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Survey shows a majority of USBC members plan to bowl in fall leagues

Survey shows a majority of USBC members plan to bowl in fall leagues

A survey of USBC members conducted in late May found a overwhelming majority of bowlers were planning to bowl in a fall league when the 2020-2021 season starts in August.

Registration for 2021 USBC Women’s Championships opens July 6

Registration for 2021 USBC Women’s Championships opens July 6

Registration for the 2021 USBC Women’s Championships in Addison, Illinois, will begin July 6 at noon Eastern.

Las Vegas to host 2022 USBC Open Championships

Las Vegas to host 2022 USBC Open Championships

The event previously scheduled to be held in a newly built facility in Houston but business interruptions caused by COVID-19 mandated the change.

North Carolina Proprietors Consider Suing Governor

North Carolina Proprietors Consider Suing Governor

Even after providing a detailed, 17-point plan for a safe reopening, bowling centers in North Carolina were denied the ability to reopen by Governor Roy Cooper, prompting proprietors to consider suing the governor.Nancy Schenk“We don'’t understand where the line in the sand was drawn,” Nancy Schenk, owner of B@B Lanes in Fayetteville and a past president of the BPAA, told ABC-11 “At

Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) cancels 2020 tour season

Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) cancels 2020 tour season

The 2020 PWBA has canceled its 2020 PWBA Tour season, including its two major events, the USBC Queens and the U.S. Women’s Open.

RSCVA Forced to Implement Cost-Cutting Measures

RSCVA Forced to Implement Cost-Cutting Measures

The Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority — which owns the National Bowling Stadium, Reno Events Center, Reno-Sparks Convention Center and Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center — has been forced to furlough employees, implement pay cuts and encourage early retirements as a result of the coronavirus pandemic.Twenty-five of 55 positions were furloughed, according to RSCVA Senior Communication Manager Ben McDonald.This could have had

As Nevada Bowling Centers Reopen, a Gray Area for Those in Vegas

As Nevada Bowling Centers Reopen, a Gray Area for Those in Vegas

Bowling centers have been moved into Phase 2 of business reopening in Nevada, Governor Steve Sisolak announced on Tuesday. That means centers may open their doors on Friday, albeit with some gray area for those located within Las Vegas.“Nevadans have done an incredible job helping to flatten the curve, and I want to again thank you for understanding the severity of this

Could Betting Be the Next Step for the PBA?

Could Betting Be the Next Step for the PBA?

“The PBA has been tracking the movement toward legalizing betting in America with great interest,” PBA COO Lev Ekster recently told BonusSeeker.com. “We have been speaking with experts on betting and educating our organization as to how to approach this coming opportunity effectively and responsibly.”As Online Gambling reported, bowling lends itself to a wide range of wagering options, including traditional head-to-head

Proposal Hearing on Bowling Stadium, Downtown Reno Development Tabled

Proposal Hearing on Bowling Stadium, Downtown Reno Development Tabled

The Reno Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority was scheduled to hear a formal proposal today by P3 Partners, detailing its plans to redevelop the stadium and the Reno Events Center as part of a major downtown redevelopment project that also would involve the construction of a non-casino hotel. However, at the request of P3 Partners, that meeting was tabled.P3

Two Florida Proprietors Who were Set to Host 2020 Pro Tour Events Have Reopened. Here's What They Told Us.

Two Florida Proprietors Who were Set to Host 2020 Pro Tour Events Have Reopened. Here's What They Told Us.

The timetable for reopening accelerated considerably for bowling-center operators in Pinellas County, Fla., this week after a key executive order from Governor Ron DeSantis. A little extra help from Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gaultieri and County Administrator Barry Burton set things in motion in a big way.Governor DeSantis's Executive Order 20-123, released Friday, established that all counties throughout the state