF BPAA/BOWL EXPO in 2008. Show appreciation for their tremendous support by ordering "Pin Beer Bottles," known technically as "silhouette bottles" that offers Bud, Bud Light and Bud Select. If your distributor says they don't carry it email frankd@bpaa.com.

 

January 29, 2008

A new website, www.9pinnotap.com, will be launching in February. This is a site where all No-Tap bowlers throughout the country will be connected.  Bowling centers will have the opportunity to list their No-Tap events free of charge.

 

To take advantage of this great offer send the following information:
Bowling Center Name:
Contact Name:
Tournament Coordinator's Name:
Time:
Day of Week:
Frequency:
Phone #:
Superpot: YES OR NO and details

Email this information to: info@9pinnotap.com.

 

January 28, 2008

The Board of Directors of the Bowling Proprietors’Association of America (BPAA), at its Board meeting on January 24, 2008at the Bowling Summit, unanimously endorsed the proposal for purchase of a building and land in Arlington, Texas for an integration of facilities with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).

 

January 11, 2008

USBC now requires that all LANE CONDITIONERS MEET FEDERAL SAFETY GUIDELINES before they can be considered for approval and use in USBC-certified competitions. This requires that manufacturers of lane conditioners confirm with USBC that their products meet the U.S. Food and Drug Administration "Generally Recognized as Safe" (GRAS) standards under the Code of Federal Regulations. The FDA uses GRAS guidelines to test substances such as food additives and chemicals for safe human use or to ensure no ill effects occur if there is human contact with certain chemicals.

 

December 11, 2007

Mothers Against Drunk Driving’s (MADD) president and CEO both testified in favor of universal ignition interlocks at a recent Senate hearing. The group has begun its newest campaign for much stiffer DUI penalties in all 50 states, an effort designed to increase public acceptance of the devices. MADD’s state affiliates have begun looking for sponsors in their states’ legislatures for ignition interlock bills targeting low-BAC, first time DUI offenders.