OVER LOO North Shore News car-
tiers conserved oon Brunswick
Fions Gate Lanes in’ West Van-
couver tecemtls to vet a taste of
10-pin bowling inside and out.

Brunswick Lions Gate Lanes
manitger Don MacBrayne and his
staff hosted Pi! carriers for two
free gamies of bowling, snacks and
a behind-the-seenes tour.

“he carriers — many of whom
had never bowled on a 16-pin lane
before —- used special Hghtweight
balls, far easier to handle than the
regufation balls.

During the games, Brunswick
Liens Gate Lanes’ computerized
scoring system allowed carriers to
have fun without having to. tret
over recording points.

After seeing the sport from
behind a bowling ball, the carriers
were taken behind the scenes for a
pin’s-eve view of what happens
behind the pins.

In an area bowlers seldom see,
the carriers watched as pins were
reset and balls were returned, get-
ting a short lesson in the mechanics
of the sport.

And for those who really en-
joyed their introduction to the
sport, the alley started a North
Shore News carriers bowling
league every Saturday afternoon.

For a nominal weekly fee, bowl-
ers are provided with all necessary
gear and = special instruction and
coaching in the finer points of
10-pin bowling.

Filled with special bonuses and
prizes, the league gives young
bowlers a chance to sharpen the
skis under the fanes’ expert in-
structors,

Adam Webb was one of the car-
tiers at the bowling party and later
joined the league. ‘It was fun, reat
fun,’’ said Webb, 10, a carrier for
two years.

Of the behind-the
he said that it was ‘neat
amazing.”

Starting last weekend, the league
already has a number of bowlers
signed up, but is still accepting
more. For details on the league,
call 926-7333.

SPRUCING UP their bowling
form, North Shore News carriers
rolled into Brunswick Lions Gate
Lanes in West Vancouver recently
to discover the sport of 10-pin
bowling. Pictured (top photo, | to
r) are: Sean Maurice, 10; Richard
Mortell, 12; Rameses Langston,
12; Chris Walker, 14; and Darren
Sawchuk, [4. Below, 12-year-old
Carin VanZy! lets ‘er rip.

THESE GIRLS just wanted to
have fun recently as the News
paper carriers had a day out bowl-
ing. Pictured (above, | tor) are:
Carin VanZyl, 12: Debbie VanZyl,
10; Christine Boyne, 13; and Sara
Boyne, 11. Left, carriers wait for
their turn on the lanes,