Should Bowling Alleys be smoke free?

**The KingPin** · 09-10-2008, 09:01 AM

I here this said by many pro shops and centers on the debate on wether or not smoking should be allowed in bowling centers. What do you think?

**zman** · 09-10-2008, 10:17 AM

It should be the business owners decision.

**onefrombills** · 09-10-2008, 03:30 PM

out here in phoenix we went no smoking and its so nice to walk in and not choke on smoke

the only problem is that the smokers are now outside taking smoke breaks

**kev3inp** · 09-10-2008, 05:13 PM

As an ex smoker, (but not a rabid one) I well understand the need. Florida has been "smoke free," so to speak, for a while now. It's nice not to have the odor in my clothes, etc. when we get back. In North Carolina smoking is allowed everywhere, and it gets overpowering at times. When the night leagues came in a huge cloud envelops the lanes. It really made me want to light up just so I wouldn't smell it any longer. Quitting was absolutely without a doubt the hardest thing I've ever done, and it probably wouldn't be too hard to start up again. I smoked for 29 years, starting when i was 20.

**PSBA10** · 09-11-2008, 12:59 AM

Starting today (9/11) Pennsylvania's no smoking laws go into effect. It basically says there will be no smoking in any public building, bowling centers included. As with any law, there are some exceptions but I don't know what they are.

**winzeses3** · 09-11-2008, 01:57 AM

i vote no they shouldn't. i feel that people can take it outside. not only will it keep the alleys cleaner but it will set a good example about the bowling alley in general keeping it clean and having kids grow up. it keeps the bowling envrioment more professional. like i feel it should be. because bowling is a professional sport. be classy dont smoke or do it on the side of the building away from the kids. because they're most important right?

**Baroncad** · 09-11-2008, 11:53 AM

Originally Posted by PSBA10

Starting today (9/11) Pennsylvania's no smoking laws go into effect. It basically says there will be no smoking in any public building, bowling centers included. As with any law, there are some exceptions but I don't know what they are.

Well, here we have a City of Houston No Smoking ban in all public buildings (Hospitals, Bars, Restaurants, Malls, etc.) Harris County has only a non-smoking ban on county buildings and Hospitals. Several Bowling Centers outside of the city limits have gone smokeless and others that continue to allow smoking.

Personally I would like all the Bowling Houses near me to go "smoke-free", it would be nice not having to smell like a ashtray. But like zman said it's up to the Business Owner or if a majority of their patrons request that they go "smoke-free".

This issue will always have people weighing in for both sides, make someone happy another will be un-happy.

**bowlr721** · 09-11-2008, 04:56 PM

well for someone like me who cant stand the smell its nice to walk in and not have to inhale it or go home smelling like smoke lol the only downfall is like the one above said they take smoke breaks now which makes the night that much longer

**onefrombills** · 09-11-2008, 09:14 PM

Originally Posted by bowlr721

well for someone like me who cant stand the smell its nice to walk in and not have to inhale it or go home smelling like smoke lol the only downfall is like the one above said they take smoke breaks now which makes the night that much longer

I can not agree more on both !!!!

**PSBA10** · 09-11-2008, 11:32 PM

Tonight in league was the first time the center was smoke free. Normally during league numerous people congregate in an area and smoke. They don't pay attention to bowling at all. Someone is constantly yelling that someone is up. Tonight is the first time in this league that people actually were there when they were up. It was so nice to maintain a steady pace all night and not have to wait for someone when it was their turn to bowl.