USBC News, Rules, Updates

Here you will find information related to USBC national news, rules updates, and other related matters.


 

1-July-2022
***  The Delaware State USBCA Open meeting will be conducted July 10th at Brecknock Park at 1 PM.   All are welcome to attend.   
Open Meeting Flyer 2022

10-March-2022
***  The YOUTH Top 15 Average list for March 1st has been posted along with the December 1st list now in the YOUTH Top 15 tournament information.  These list show who is eligible to register for this special year end tournament.  Please see the tournament information in the Events Calendar or in the Youth Tournaments webpages of this site.

30-January-2022
***  Confirming that the 1:00 PM ‘Jr. Gold’ tournament today is  “on”  at AMF Doverama.  Remember that in Delaware the mask mandate for indoor activities including bowling, is still in effect since January 11th. 

10-January-2022
*** Please note the new mask mandates for indoor activities including bowling, signed by Gov. Carney of Delaware, effective 11-January-2022:   https://news.delaware.gov/2022/01/10/governor-carney-signs-universal-indoor-mask-mandate/

13-December-2021
*** The December 1st eligibility list for the Youth Top 15 tournament has been released.  All bowlers on this list are eligible to participate.  Entry forms can be found on the Youth Tournaments page
. The list is also posted here for convenience.   2021 Top 15 December List

09-October-2021
*** A “No Tap” fundraising tournament open to all adults, will be held on Oct 31st at Bowlerama.  Proceeds will go to supporting medical expenses of the J. Elder Family.   Have fun with friends for a great cause in support of a long time local bowler.  Entry forms are accessible in the Adult Tournament section of this website as well as the Event calendar. 

28-July-2021
*** IMPORTANT NOTICE: 
Rule changes effective Aug. 1, 2021
*** A new addition to Rule 16 in the USBC General Playing Rules, which limits adult membership to individuals 18 and older and creates a clear line between USBC Youth and USBC Adult membership.

*** A modification to USBC Rule 113c, Interrupted Game/Series, now will allow a league officer to authorize practice if a team needs to change lanes or if there is an extended period of time to fix a breakdown.

06-May-2021
***  IMPORTANT MESSAGE for all youth bowlers and youth league & tournament directors:
Attention all Youth Bowlers and Youth Program Directors:

Please be advised that USBC is updating the rule governing Youth versus Adult sanctioning eligibility effective Aug 1, 2021:
Additionally, they are clarifying actions needed by Youth bowlers who turn 18 during an active season.  The below key points may help to clarify the rule change announcement of yesterday:

Key Points:
=== A bowler cannot sanction in USBC as an Adult until the day of their 18th birthday.
=== If a bowler starts a season as a Youth, since they are not 18 prior to Aug 1 of the upcoming season, they can continue bowling in youth leagues and tournaments for the full season provided that once they turn 18 during the youth season they MUST immediately take the SafeSport certification online training.  (This is free to all USBC members via Bowl.com links).  They then need to provide a copy (in print or electronic PDF file) of the completed certification proof to the Youth league & tournament directors.
=== If a youth bowler decides to sanction and bowl as an adult once they turn 18, they cannot participate as a youth bowler in any leagues, tournaments, or other competitions that violate Rule 400 (see USBC Rules, page 6, Youth Membership Eligibility).  If they choose to participate in any scenario that violates Rule 400, their youth eligibility immediately ends. 

Rules change effective Aug. 1, 2021 (released by USBC on 5-May-2021)
A new amendment will go into effect Aug. 1, 2021. Click on the below item to read the full proposal being adopted of the amendment:

A new addition to Rule 16 in the USBC General Playing Rules, which limits adult membership to individuals 18 and older and creates a clear line between USBC Youth and USBC Adult membership.

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04-October-2020
*** Reminder — USBC Rules Changes for 2020-2021 season
RuleChanges2020-2021

17-August-2020
*** FAQ information from USBC on league start-ups.***
FAQBowlingRestart

FAQ Advice from USBC National Organization on issues relating to COVID-19 outbreak in USA:
COVID-19-USBCFAQ LEAGUE INFO