Joe Ciccone led a diverse group of eight players who earned exemptions through the PBA Tour Trials to bowl as full-time touring professionals next season.

Sport Bowling experience can help bowlers to unprecedented success at the USBC Open Championships. If you don't believe that, look inside to see what it did for Keith Jeffery.

Former Team USA member Erik Vermilyea offers lane-play suggestions that can help you and your team reach new levels of success at the 2009 USBC Open Championships and BTM Tournament.

Over the last six years, The BTM Tournament has become one of the most popular side events for USBC Open Championships bowlers. Now, they can bowl the 1-2-3 Tournament, too. Look inside for more information on these outstanding events.

What are the rules regarding pre-bowling? How many games does a bowler need in order to qualify for the Sport Bowling National High Average Awards? The answers to these and other questions can be found inside.

The Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour season is only halfway over, but there have already been enough memorable moments to keep most bowling enthusiasts satisfied for years to come.

The best bowlers in the world attacked the PBA's version of a house shot at the Ultimate Scoring Championship. The results proved, once again, pros are a cut above the rest.

Now that Bowling Headquarters has transitioned to Texas, it is important to note several changes made to Sport Bowling addresses and contact numbers.

The United States Bowling Congress membership awards department has declared Bryan Alpert, Ashly Galante, Clara Guerrero and Adam Jablonski the 2007-08 Sport Bowling national high average award winners.

The Rochester Institute of Technology men's and Robert Morris College women's bowling teams conquered Kegel's 39-foot Winding Road Sport Bowling oil pattern en route to first-place honors at the Illinois State BPA Fall Classic at 4 Seasons Bowling Center in Freeport, Ill., Oct. 25-26.

USBC research engineers are looking for new ways to precisely measure how modern bowling balls enter and exit the pin deck and how those ball paths influence how pins fly.

Youth bowlers will compete for thousands of dollars in scholarship awards on Sport Bowling lane conditions in the Fourth Annual Chris Barnes Thanksgiving Youth Classic, to be held Nov. 26-30 at AMF Showplace Lanes in Euless, Texas.

The 2009 USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships, sponsored by Pepsi and Storm Bowling Products, will be held at The Cherry Bowl in Rockford, Ill., April 15-18, 2009.

Sport Bowling and PBA Experience league officers and bowling center personnel should be aware that there is a new address for sending weekly lane tapes/graphs.

USBC Silver coach Mike Blakeney recently was hired as the head women's bowling coach at Cheyney University of Pennsylvania. Blakeney hopes to use the many skills and techniques he learned in USBC's Coaching and Sport Bowling programs to lead the Lady Wolves to NCAA Division II prominence.

Another increase in membership in Sport Bowling leagues meant another rise in Sport Bowling 300 games and 800 series in the 2007-08 season completed July 31. Meanwhile, the number of similar achievements in regular competition increased only slightly.

The Pikeville College women's bowling team will share their collegiate bowling experiences throughout the 2008-09 season on the "Road to the National Championship" Web page on bowl.com.

Confused about how long your Sport Bowling membership lasts during the summer? Get answers here.

Bowlers of various skill levels had fun and challenged themselves to improve in a PBA Experience league in Iowa.

An exciting new way to experience Sport Bowling is here on PBAExperience.org.

With video tips on how to play the PBA Experience oil patterns, podcasts featuring insights and interviews with some of the PBA's hottest players and much more, PBAExperience.org offers something for every bowler.    

USBC Coaching is helping grow the sport of bowling in Spain. USBC Gold coach, instructor and ambassador Costas Mitsingas is seeing to that and has held a successful USBC Bronze coaching certification course recently in Madrid.

USBC coach, instructor and international ambassador Rafael "Paeng" Nepomuceno concluded the final part of his second tri-level USBC coaching seminar for 2008 by certifying 15 coaches in Singapore.

Process saves time and environment.

Prebowling and membership fee receipts added to section.

USBC Silver coach Steve Ininns held a successful USBC Bronze coaching certification conference recently in England.

Ohio's Joe Imholte and Pennsylvania's Tiffany Shubrooks each earned $10,000 scholarships in winning 2008 Teen Masters titles in Las Vegas.

USBC Sport Bowling Coordinator and Team USA member Derek Eoff tells you why the PBA Experience patterns you battle in your Sport Bowling league don't play the same way they do for the pros and why they play differently depending on the center.

The USBC held a Level One and Bronze certification conference at Artha Gading Bowling Center in Indonesia.

Many USBC Sport Bowling members across the country reached perfection and rolled 800 series on Sport lane conditions during the 2007-08 season. Check out the Sport Bowling Honor Roll to find out who topped the list. 

USBC Silver coach Steve Ininns of England will hold a USBC Bronze coaching certification conference in England on Aug. 3-4.

Colombian national team member and USBC Silver coach Andres Gomez certified several new bowling coaches during a USBC Bronze seminar in July in Venezuela.

