Fort Bliss Bowling Center

Winner of the James A Carroll Excellence in Management Award for Best Army Bowling Center in 2008!

The Fort Bliss Bowling Center
Bldg. 2949, Fort Bliss, TX 79916
(915) 568-6272/1685

A 52-lane mega-bowling center awaits you on post. Desert Strike Lanes comes complete with a computerized scoring system, a meeting area, children's playroom and four certified coaches on staff. Enjoy Pro Connection, our fully-stocked pro shop; Fun Zone arcade with video games, air hockey and billiards; Strike Zone, our full-service snack bar with a great short-order and pizza menu; and Strike Lounge, our full-service bar.

Now we have Thunder Alley for your enjoyment. We offer two special sessions of this glow-in-the-dark play land; join us every Friday and Saturday night for Club Thunder Alley. This is a dance club atmosphere that rocks Desert Strike Lanes with its state of the art sound system. On Sundays during the day, we offer Family Thunder Alley where you can bring the whole gang and enjoy the show. Strike Lounge features wide-screen TVs and entertainment, while Strike Zone, our snack bar, features daily lunch specials,and a full short-order menu. Desert Strike Lanes is also available for small parties.

Bowling Specials

All You Can Bowl for $6 per person, excluding shoe rental, every Sunday from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m.
Blue Pin Special: Desert Strike Lanes offers a free game coupon for patrons who throw a strike when the blue pin is in the head pin or “1” pin position. The front desk must be notified of the blue pin shot before the actual delivery is made. If a strike is earned, a free game coupon will be issued for use during a future visit to the bowling center. Free games can not be combined with other offers.
Bowling Lunch Special: Any authorized patron purchasing a "Lunch Special" at Strike Zone will be able to bowl one free game during the same day visit. The offer is only valid from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday- Friday. Patron must present receipt to front desk for free game coupon. Free games can not be combined with other offers.
Coaching Analysis: Come to the center and improve your scores. Personal video analysis is available from USBC-certified coaches.
Bowling Parties: Desert Strike Lanes offers a variety of birthday party packages for a minimum of six kids. View available packages online. To reserve your party, call 568-6272 or come by Bldg. 2949 for more information.

Club Thunder Alley

Join Desert Strike Lanes for a state-of-the-art good time. Thunder Alley gets underway every Friday and Saturday night from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. and costs $11 per bowler (shoes included). Get a strike, have some drinks, and hang out with friends during this glow-in-the-dark play land and club-like atmosphere. The center’s lounge features a wide-screen TV, dancing and entertainment. The snack bar features a full short-order menu. Call 568-6272 for more information.

Wounded Warrior Program Discounts

Family and MWR would like to remind individuals with a "Wounded Warrior Card" that they are entitled to the following discounts:

Free games of bowling and free shoe rental at Desert Strike Lanes.
Free club rental, free cart rental and free green fees at George V. Underwood Golf Complex.
Free usage of Family and MWR park facilities.
Free equipment rental at Family and MWR park facilities.

For more information, contact the Bowling Center at 568-6272/1685 and the Golf Complex at 562-2066 or 562-1273.

Discounts for Families of Deployed Soldiers

Desert Strike Lanes and George V. Underwood Golf Complex offer special discounts on services for Families of deployed Soldiers. Desert Strike lanes offers a $1 discount on up to three games of bowling in one day. This discount is available Wednesday and Thursday. Underwood Golf Complex offers a $10 discount on daily green fees and lessons. This is also available on Wednesday and Thursday. For more information, contact the Desert Strike Lanes at 568-6272/1685 and the golf complex at 562-2066 or 562-1273.

Strike Lounge
Visit Strike Lounge at Desert Strike Lanes, our full-service bar with multiple video screens for your sports, music and recreational entertainment. Strike Lounge offers the high-end look with a comfortable and relaxed atmosphere for all to enjoy

FUN ZONE

Desert Strike Lanes presents the newly renovated FUN ZONE. The FUN ZONE arcade offers pool tables, air hockey, a music juke box and video games both classic and modern for all family members to enjoy. Take a break and play a game.

