C J is exactly correct, the experience is totally different with open bowling compared to certified leagues, pretty much everyone knows and follows the rules.

I know several guys that go on busy open bowl times to practice blocking out everything, if you can learn to block out that, you're not going to have to worry about anything on league night.
Smoking might be a little tough, I'm not used to that anymore, it's been banned since 2008 in my area.