Panda On The Lanes

I'm a novice bowler who went from barely breaking 100 to a 246 high in first league to winning a tournament in 6 months. Let's bowl and grow together!

Follow my journey as I share my ups & downs while trying to help other beginners.

06/10/2026

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A percentage of proceeds from every purchase goes toward supporting youth bowlers and helping grow the future of our sport.

✔ Modern retail fit
✔ Acid wash black finish
✔ Lightweight, soft feel
✔ Limited release

And when you use code PANDA, you’ll save 10% while still supporting the mission.

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Moving the Sport Forward. Together.

06/06/2026

Lyric officially turned 1 year old a few days ago, and this little guy is making some really nice progress. 🎉🐴

If you’re looking for a young horse to bring along and make your own, Lyric is available and we’d love to find him the right home. If you or someone you know might be interested, send me a message. We’d be happy to answer questions, share more photos, and arrange a visit.

The last two days, Robyn has been able to halter him consistently without any issues. Today was another big milestone as she was able to lead him around while using target training with her hand.

What continues to impress me about Lyric is his willingness to learn. He may need a moment to process things, but he stays engaged, curious, and keeps trying to figure things out. That’s a quality I really appreciate in a young horse.

Watching his confidence grow has been rewarding, and I truly believe he’s going to make someone a fantastic partner. He’s got a good mind, good breeding, and a lot of potential ahead of him.

Happy 1st Birthday, Lyric! Here’s to many more milestones ahead. 🖤
**t **tStarting **t

06/05/2026

Hollmark’s CEO Birthday Bash is LIVE!

If you’ve been thinking about picking up a new pair of bowling shoes, there may not be a better time than right now.

🎉 35%–50% OFF select Hollmark inventory
🔥 Sale runs all summer long
👟 Premium performance shoes without the premium price tag

I’ve been wearing Hollmarks for a while now, and they’re easily some of the most comfortable bowling shoes I’ve owned. My personal favorites are the Night Fires and Purple Reignz, but there are plenty of options available depending on your style.

Whether you’re looking for your first pair of performance shoes or adding another pair to the collection, this is a great opportunity to save some money and upgrade your game.

Just don’t wait too long… some of these deals may not last once inventory starts disappearing. 👀

🌐 https://www.hollmarkshoes.com

06/03/2026

🎳🐺🐆 Meet Team Primal Instinct 🐆🐺🎳

The next duo stepping into Kings & Queens Doubles this summer is none other than:

🐺 Eric “The Wolf” Gooley
🐆 Gabby “The Jaguar” Gooley

Together they make Primal Instinct — bringing competitive energy, personality, and some serious style to Wednesday nights at Peak Bowl.

One of the coolest things about this league is seeing everyone’s personalities come to life through their teams, jerseys, and bowling styles. Whether you’re there to compete, improve, or just have fun with friends, this is shaping up to be an awesome summer season.

👑 Short 11-week league
🎳 Mixed teams welcome
🔥 Wednesdays at 6:30PM
📍 Peak Bowl – Colorado Springs

Come bowl with us this summer! 🎳

05/31/2026

🎳🐼 200 Followers! 🐼🎳

200 followers may not sound like much in the grand scheme of social media, but to me it’s a pretty cool milestone.

When I started Panda On The Lanes, I honestly wasn’t sure if I’d ever get beyond 25 people following along. It was just a fun idea that let me combine bowling, creativity, and a little bit of my personality into something unique.

Since then, it’s grown into so much more than I ever expected. I’ve made new friends, developed partnerships, created the Panda-Verse, started helping with my local pro shop, and found an amazing community that supports not only my bowling journey, but everything else I share along the way.

Life is definitely more complicated these days than when I first started this page. Between a new career, horses, dogs, family, bowling, content creation, and everything else in between, I don’t post quite as often as I used to.

But don’t worry… this panda isn’t done yet. 🐼

There are some really exciting things in the works, and I can’t wait to share them with all of you.

Thank you to everyone who has followed along, liked a post, left a comment, shared a video, or simply taken a few moments out of your day to support what I’m building here.

Here’s to the next milestone.

Let’s see how this panda rolls it next time! 🐼🎳

05/30/2026

🎳🐼 Day 1 of the Two-Handed Journey 🐼🎳

Yesterday marked the official start of something I’ve been talking about for months — my transition to two-handed bowling.

