Discovery Channel Canada is producing a story about USBC's robotic bowling ball thrower "Harry" and how he interacts with other USBC technology for bowling research. The story is scheduled to air later this month in Europe, Australia, South America and Asia.

Indiana engineer Gaetan Vich's device called the "Lane Rover" was selected as the winning design in a USBC technology contest to create a machine to measure friction on a bowling lane.

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

One of the most important members of the USBC Specifications and Certification team is not a human being. He's a robot, and his name is "Harry."

USBC Research Engineer Paul Ridenour's membership in ASTM, IBPSIA certification helps bowling grow in sports science field.

USBC will now require that all lane conditioners meet federal safety guidelines before they can be considered for approval and use in USBC-certified competitions.

USBC research engineers and technicians were busy in 2007 with important research projects and setting specifications.

USBC has completed its major two-year study of bowling ball motion and how that advanced, high-tech equipment may influence lane conditions and scoring in the sport. Data will now be analyzed and results are expected to be made public next spring.

The USBC is teaming up with the Kegel Training Center and MoRich Enterprises to hold an exclusive bowling instructional clinic on the lanes at the USBC Research and Testing Facility Jan. 11-13, 2008, in Greendale, Wis.

A recently-formed task force has laid a foundation for future research of synthetic bowling lane surfaces that are used in USBC certified competition.

The new requirement for lane oil viscosity is a first for USBC or its predecessor organizations and illustrates the cooperative working relationship of a new industry task force.

The USBC is teaming up with the Kegel Training Center and MoRich Enterprises to hold an exclusive bowling instructional clinic on the lanes at the USBC Research and Testing Facility Jan. 11-13, 2008, in Greendale, Wis.

Director of USBC Coaching Bob Maki has resigned his position to become a co-owner of Alpine Lanes in Muskego, Wis.

USBC is creating a task force with manufacturers of lane conditioners and lane cleaners. The group's first meeting is scheduled for Jan. 21, 2008, at the Myrtle Beach Marriott Resort and Spa at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, S.C.

USBC is forming a cooperative task force with companies that make bowling lanes to study how issues relating to the sport's playing surface affect scoring and credibility. The group's first meeting is scheduled for Nov. 17 in Greendale, Wis.

As engineering students return to college campuses across the country, they are looking for topics for research assignments such as senior projects.

Advanced testing proves that USBC must continue to inspect each lane in bowling centers to be sure that all lanes in centers meet certification requirements.

What is the 3-pin's job in a light pocket hit? How does that affect the carry percentage of light pocket hits? USBC research with high speed cameras provides some answers.

Jessie Phua, president of the Singapore Bowling Federation since 2002, and her husband, Jimmy, visited USBC Headquarters in Greendale, Wis., on Thursday to meet with officials and first-hand look at the Research Facility and the staff's operations.

As part of its overall study of bowling ball motion, USBC has uncovered key technical findings about how modern bowling balls act on a lane. In the long run, this kind of research can help bowlers choose the right equipment.

What are the physics that govern bowling ball motion as they relate to core dynamics? USBC Research Engineer Nick Siefers explains.

USBC research has discovered some interesting things about the effect of center of gravity on bowling ball motion. USBC Research Engineer Paul Ridenour explains.

The USBC Training Facility, which will be a stand-alone building located adjacent to the current USBC Research Facility, will feature CATS (Computer Aided Tracking System), Ebonite BowlersMAP software and other training technology currently being developed by USBC. Construction is expected to be complete by April 2008.

The United States Bowling Congress has changed its requirements for lane dressing inspections.

The United States Bowling Congress today disclosed developments of the ongoing technical study of modern bowling balls involving the USBC research team and major bowling ball manufacturers.

The United States Bowling Congress has added a new specification relating to the hardness of a synthetic lane surface.

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USBC adopts a new specification on bowling pins to help ensure the standardization and integrity of the bowling pin.

USBC research engineer examines the four types of cover stocks

USBC research engineer explores the complex relationship between a bowling ball's exterior, or shell and its core.

Whether it's in the telecommunications, computer or health care industries, technology continues growing all around us. Like those businesses, the sport of bowling has also evolved through technology.