USBC has hired exercise and strength conditioning specialist Nick Bohanan as part of a continuing effort to bring scientific studies into the sport of bowling.

Rafael "Paeng" Nepomuceno now holds three Guinness world records.

'Paeng' graduating more USBC coaches in Southeast Asia, Hong Kong

The USBC is developing a more modern system of measuring timing for bowlers. The idea is that USBC coaches will use that more precise formula to better teach bowlers how to play the game.

The United States Bowling Congress has named versatile and highly respected bowling industry veteran Steve Kloempken to the position of Technical Director of the sport's national governing body.

The 2008 USBC Coaches Summit and IBPSIA Educational Conference concluded  June 24 in Orlando, Fla.

The 2008 USBC Coaches Summit and International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association Educational Conference began on June 23 with a host of informative sessions at the Rosen Shingle Creek Hotel in Orlando, Fla. The events continue through today.

Take a big step toward starting a career coaching bowling full time by taking a Strike Ten Skills Center Teaching Professional Training Course. Limited spots remain for the next class, which is scheduled for Aug. 4-5 in Arlington, Texas.

Rod Ross, one of the most respected and innovative coaches in the sport of bowling, has been named the first head coach of the USBC International Training Center in Arlington, Texas.

Technology will play big role at new training center

Prize waiver only applies to singles events.

USBC has created a digital system that measures and displays exact movements of a bowler's body during the approach and delivery. This patented biomechanics technology introduces a new age for coaching and the sport.

Energize your coaching business by registering for the 2008 USBC Coaches Summit June 23-24 in Orlando, Fla.

Summit offers specialty courses

Chris Barnes captured the 2007-08 Chris Schenkel PBA Player of the Year Award.

The first USBC Silver coaching conference held outside the United States has concluded in the Philippines.

The recently completed USBC bowling ball motion study, which was started to help protect the future of the sport, has been selected as a presentation topic for the 52nd Annual Fall Technical Conference in October in Mesa, Ariz.

Congratulations to the USBC Sport Bowling members who have added their names to the Sport Bowling honor roll.

Diandra Asbaty, one of the world's best female bowlers, will share her knowledge of the sport with bowlers in Southeast Asia when she hosts a bowling clinic and exhibition in June in Singapore.

The USBC Sport Bowling program has shown impressive and steady growth each year since it was introduced in 2001. One major reason for this expansion is the impact youth bowlers are having on the program.

A two-year study of bowling ball motion, which USBC undertook in cooperation with bowling ball manufacturing companies, has been completed. USBC is setting a new manufacturing specification for bowling balls based on the chemistry of the cover material.

Read the full report from USBC

Bowling teams can prepare for the 2008 USBC Open Championships by attending a coaching and practice session in Albuquerque, N.M., from USBC Silver coach and former professional bowler Mike Jasnau.

Washington's Jim Lewis and Wisconsin's Richard Banker are the latest winners in the "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest."

Colorado bowling center proprietor Paul Kreins is trying to get a leg up on the competition by aggressively implementing several PBA Experience programs.

The United States Bowling Congress has developed advanced technology that can measure grip and foot pressure to improve the collection of motion data throughout a bowler's approach. The pioneering systems are expected to have a significant impact on coaching in the sport of bowling.

The Professional Bowlers Association and USBC are expanding the PBA Experience program to include PBA Experience Tournaments.

Two-time defending national champs are required to compete in Sport Bowling or PBA Experience leagues during the season.

USBC Sport Bowling spokesperson Chris Barnes and fellow Team USA members Rhino Page, Parker Bohn III and Patrick Allen are competing for fans' votes to earn a spot in the Motel 6 Roll to Riches. Vote for your favorite between now and Friday afternoon!

Only USBC Headquarters can grant relief.

Mark London, a USBC Sport Bowling member from Illinois, has won this week's "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest."

Certified coaches from Ohio, California and Minnesota are the USBC nominees for the U.S Olympic Committee's 2007 Coach of the Year awards.

Kansas bowler Bill Vanstory is this week's "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest" champion.

Bowlers at Airway Lanes in Portage, Mich., are taking to the lanes and enjoying their PBA Experience league.  

 

 

Wisconsin's Steve Richter, Arkansas' Robert McHughes Jr. and New Mexico's Mike Hiester were lucky winners in recent weeks in the "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest."

Thanks to the incredible popularity of PBA Experience leagues, the USBC Sport Bowling program has continued to enjoy explosive growth across the board so far this season.

USBC makes it easy to replace lost membership cards, check averages

Brian Graham, former Director of College Bowling USA, is returning to USBC where he will lead and implement youth programs.

Team USA's Rhino Page has been the surprise success story through the first half of the 2007-08 season - advancing to two championship rounds, match play five times and through the weekly Tour Qualifying Round in six of seven events as a non-exempt player.