I also got my new SWAG Craze Pearl drilled up and ready to go. Huge thank you to Shane at Get-A-Grip Pro Shop for not only punching the ball, but also giving me my first lesson and helping lay the foundation for what’s ahead.

The good news? There were a few shots that showed exactly why I’m making this switch.

The bad news? Let’s just say there were plenty of reminders that I’m basically starting over. 😅

That’s okay.

I’ve always believed growth happens when you’re willing to be uncomfortable, learn something new, and put your ego aside. This journey is going to have plenty of ups, downs, successes, frustrations, and probably a few moments where I question my sanity.

But that’s exactly why I’m excited to document it.

My goal isn’t just to become a two-handed bowler. It’s to show what consistent effort, coaching, and determination can accomplish over time.

Day 1 is in the books.

Now it’s time for Day 2.

Let’s see how this panda rolls it next time! 🐼🎳

Ball: SWAG Craze Pearl
Layout: TBD
PAP: TBD
Driller: Shane fom Get-A-Grip Pro Shop
Surface: Box Finish
Conditions: Practice Session
Location: Peak Bowl, Colorado Springs, CO
Shoes: Hollmark Night Fire / Purple Reignz

🎳 I proudly represent Swag Bowling, the best equipment in the business!

🧰 Equipment drilled by Get-A-Grip Pro Shop at Peak Bowl. The best pro shop in Colorado — delivering honest feedback and a truly personalized approach to your bowling game.

👕 Vis Sportwear offers 100% custom made apparel, bags, and accessories! Not just bowling but other sports and fitness. Contact me to get your one of a kind apparel on or off the lanes.

👟 I always have Hollmark Shoes on my feet! Made in USA and veteran owned. Comfortable, durable, and affordable!

🧢 SPARE / WARE is moving the sport forward with amazing street wear and giving back to our youth. Use PANDA at checkout to save and make a real difference!

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05/28/2026

Something new is coming! Use code: PANDA for 10% off and to try out some great apparel!

05/27/2026

🎳👑 Kings & Queens Doubles is here! 👑🎳

This summer, Caleb Haynes “The Chameleon” and I are teaming up for some fun competition, good vibes, and hopefully a whole lot of strikes at Peak Bowl’s Kings & Queens Doubles League! 🐼🦎

One of the best parts about leagues like this is that they’re built for everyone — whether you’re competitive, casual, newer to bowling, or just looking for something fun to do during the week.

💥 Short 11-week league
🎳 Mixed teams welcome
👑 All skill levels encouraged
🔥 Wednesday nights at 6:30PM

Bowling is always better with community, and summer leagues are one of the easiest ways to meet new people and improve your game without the pressure of a long season.

So grab a partner and come roll with us this summer! 🎳🐼

📍 Peak Bowl – Colorado Springs
📞 (719) 636-5193
🌐 www.peakbowl.com

05/26/2026

Lyric is really starting to come around.

For those who don’t know, Lyric is one of the rescue horses we took in — an 11 month old c**t with a ton of potential and a really thoughtful mind once you slow down enough to listen to him.

One thing we’ve learned pretty quickly is that too much pressure just doesn’t work for him. He can get a little overwhelmed at times, but what I really love about him is that he never mentally checks out. He stays curious, engaged, and willing to keep trying — and I think that’s a really strong quality in a young horse.

Yesterday I decided to try a different approach.

I sat on the mounting block, held the halter, and just let him exist around me. No chasing. No forcing. Just letting him get curious and comfortable on his own terms.

By the end of it, I was able to pet the side of his face a little and touch his neck — which is usually where he gets the most worried. The really cool part though? Even when he’d move away, he would circle right back. Still engaged. Still curious. Still wanting to learn and test things out.

That told me a lot.

I honestly think there’s going to be something really special about him once he gains confidence and trust. Both of his parents are beautiful horses and I think Lyric is going to mature into a solid ~15 hand gelding that could make someone an amazing partner.

We are planning to find him the right home eventually, so if anyone is seriously interested in meeting him, getting pictures, or asking questions, feel free to send me a message. We’d be happy to talk more about him and make sure he finds the right fit. 🐴
**t **tstarting

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