El Toro Bowl

03/03/2025

Big shout out to my newest top fans! 💎 Tony Draeger, Cory Hanson, Jasen Henkelmann, W***y Witthus

Drop a comment to welcome them to our community,

02/26/2025

We're sorry to tell you that we will not be able to be open for open bowling this weekend with our tournament Saturday and Sunday and a large party Friday night that will take the entire house.

02/26/2025

Congratulations to Tony Henkelman for winning the first bowling ball of the first weekend of our tournament! This weekend you can win the second ball by rolling the highest regular series! Contact us and get signed up. Saturday is already pretty packed!

02/23/2025

Congratulations to these girls (missing a couple) on a great season of Girls Minnesota High School Bowling! There was definitely some tough competition out there so 2nd place is something to be proud of!

02/19/2025

We still have some space for some tournament bowlers this weekend. The first weekend is no tap to win the first ball. Contact us and get signed up!

02/15/2025

02/15/2025

Open bowling is tonight from 7 to 10 as usual. There will be no open bowling tomorrow since we host the girl's high school bowling meet, we have a party after that and then the last night of couples league tomorrow night. We apologize for any inconvenience

02/07/2025

FYI: we have have two parties tonight taking up 5 of our 6 lanes so it'll be pretty full. We have open bowling from 3 to 10 tomorrow as usual

02/05/2025

Our 64th annual no tap tournament is coming up fast! Contact us to schedule a time that you would like to bowl. Some reservations have already started to come in so book your time soon!

01/31/2025

Open bowling is tonight from 7 to 10 as usual and tomorrow 3 to 7. Couples league is 7 to 10 tomorrow night so no open bowling during that time

01/18/2025

It's a full house at 3:00 on a Saturday afternoon! Business has definitely picked up even more this season. Thank you to everybody that is continuing to support our small business.

12/27/2024

I'm always surprised when I hear people say they hate this game or they're going to quit because their scores aren't what they used to be. I think about the people that used to bowl and wish they still could but can't because of physical problems. I'll admit that I complain after a difficult night of bowling or when machines break down but I'm truly still happy that I'm able to bowl and I hope I can bowl until I'm not in the green side of the grass. I love it.

The rhythmic sound of pins crashing is my sanctuary at the end of a long week. Beneath the hum of the alley lights and the faint whir of the ball return, I find a reprieve from the grind. The faint scent of oil and shoe polish mingles with laughter and the occasional groan over a missed spare. It’s more than just a game; it’s a breath of fresh air, a place to shed the weight of deadlines and obligations.

After a week of meetings, emails, and the endless churn of responsibilities, the simplicity of the lanes is a blessing. No spreadsheets, no to-do lists—just me, the ball, and the pins. The first roll down the slick surface feels like exhaling the stress of the week, and with every strike or spare, a little more tension melts away.

It’s not just about bowling; it’s about the people who gather here. My teammates are like a second family. There’s Joe, who insists he bowls better after a plate of nachos, and Lisa, whose laugh echoes louder than the pins. We rib each other mercilessly after a gutter ball but cheer just as loudly when someone nails a tricky spare. It’s a fellowship that turns the lanes into a haven.

The moments between frames are what make it special—the stories swapped over a pitcher of beer, the shared conspiracies against “that one stubborn pin,” and the camaraderie that reminds me there’s more to life than the daily grind. The alley holds no judgment, only good-natured competition and the comfort of familiar faces.

I think about the younger bowlers just getting started, their eyes bright with determination. They show up with their shiny new balls and perfectly polished shoes, eager to prove themselves. They remind me of when I first joined the league, unsure but hopeful, craving that sense of belonging. Watching them takes me back to those early days, when the lanes were just as much about the people as they were about the game.

The memories here run deep—late nights spent celebrating victories and laughing off losses, friendships forged over shared snacks and shared struggles. The alley has seen it all: birthdays, retirements, even the occasional impromptu pep talk after a rough week. It’s not just a bowling alley; it’s a time capsule of joy and resilience.

Tonight, as I step up to the lane, I feel lighter. The ball glides from my hand, curving gracefully before scattering the pins. A strike. My teammates cheer, and for a moment, the worries of the week feel a thousand miles away. This is my escape, my reward, my reset button.

When I walk out of the alley, the echoes of laughter and crashing pins follow me. They’re more than sounds; they’re a reminder that life isn’t all hustle and bustle. Sometimes, it’s about slowing down, sharing a laugh, and finding joy in the simplest things—like knocking over a few pins with the people who make it all worthwhile.

12/27/2024

Open bowling is tonight from 7 to 10 and tomorrow from 3 to 10 as usual. Come on in and roll a few games 🎳

12/20/2024

We have a large party at the alley tonight so there will be no open bowling. Tomorrow night is couples league starting at 7:00. So open bowling is only from 3 to 7 tomorrow for this weekend. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

12/12/2024

Are you a high school girl looking for a winter activity? Or is your child a high school girl looking for a winter activity?

The girls bowling team is looking for two more individuals to join them!

The first meet is January 4 and every Saturday for 7 weeks thereafter. Practices are on Sunday night at El Toro in Ga***rd.

Please contact Cory Hanson if you are interested! 507.276.6706

12/09/2024

Today wrapped up our junior league for the season. Here are the 1st & 2nd place teams! All the kids did an amazing job &it has been so much fun watching them progress & learn over the last 10 weeks! Thank you to all the parents, guardians, grandparents that supported these kids & brought them every weekend! We couldn't do this without your support!
Love each & everyone of you,
The Schuft Family