Industry Code: 85300
The activity in this industry is the operation of a building for the purposes of bowling or billiard (snooker/pool) recreation.
Operation Details:
This includes administration, cashiers, bookings, counter staff, equipment and building maintenance, equipment rentals (shoes, cues, etc.), cleanup and the sale of related products. Most bowling alleys are now automated and do not require pin setting personnel.
Some establishments may sell snacks, light lunches or fast food in connection with the operation and may be licensed facilities for the consumption of liquor. This is considered part of the overall operation when incidental to the recreation business. This industry will also allow for operation of arcade games, again provided this is secondary to the bowling or billiard operations.
Underwriting Considerations:
Food and liquor services are acceptable in this industry only when this is an incidental activity conducted principally for the convenience of patrons using the recreation facilities. Establishments which offer food, liquor or entertainment to the general public, which may or may not use the bowling or billiard facilities, will be classified in industry 87501, Restaurants. Such establishments are not eligible for separate classifications.
When distinguishing billiard parlours from sports bars/lounges or restaurants use the following as a guide (however, each business should be looked at on its own merits):
Billiard parlours/pool halls charge by the hour for the usage of pool tables. Although they may have one or two coin-operated tables, the majority of tables will be 'charge by the hour' tables. Other games may be within the pool hall such as VLT's, TV's, arcade games, darts, etc., but these games just enhance the billiard parlour's recreational flavour. Food and liquor services are acceptable but only when it is an incidental activity conducted principally for the convenience of patrons using the pool hall. A major source of revenue of a billiard parlour/pool hall is the rental of the pool tables.
A sports bar/restaurant may have similar games as above but their focus of business is different. They are focused on the food and liquor aspect and do not derive their main revenue from the games they have within their facility. They usually will have coin operated pool tables rather than charging by the hour. The seating capacity is substantial, and the business is there for the patrons to eat and drink.
There are businesses referred to as recreational facilities. These businesses offer a wide variety of games such as pool, arcade, bowling, laser tag, mini golf, darts, etc. These businesses will also offer food and liquor sales as an ancillary activity and may have a sit down area to eat and drink (restaurant). In this area they even may have an area for entertainment and/or dancing (night club). To classify these types of recreational facilities look at the activities of the workers and the seating capacity of the restaurant/night club. Determine if the workers are catering to the restaurant or night club side of the business or the recreational side of the business. If the majority of the workers are dedicated to the restaurant or night club side to the business the employer would be classified in industry 87501, restaurants. If the majority of the workers are dedicated to the games side of the business it is classified in industry 85300.
Industry Custom Pricing: Waiving Cost Relief Option
This industry has chosen to participate in Industry Custom Pricing effective January 1, 2011. Costs related to the aggravation of a pre-existing condition will not be removed from the experience record of employers classified in this industry. In return, the portion of premiums collected to fund retroactive cost relief has been removed from the industry rate, resulting in a reduction in WCB premium rates for the industry.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Billiard Parlours
Bowling Alleys
Parlours, Billiard
Pool Halls
Rate Group History:
This rate group was established in 1995 to consolidate the operation of various recreational facilities.
The activity in this industry is the operation of a building for the purposes of bowling or billiard (snooker/pool) recreation.
Premium Rate History:
Activities:
Billiard Parlours
Bowling Alleys
Parlours, Billiard
Pool Halls
Operation Details:
This includes administration, cashiers, bookings, counter staff, equipment and building maintenance, equipment rentals (shoes, cues, etc.), cleanup and the sale of related products. Most bowling alleys are now automated and do not require pin setting personnel.
Some establishments may sell snacks, light lunches or fast food in connection with the operation and may be licensed facilities for the consumption of liquor. This is considered part of the overall operation when incidental to the recreation business. This industry will also allow for operation of arcade games, again provided this is secondary to the bowling or billiard operations.
Underwriting Considerations:
Food and liquor services are acceptable in this industry only when this is an incidental activity conducted principally for the convenience of patrons using the recreation facilities. Establishments which offer food, liquor or entertainment to the general public, which may or may not use the bowling or billiard facilities, will be classified in industry 87501, Restaurants. Such establishments are not eligible for separate classifications.
When distinguishing billiard parlours from sports bars/lounges or restaurants use the following as a guide (however, each business should be looked at on its own merits):
Billiard parlours/pool halls charge by the hour for the usage of pool tables. Although they may have one or two coin-operated tables, the majority of tables will be 'charge by the hour' tables. Other games may be within the pool hall such as VLT's, TV's, arcade games, darts, etc., but these games just enhance the billiard parlour's recreational flavour. Food and liquor services are acceptable but only when it is an incidental activity conducted principally for the convenience of patrons using the pool hall. A major source of revenue of a billiard parlour/pool hall is the rental of the pool tables.
A sports bar/restaurant may have similar games as above but their focus of business is different. They are focused on the food and liquor aspect and do not derive their main revenue from the games they have within their facility. They usually will have coin operated pool tables rather than charging by the hour. The seating capacity is substantial, and the business is there for the patrons to eat and drink.
There are businesses referred to as recreational facilities. These businesses offer a wide variety of games such as pool, arcade, bowling, laser tag, mini golf, darts, etc. These businesses will also offer food and liquor sales as an ancillary activity and may have a sit down area to eat and drink (restaurant). In this area they even may have an area for entertainment and/or dancing (night club). To classify these types of recreational facilities look at the activities of the workers and the seating capacity of the restaurant/night club. Determine if the workers are catering to the restaurant or night club side of the business or the recreational side of the business. If the majority of the workers are dedicated to the restaurant or night club side to the business the employer would be classified in industry 87501, restaurants. If the majority of the workers are dedicated to the games side of the business it is classified in industry 85300.
Industry Custom Pricing: Waiving Cost Relief Option
This industry has chosen to participate in Industry Custom Pricing effective January 1, 2011. Costs related to the aggravation of a pre-existing condition will not be removed from the experience record of employers classified in this industry. In return, the portion of premiums collected to fund retroactive cost relief has been removed from the industry rate, resulting in a reduction in WCB premium rates for the industry.
Rate Group History:
This rate group was established in 1995 to consolidate the operation of various recreational facilities.