Springfield Chamber welcomes Up Your Alley Bowling Lanes

“I’ve been working here since 2010. I became the manager in 2011, and officially took ownership of the business on November 8, 2016,” explained Rob Foster, owner and operator of Springfield’s favorite bowling alley, now cleverly known as Up Your Alley.

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Springfield Chamber welcomes Up Your Alley Bowling Lanes July 2, 2017 Springfield Chamber of Commerce In the photo, Left to Right: Precision Valley USBC Association Manager Jean Patoine, Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce Board Members Lyndsie Perkins, Meredith Kelley & Elizabeth Meuse, Up Your Alley employee Alanna Parker, Bella Norse & Sam Blaise (family of owner), Up Your Alley Owner & Manager Rob Foster, Chamber Board Member Brian Hernon, Chamber Director Caitlin Christiana, Chamber Treasurer Julie Corliss, Chamber Second Vice President Amanda Moore, and Chamber Board member Nicole Picard. Photo provided. SPRINGFIELD, Vt. – “I’ve been working here since 2010. I became the manager in 2011, and officially took ownership of the business on November 8, 2016,” explained Rob Foster, owner and operator of Springfield’s favorite bowling alley, now cleverly known as Up Your Alley. The lanes have changed hands several times over the years, and Rob felt that a new name would help to convey new energy and draw attention to his efforts to update the facility and bring the bowling alley into the modern era. “I’m excited to breathe some new life into the place. We’re chipping away at it.” Located at 2 Chester Road in the Young’s plaza, the location currently employs six individuals part-time during summer seasons, with another two on board during the busier winter months. The bowling alley offers 16 high quality lanes with easy electronic scoring. One recent major upgrade was the installation of new flat screen monitors, with the addition of five more big-screen TVs with cable, enabling bowlers to keep an eye on their sports games while they play and socialize. The Springfield Regional Chamber of Commerce performed a ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, June 21, congratulating Rob on his acquisition of the business and celebrating the bowling alley’s continued Chamber membership under new ownership. When first approached regarding a ribbon cutting, Rob suggested it would be great to wait for decent weather. As it turned out, the timing worked out well for the ceremony to coincide with Up Your Alley’s hosting of the Chamber’s June After Hours Business Mixer. “I’ve been aiming for a while to set up a mixer at the bowling alley – something different for a change of pace – and it made sense to do it in the off-season so as not to conflict with league activities,” said Chamber Director Caitlin Christiana. “The bowling alley is such a cool asset in this community – a gem of a place that has been around forever – and we want to make sure people remember it’s here and enjoy all they have to offer.”