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The Professional Bowlers Association Announces Inaugural PBA All-Star Weekend

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Thursday, February 22, 2024

PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) announces the debut of its inaugural All-Star Weekend; a three-day event that will captivate sports fans across the country. The debut of this first-of-its-kind, weekend-long event further demonstrates the organization's goal to employ new and exciting initiatives for fans and players alike, such as with the announcement of the PBA Elite League season expansion.

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  • The event brings together PBA legends, all-star bowlers and some of NASCAR's top talent for a weekend of invigorating shows and competitions
    PHOENIX, Feb. 22, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) announces the debut of its inaugural All-Star Weekend; a three-day event that will captivate sports fans across the country.
  • Taking place live from March 6-8 at Phoenix's iconic Phoenix Raceway, PBA All-Star Weekend promises to be a mid-season landmark event for the PBA.
  • It is a true collaboration between the PBA, Professional Women's Bowling Association (PWBA), NASCAR and GoBowling – a proud sponsor of Phoenix Raceway and the PBA.
  • "The first-ever PBA All-Star Weekend will be a groundbreaking moment in bowling history," said PBA Commissioner Tom Clark.

PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION TO GO "BOWLING ACROSS AMERICA" WITH 2024 PBA ON FOX SCHEDULE

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023

RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and FOX Sports are pleased to announce the schedule for the highly anticipated 2024 PBA on FOX season, which features over 60 hours of televised competition and a single-season record of eight FOX broadcasts.

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  • Return of the PBA Playoffs, PBA Elite League season expansion, and the first-ever All-Star Weekend highlight the 2024 PBA on FOX schedule
    RICHMOND, Va., Nov. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) and FOX Sports are pleased to announce the schedule for the highly anticipated 2024 PBA on FOX season, which features over 60 hours of televised competition and a single-season record of eight FOX broadcasts.
  • Furthermore, the PBA will work alongside Bowlers to Veterans Link (BVL), the official charity of the PBA, to honor military veterans nationwide.
  • The PBA will also be expanding the PBA League season — now the PBA Elite League — bringing a new and innovative season-long team structure to professional bowling.
  • In addition to the PBA on FOX schedule below, the remainder of the PBA Tour schedule will be released at a later date.

Professional Bowlers Association To Launch League Bowler Certification Program

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Thursday, June 23, 2022

RICHMOND, Va., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) will be launching its League Bowler Certification program this fall across more than 300 bowling centers in the United States with over 180,000 league bowlers enrolled. This will be a new national membership program offering a multitude of exciting benefits for league bowlers. The program will start with Bowlero Corp.'s footprint, and soon after the PBA will work to expand to all U.S. bowling centers.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) will be launching its League Bowler Certification program this fall across more than 300 bowling centers in the United States with over 180,000 league bowlers enrolled.
  • This will be a new national membership program offering a multitude of exciting benefits for league bowlers.
  • Starting with statistics: League bowlers will have access to official averages, full league standings, leaderboards, and special accomplishments.
  • The regulations in PBA League Bowler Certification program and tournament competition will be supremely transparent and work toward the betterment of the game and its bowlers.

Bowlero, World’s Largest Owner And Operator Of Bowling Centers, Significantly Outperforms Fiscal Year 2021 Expectations, Increases Guidance for Calendar Year 2022

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Tuesday, September 21, 2021

Adjusted EBITDA exceeded fiscal year 2021 expectations by 14% due to recovery in businesses and accelerating operational efficiencies.

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  • Adjusted EBITDA exceeded fiscal year 2021 expectations by 14% due to recovery in businesses and accelerating operational efficiencies.
  • Guidance for calendar year 2022 Adjusted EBITDA increased by $10 million, a 4% increase from the previous guidance.
  • In July Bowlero announced plans to list on the NYSE through a merger with Isos Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: ISOS.U, Isos).
  • Fiscal year 2021 revenue was $381 million and Adjusted EBITDA was $105 million, compared with guidance revenue of $373 million and guidance Adjusted EBITDA of $92 million.

Bowlero Corp Completes Acquisition of Bowl America

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Wednesday, August 18, 2021

RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bowlero Corp (Bowlero), the worlds largest owner and operator of bowling centers as well as owner of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Bowl America (NYSE American: BWL-A) and its 17 bowling centers in Florida, Virginia and Maryland.

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  • RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 18, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Bowlero Corp (Bowlero), the worlds largest owner and operator of bowling centers as well as owner of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Bowl America (NYSE American: BWL-A) and its 17 bowling centers in Florida, Virginia and Maryland.
  • The Bowl America acquisition is Bowlero Corps latest strategic growth initiative following last months announcement of plans to list on the NYSE through a merger with Isos Acquisition Corporation (NYSE: ISOS.U, Isos).
  • Its another exciting chapter for Bowlero Corp as we welcome Bowl Americas bowling centers to the Bowlero Corp portfolio, said Tom Shannon, Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bowlero Corp.
  • With more than 300 bowling centers across North America, Bowlero Corp serves over 26 million guests each year through a family of brands that includes Bowlero, Bowlmor Lanes, and AMF.