USBC Collegiate, the sport’s national intercollegiate governing body, is dedicated to providing collegiate bowling opportunities to enhance a students’ academic, athletic and personal development.

USBC Collegiate maintains the eligibility and integrity of club and varsity bowling by providing sanctioning, certification and regulation of the sport at the collegiate level. USBC Collegiate also provides recreational opportunities, assistance and leadership in implementing bowling programs and avenues for skill and leadership development to ensure pride and enjoyment in the sport.

The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) and National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) recognize USBC Collegiate as bowling’s national intercollegiate governing body.

The NCAA elevated women’s bowling to an NCAA championship sport beginning with the 2003-04 academic year. The proposal to elevate women’s bowling to NCAA championship sport status was approved by the governance structures of all three NCAA divisions once the minimum 40 programs were elevated to varsity status and were sponsored by their member institutions for one academic year.

USBC Collegiate also conducts the Intercollegiate Team Championships and Intercollegiate Singles Championship. It also works with the National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association (NCBCA) to determine All-American and Academic All-American recognition, Rookie of the Year and the Collegiate Bowler of the Year honors.

USBC High School and Collegiate work closely to develop programs that are in alignment with one another. High school bowling serves as a feeder program to intercollegiate competition. The two programs work closely to ensure the transition of high school athletes into the collegiate ranks.

For more information on USBC Collegiate, contact:

USBC Collegiate
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129
(800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3179
Fax - (414) 421-3014
Web - usbccollegiate.com

The USBC Junior Gold Program consists of the most elite youth bowlers in the United States. The program’s objective is to help youth bowlers maintain an interest in bowling through emphasis on advanced training, coaching and team bowling so they may continue to progress and excel in the sport.

The USBC Junior Gold Program helps youth bowlers learn all aspects of the sport in order to prepare them to continue to bowl competitively as they grow older. Members of the Junior Gold Program regularly compete at the high school and collegiate level. Dedicated youth bowlers may participate in the Junior Gold Program for several reasons: to thoroughly learn the nuances of the game, to earn college scholarships, as preparation for bowling at the intercollegiate level or possibly to continue in the world of high-stakes international or professional bowling.

USBC Junior Gold members have the opportunity to win thousands of dollars in scholarships and a spot on USBC Junior Team USA by competing at the USBC Junior Gold Championships. Junior Team USA members compete internationally against youth from around the world, while also having the opportunity to refine their game with assistance from elite coaches.

The USBC Junior Gold Program was developed with four goals in mind:

1. Retain USBC Youth members and attract new members.
2. Emphasize advanced training, coaching, team bowling and elite competition.
3. Act as feeder to collegiate bowling, USBC Junior Team USA, USBC Team USA and professional bowling.
4. Strengthen ties with the United States Olympic Committee.

USBC Junior Gold Member Requirements

To become a USBC Junior Gold member:

- Athletes must carry a minimum average of 165 for girls and 175 for boys, based on at least 21 games.
- Athletes must be USBC Youth members in good standing.
- Athletes must purchase a Gold membership for a $30 annual fee for new members or $25 if joining with a friend or for renewal memberships (U.S. funds). The Junior Gold membership fee is separate from the regular USBC Youth membership fee. Each membership is valid for one year from date of purchase (i.e. May 2006-May 2007).

USBC Junior Gold Member Benefits

- Special USBC Junior Gold membership card

Upon completing and returning the application form, each new member will receive a USBC Junior Gold membership card and a special sign-up gift. Payment must be directed to: USBC Junior Gold Program, 5301 South 76th Street, Greendale, WI 53129. Membership applications must be filled out completely to ensure prompt processing.

- Increased Scholarship Opportunities

USBC Junior Gold members can compete in exclusive Junior Gold events with the chance to win thousands of dollars in scholarships throughout the season, including more than $50,000 at the USBC Junior Gold Championships.

- Opportunity to become a member of USBC Junior Team USA

Junior Team USA is chosen annually at the USBC Junior Gold Championships. Team duties and activities begin Jan. 1 of the following year.

USBC Junior Team USA members will have a chance to experience something special, including:

- Representing the Unites States in international competition
- Scholarship awards
- Training at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo.
- All-expense paid national and international travel and competition
- Team uniforms
- Access to world-class coaching
- Recognition from other skilled bowlers
- Being a part of a feeder system for future USBC Team USA members

For questions about the USBC Junior Gold Program, please contact USBC at (800) 514-BOWL or by e-mail at juniorgold@bowl.com.

USBC Junior Gold Program
5301 South 76th Street
Greendale, WI 53129-1192
(800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3471

Fax - (414) 421-1301
E-mail - juniorgold@bowl.com
Web - bowl.com