Asheville Smokies Blind Bowlers

Where

Star Lanes
491 Kenilworth Road Asheville, NC 28805
Phone: (828) 254-6161

When

Normal bowling nights will be the 2nd and 4th Friday Nights with the exception of November and December. Please plan accordingly.

League Contacts

Dianne Penner
Phone : 828-333-2106
Email

Who

Weather policy:

If Buncombe County schools are closed we will not bowl. If Buncombe County schools dismiss early we will not bowl. If it is not a regularly scheduled school day and there is an issue with weather then a decision will be made by 4pm. IFB employees will be notified at work and any bowlers not employed by IFB will contact Dianne at 333-2106.

Dates of Bowling
  • September 23
  • October 14 and 28
  • November 4 and 11 Change in schedule due to holiday
  • December 2 and 9
  • January 13 and 27
  • February 10 and 24
  • March 9 and 23
  • April 13 and 27
  • May 11 and 25 if needed as weather make up dates.
Officers
  • President Kevin Tillery Email
  • VP Charlene Hahn Email
  • Sec. Hannah Williams Email
  • Treas. Jerry Parker Email
  • CBA Rep. Mary Sedgwick Email
We are pleased to report that there is significant interest for Blind Bowling in the city of Asheville, NC. Organized bowling was introduced to this region of our state in 2004 and 2005 when the CBA tournament and shootout was held in Hendersonville, NC. Now we have 20 persons who are blind or visually impaired who wish to bowl competitively with other visually impaired bowlers across our state and nation. As of Friday, February 25, 2011 the Asheville Blind Bowlers league will be formed. In the coming weeks the organization will decide on a permanent league name, league colors and logo and team names. The organization will be soliciting support from the Asheville Lions Clubs, Asheville Parks and Recreation and Buncombe County Parks and Recreation. It is our hope that through these organizations and a commitment from the league members a successful program will be realized in Asheville. For more information please contact CBA Outreach Coordinator James Benton at silverbenton@bellsouth.net or by phone at 919-755-0700.