For the Serious and Casual Bowler
We have a variety of Sanctioned leagues for ALL BOWLERS, both men and women, as well as couples and mixed. Leagues begin in early Fall & Spring. League bowling is a great way to be socially active while enjoying a healthy competitive and clean sport. It promotes team and individual accomplishments, with awards being presented to all levels of ability.
For the Senior Citizens
Come join the Golden Gang on Thursday afternoons at 1:00, a social gathering with lots of fun and bowling. If you are 55 or older, we welcome you to come see what you are mising. Seniors always get $0.50 off each game when lanes are available. How about another GREAT deal? Monday thru Thursday (11 am – 4 pm) seniors pay only $2.25 a game.
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Gregory 'Rock' Holden
The 2000-01 Salisbury Bowling Association Banquet was held on June 28, 2001 at the Hebron Fire Hall in Hebron, Md. Eastern Shore Lanes league bowler Gregory "Rock" Holden was voted as this seasons "Bowler of the Year". With a season that included his second 300 game and an association season high series of 833. Rock's memorable season was honored with the award that all bowlers wish to achieve.
With over 20 years of league bowling under his belt, Rock took top honors this year receiving several awards at the banquet. He will remember March 1, 2001 as a special night for him. On that Thursday night on the Mens League, using appropriately enough a Columbia Rock Pearl ball, he rolled his second perfect game on route to a personal high 833 series (just one pin under the association record set by Steve Phillips of Salisbury with 834). Rock first rolled a 300 back on October 22, 1998 using a Ebonite 8-ball.
Rock started league bowling in the late 70's on the Friday Night Mixed Breed League at ESL. Rock recalls, "I started off just bowling for fun. It wasn't until the last 10 years that I really started to take the game serious." As Rock bowled more on different leagues, he developed a lot of relationships with other bowlers who shared their knowledge of the game with him. Among some of the friends who have helped him grow into a top caliber bowler, are Robbie Mills, Paul Bratten, Bryan Toadvine, Billy Carroll, Chico Legacy, Paul Hughes, Mannon Fosque and Micah Harmon. "Micah was a big influence because we enjoyed talking the game and we learned a lot about the game together. All of these guys helped me to learn the game and how to pick equipment to fit my game", Rock recalls.
The biggest influence Rock got about the game of bowling was from Billy Rae McCready. "Bill taught me that having a better attitude improves your game. He encouraged me to want to be better and settle down when things are going bad. He also showed me the importance of bowling in more than one league," Rock said. Bill knew a lot about the game and he truely enjoyed the competition. Bill lost a battle with cancer over 2 years ago.
When Rock was asked what advice he would give a new bowler, he replied, "Have confidence and don't give up. Once you get down on yourself, you throw your whole game off. I learned that the hard way. You must always be willing to learn." Rock enjoys the competition of tournament play and the confidence it gives you. The better the competition is when you are bowling against better bowlers. He also believes that you must make fun your main priority in bowling, the competition is just part of the fun. Good advice, Rock!
Rock gives a lot of credit to the people around him for his success last season. "When I bowled the 300 games, my friends that I bowled against cared more about me doing it than they did about winning. That is a credit to the type of people that bowl at Eastern Shore Lanes. I have found encouragement from a diverse group of people, both black and white, it didn't matter. Enjoy the game, but enjoy the people and the fun of the game," he said. Rock known for his famous quote, "RAN OUT OF WOOD!", shows the fun he has every time he rolls.
The game of bowling certainly has changed a lot over the 20 years Rock has bowled in Pocomoke. "I recognize that my game has improved a lot thanks to Tommy Fitzpatrick. He has always been nice to me no matter what. He helped me and I always appreciated his time. Without his help, my 300's may have not been possible. Tommy takes care of his lanes, they are well maintenanced. The people that work for him always treat you well and that is important to bowlers too," Rock said.
Rock, a machine operator at Plymouth Tube in Salisbury for over 10 years, was married to his wife Vera in 1978. They have two children Keisha, 26, and Gregory Jr., 20. Obviously a proud father and husband, Rock credits his wife also for his bowling success. "I would like to thank my wife Vera for having the patience for me to enjoy the game," Rock said. It has truely been a great year for Rock on the lanes. Now we know a few reasons how he got there.
Keep having fun Rock!
