Dexter Bowling and BVL Team Up to Give Back to Veterans This Holiday Season

Four complimentary bowling events will connect veterans with Team Dexter professional bowlers Stefanie Johnson, Packy Hanrahan, EJ Tackett and Ethan Fiore

ANDOVER, Mass., Nov. 12, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- In the spirit of Veterans Day and the holiday season, Dexter Bowling is proud to partner with BVL (Bowlers to Veterans Link) to host a series of four complimentary bowling events created especially for veterans.

Beginning in early December, the events will bring veterans together at bowling centers in Texas, Kansas, Indiana and Florida for an opportunity to bowl, connect and spend time with some of the sport's top professional athletes.

Each event will feature one of Dexter's professional bowling ambassadors – PWBA pro Stefanie Johnson and PBA pros Packy Hanrahan, EJ Tackett and Ethan Fiore – who will join participating veterans on the lanes and help create a memorable experience centered around bowling, camaraderie and community.

"Bowling has always been about more than competition – it's about community and bringing people together. We're proud to partner with BVL and our athletes to create an opportunity to thank veterans for their service and share some memorable time together on the lanes," said Paul Sylvia, Vice President, Dexter Bowling.

For more than 80 years, BVL has used bowling to support America's veterans and active-duty military members, funding recreational and therapeutic programs designed to improve their physical and emotional well-being. Dexter's partnership with BVL reflects a shared belief in the power of bowling to bring people together and create meaningful connections.

"Bowling has a unique ability to create connection and camaraderie, which is at the heart of BVL's mission. These events give veterans an opportunity to enjoy the sport alongside some of bowling's best athletes, and we're excited to bring that experience to communities across the country," said Jessica Abel, Executive Director, BVL.

The four-event series provides Dexter and BVL with an opportunity to say thank you to those who have served while sharing the sport and community that unite bowlers across the country.

Veterans can learn more about the event series and register at https://bvl.org/dexter/.

The event schedule includes the following:

• Wednesday, December 2 | 9-11 a.m.
  Plano Super Bowl - Plano, Texas
  Featuring PWBA pro Stefanie Johnson
   
• Thursday, December 3 | 1-3 p.m.
  Derby Bowl - Derby, Kansas
  Featuring PBA pro Packy Hanrahan
   
• Sunday, December 20 | 12-2 p.m.
  EZ Bowl - Bluffton, Indiana
  Featuring PBA pro EJ Tackett
   
• Saturday, January 9 | 1-3 p.m.
  Maple Lanes Lakeland - Lakeland, Florida
  Featuring PBA pro Ethan Fiore

About Dexter Bowling

Founded in 1957, Dexter Bowling is one of the most recognized names in bowling, developing performance footwear for bowlers at every level, from casual players to elite professionals. The brand has helped advance the sport through innovation while maintaining a longstanding commitment to supporting bowling at the youth, high school, collegiate and professional levels. Today, Dexter continues its mission of enriching the bowling community through performance, innovation and support of the sport at every level.

About BVL

Founded in 1942, Bowlers to Veterans Link is the sport of bowling's national charity dedicated to brightening veterans' lives through funding for recreation therapy and wellness programs that improve morale, independence, and quality of life. Since its founding, BVL has raised nearly $60 million in support of America's veterans.

SOURCE Dexter Bowling