Greater Grand Rapids USBC

USBC provides SafeSport and Registered Volunteer tools to complement Athlete Safety Handbook

May 20, 2020/in USBC /by Terry Bigham

USBC members now can see their current status for U.S. Center for SafeSport training and Registered Volunteer Program (RVP) requirements through their profile on BOWL.com.

SMART expands policy relating to use of scholarship funds

May 19, 2020/in USBC /by Terry Bigham

Under the new guidelines, SMART scholarships might be used to receive reimbursement for expenses related to tuition and other student expenses.

Digital Collegiate Experience to connect student-athletes with college bowling programs

May 7, 2020/in USBC /by Terry Bigham

Next month, IBC Youth Development will take the Collegiate Experience to BowlTV so student-athletes can learn more about college bowling programs.

USBC modifies rules to help allow a return to competitive bowling

May 6, 2020/in USBC /by Terry Bigham

USBC approved waivers and modifications to its rules to allow certified leagues and tournaments more flexibility to adhere to health guidelines related to COVID-19 when bowling returns.

SMART Corporation makes $3. 5 million investment earnings allocation

May 4, 2020/in USBC /by Terry Bigham

The $3.5 million allocation is the largest investment earnings allocation made by the SMART Board over the past seven years.

Dates set for 2021 Junior Gold Championships; U20 division to kick off event

May 1, 2020/in USBC /by Terry Bigham

The 2021 Junior Gold Championships will take place July 5-17, 2021, in Indianapolis with the U20 division kicking off the event ahead of the three youth divisions.

Research prompts USBC to propose adjusted specification for bowling ball hardness

April 22, 2020/in USBC /by Terry Bigham

After conducting research and testing balls used in competition, USBC proposes adjusting the ball hardness specification to 73D for all models and eliminating field tests.

USBC cancels 2020 convention; McDaniel elected USBC president

April 21, 2020/in USBC /by Terry Bigham

The USBC board approved a special resolution to cancel the convention and postpone the annual meeting until 2021 because of COVID-19 public health restrictions.

IBC Youth cancels 2020 Junior Gold Championships, other youth summer events

April 17, 2020/in USBC /by Terry Bigham

IBC Youth Development has canceled the 2020 Junior Gold Championships, USA Bowling National Championships, Youth Open, and the Survivor tournament.

USBC suspends Team USA programs for 2020

April 16, 2020/in USBC /by Terry Bigham

USBC suspended the Team USA programs because of uncertainty related to the COVID-19 pandemic and the postponement of international competitions.