Sport Bowling members enjoyed many great achievements and the PBA Experience ignited incredible growth for the Sport Bowling program

Congratulations to William Ades, Scott Alexander and Frank DeRemer who rolled Sport Bowling 300 games in January. They join the Sport Bowling honor roll for Sport members with perfect games and 800 series so far in the 2007-08 season.

Don Schiele of Snoqualmie, Wash., is this week's winner in the "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest." Be sure to watch the Denny's PBA Tour ESPN-televised finals this Sunday, then log in to the Sport Bowling members-only page the following day to answer the contest question.

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.

Phil Croak of Johnstown, Ohio, is this week's winner in the "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest." Be sure to watch the Denny's PBA Tour ESPN-televised finals this Sunday, then log in to the Sport Bowling members-only page the following day to answer the contest question.

Rafael "Paeng" Nepomuceno, a USBC coach, international ambassador and four-time World Cup champion, completed his eighth USBC Coaching conference by certifying more than 20 coaches in Singapore Nov.30-Dec. 2.

Jim Tekavec of Leadville, Colo., is this week's winner in the "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest." USBC Sport Bowling members: Be sure to watch the Denny's PBA Tour ESPN-televised finals this Sunday, then log in to the Sport Bowling members-only page the following day to answer the contest question.

Congratulations to Timothy Lewis of Dayton, Ohio, this week's lucky winner in the "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest." Log in to the Sport Bowling members-only page now to play this week's game.

Nick Kokenos of St. Clair Shores, Mich., is this week's lucky winner in the "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest." Be sure to watch the Denny's PBA Tour ESPN-televised finals this Sunday, then log in to the Sport Bowling members-only page the following day to answer the contest question.

Congratulations to USBC Sport Bowling member Nicole Orlando of Independence, Mo., who is the Week 2 winner of the "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest." Nicole competed in an adult mixed PBA Experience league at Lunar Bowl this past spring and summer.

New Jersey bowler tastes perfection on Viper pattern in PBA Experience league.

 

John Rogers honed his skills in a Sport Bowling league. The reward: his first 300 game.

Congratulations to USBC Sport Bowling member Linda Ridolfo of Columbus, Ohio, the Week 1 winner of the "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest." Linda competed in a PBA Experience league at Rainbow Lanes this past spring.

Sport Bowling members: Be sure to watch this Sunday's Denny's PBA Tour show on ESPN, then log on to the Sport Bowling Members-only section on Monday to answer the Week 2 question for your chance to win.

With the NBA season starting up, Hornets star and USBC spokesperson Chris Paul is back thrilling fans in arenas across the country. Check out how Chris spent his offseason with his "passion," gaining bowling knowledge from Chris Barnes and others in the "Chris & Chris" coaching tip series.

Costas Mitsingas of Cyprus hopes coaching can grow the sport of bowling and help it achieve Olympic status. 

It's been 10 years since USBC's Junior Gold program was launched as a training ground for youth, and this year's Masters competition served as a report card on the program's influence and impact.

Win authentic autographed prizes from Chris Barnes and others in the "Sport Members Watch and Win Contest," an exclusive challenge available only for USBC Sport Bowling members.

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

USBC's introductory coaching course - Level One - now is available online on bowl.com.

The Sport Bowling-compliant lane oil pattern at the 2007 USBC Masters is not human, but it may be the toughest foe bowlers will face all week.

Standard play scoring records to be updated on bowl.com

In the final installment of his three-part series, USBC's Patrick Brettingen discusses his mental game challenges while competing in the USBC Masters.

USBC Team USA's Ashly Galante earns third straight Sport Bowling national high average award.

Sport Bowling numbers soar as membership rises

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.

Teresa "Terry" Wolcott, a USBC Level I coach, wears many hats when it comes to the sport of bowling.

What was it like facing a challenging Sport Bowling lane oil pattern at the USBC Masters? USBC's Patrick Brettingen discusses his experience in the second in a series of articles.

Former USBC Team USA member Missy Bellinder became the first woman to win multiple PBA Regional Tour championships when she conquered the Viper PBA Experience lane pattern to win the Don Johnson Memorial Classic in Pacifica, Calif.

In this first in a series of articles, USBC's Patrick Brettingen discusses the excitement of a 'regular' bowler preparing to compete with the sport's top stars in the USBC Masters.

The USBC Sport Bowling program enjoyed explosive growth across the board this past season, due largely to the remarkable popularity of PBA Experience leagues.

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.

Chris Barnes visits Sport Bowling Video Contest winners to run clinic and raise money for charity.

Former PWBA player Karen Stroud and USBC Hall of Famer Tish Johnson offer their analysis of the Chameleon pattern at the U.S. Women's Open at the National Bowling Stadium.

Former PWBA star Wendy Macpherson and Team USA's Stefanie Nation offer their analysis of the Shark pattern at the U.S. Women's Open at the National Bowling Stadium.