Yes. Each registered child gets 2 free games of bowling per day, every day, throughout the summer program. There's no registration fee, no per-visit charge, and no obligation to buy anything else. Shoe rental policies vary by center, so call your local participating center to confirm.

Eligibility is set by each participating bowling center, but most cap the age around 15. Check the age limit at your specific center when you register. Some centers also include preschoolers in their family-friendly programming.

It runs all summer, with start and end dates set by each individual bowling center. Most centers run from late May through early September.

No. Your child can register and bowl their 2 free games per day with zero purchase obligation. The optional Family Pass (around $34.95 for the summer, varies by center) lets adults bowl alongside the kids, but it's not required.

A common rule of thumb is one pound per year of age, capped at the child's comfortable swing weight. A 6-year-old usually starts with 6 pounds. A 10-year-old can typically handle 10 pounds. If the ball pulls them forward or they can't swing it smoothly, go lighter.

Kid bowling shoes generally fit true to street-shoe size. Measure your child's foot before ordering, and when in doubt, size up a half size since kids grow into shoes faster than they grow out of them. Our Sure Fit Guarantee covers free exchanges in the lower 48 states.

For one or two visits, rentals are fine. For a full summer of bowling, owning a pair pays for itself in a few weeks and the kid actually has shoes that fit. Most rental shoes don't carry the smallest kid sizes, which leaves your child slipping or pinched.

For kids under 8, plastic is the right call. It rolls straight and is easy to control. For ages 9 and up who are starting to think about hooking the ball, an entry-level reactive ball opens up real lane action without the price tag of a performance piece.

Most kids shoes and entry-level balls ship same day or next business day from our warehouse. Standard shipping to the lower 48 is typically 3 to 5 business days. If you're cutting it close to opening weekend, choose expedited shipping at checkout.

Our Sure Fit Guarantee covers free shoe exchanges in the lower 48 states. Send back the wrong size, we ship the right size, no extra shipping cost to you.

Yes. Cash App Afterpay lets you split the purchase into 4 payments over 6 weeks with zero interest. It's a great way to outfit two or three kids at once without one big hit to the budget.

We sell undrilled balls online. For drilling, your local pro shop or participating bowling center can drill the ball to your kid's hand at a low cost. Many BowlersMart partner shops drill kids balls for free or near-free when you buy the ball from us.