The Pro Connection
Desert Strike lanes is proud to present "The Pro Connection" for all you bowling supply and coaching needs. The Pro Connection offers great product choices and friendly customer service. The Pro Connection is the only pro shop in the Fort Bliss and El Paso area to have an International Bowling & Pro Shop Instructor Association (IBPSIA) certified technician and United States Bowling Congress Silver certified coach on staff. Get all your bowling equipment professionally and technically fitted and drilled at the best shop in the town. The Pro Connection at Desert Strike Lanes: Where bowling starts and competition begins!

Bowling Center News

Family and MWR Holiday Hours of Operation

ARMY COMMUNITY SERVICE & SFAC

Friday, Training Holiday Observance – September 3 – CLOSED
Monday, Federal Observance – September 6 – CLOSED

For financial emergencies: On Friday September 3 between 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. call 588-5725. For financial emergencies after duty hours and Holidays call: American Red Cross at 1-877-272-7337

BUSINESS OPERATIONS

Friday, Training Holiday Observance – September 3 – OPEN

Bowling Center – Normal Operations
Fort Bliss Lodging – Normal Operations
Old Fort Bliss Museum – Normal Operations
Rod & Gun Club – Normal Operations
Underwood Golf Complex – Normal Operations

Friday, Training Holiday Observance – September 3 – CLOSED

Centennial Club
Lodging warehouse closed for furniture sales

Saturday - September 4 – OPEN

Bowling Center – Normal Operations
Centennial Club Metro – Bingo 6 p.m.
Fort Bliss Lodging – Normal Operations
Old Fort Bliss Museum – Normal Operations
Rod & Gun Club - Normal Operations
Underwood Golf Complex – Normal Operations

Sunday – September 5 - OPEN

Bowling Center – Normal Operations
Centennial Club - Brunch
Fort Bliss Lodging – Normal Operations
Rod & Gun Club – Normal Operations
Underwood Golf Complex – Normal Operations

Monday, Federal Observance – September 6 - OPEN

Bowling Center - Normal Operations
Rod & Gun – 8 a.m. – Normal Operations
Underwood Golf Complex - Normal Operations with holiday rates

Monday, Federal Observance – September 6 - CLOSED

Centennial Club
Old Fort Bliss Museum

RECREATION

Friday, Training Holiday Observance – September 3 - OPEN

Automotive Skills Center (Bldg. 820) 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Biggs Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Biggs Park - Normal Operations
Splash Pool 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bliss Inn Pool (Bldg. 1744) 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5-8 p.m. Lodging guests only
Community Pool (Bldg. 252) 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Framing Bliss (Bldg. 820) Normal Operations
ITR (PX) 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Milam Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Logan Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Mickelsen Community Library – Normal Operations 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Replica Aquatic Center Noon – 7 p.m.
RV Park – Normal Operations
Soto Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Stout Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tennis Center & Fitness Zone (Bldg. 262) 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Friday, Training Holiday Observance – September 3 - CLOSED

Ironworks Gym M.E.F.
ITR & Unit Funds (Bldg. 1743)

Saturday - September 4 – OPEN

Automotive Skills Center (Bldg. 820)
Biggs Gym 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Biggs Park - Normal Operations
Splash Pool 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bliss Inn Pool (Bldg. 1744) 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5-8 p.m. Lodging guests only
Community Pool (Bldg. 252) 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
ITR (PX) 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Logan Gym 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Milam Gym 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Replica Aquatic Center 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
RV Park 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Soto Gym 7 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Stout Gym 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tennis Center & Fitness Zone (Bldg. 262) 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Saturday - September 4 – CLOSED

Framing Bliss (Bldg. 820)
Ironworks Gym M.E.F.
ITR & Unit Funds (Bldg. 1743)
Mickelsen Community Library

