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In 2005, the YABA national headquarters merged with ABC
& WIBC to form
the United States Bowling Congress (USBC).
With this new movement, USBC is now recognized as
the national governing body of bowling in the United
States by the USCO.
The three California state organizations: California State Bowling
Association, California Women's Bowling Association and the California Young
American Bowling Alliance, Inc. (CSBA, CWBA, & CSYABA) merged into one
organization, February 25, 2006 in Sacramento.
The
California USBC Association (CUSBC) has been chartered as of
May 1, 2006.
California is
only one of 19 states that merged with USBC on the state level so far. Not only
will we make this work, but we will lead the way, as everyone knows that the
“Best Bowlers Come from California!”
USBC merged state organizations as of 12/06:
AZ, AL,
CA,
HI, ME, MD,
MN,
MO,
MT, NH, NM,
NC,
OR, SC, SD &
TX.
CALIFORNIA
STATE
BOWLING ASSOCIATION (CSBA)
The California State Bowling Association conducted an annual
state championships for American Bowling Congress members from
throughout California. Entrants competed in team, doubles and singles
events. The first tournament was held in 1946. This event has grown to
become the largest state bowling event in the nation and is held in a
different location each year, alternating between the southern and northern
parts of the state.
The CSBA also offered professional scratch
competition with our California State Masters. The annual state convention
hosted delegates that represented many of the 75 local associations in the
state of California. The last convention was held in Bakersfield in 2006.
Click here for more detailed past CSBA History
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CALIFORNIA WOMEN'S BOWLING ASSOCIATION (CWBA)
On May 8,
1924, a group of friendly and spirited women through
their wisdom and foresight created a state bowling organization for the
purpose of promoting and elevating the greatest of all participant sports -
American Ten Pins. This group, named the California Women’s Bowling
Association (CWBA) was recognized as an Auxiliary to the Pacific Coast
Bowling Congress (PCBC) later affiliated with the Women’s Bowling Congress,
Inc.
The purpose of the CWBA was to provide
leadership and services to our local associations and women bowlers of
California. Our Mission is the recognition for achievements, quality
programs and the fostering of the spirit of friendship and cooperation among
all members of the bowling family. The CWBA celebrated it’s 75th Anniversary
in 2001 and has developed a wealth of traditions during it’s history. The
last convention was held in Sacramento in 2006.
Click here for more detailed past CWBA History
 CALIFORNIA
STATE YOUNG AMERICAN BOWLING ALLIANCE, INC. (CSYABA)
The California State Junior Bowling
Association was organized in Fresno, 1965 under the
leadership of Mr. Herb Hoff. This entity was
then reorganized on October 10, 1982 into the
California State Young American Bowling Alliance,
Inc. This organization has developed
itself with the changing times of the century,
creating many scholarship opportunities through
awards and tournaments to help the future of our
sport, which starts with the youth. Education is very important and with our help and
your help, these youth will have a multitude of
opportunities to pursue their college education
while participating in the growing sport of
BOWLING!! The last convention was held in
San Diego in 2006.
Click here for more detailed past CSYABA History
 The
California Youth Leaders Association
(CYLA) was
formed back in 1985. This group of youths serve as a direct channel of
communication between USBC youth bowlers and the California USBC
Association. This organization also serves to train members in the
operations and administrations of the California USBC Association; assist
adult association officers and directors wherever possible; promote youth
bowling through membership drives, serving as student coaches, conducting
training programs; and instructs timely projects to further the growth and
interest in youth bowling.
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