Feb. 19 - July 3, 2011 (last day of competition)
Reno, NV

Feb. 7-13, 2011
National Bowling Stadium
Reno, NV

Jan. 3-7, 2011
Sunset Station
Henderson, NV

Having the opportunity to compete for your country is the ultimate reward for an athlete in any sport. For at least two men and two women bowlers each year, success at the USBC Team USA Trials means realizing that dream.

July 31 – Aug. 6, 2011
Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl
Columbus, OH

Still think you’ve got game? If you’re a USBC member age 50 or over who wants to continue competing in tournament bowling at a high level, then you should check out the USBC Senior Masters.

April 7 – July 3, 2011 (last day of competition)
OnCenter Complex
Syracuse, NY

April 22-27, 2011
OnCenter Complex
Syracuse, NY

If you’re a female USBC member who’s ready to show what you’re made of on the lanes, then you should enter the USBC Queens. It’s the opportunity of a lifetime to go head-to-head for big bucks against the best women bowlers in the world.

April 22-27, 2011
OnCenter Complex
Syracuse, NY

The USBC Senior Queens is the tournament for you if you’re a female USBC member who has reached age 50 and continues to be competitive on the lanes.

The USBC Senior Queens is held alongside the USBC Queens event to give women who are USBC members age 50 or older the chance to compete against some of the best senior women bowlers around on one of the sport’s biggest stages.

July 9-15, 2011
South Point – Sunset Station – Orleans
Las Vegas, NV

When you’re ready to go for the Gold, the USBC has the tournament for you! It’s called the USBC Junior Gold Championships, an annual national bowling tournament for male and female youth athletes where you’ll bowl against the best youth bowlers in the United States for over $140,000 in scholarships and a chance to represent your country internationally as a member of Junior Team USA!

July 8-23, 2011
South Point Bowling Center
Las Vegas, NV

You may know that adult USBC members have their own national bowling tournaments called the USBC Open Championships and the USBC Women’s Championships. But do you know that you have your own national championship?

This is the premier nationwide tournament for youth bowlers. All USBC Youth members are eligible to bowl at the league qualifying level with a chance to advance. There is no additional cost to enter at the league level and only a one-time entry fee (typically) for all succeeding levels. Based on age, handicap competition at the Pepsi USBC Youth Championships is 100 percent of 210. Scratch competition also is available. Bowlers of all ages and skill levels have the opportunity to experience competition at the highest level.

April 20-23, 2011
AMF Peach Lanes
Columbus, GA

The event is held each April and brings together the top 16 men’s and top 16 women’s teams in the country to compete for national titles.

To qualify for the USBC ITC, schools compete in certified college tournaments and conferences throughout the season to become one of the top-ranked teams in the country or win a conference. Schools advance to postseason Sectional Qualifiers held at four regional locations across the United States. The top four men’s teams and top four women’s teams from each sectional tournament earn berths into the USBC ITC.

May 20-22, 2011
AMF Euless
Euless, TX

March 11, 2011
Various locations

Prior to the 2003-04 season, USBC Collegiate (formerly know as College Bowling USA), along with the support of ABC and WIBC, announced the creation of the Intercollegiate Singles Championships (formerly the Collegiate Singles Championships) to be held at the completion of the collegiate bowling season. The event replaced the Association of College Unions International Men’s and Women’s National Championships and features the top 16 male and top 16 female collegiate bowlers in the country competing for national singles titles.

July 31 – Aug. 6, 2011
Wayne Webb's Columbus Bowl
Columbus, OH

Still think you've got game? If you're a USBC member age 50 or over who wants to continue competing in tournament bowling at a high level, then you should check out the USBC Senior Masters.

April 22-27, 2011
OnCenter Complex
Syracuse, NY

The USBC Senior Queens is the tournament for you if you're a female USBC member who has reached age 50 and continues to be competitive on the lanes.

The USBC Senior Queens is held alongside the USBC Queens event to give women who are USBC members age 50 or older the chance to compete against some of the best senior women bowlers around on one of the sport's biggest stages.

Dates TBD
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The Senior Championships is a national event for bowlers who have qualified through their state's Senior Tournament. Bowlers interested in entering their state senior tournament should contact their state association manager.

One of the many benefits available to you as a BPAA member is the opportunity to participate in our tournament programs. BPAA currently offers the following THREE tournament options to our member centers.

Team USA is proud to participate in The World Games 2009 in Taiwan. This prestigious event brings together more than 4,500 athletes from around the world competing in a wide variety of sports. Learn more about the event at the official Web site of The World Games 2009

2009 PABCON Adult Championships
Sept. 19-27
San Juan, Puerto Rico

2009 WTBA World Women's Championships
July 27-Aug. 3, 2009
Las Vegas, Nev.

This is one of the most prestigious and exciting tournaments for women bowlers.

One of the most exciting international tournaments you could experience as a member of USBC Junior Team USA is the Pan American Bowling Confederation Youth Championships. More than 100 bowlers from 14 countries compete in the PABCON Youth Championships, which features two divisions, one for bowlers 20 and younger and the other for bowlers 16 and younger.

Getting started

You’ll need the following information before beginning:

• A copy of the tournament rules (you will only need to input those rules that are a requirement for USBC certification)
• Location(s) and date(s) of the competition(s)
• Note: If the tournament offers scholarships, all awards must be deposited in a SMART account. Contact SMART at (800) 514-2695, ext. 3168 or via email to set up an account or for more information.

Whether you’re a highly competitive bowler carrying a 200 average in a sport league or a handicap bowler who wonders if there is a tournament in which you can compete and have a chance to win, the USBC offers such a wide variety of tournaments that you are bound to find one perfect for you. Are you a women’s bowler who thinks she can cut it against PBA Women’s Series bowlers? Try the USBC Queens event. Are you a youth bowler looking to put your skills to use by earning some scholarship money? Learn more about how to qualify for the Jr. Gold Championships. Are you a handicap bowler looking for a chance to compete on a level playing field against bowlers in your average range? Look into the USBC’s longest-standing event, the 108-year-old USBC Open Championships. USBC tournaments offer opportunities for all bowlers regardless of age or skill level.