Sunday – September 5 - OPEN

Automotive Skills Center (Bldg. 820) Normal Operations
Biggs Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Biggs Park - Normal Operations
Splash Pool 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bliss Inn Pool (Bldg. 1744) 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5-8 p.m. Lodging guests only
Community Pool (Bldg. 252) 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Logan Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Milam Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Replica Aquatic Center – noon – 5 p.m.
RV Park 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Soto Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Stout Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Tennis & Fitness Zone (Bldg. 262) 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Sunday – September 5 – CLOSED

Framing Bliss (Bldg. 820)
Ironworks Gym M.E.F.
ITR & Unit Funds (Bldg. 1743)
ITR (PX)
Mickelsen Community Library

Monday, Federal Observance – September 6 - OPEN

Biggs Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Biggs Park - Normal Operations
Splash Pool 10 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Bliss Inn Pool (Bldg. 1744) 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
5-8 p.m. Lodging guests only
Community Pool (Bldg. 252) 11 a.m. – 7 p.m.
Logan Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Milam Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Replica Aquatic Center – Noon – 7 p.m.
RV Park 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Soto Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Stout Gym 11 a.m. – 6 p.m.

Monday, Federal Observance – September 6 – CLOSED

Automotive Skills Center (Bldg. 820)
Framing Bliss (Bldg. 820)
Ironworks Gym M.E.F.
ITR & Unit Funds (Bldg. 1743)
ITR (PX)
Mickelsen Community Library
Tennis Center & Fitness Zone (Bldg. 262)

CYSS

Friday, Training Holiday Observance – September 3 - OPEN

CDC Main – Normal Operations
CYSS Admin Offices – Normal Operations
FCC – Normal Operations
Logan - CDC, Annex & SAC – Normal Operations
Milam YAC – 3 – 7 p.m.
Parent Central Services Main Office and Satellite office – Normal Operations
SAC – Normal Operations
School Liaison Office – Normal Operations
SKIES – Normal Operations unless prior arrangements have been made by instructors
YouthPlex - Normal Operations

Saturday – September 4 – OPEN

Milam YAC – 1 – 10 p.m.

Saturday – September 4 – CLOSED

Logan CDC and SAC
YouthPlex

Monday, Federal Observance – September 6 – ALL CYSS Facilities CLOSED

CDC Main & Logan
CYSS Admin Offices – Parent Central
FCC & child care providers
Logan - CDC, Annex & SAC
Milam YAC
SAC
School Liaison Office (Bldg. 503B)
SKIES
YouthPlex

Business Operations, Property Book Office & Financial Management Office (FMWR Clearing)

Friday, Training Holiday Observance – September 3 – CLOSED
Monday, Federal Observance – September 6 – CLOSED

NAF Support Operations, NAF Human Resources

Friday, Training Holiday Observance – September 3 – OPEN
Monday, Federal Observance – September 6 - CLOSED

Family and MWR Customer Satisfaction Survey

Family and MWR is interested in hearing your opinion about your satisfaction of services and hours of operation of the Fort Bliss Family and MWR facilities. By taking this survey you will be helping us to better understand the needs of the installation as well as letting us know how we can better serve those who use Family and MWR services and facilities. Please follow this link to help us improve our operations. If you have any questions regarding the survey please contact Family and MWR at (915) 568-2447.

College Football Saturdays at Strike Lounge

Get with the plan ... ESPN GamePlan. Strike Lounge at Desert Strike Lanes is paying for the subscription so you don't have to. Every Saturday beginning September 4, stop by Strike Lounge to watch your favorite college teams hit the field. Doors open at 10:30 a.m. Enter our weekly raffle and win an appetizer sampler tray to enjoy during next week's games. Buy a game of bowling and enter a drawing for a custom bowling ball. For information, call (915) 568-6272.

NFL Sunday Ticket at Strike Lounge

Strike Lounge at Desert Strike Lanes has got the ticket, and it's NFL Sunday Ticket. Starting Sunday, September 12, games begin at 11 a.m. every Sunday through January 2. Enjoy 2 oz. domestic draft beer for $1 from 2-4 p.m. Enter our weekly raffle and win an appetizer sampler tray to enjoy during next week's games. Buy a game of bowling and enter a drawing for a custom bowling ball. For information, call (915) 568-6272.

