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<big>'''Welcome to BowlingWiki''' - "Where bowlers write history."</big> -est. July 14th, 2007
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<big>'''Welcome to the BowlingChat.net Wiki'''</big>
 
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*On this site you're able to create, edit and contribute to any page.
 
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BowlingChat.net wiki is a knowledge base and reference, of materials gathered and created by members of the BowlingChat.net forum.<br />
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These members include IBPSIA certified technicians and instructors, USBC engineers, core designers and Certified Coaches.<br />
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This wiki is the present and future of bowling industry reference.<br /><br />
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If you're a bowler, you'll find articles and references to help you get the most out of your game.<br />
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If you're a ball driller or bowling center technician, you'll find many resources to help your customers get the most for their money.<br />
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Start your research now using the categories below, or the search box, and continue [[:image:Circleoflearning.gif|your circle of learning]].
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== Main Categories ==
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*: '''''[[Bowling_Ball_Technology|Ball Technology]]'''''
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:::[[Bowling_Ball_Technology#Ball_Motion|Ball Motion]]&nbsp;• [[Bowling_Ball_Technology#Cover_Technology|Cover Technology]]&nbsp;• [[Bowling_Ball_Technology#Core_Technology|Core Technology]]&nbsp;
  
* [[Bowling Related Sites|Bowling Websites]]
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*: '''''[[Coaching|Coaching]]'''''
* [[Glossary|Glossary]]
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:::[[Coaching#Articles|Articles]]&nbsp;• [[Coaching#Mental Game|Mental Game]]s&nbsp;
* [[Major Manufacturers|Manufacturers]]
 
* [[PBA]]
 
* [[Pro Shops]]
 
* [[Tech Pages]]
 
* [[USBC|USBC/ABC]]
 
  
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*: '''''[[Bowling Environment|Environment]]'''''
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:::[[Bowling_Environment#Oil_Patterns|Oil Pattern Studies]]&nbsp;• [[Oil_Pattern_Library|Oil Pattern Library]]&nbsp;• [[Bowling_Environment#Lane Machines|Lane Machines]]&nbsp;• [[Bowling_Environment#Lane Surfaces|Lane Surfaces]]
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:::[[Proshop_Information#Drilling|Drilling]]&nbsp;• [[Proshop_Information#Layouts|Layouts]]&nbsp;• [[Proshop_Information#Fitting|Fitting]]&nbsp;• [[Proshop_Information#Bowler_Measurements_.26_Reference|Bowler Measurements]]&nbsp;
  
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** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wikipedia:How_to_edit_a_page Editing a Page]
 
** [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Help:Wikitext Text Formatting Guide]
 
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Revision as of 19:22, 23 December 2011

Welcome to the BowlingChat.net Wiki

  • On this site you're able to create, edit and contribute to any page.
  • Add pictures, links, articles, and just about anything related to bowling.
  • Every registered user has the ability to mold this site as they see fit.
  • Start now by logging in with your BowlingChat.net forum ID
  • If you dont have a BowlingChat.net forum ID, register now!


BowlingChat.net wiki is a knowledge base and reference, of materials gathered and created by members of the BowlingChat.net forum.
These members include IBPSIA certified technicians and instructors, USBC engineers, core designers and Certified Coaches.
This wiki is the present and future of bowling industry reference.

If you're a bowler, you'll find articles and references to help you get the most out of your game.
If you're a ball driller or bowling center technician, you'll find many resources to help your customers get the most for their money.
Start your research now using the categories below, or the search box, and continue your circle of learning.