The National Bowling Stadium, owned and operated by the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority in the Reno-Tahoe area is the bowling headquarters for the world's largest participation sport and recreational activity. http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/meetings-conventions/facilities/national-bowling-stadium/ Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:46:24 +0100 WebGen + FeedCreator 1.7.2-ppt Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:45:18 +0100 http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/meetings-conventions/facilities/national-bowling-stadium/ National Bowling StadiumThe only facility of its kind in the world, the National Bowling Stadium is dedicated to the sport of bowling. Opening in 1995, The Los Angeles Times called it the “Taj Mahal of Tenpins.” Living up to its name, the Stadium was elegantly designed with the tournament bowler in mind.As bowlers and visitors enter on Center Street, they are greeted by an impressive four story lobby. Right inside is a bronze sculpture presented by the Brunswick Corporation to the Stadium which depicts the family on their way to bowling. The whimsical statue is a favorite picture backdrop for visitors. Two glass elevators and an escalator provide easy access for the bowlers and their equipment to reach the fourth floor Tournament Level. The 78 championship lanes beckon competitors to try their luck. The National Bowling Stadium boasts the longest video screen in the world which is capable of projecting video images as well as state-of-the-art scoring graphics across its 440 foot length.The Tournament Level is also home for the Lane 81 Pro Shop where the latest and most sophisticated bowling equipment can be purchased.  The Computer Aided Tracking System (C.A.T.S.) Lane provides the bowler with a computer accurate evaluation of their game and recommendations for improvement.Right near the C.A.T.S. lane is the Stadium Club. This wood and copper decorated turn-of-the-century room hosts many gatherings and has a full service bar, large screen TV, pool table and a spectacular view of the downtown corridor.On the fifth floor is a 172 seat I-WERKS theater. The four story screen can accommodate 70 millimeter films and has a six channel digital surround sound audio system and is available to be rented to groups.The open and versatile design of many areas of the National Bowling Stadium allows it to be transformed into several configurations to suit any event. The National Bowling Stadium is available for private parties, business meetings and bowling functions. Any event held in such a venue would certainly be memorable. October 1 - November 8, 20097th Annual Storm National Mixed Championshipsconclued this coming weekend!All squads are available - There's still time to enterWe've got an event for every person in the Family!8 Different Events - 26 Separate Prize Funds!Get your team together and bowl in "Bowling's Most Complete Tournament" Click here for more informationwww.NationalMixed.comPlan your trip to Reno now so you can enjoy the many amenites of Reno - Lake Tahoe.www.VisitRenoTahoe.com    Mon, 02 Nov 2009 01:45:18 +0100 en_66_151_0