National Bowling Store...Brunswick and More!!!
 

 

The National Bowling Store is also the home base for the

Brunswick Bowling Store

 

Since 1983, the leaders in service and support for the bowlers of the USBC Championship Tournament year in and year out.

We set the bar for excellence at the USBC Tournament.  This year, it will be no different.  Come see us in Albuquerque in 2008, Las Vegas in 2009, Reno in 2010, and Wichita in 2011.

Brunswick Bowling Store Staff

Doug Heim

Hometown: North Tonawanda, New York

Proprietor

Brunswick Bowling Store staff representative since 1983

A former PBA touring pro, Doug's reputation within the bowling industry is first rate.  In 1983, he revolutionized the sales exhibit at the USBC Tournament when he transformed the Brunswick exhibit from a simple display into the full service Brunswick Bowling Store outfit to handle the needs of the USBC Tournament competitors.  A USBC Tournament Champion and sponsor of USBC Tournament Championship Teams, Doug has been a Brunswick fitting, drilling, and product consultant since 1987.  Doug and his team of experts opened the National Bowling Store on October 1st, 2002.

Joe Canino

Hometown: Billings, Montana

General Manager

Brunswick Bowling Store staff representative since 2001

Fitting, drilling, technical layouts, equipment consultant and a consumer products sales specialist

Joe formally operated the Sportplate Video Store at the USBC tournament up until 2001 when he discovered his interests in the game of bowling outweighed his current livelihood.  So Joe, and his love of the game, quickly re-routed his business skills toward fitting, drilling, sales and service of bowling equipment.  You may still order your Sportplate heel tags from Joe via email: joe@nationalbowlingstore.com

Bruce Heim

Hometown: Marietta, Georgia

Brunswick Bowling Store staff representative since 1983

Bruce combines technical knowledge with on-the-lanes expertise to offer the full package of service to all customers.  The 1989 Bowlers Journal Champion has been representing the Brunswick Bowling Store since 1983.  Long considered one of Western New York's premier players, with an in-depth knowledge of equipment and lane conditions, Bruce has shifted his bowling know-how to Marietta, GA and now heads up the National Bowling Store Express, serving the Greater Atlanta area.

Matt Yablonsky

Hometown: Niagara Falls, NY

Brunswick Bowling Store staff representative beginning in 1999 and returning in 2007

Matt is originally from Elizabeth, Pa., originally working at "Brunswick 51 Lanes" before operating the pro shop at South Hills Bowl from 1993 - 1999.  During his tenure there, Matt came on board at he Brunswick Bowling Store in 1999.  He moved on to open his own pro shop in Niagara Falls, N. Y. from 2000 - 2007, and has rejoined the BBS team for 2007. Matt is well known not only as a fitting, drilling and technical bowling ball layout specialist, but he is an accomplished bowler, winning the 2002 Niagara Falls City scratch doubles and 2003 scratch team events. He is also a Southern Ontario (Canada) Bowlers Tour Champion. 

Steve Hocking

Hometown: North Tonawanda, NY

Brunswick Bowling Store staff representative since 1994

Steve brings first hand experience as a former drill technician on the PBA Senior Tour to the National Bowling Store.  Formerly a USBC Tournament Scale Room Administrator, his background with the Brunswick Bowling Store dates back to 1994 and is an excellent fitting, drilling and layout specialist with an in depth knowledge of equipment and lane patterns.

Andrew Shutt

 

Hometown: Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Brunswick Bowling Store staff representative since 2002

Fitting, drilling, technical layouts, equipment consultant and a consumer products sales specialist

Andrew brings the power game of bowling to our staff.  Already an accomplished 210 plus average bowler, he is poised to only get better.  His skills are developing quickly in the store and consumer products arena.  This is a good man for you new up 'n coming USBC players to get acquainted with.  Andy plans to be there at your service for years to come.  You may also find Andy at the Brunswick Mini Eliminator tournament as a pro staff assistant.

 

Robby Hydrick

 

Hometown: Greenville, South Carolina

Brunswick Bowling Store staff representative since 2003

Fitting, drilling, technical layouts, equipment consultant and a consumer products sales specialist

Robby comes to the store with a load of business and bowling skills.  Robby operates 3 pro shops.  Upstate Pro Shop in Greenville, GRC Ball Factory in Taylor, South Carolina, and also Bowling Connection in Augusta, Georgia.  He is also a Certified USA Bowling Bronze Level Coach.

 

Valerie Heim

 

Hometown: North Tonawanda, New York

Brunswick Bowling Store staff representative since 2007

Sales, inventory, and marketing apprentice

National Bowling Store

Stars of Yesterday

 

Brunswick Thunderball

Mid-1950's revolution as equipment continued to transform from solid black to multi-colored