🎳Strikes, 😁Smiles & 🤗Belonging on Every Lane
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👉 Click here to view 2025 Bowling Teams
The lanes are calling — and we're ready to roll into the 2025 season with 81 incredible bowlers, over 20 teams, and more excitement than ever! Whether you're a first-timer or a returning Tribe member, we’re thrilled to welcome you to one of the most joyful and community-filled programs of the year.
Let’s make this our biggest, brightest season yet. 💙
📅 Opening Night Details – Monday, August 11th
Location: Bowlero Manteca — 1251 E Yosemite Ave, Manteca, CA
When to Arrive: Please plan to arrive by 6:00 PM
Here’s the plan:
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⏱️ 6:00 PM – Arrive, check in, and find your lane
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💵 Handle payment with Bowlero (Important, see below)
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📣 6:20 PM – Quick Kickoff & Orientation
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🎳 6:30 PM – Let the bowling begin!
We have 81 bowlers this week — 76 Full League Bowlers and 5 Drop-In Bowlers, spread across 20+ teams. It’s going to be an amazing night!
💵 Payment Info (Please Read!)
To make the check-in process smooth and speedy, we strongly recommend bringing a check or cash for payment. This is the fastest way to handle payment with Bowlero directly. (There will be approximately 80 people making payments, so credit card transactions will take a while. We appreciate your help.)
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Amount: $75
- Deposits:
- If you did not choose to purchase a shirt, your deposit will be returned via Venmo by Suze Black by Wednesday.
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If you requested that your deposit be applied toward a shirt, you will not receive the deposit back.
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Changed your mind? Let us know right away so we can adjust before refunds go out.
- Payable to: Bowlero Manteca
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Includes: 10 weeks of bowling, 20 games, shoe rental, and an end-of-season medal
(Yes, that includes the recent price increase — thanks for understanding!)
If you are a Drop-In Bowler, you’ll pay $12 per week at the front desk.
📱 Stay Connected – 2 Must-Do's!
1️⃣ Join Our Bowling WhatsApp Group
This is where quick updates, reminders, and fun photos happen!
👉 Click here to join
2️⃣ Subscribe to Our Newsletter
Stay in the loop with league updates, upcoming events, and more from Challenger Tribe.
👉 Join our mailing list
👕 Bowling Shirts & Team Spirit
If you ordered a custom Challenger Bowling Shirt (or want to), stay tuned! A separate order form will be sent via email. Shirts are $25 and include your bowler’s name and team name. Deposits may be applied to shirt purchase.
🥇 A Few Fun Things to Look Forward To...
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End-of-Season Medals for Everyone
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Halloween Costume Bowl-O-Rama 🎃
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Parents vs. Kids Night 👨👩👧
(We'll share more about those in the coming weeks!)
🙏 Scholarships & VMRC Reminders
If you applied for a scholarship, thank you! We are doing everything we can to secure enough sponsors to help every bowler be part of this experience. You’ve received a separate update. We have almost fully funded the scholarships. If you'd like to donate to the scholarships and ensure everyone can bowl, please click here: 👉 Donate & Help Now
Are you a VMRC family? You may be eligible for reimbursement — reach out to your Service Coordinator and ask about IPP-covered community programs.
🙌 We Can’t Wait to See You!
Whether you’re rolling a strike, a gutter ball, or anything in between — you belong here. This isn’t just about bowling. It’s about friendship, confidence, and community.
See you Monday at 6 PM sharp, ready to roll!
If you have any questions before then, don’t hesitate to reach out.
With joy,
Scott Orlando
📧 scott.orlando@challengertribe.org
📱 559-355-4859