FVWBL MEMBERS TO HAVE RIVAL ALLEYS

January 23rd, 2003

ST. PAUL, Minn. -- Ping-pong, Mario Party, Griffey Baseball and wiffle ball weren't enough. Competition will continue between Mike Kroona and Adam Flaherty in the business world as well.

Tuesday morning Mike Kroona unveiled kroonascosmic.com, a site that will compliment his new venture. Kroona promises to bring better technology to the bowling alley, but refuses to surrender a competitive advantage by going far into detail.

Another area where Kroona would like to change procedure from the place he usually does his bowling is by banning smoking from the premises.

"It's really kind of a strange situation," said Frank Viola, FVWBL CEO and Commisioner. "Here we have two guys who are the best of friends and now they are going against each other in business. Maybe even more, Mike has done the majority of his bowling at the place he will now try to put out of business."

In an email interview, Kroona told FVWBL.com that while he hasn't laid out the details, he has one thing that will put his opponent out of business: a slogan. Kroonascosmic.com implores, "Come on down to Kroona's where every game is Perfect!!!"

Remaining to be seen is whether or not the competition in business will heat the rivalry in FVWBL events. No events are currently scheduled, but it is rumored that bowling may be the next event. There is no word on whether or not Viola will choose a resident bowling alley for FVWBL events.

Adam Flaherty couldn't immediately be reached for contact.