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	Online tournament certification New feature speeds up and streamlines the process and saves tournament managers time and paperwork.
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	Youth Eligibility Merchandise and gift certificates are once again acceptable awards for youth. Read more... USBC Singles Competition Prize Waiver Form (Rule 400) Purchase of youth honor score rings still limited to bowler and bowler's family View the Commonly Asked Questions (CAQ's) regarding Rule 400 in the online playing rules book. Type Rule 400 in the search box to navigate to the Rules 400 CAQ's. USBC Youth members can never bowl for cash Youth may only compete in singles events using USBC prize waiver (Rule 400) Clarification on Rule 400 as summer leagues get underway (Rule 400)
Rules You Can Use
	Clarifying rules about in-competition surface adjustments to bowling balls All USBC tournament certifications must be done online New questions answered in USBC Mythbusters Rules You Can Use - Following proper election procedures makes process smooth for all (Rule 102) Rules You Can Use - Average relief available for injured bowlers (Rule 4e) Rules You Can Use - Bowlers responsible to submit their correct averages (Rule 319) Rules You Can Use - Lost membership cards, average checking Rules You Can Use - Upgraded online rule book Rules You Can Use - League financial procedures (Rules 102c and 102f) Rules You Can Use - substitutes/additional players (Rule 107c)
Legislation
	Convention Amendment Results View 2009 Proposed Amendments USBC Board approvals: Youth bylaw/rule changes
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Commonly Asked Questions

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