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Join a League and Become a USBC
member!
Whether you just want to have fun or looking for some great competition - team up with friends,
co-workers, or family and JOIN A LEAGUE! There are many types of leagues to choose from: mixed
(men and women together on same team), singles and even VEGAS leagues! Vegas
leagues are fun where the last day of bowling "sweepers" is bowled in Vegas.
Check out our
local bowling center and see what leagues will fit
your schedule.
Typically leagues meet once a week for a set number of weeks. Shorter in the
summer and longer in the winter. Adult leagues normally compete for
cash prizes. Youth leagues normally bowl on Saturday mornings, but
some centers offer other dates and times to choose from. Youth cannot bowl
for money due to USBC eligiblity rule 400 so they compete for scholarships
instead. Youth leagues are a great way for kids to make new friends and to
learn about the sport of bowling while competing with others in the same age
group.
When joining a league, a USBC membership is purchased. With the USBC
membership, there are many bowling and non-bowing perks available. See the
great benefits below:
USBC Benefits of Membership
Your USBC membership allows you to:
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Compete in certified league bowling – where each
bowler has an internationally recognized average.
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Be eligible to compete in local, state, more
than a dozen national USBC championships and other USBC-certified
tournaments.
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Experience fair, competitive play with USBC-standardized
rules and regulations.
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Be confident that your league money is
safeguarded under USBC bonding protection.
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Receive a subscription to US Bowler or US Youth
Bowler, USBC’s quarterly magazines. Adult members also receive the monthly
US e-Bowler, USBC’s electronic newsletter.
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Earn individual and league awards based on
standardized achievements.
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Access up-to-the minute bowling information on
bowl.com, bowling’s premier Web site, featuring special member sections and
chat forums, plus league and tournament standings.
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Locate a USBC-certified coach in your area by
using the “Find a Coach” feature of the USBC Coaching section of bowl.com.
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Lead and grow the sport of bowling at the local
level by becoming a USBC volunteer.
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Take pride in wearing and displaying your USBC
official merchandise, available at USBC events and on bowl.com.
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Enjoy the fun and social opportunities of being
a part of one of America’s largest participatory sport.
USBC Programs and Initiatives
In addition to numerous benefits, a USBC membership is an
investment in bowling’s future, as it supports numerous programs and
initiatives that ensure the sport’s continuous growth. These programs
include:
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USBC Youth: Making bowling cool for kids through tournaments,
scholarships and leadership opportunities.
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USBC Youth: Age 12-Under. Join Bowlapolis!
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USBC High School: The national resource for America’s fastest growing high
school sport.
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USBC Collegiate: Creating bowling opportunities to enhance students’
academic, athletic and personal development.
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USBC Team USA and Junior Team USA: Representing the United States in elite
international competition.
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USBC Tournaments: More than a dozen national tournaments for youth, adults
and seniors of all skill levels.
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USBC Coaching: Providing quality training programs and instructional tools
for the bowling community.
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USBC Sport Bowling: Upholding the integrity of the game and providing the
competitive bowling experience for those who are passionate about the sport.
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SMART: The Scholarship Management and Accounting Reports for Tenpins program
is designed to help organizations set up, manage and disburse youth bowling
scholarships as well as help USBC Youth members locate and ensure
scholarship dollars for their continuing education.
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Registered Volunteer Program: Ensuring the safety of youth bowlers by
introducing background screening and rules of behavior for USBC Youth
volunteers.
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Equipment Specifications and Certification: Testing and research that
enhance the sport’s credibility.
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