5- Business Experience
Gary and Toni "Owners" have been married for over 47 years and have been working side by side since our bowling shop was open in 1999. They both have a passion for what they do. Gary’s knowledge is matching bowlers with bowling balls, ball specifications, layouts, fittings, and drillings. Upon request, Gary will view your bowling style on the lanes for a few frames to help with the selection of the ball and drilling layouts. If you are bowling in league at Freeway, Gary has already viewed your bowling style and release.
Gary O’Malley - Started bowling at age 5. Gary started learning from the best coaches and drillers during the golden years of bowling. Gary has over 60 years of bowling experience which includes bowling at many different bowling centers across the United States including competing in 16 years at ABC-USBC Championships. Gary is “SafeSport” Trained and provides lessons during the week including group sessions, high school sessions, and individual one on one lessons.
Toni O’Malley – Owner: Toni is the expert on bowling bags, shoes, apparel, and accessories. Toni has years of experience as a merchandiser and retail sales prior to being an owner. Toni spends hours learning the bowling industry product lines. Toni has great relationships with all the bowling manufacturers and their sale representatives.
Toni understands foot and joint problems from experience. Bowler’s shopping for shoes are looking for style, comfort, and competitive pricing. Having a bowling shop close, having an experience owner like Toni to help, is impressive. But do not forget customers can sit down and try on shoes and ask questions.
Shirley Persons - Staff: Shirley has a large array of knowledge of bowling balls, bags, shoes, and accessories. Her bowling family, which includes her husband Jimmy Persons, and sons Shelby and Mason are a big part of the passion and knowledge she has for bowling. During the regular bowling season, Shirley works through the week as necessary.