About BowlU

This page is designed to provide a simple explanation of what BowlU is. It is kind of a funny story but the earlier version of the BowlU website provided a lot of detail on what BowlU was all about. When a test release was delivered, the number one question was What is BowlU? That tells me a lot of people are not into reading long pages of text, So lets make it shorter.

BowlU is not just a website...www.bowlu.com is the website for BowlU. BowlU.com is a very important piece to the puzzle becuase it ties everything together..

BowlU is an initiative to work within the challenges of the sport and industry to "Grow our Sport & Develop its Athletes". Other sections will describe: 

• The Challenge

• The Method

The first initiative of BowlU was a "think tank" approach to deal with the challenges of the industry and sport to develop a strategy that is directed towards a common goal for growth and development. This "think tank" has involved many  people over a long period of time. It is quite obivous that the full potential of our industry, sport, and athletes has not been realized. For the sport of bowling to reach its full potential there are key points that have been brought out that will drive the initiative. Those key elements are:

• We need definition.

• We need structure.

• We need to work together.

• Bowling has good people working very hard, but we need a reference for these definitions and structure so they can use their hard work and creativity more effectively .

• BowlU is not competing with anyone...we are working with everybody.

• BowlU is a gathering and distribution resource for knowledge and experience.

• Bowling's uniqueness is also it's challenge. Understanding this uniqueness and how to use it productively is very important. 

• Proper recognition can be simple but it needs to be realistic..

• Work within the "regional cultures" of our sport that is quite different around the world.

• With open minds and staying focused on the common goals for "Growth & Development"...let the future be the product of "doing the right things now"

The second phase of the initiative is the development of the BowlU website. With the website we will have a very important gathering and distribution aide. The core of the BowlU website will be for sharing knowledge and experience. The website is divided into Members and Non-Member sections. The non-member section is available to those who are looking for BowlU references, services, events, news, and contact details. The Members only section is divided into quick reference content of:

• Arsenal Building strategies and reference

• Lane Play Strategies and reference

• Physical Game strategies and reference

• Yes-U-Can strategies and reference

And the backbone of the BowlU wesite is the Classroom Section which is very similar to an online university. There are levels and within each level there are courses. Graduating from one level to the next level is the goal. All members will be required to pass the first 11 levels. At the conclusion of those 11 levels they are then offered options to progress in a focus area of their choosing. The focus areas are:

• Competitive Bowling

• Pro Shop Training

• Coaching Development

Each of these areas have certification opportunities. The educational structure starts with building a strong foundation of learning based on the 5 elements of the sport.

• The Pins

• The Lane (which covers all aspects of the competitive surface and the strategies used to combat them)

• Your Athletice Aura (It is much more than just a mental game)

• The Bowler and their physical options.

• The Ball (better understood as ball motion)

The classroom section of the BowlU site is presented with structure and order in mind. Each level will consist of a varying number of Study courses, a Physical Training course, and a Level Review. Every member will have access to the first 3 levels and with the start of Level 4 students will be tested at each level to assure they are prepared for the next level studies. Each course will have a similar look. The course will be divided into 13 sections. The testing content will come from any of 3 sections:

• Audio Classroom

• Video Classroom

• Article Classroom

The purpsoe of this is to present content in a media form that adapts to different learning strengths. In addition to these required sections are 10 additional sections that are suggested for a better understanding. The 10 sections are:

• Course Objective

• Course Activities

• U-Think (intended to trigger obvious thoughts)

• Youth Focus (focused on the youth aspect of the course)

• Coaches Corner (focused on a coaching perspective of the course)

• Skill Sets (focused on developing skills sets used in the sport of bowling)

• Athletic Aura (focused on the ultimate difference of any athlete, and training that will enhance an indivudals strengths in this area)

• Guest Speaker (focused on a guest speakers perspective of this course, *this section will have optional fees to compensate the guest speaker never to exceed $5)

• BowlU Approved (provides links to internet content that has been approved by BowlU for its content value)

• Course Review (focused on highlighting course content)

There is a Physical Training course within each level to assure individuals are working on their physical development at each level. The BowlU concept uses artistic representaions of colors and shapes to provide memory recall techniques. During a bowlers practice and competitive development they will be challenged with memory and recall, by using artistic representation indivuduals will find this to be much easier.

There are many advantages of the BowlU website and its content for any bowler at any skill level. The site is not focused on one particular style or skill level. Whether you are looking for quick reference content or the structure and order of training, members will find content in all media forms.

The site has benefits for all individuals within the sport and industry.:

• Bowlers

• Pro Shop Operators

• Coaches

• Proprietors

• Industry Leaders

The site is intended to compliment the work of others:

• The obvious benefit to all is the knowledge and experience they will acquire

• Coaches will be able to use the site to enhance their own training techniques with the theoretical knowledge and experience available.

• Pro Shops will be able to use the site to enhance their business with practical and creative thoughts and ideas.

• Proprietors will be able to use the site to motivate and encourage participation

• Industry Leaders can use the site to enhance their indivual understanding and knowldege within the sport of bowling.

BowlU will use the site for continued education of BowlU camps. Camps and sminars are great opportunites but they are limited by cost, and time logistics. The BowlU website can be used anywhere...anytime.

I hope that delivers the important details of what the BowlU.com website is about, for the true depth of what BowlU is about think of all the challenges associated with the "Growth of our Sport & the Development of its Athletes". Our mission is to see positive growth and development in all aspects and phases. From recreational to professional our mission is to build the steps, educate the masses, showcase the skills, enhace the atmosphere, and do it with an attitude that encourages others to get involved.