The Sports Pavilion committee in Sun City West reported year-to-date revenue gains at its Jan. 7 meeting, attributing the increase chiefly to higher bowling participation and stronger food-and-beverage sales at the Pavilion Grill.

"As you can see from the December 2025 report on bowling and billiards, bowling is up again," Gary, the pavilion operations lead, told the committee, citing higher league and tournament activity and newly added leagues. Cliff, who presented the financials, said operating cash inflow for the first six months was about $52,000 and that total revenue was up by roughly $73,000 year over year.

Committee members asked whether recent wage increases and unplanned remodel expenses had driven the unfavorable expense variance. Cliff said staffing and some in‑house maintenance work contributed to higher expenses but that the revenue gains have offset most of those costs.

The committee heard several detailed performance measures: league bowling revenue was described as up about 14 percent year over year, and "member open" (nonleague member bowling) revenue was described as up about 32 percent. Gary said the new Saturday resident-only Golden Rollers league and expanded shift times have opened lanes to more bowlers and increased participation.

Members also praised the Pavilion Grill for bringing more food service into the pub and helping overall traffic. Gary said the pub, reopened in October, has seen rising profits and steady patronage, with bands, karaoke and trivia contributing to increased weekend activity.

The committee did not record a formal vote on any budget or rate change at the meeting; Cliff and Gary said they would factor planned summer repairs and any partial shutdowns into next year’s budget planning.

The committee scheduled its next meeting for Feb. 12, 2026.