by June Portnoy

Penndel Bowling Center offers a family-friendly environment run by a hands-on, experienced proprietor who charges less expensive prices than most other bowling centers.

Dave Strippoli, Penndel Bowling Center’s proprietor, has been in the bowling industry his entire life. He grew up helping out, bowling almost constantly, and later working at his family’s bowling center before establishing this one in 2004. At age 17, Dave chose the family bowling business over bowling on the Professional Bowler’s Tour. “My first-hand knowledge of the game and the business enables me to provide a bowling experience that few bowling centers can,” says Dave.

The key to Penndel Bowling Center is that it is independently owned and operated. “I’m not limited to the rules of a corporation,” explains Dave.  “Our base bowling product is better because the proprietor is on-scene.” Because Dave is virtually always on-site, he is more attuned to what his customers want and expect, and therefore, can make changes at a moment’s notice without worrying about waiting for corporate approval.

Unlike many bowling centers that charge top-dollar, Penndel Bowling Center is not interested in emptying your pockets each time you visit the facility. “Instead, we want you to enjoy your bowling experience and receive a good value for your money, so you can afford to return more frequently,” says Dave. “My goal is that every customer feels they got more than what they paid for.”

You’ll immediately see by the center’s seating that the atmosphere here is unique. Its chairs come directly from a vacated off-Broadway theater, so you’ll enjoy comfortable, red plush seats with wooden armrests, just as you would at any theater. When you bowl at this center, you’ll be bowling on the latest in bowling lane technology with its recently upgraded AMF “SPL” (Superior Performance Lanes) synthetic lanes. With these improvements come more consistent lane conditions and higher scores.

Also, you’ll stay cool this summer with the center’s new HVAC (Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning) system. It’s still not too late to register for the spring/summer bowling leagues held Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays.  Don’t be intimidated if you’re not an ace bowler. These leagues are about having fun and socializing. Register on-line on the center’s Web site or call the center directly.

Starting June 23rd, the bowling center will offer summer youth programs on Thursdays. The Bumper division (ages 4 to 8) and the Junior division (ages 9 to 12) bowl from 10:00am until noon. The Teen division (ages 13-18) bowls from 7:00pm to 9:00pm. Enjoy late night bowling fun on Friday and Saturday nights from 9:00pm until midnight. What can be better than bowling with the music turned on, the traditional lights turned off and the black lights turned on?

From now through August, bowl for just $1.00 per game and $1.00 shoe rentals on Tuesdays from 5:00pm until midnight and Wednesdays from 7:30pm until midnight. Regardless of the leagues and special events, feel free to come in anytime for open bowling, and there will typically be a lane available from noon until midnight. With the warm weather upon us, keep Penndel Bowling Center in mind for summer birthday parties, camp field trips and fundraising events.

Once here, don’t forget to stop by Joe’s Pro Shop, staffed by PBA (Professional Bowlers Association) champion Joe Paluszek. It features a complete line of bowling balls, bags, shoes and accessories. Have your bowling ball customized to fit your hand while you wait! Also, stop by Penny Lanes Pub, a full-service pub within the center that serves great food, beer, wine, and spirits.

Dave sums up the benefits of Penndel Bowling Center in four simple words, “It’s just better here.” Come see for yourself. It’s located at 449 W. Lincoln Highway in Penndel.

For more information call 215-757-9718 or visit www.penndelbowling.com.