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SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- Pushups. Sit-ups. Run. Bowl?
That's the idea behind a new Combat Bowling Program here designed to change up the PT routine.
"Combat Bowling is not just the standard PT, it changes things and is a break from the normal routine," said Bob Izydorek, Stars and Strikes Bowling Center manager.
Combat Bowling can create friendly competition within units or among different units.
"Combat Bowling also fits into Comprehensive Airmen Fitness because it creates camaraderie," said Izydorek.
The 375th Operations Support Squadron was the first unit at Scott to participate in Combat Bowling.
Senior Airman Leader Chang, 375th OSS aircrew flight equipment, said, "It definitely was something different, a good different. It brought a lot of camaraderie among the 375th OSS, which was an important factor in CAF Day. It was not the usual boring calisthenics and many miles of running, it was fun and a different pace in our PT program."
The concept is bowlers have to bowl a minimum of eight pins on the first ball. If bowlers do not hit all of the pins, a predetermined number of pushups, sit-ups, lunges or other exercises will be done.
"It's up to the (physical training leader) on what the exercise will be, it's very flexible," said Izydorek. "It will be pretty funny to see even a good bowler try to bowl after doing 30 pushups."
The Stars and Strikes Bowling Center is the second in the Air Force to incorporate Combat Bowling into their services.
"All the bowling center managers network and the manager from Hurlbert Field said his squadron commander came up with the idea and I adjusted it for Scott," Izydorek said.
Cost is $2 per person and includes rental shoes for up to one hour.
Units can schedule times in advance for as early as 7 a.m. or in the afternoon. Times can even be set for recurring sessions. The bowling center also has slots available during the weekend for Guard and Reserve members.
The bowling center is looking into creating Combat Bowling contests in the future.
For more information, contact Izydorek at 256-4054.
| Date Taken: | 03.14.2012 |
| Date Posted: | 03.16.2012 15:16 |
| Story ID: | 85376 |
| Location: | SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, IL, US |
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