Hosting team-building exercises outside of the office is a great way to boost employee morale. Staffers can learn more about their colleagues and bond over the shared experience. Creating a strong company culture will lead to fewer absences and higher personnel retention and recruitment. When deciding what activities to plan, add bowling to the list for the following reasons.  

Why Use Bowling As a Team-Building Exercise?

1. Cater to Varying Skill Sets

Bowling is a team sport that doesn't require too much physical strength or exertion, which makes it suitable for everyone on the staff. Skilled players can share pointers with less-experienced team members, which can help create camaraderie among the staff. Bowling alley employees can also place bumpers on lanes, which will give everyone the opportunity to hit pins and keep the momentum going. 

2. Strengthen Intradepartmental Communication

When assigning teams, it's a good idea to put people from different departments together. They will discuss their strengths to choose a line-up, encourage each team member during their turn, and work together to win the game. Spending this time together will make employees eager to interact with one another in the office and strengthen how they communicate when working on intradepartmental projects.

3. Show Employees They Are Valued

Conclude the outing with an award ceremony. You can give out small trophies or medals to the top three players with the highest scores. To ensure everyone leaves with an award, give out prizes for the most-improved, the funniest bowling shoes, the best "game face," and other categories you can come up with. 

Giving out these tokens will show staffers you appreciate their participation. They can proudly display the awards in the office. This will give each staffer's self-confidence a boost, which 

could prompt them to be more productive and strengthen their performance in the workplace.      

To strengthen employee relationships, host your bowling team-building event at All Star Lanes & Banquets in La Crosse, WI. Open since 1973, the bowling alley features lanes with automatic scoring, a full-service bar, billiards, and a diverse food menu for your staff to enjoy. Find group rate details online and call (608) 788-7827 to make a reservation.