Wounded Warrior Program Discounts

MWR would like to remind individuals with a "Wounded Warrior Card" that they are entitled to the following discounts:

Free games of bowling and free shoe rental at Fort Bliss Bowling Center.
Free club rental, free cart rental and free green fees at George V. Underwood Golf Complex.
Free usage of MWR Park facilities.
Free equipment rental at MWR Park facilities.

For more information, contact the Bowling Center at 568-6272/1685 and the Golf Complex at 562-2066 or 562-1273.

Snack Bar

Located just inside Desert Strike Lanes, Strike Zone offers wonderful lunch specials and a great short-order and pizza menu. You can also schedule birthday parties and special functions at the center, along with any catering needs you may have.

Stop by Desert Strike Lanes between 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every weekday for a hot lunch special. Every Wednesday, you can enjoy their schnitzel plate and every, Friday, try the seafood special - both for only $7.25. Click here to view July's menu.

Bowling
Monday 11am-10pm
Tuesday 11am-10pm
Wednesday 9am-10pm
Thursday 11am-11pm
Friday 11am-1am
Saturday 11am-1am
Sunday 12pm-6pm

Strike Lounge
Monday 5:30pm-10pm
Tuesday, Wednesday 6-9:30pm
Thursday 6pm-10:30pm
Friday/Saturday 6pm-1am
Sunday Closed

Pro Shop (568-7974)
Monday Closed
Tuesday 12-6pm
Wednesday 12-6pm
Thursday 11am-5pm
Friday 12-6pm
Saturday 11am-4pm
Sunday Closed

Snack Bar Hours of Operation:
Monday 11am-9:30pm
Tuesday 11am-9:30pm
Wednesday 8:30am-9:30pm
Thursday 11am-10:30pm
Friday 11am-12:30am
Saturday 11am-12:30am
Sunday 12-5:30pm

2009-2010 HONOR SCORES

Don Diego Aguilar - 300 Game
Edward Rede - 300 Game
Nick Green - 300 Game
Nick Green - 814 Series
Tony Santos - 300 Game
Gary Ward - 290 Game (11 in a row)
Gary Ward - 806 Series
Shawn Benitez - 300 Game
Shawn Benitez - 802 Series
Shawn Benitez - 299 Game
Edward Rede - 300 Game
Nick Green - 300 Game
Chris Ward - 300 Game
Stedman Benitez - 300 Game
George Gaucin - 815 Series
Stephen Gaucin - 819 Series
Gil Daniels - 300 Game
Gil Daniels - 805 Series
Don Diego Aguilar II - 300 Game
Bobby Stives - 802 Series
CSM (Ret.) Clifton Taylor - 300 Game
JR Culp - 300 Game

2008-2009 HONOR SCORES

Don Diego Aguilar - 300
Don Deigo Aguilar - 290
Don Diego Aguilar - 290
Don Diego Aguilar - 299
Joe Hudson - 300
George Gaucin III - 300
Mark Gunthorpe - 813 (255-279-279)
Duane Tierson - 300
Duane Tierson - 299
Craig Sykos - 11 in a row - 279
Garnett Hall - 300
Garnett Hall - 300
Jesse Roldan - 299
George Gaucin III - 802
George Gaucin III - 824
Shawn Benitez - 300
Edward Rede - 811
Shawn Benitez - 300
Edward Rede - 300

Special congratulations to the following individuals for their great shooting and high scores in winning their respective tournaments here at Fort Bliss. Way to go Desert Strike Bowlers!

SGT Shawn Benitez of 377 Transportation - 2009 Post Intramurals Singles Scratch Champion

Don Diego Aguilar II - Bowling Center Manager- 2009 El Paso Open City Champion

Personal Coaching

Desert Strike Lanes has three USBC-certified coaches on staff who teach basic fundamentals such as approach, technique, lane courtesy, and the various mental aspects of bowling. In addition, they train participants on the rules of the game, help with equipment purchase, and most of all, show you how to have fun! Personal coaching is available by appointment from $20 to $60 per hour. Video Analysis can also be purchased as part of your personal bowling development program. For any information, contact Desert Strike Lanes at 568-6272.

