Tip of the Month: Improve with a Positive Mental Attitude

Having a positive mental attitude is the first step toward bowling your best, especially at a center where you haven't fared well in the past. Take a look at this month’s tip to see the impact a positive attitude can have on your game.

To locate a USBC certified coach in your area, visit the USBC Coaching section of bowl.com and click on the "Find A Coach" feature or call
                              (800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3169.

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USBC Queens and Senior Queens Live on bowl.com

Don’t miss the live coverage of the USBC Queens and Senior Queens on bowl.com, including coverage of match play and frame-by-frame tracking of the stepladder finals. If you haven’t signed up yet for the USBC Queens or Senior Queens, entries are accepted at the tournament site until 6 p.m. PST on June 16. 

Compete in the $200,000 USBC Queens presented by Eldorado, Silver Legacy and Circus Circus, which will be conducted June 17-21 at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev. The finals are scheduled to be televised July 1 at 12 p.m. EST on ESPN 2. Check local listings for any changes.

The USBC Senior Queens, sponsored by Storm, takes place at the same time as the USBC Queens at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno.

Visit bowl.com or call (800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3173 for more information on either tournament.

Setting the Standards for the Game

Responsible for developing and enforcing specifications which control the playing field, the USBC Equipment Specifications and Certification team ensures standardization of the sport for all bowlers. USBC product testing and approval is crucial to USBC members in a number of ways: USBC-monitored specifications ensures bowling scores that are standardized and comparable in all USBC-sanctioned regional and national competitions. The “USBC Approved” mark signifies that the product meets all requirements of certified play. USBC approval ensures the product can be used as is in any bowling center. USBC durability testing is important for detecting design and production flaws before the product is put on the market.

USBC Lane Certification Inspection ensures that centers’ lane surfaces and pin setting devices meet the standards for the sport. The team further acts to advise USBC Sport Bowling Certified Centers on the development and maintenance of Sport-compliant patterns.

Sport Bowling Tips on bowl.com

Want to gain an edge on the competition, bowl better and experience more fun in your Sport Bowling league?

The Sport Bowling section of bowl.com has special tips from top USBC-certified coaches and professional bowlers that can take your game to the next level. Learn more about creating a bowling ball arsenal, achieving the proper entry angle, developing mental game strategies and much more.

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Get Ready for Next Year’s National Tournaments

	The next USBC Open Championships will be held Feb. 17 - June 30, 2007 (unless extended) at the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev. The online reservation service is available now. To make a reservation, call the tournament reservation staff at (877- 539-7930.
	The USBC Women’s Championships will take place April 12 - July 1, 2007 (unless extended) in Charlotte, N.C. Visit USBCwomenschampionships.com and download the entry form; reservations will be taken soon.

Bowlers Just Like You

Do you ever wonder about other bowlers’ experiences and what it’s like to take part in the USBC Open Championships and USBC Women’s Championships?

Visit bowl.com and go to the USBC Open Championships section or USBC Women’s Championships section and scroll down to read some of the unique stories from those who have competed at USBC’s national tournaments.

Contests Set for National Bowling Week

Three national contests sponsored by USBC and the Bowling Proprietors' Association of America will help launch a spectacular celebration of National Bowling Week set for Aug. 26 - Sept. 1.

National Bowling Week also will feature bowling clinics, equipment checks, a youth bowling blast-off and more. Check bowl.com often for updates.

National bowling art and photography contests feature divisions for youth, amateur adults and professional artists. The subject matter of all entries must be bowling related; entries will be accepted through Aug. 1.

The essay contest encourages writers to share their best bowling moment or describe how bowling has positively impacted their lives. All youth 17 years or younger may enter, with a separate division for adults who are USBC members. Entries will be accepted through July 1.

Download contest rules and application forms

• National Bowling Art and National Bowling Photography Contest
• National Bowling Essay Contest

Contest winners will be recognized during National Bowling Week. Adult winners will receive cash prizes; youth winners will receive scholarship awards. Winning art, photos and essays will be featured in USBC and BPAA publications.

Be sure to check out next month’s e-Bowler for even more information about National Bowling Week events.

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Did You Know? – Rules explained

One of the most common bowling rules questions is, “Can I bowl on one lane if the equipment fails on the other?”

Answer: (2005-6 USBC Playing Rules, Rule 106c)  If equipment fails on one lane of your pair, it is permissible for certified leagues to bowl the game or series on just one lane if another pair is not available.

Help Others Bowl Better – Become a Coach

Do you enjoy working with kids or adults and have a passion for bowling? Then become a USBC-certified coach.

USBC Coaching has all the tools you need to become a successful coach and turn your passion into reality. A Level 1 class is a great way to get started. This one-day class is designed to introduce individuals to coaching bowling and covers fundamentals that apply to youth as well as adults.

Remember, great coaches make great bowlers!

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