There are various levels of financial commitment for universities with a women’s varsity bowling program. Operating expenses include such items as competition fees, travel, practice, equipment, uniforms and recruiting. The budget figures provided within this guide do not reflect scholarship dollars or coaches benefits and are average estimated budgets. The operational budgets are based on a roster consisting of 15 players with a travel squad of eight players and one coach at each competition.
Additional information on the budgets can be provided by USBC Collegiate upon request.
Estimated low-end bowling program operational budget
For approximately $18,000, an institution can implement a women’s bowling program that covers the basic expenses and attendance at 10 days of conference play and/or intercollegiate events. This budget does not cover costs associated with postseason competition. Expenses in this budget include competition fees, travel expenses, practice, uniforms and basic video training equipment. In the low-end operational budget, athletes would be responsible for providing their own bowling equipment. Equipment needed by student-athletes includes bowling balls, bowling bags, shoes and other miscellaneous items.
Expense Item |
Description |
Cost |
Competition Fees |
10 conference/intercollegiate days @ $125 per day
USBC Collegiate membership – $200 |
$1,450 |
Lodging |
10 nights with 4 rooms @ $80 each |
$3,200 |
Transportation |
Ground – 20 days @ $80 per day |
$1,600 |
Meals |
$40 per athlete each day |
$3,200 |
Practice |
2 practice days per week |
$6,000 |
Training Equipment |
Video equipment |
$1,000 |
Uniforms |
$100 per athlete |
$1,000 |
Equipment |
Athletes supply bowling equipment |
$0 |
| Total |
|
$17,450 |
Estimated mid-range bowling program operational budget
For approximately $38,000, an institution can implement a women’s bowling program that covers expenses and attendance at 20 days of conference play and/or intercollegiate bowling events. This budget does not cover costs associated with postseason competition. The mid-range budget covers the expenses for competition fees, travel expenses, practice, uniforms, video training equipment, bowling ball maintenance and bowling equipment.
| Expense Item |
Description |
Cost |
Competition Fees |
20 conference/intercollegiate days @ $125 per day USBC Collegiate membership – $200 |
$2,700 |
Lodging |
20 nights with 4 rooms @ $80 each |
$6,400 |
Transportation |
Ground – 30 days @ $80 per day |
$2,400 |
Meals |
$40 per athlete each day |
$6,400 |
Practice |
3 practice days per week |
$9,000 |
Training Equipment |
Video and bowling ball maintenance equipment |
$3,000 |
Uniforms |
$150 per athlete |
$2,250 |
Equipment |
$400 per athlete for balls, bags, shoes and |
|
|
accessories |
$6,000 |
| Total |
|
$38,150 |
Estimated high-end bowling program operational budget
For approximately $64,000, an institution can implement a women’s bowling program that covers expenses and attendance at 26 days of conference play and/or intercollegiate bowling events. Expenses in this budget include tournament entry fees, travel expenses, practice, uniforms, advanced video training equipment, bowling ball maintenance equipment and bowling equipment.
Expense Item |
Description |
Cost |
Competition Fees |
26 conference/intercollegiate days @ $125 per day USBC Collegiate membership – $200 |
$3,450 |
|
|
Lodging |
26 nights with 4 rooms @ $80 |
$8,320 |
Transportation |
Ground – 39 days @ $80 per day
Airfare – 2 events @ $300 ticket
(6 athletes & coach) |
$7,320 |
|
|
Meals |
$40 per athlete per day |
$8,320 |
Practice |
4 practice days per week |
$12,000 |
Training Equipment |
Advanced video & bowling ball maintenance equipment |
$10,000 |
Uniforms |
$200 per athlete |
$3,000 |
Equipment |
$400 per athlete for balls, bags, shoes and accessories |
$12,000 |
| Total |
|
$64,410 |
In reviewing the three budgets, you will notice the key variables between low-end and high-end budgets are the number of competition days, travel expenses, bowling equipment and training equipment. A program can competitively function in the beginning with minimal expense in these areas. However, as the program grows and focuses on the development of a competitive conference team and national recognition, these areas will need additional financial attention. In each of the operational budgets, conference competition is recommended to assist in the development of the bowling programs. |
