The two houses that were chosen are complete opposite. Lincolnway in York, has really dry outside, you have to play deep to keep the ball off of the head pin. Most league bowlers there are older, and the center does not have a bar. Very little parking in front of the center, and if you use the side door by lane 28, you have a flight of steps to go up. The pro shop staff needs some major help before it has States,the guy that runs it tends to be confrontational. The concourse is very narrow from lanes 1-12. The center is very clean, but still has an outdated lane machine in my opinion. The other center is actually located in Hanover, Pa., several miles away from the other center. this center recently put new lane beds and approaches in, it has 40 lanes, a bar and a nice snack bar, the pro shop needs a little help in staffing. The concourse are is very good from the counter down towards the game room. The lower part of the center is a little tight, but not as tight as Lincolnway. The shot is very decent there. But I believe the tournament director directs the centers into what pattern should look like and play like. Good luck and hope to see you there, I will be assisting at the Hanover center on Sundays.
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Rick Mitchell
Roto-Grip Staff Member

I will be heading up in May also. Thanks for the info, sounds like it might be a little interesting this year with the bowling being done at an older house.

Colony Park Lanes North, another local center, will be running sweepers on the 2nd and 4th weekends of the tournament. Check back to the forum list here and shortly the sweepers dates, times and entry fees will be posted.
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Rick Mitchell
Roto-Grip Staff Member

There are a few nice hotels down the road from Hanover Bowling Center, not sure of the names, they are located off Eisenhower Drive if that helps.

http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotels-g52780-Hanover_Pennsylvania-Hotels.html


avoid the super 8 motel, its a dump.
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Mr. Natty Boh
"OH BOY, WHAT A BEER!"
Natty Boh Bowling Team


Edited on 3/4/2010 11:02 AM

No hotels around Lincolnway, not much around it other then other businesses and a school, so, no liquor or booze. the official hotel is the Cross Keys Inn. Its north of Hanover Bowling Center and sits on Route 30, should you would have a straight shot to Lincolnway in York. Best of luck at States.

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Rick Mitchell
Roto-Grip Staff Member

I will be out there this weekend. Bowling at Hanover on Saturday at noon and York Sunday at noon. I am gonna try to make it to ricks sweeper over at colony park.

Cool.... Maybe you can give us a little bit of a review when you get back.

Good Luck.