| The Los Angeles Times called Reno's National
Bowling Stadium, "the Taj Mahal of Tenpins." USA
Today referred to it as the "Pin Palace." Most
people say it's "incredible" and those who've bowled
in it insist it's "awesome."
From the moment a gigantic glass revolving door
reveals the 56-foot-high atrium foyer ceiling,
marble floor and hundreds of silk Forest Ferns,
Cordilyne and English Ivy cascading from planters on
every level -- it's clear the National Bowling
Stadium in Reno is exceptional.
A larger than life Norman Rockwell-type whimsical
sculpture appears to be floating in the center of
the lobby.
The 8-foot-tall, 4,000 pound bronze statue
depicts grandpa, mom, the kids and the dog rushing
with bowling balls in hand to the lanes circa 1940.
It's as American as apple pie.
Every detail from mom's pearls and seamed
stockings and her daughter's StrideRite sandals, to
the frog in junior's pocket and the ice cream cone
about to depart, is in motion.
The sculpture's humor is contagious -- it's hard
not to break out in smiles while viewing it.
Hundreds of amateur photographers capture it's
spirited mood on celluloid daily.
Difficult as it may be to leave the impressive
atrium entrance, visitors can choose between sleek
glass elevators, or sparkling escalators to whisk
them to upper floors to get their first glimpse of
the dahlia and royal blue carpeting, lush, padded
banquettes and comfortable chairs the new facility
boasts.
The
78 championship lanes feature the latest technology
available. The 44-foot-high ceiling over the
tournament level creates an ethereal atmosphere.
The 440-foot-long high-tech video scoring system
and a video wall 16-feet high and 20-feet wide are
capable of instant video displays.
Screens, eight feet high and 11-feet-wide over
each pair of lanes are controlled by computer and
can be joined to show one continuous image of
unbelievable quality from one end of the stadium to
the other. It's the longest video display system in
the world.
Customized tournament game packages are available
to convention, tournament and other group bowling
activities in the stadium.
Immense florescent tubes in hues from mauve to
blue, at each end of the tournament floor, provide a
complementary tone.
A theater housed in the dome atop the National
Bowling Stadium features a giant screen, four
stories high. This theater is available for group
viewing. As part of every presentation, a specially
produced film designed to introduce visitors to the
special events and attractions of the Reno, Sparks
and Lake Tahoe areas offer is also shown.
The Lane 81 Pro Shop is equipped with a fully
functioning bowling lane for private lessons. A
camera is mounted above the lane to track the ball
for instant replay. The shop features a variety of
National Bowling Stadium merchandise. For more
information call 775-322-9391.
More than 2,800 tons of steel were bolted,
riveted and welded together for the NBS
superstructure. Individual supporting trusses, which
measured 180 feet in length, weighed from 8 1/2 to
21 tons each.
Even the building's exterior is aesthetically
pleasing. The three-level parking garage is tiered
illuminated with florescent lights duplicating the
interior design. Thousands of feet of fiber optic
lighting on the exterior of the domed theater wash
the dome with changing colors that "twinkle" from
top to bottom.
It's a unique architectural masterpiece you have
to see to believe. Then you can try to describe it
to your friends.
National Bowling Stadium
363,000 sq. ft. total 2,800 tons of steel A
building aesthetically pleasing from every angle.
Three levels of parking below lanes. The secure,
well-lighted garage holds approximately 299 cars.
120,000 sq. ft. of tournament play area 78 Brunswick
lanes to tournament specifications 21,000 sq. yards
of carpeting and wall coverings
Permanent seating capacity
1,200 total 1,100 for spectators Special VIP
seating Press Seating 44-foot high ceiling (30 feet
higher than standard bowling centers, roughly four
stories high) Glass elevators and escalators at
entry lobby
Main lobby
56 ft. high with 500 silk plants & trees
cascading from every level Squad rooms 440 lockers
6,000 feet of exhibition area (30 booths; 10' x 10')
1,000 sq. ft. of meeting facility space
Concessionaire space at the fourth floor tournament
level 11,000 sq. ft. pro shop Lane 81,
computer-aided bowling instruction full-size lane
State of the Art
High definition digital scoring system 8 feet
tall and 11 feet wide over each pair of lanes
stretching 450 feet Virtually seamless video wall 16
feet high and 16 feet wide Special lighting and
wiring systems for electronic and print media State
of the art electronic message center, similar to
that found in Madison Square Garden Capable of
displaying special effects and shows for tournament
Glow bowling system available including fog
machines, laser lighting and music of client's
choice 177-seat giant screen theater with state of
the audio system.
AMF Bowling Centers - 1.1 miles W - 1201
Stardust St - (775) 747-3522
Reno Hilton - 1.7 miles E - 2500 E 2nd St -
(775) 789-2000
Providing 50 professional-caliber lanes, this
Adonis of bowling alleys is open around the clock.
Certified USA Instructors are on hand, available to
provide private lessons. Fun and full-featured,
meeting rooms, a pro shop, a cocktail lounge, and a
snack bar are all lane-adjacent, so you never have
to leave the game for long. Computerized scoring
removes the point-keeping headaches, so you can
relax and concentrate on rolling that Turkey!
Features :
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50 lanes.
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Computerized
scoring.
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Pro shop
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League bowling
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Professional
instruction
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Private parties
offered
Bumper Bowling available,
Hours of Operations 24 hours, Daily
call (775) 789-2296 for more info
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