Metro Detroit, California, Indiana women win media competition The Metro Detroit USBC Association, California State USBC Association and Indiana State USBC Women's Bowling Association are first prize winners in the inaugural US Bowler Association Media Awards competition.

Bowling center inspections may begin USBC associations are asked to complete their bowling center inspections as soon as possible to give centers enough time to make any necessary corrections.

USBC Board postpones changes in awards program Awards program to remain same in 2008-09 as current.

Bowling coaches Hall of Fame nominations now accepted Nominations are now being accepted for coaches Hall of Fame.

Are you ready to get your Registered Volunteer Program rolling?

Enrolling now will give you a chance to get your board members registered and conduct meetings with your center managers before leagues hit the floor this fall. Remember, Aug. 1, 2008, is the date that all USBC associations responsible for youth bowling need to be active in the Registered Volunteer Program.

Here's what to do if your association is ready to join the more than 600 associations already enrolled.

• Go to the bowl.com home page and click on the “Registered Volunteers” link on the left side, click on the link under “Enroll my association” in the Association Manager’s box and enroll your association.
• Look for your start-up kit in the mail, including a DVD presentation that explains the program to your centers and youth volunteers.
• Then simply follow the steps in the start-up kit and you'll be well on your way to implementing this very important safety initiative.

Questions? Drop us a line at registeredvolunteers@bowl.com.

This comprehensive publication details all of USBC's programs, tournaments, initiatives and endeavors all in one handy pocket guide. The 2007-08 USBC Guidebook includes contact information, important dates and valuable information on such topics as USBC's youth, high school and collegiate programs, coaching, equipment specifications and certifications, rules, Team USA and all of the USBC tournaments, from the open Championship to the Masters to everything in-between.

People interested in serving on the USBC Board of Directors, Nominating Committee and/or Youth Committee can do so now by completing and sending separate applications to USBC. It's as easy as filling in the electronic versions and e-mailing them to nominating.committee@bowl.com. Applications for the volunteer positions must be submitted by July 1. For more information, contact Tom Dale, the 2008-09 USBC Nominating Committee Chair at tdale24@yahoo.com or at (540) 659-1263.

Applications:
USBC Board Application | USBC Nominating Committee Application | USBC Youth Committee Application