Associations should complete their bowling center inspections for the upcoming 2007-08 season as soon as possible after April 1 to give centers enough time to make any necessary corrections.

USBC will share information about its continuing bowling ball motion research during an open presentation June 24 in Las Vegas.

The submission deadline in the USBC contest to create a technological device that measures coefficient of friction on a bowling lane has been extended to Dec. 10. The winning submission will receive a $5,000 prize.

The United States Bowling Congress has selected Ford Motor Co. engineer Scott Sterbenz to be a volunteer technical advisor to the USBC Equipment Specifications and Certification Committee.

USBC contest will award $5,000 for creation of best technological device that measures coefficient of friction.

New USBC research engineer Nicholas Siefers -- formerly with Columbia Industries -- will focus on study of bowling ball motion study.

Indiana native Paul Ridenour joins USBC as research engineer.

The United States Bowling Congress will allow for an optional warning statement to be placed on lane beds to notify bowlers not to cross the foul line.

USBC pair to join bowling industry representatives on new IBPSIA board of directors

Walter Ray Williams Jr. completed USBC Coaching Level I and Bronze certification at USBC Headquarters

USBC Specifications and Certifications team assisting PBA in modifying lane oil patterns

Associations have until Aug. 31 to electronically file bowling center inspections.

Volunteers needed for Equipment Specifications and Certification committee

The United States Bowling Congress Bowling Ball Specifications Task Force met June 27 at the Texas Station Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas to continue cooperative discussions about USBC's current bowling ball motion research.

USBC refocuses its efforts on research and testing to seek practical solutions to the sport's credibility issues.

Equipment Specifications Committee has approved changes regarding gutter depths, pin spotting and pin weight in relation to the lane dressing inspection process.

Associations are asked to complete their bowling center inspections as soon as possible after April 1.

Roloff primarily will be involved with USBC testing of the various components of scoring in the "System of Bowling" such as bowling balls, pins, lane oils and lane surfaces.

After gathering feedback from a variety of industry groups, leaders and grass roots membership, the United States Bowling Congress will move forward with two bowling ball specification proposals and re-evaluate two others.

After thorough review, USBC has made the taping process more streamlined and cost effective. As of Feb. 1, the lane taping system is being adjusted to allow for one tape to be taken from two random lanes within two to five feet prior to the end of the oil/buff pattern.

The United States Bowling Congress will review the testing of bowling pins as part of its System of Bowling study of scoring and credibility issues in the sport.

On newsstands now: Time magazine article explores the influence of technology on the sport of bowling. "Each year nearly 70 million Americans hit the lanes, making bowling the most popular participatory sport in the U.S. But for serious players with the latest equipment, it's a whole new game."

Association officials who measure bowling lanes are reminded to look for the words "USBC Approved" or "ABC/WIBC Approved" as well as an approval number on all synthetic (non-wood) lanes, pin decks and other pit-end products such as flat gutters and kickback plates.

When bowlers take to the lanes Nov. 15-20 in Milwaukee for the 2005 United States Bowling Congress Masters, they not only will take on more than 500 of the world's top professional and amateur bowlers, but also USBC Sport Bowling lane conditions.

NGB, bowling ball reps find common ground on testing procedures, parameters

The United States Bowling Congress has returned to its list of approved equipment the Super Carbide Bomb bowling ball with a sanded cover manufactured by the Lane #1 company.

The United States Bowling Congress offers a convenient way for bowling centers to get certified online.

Governing body addresses credibility issues in scoring environment

USBC Director of Research Neil Stremmel offers insight into the three proposed changes and how these modifications can affect bowlers and the sport of bowling.

The United States Bowling Congress' aim is to maintain the credibility and integrity of the sport and assure that scoring is based on individual skill and effort as opposed to artificial means.

An open discussion forum concerning equipment specification modifications under consideration will be held by the USBC on June 28 at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Orlando, Fla

On Feb. 9, the United States Bowling Congress Equipment Specification and Certification Committee agreed to implement a change regarding the Coefficient of Restitution of bowling balls.

The United States Bowling Congress Equipment Specification and Certification Committee has met to implement a change that will help control the sport of bowling for many years to come.