Bowling is Back for NonSmokers.

Sports Editors/Lifestyle Editors

ORLANDO, Fla.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--July 18, 2003

America's largest participation sport is about to burst at the seams with the introduction of "smokefree bowling" at every bowling center in Florida. Bowling has long been ranked as one of the most popular repeat activities for young and old alike, but for non-smokers it has had one major deterrent. Smoking.

In spite of the fact that many bowling centers have been using carbon filter air fresheners and 'smoke-eaters' for years, there are those who could not or did not want to be exposed to second-hand smoke. Sadly, there was only one alternative. Give up a sport and recreation that they really enjoyed.

Pam Luther, Executive Director of the Bowling Centers Association of Florida (BCAF), explains that their new theme "Enjoy The Great Indoors...Go Bowling" is a call to casual and league bowlers all over the state to 'come on back' to the sport they love. Bowling is a breath of fresh air for ten's of thousands of people who want to have a fun-filled afternoon or evening with friends, church groups, birthday or bowling parties. A major side benefit for young people is the elimination of possible peer pressure to begin smoking at an early age. Now, everyone can have good, clean, healthy fun in the 'smokefree' environment found in bowling centers statewide.

Go bowling...the only thing you'll see 'lighting up' is the score-card and lots of smiles!

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