Tick anything you already have, in any order. Quests unlock once this is done.
Leagues take beginners and are far cheaper per game than casual play. They are also the only way to get properly better rather than just throwing balls.
Find a bowling centre2 things left above. Quests are real things you go and do, so they only make sense once you have what you need.
First one waiting: Bowl a game without a single gutter ball