Bowling Clinic

If you're wondering how you can improve your bowling game, here's your chance to find out! The Bowling Center will be hosting a Bowling Clinic at 11 a.m. in the near future (date TBD). Both youth and adult classes will be provided. USBC certified coaches will be available to help individuals develop their skill level and improve their game. The clinic includes classroom video instruction as well as on lane instruction. Participants will receive an Improvement Plan from instructors by the end of the session. The clinic will last 2 hours. Cost is $15 for adults, $10 for youth. For more information, please call 568-6272/1685.

Coaches Corner

Bowling! Bowling! Bowling! What is it to you? Is bowling really a sport? How do you approach your game?

These are all questions that we have all asked ourselves at one time or another in our bowling career. Bowling is something we find both competitive and fun. It is in this that we must look at how we visualize the game to define how we will prepare for open or league play. Just because you average is 120 and not 220 doesn't mean that you are any better or worse than the 220 average bowlers. It is just the mental and physical approach to the game. The main differences between bowling levels are the carry percentage (strikes) and spare conversion for every game a bowler bowls. What we must do as bowlers is define to ourselves what is acceptable vs. what is the goal. In bowling you may be willing to accept that having fun at all times, non practice and the ability to bowl as a social gather are acceptable as the goal each time you visit a bowling center. On the other hand, a bowler may not be willing to accept low scores nor set a goal to practice to improve. Lastly, the same bowler may come to a point that they want increased scores and improvement, thus the goal would be to improve through practice. Practice! Practice! Practice!

Whatever skill level the bowler may be, the above questions and ideas are something that we must define in our pursuit to become better bowlers in the sport of bowling. Setting goals in any sport starts with the individual writing a list of what they wish to accomplish. This could be as simple as:

Spare shooting – picking up more corner pins
Mental focus – deciding what shot you will play before you step on the approach
Equipment – changing from a plastic ball to a reactive resin ball
Fun – having fun while maintaining focus of the moment

All in all, every bowler has the same potential to improve! This is all dependent on what? What the bowler wants out of their game. At times we all go through a time when we need help. No matter how good or bad we may think we are…..proper practice techniques and guidelines are better than poor practice techniques. Find a United States Bowling Congress Certified Coach near you! BOWL! BOWL! BOWL!

Automatic Bumpers

Desert Strike Lanes has automatic bumpers controlled by the system allowing families of all ages to bowl together with little interruption.

When a small child is bowling with a group, the child's name may be flagged during game set up at the scoring terminal. Then, every time the child goes up to bowl, the bumpers will automatically rise. Afterward, when the child has completed his or her turn and an adult comes up to bowl, the bumpers will automatically lower, allowing the game to continue with minimal disruption.

The bumpersare controlled by air-compressed bars and act like guardrails when raised. The center's first 12 lanes have been equipped with the bumpers as this is the area usually set aside for children's birthday parties and special events.

Birthday Packages

Reservations are required. Party favors and hats provided.

The Dog Package

Hot dog with chips
12 oz. fountain drink
1 FREE game of bowling

Total cost per child ..........$8.50

The Hamburger

Regular burger
12 oz. fountain drink
1 FREE game of bowling

Total cost per child ..........$8.75

The Pizza Package

Slice of pizza (pepperoni or sausage)
12 oz. fountain drink
1 FREE game of bowling

Total cost per child ..........$8.75

The Full Bliss

2 lanes for 2 hours
2 large 1 topping pizzas
2 pitchers of soda

$119 for 14 people

All above packages are available during Thunder Alley bowling Fridays and Saturdays for $13.50 per person.

All birthday packages include shoe rental, party hats and balloons. Minimum 6 guests and must sign party contract 48 hours in advance.

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