March 25, 2020
USBC Hall of Famer Bob Hanson dies at 93
USBC Hall of Famer Bob Hanson, inducted into the Veterans category in 2004, died this week at a hospital in West Palm Beach, Florida, following a short illness. He was 93.
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March 24, 2020
New York, Colorado bowlers selected as Youth Ambassadors of the Year
Courtney Morelli of Selden, N.Y., and Tanner Ausec of Colorado Springs, Colo., were selected for exemplary contributions in the sport outside of league or tournament play, academic accomplishments, and community involvement.
March 20, 2020
Registration set to begin for 2021 USBC Open Championships in Las Vegas
Registration for the 2021 USBC Open Championships in Las Vegas is set to begin March 23 at 11 a.m. Eastern.
March 19, 2020
Polychem Providing Custom-Made Hand Sanitizer to Local Nursing Homes, Hospitals, First Responders
As tough news continues to break associated with COVID-19's impact on the bowling industry--most recently, that news includes the cancellation of the trade show portion of Bowl Expo--many are looking for a bright spot amid the gloom.That is exactly what Polychem, the longtime manufacturer of bowling lane care products, is providing the most distressed and vulnerable people and facilities within
March 19, 2020
USBC postpones 2020 Senior Masters, Super Senior Classic and Senior Championships
The 2020 USBC Senior Masters and Super Senior Classic will take place later this year, while qualifiers for the 2020 Senior Championships will be invited to compete concurrently at the 2021 tournament.
March 18, 2020
Amid Shortage Due to COVID-19, Kegel Provides Employees with Custom-Made Hand Sanitizer
If it seems as though the end of the world is upon us and you happen to work at the Kegel Training Center in Lake Wales, Fla., you're in luck in at least one respect.With hand sanitizer virtually non-existent at your local grocer, drug store or hardware store these days as the COVID-19 pandemic pushes demand for it to seemingly
March 18, 2020
USBC cancels 2020 Intercollegiate Team and Singles Championships
The 2020 Intercollegiate Singles and Team Championships was canceled due to COVID-19 public health concerns. The event was scheduled to take place April 13-18 in Grand Rapids, Michigan.
March 17, 2020
Coronavirus Update: All PBA Tournament Activity Put on Hiatus, More Bowling Centers Shut Down
Another day, another rash of postponement and closure announcements throughout the bowling community in response to COVID-19. On Tuesday afternoon, the PBA informed its membership that all tournament activity--including PBA, PBA50 and PBA Regional Tour action--has been postponed beginning today "to help prevent the spread of COVID-19." The announcement noted that, "The safety of our players, our fans, and our
March 17, 2020
Coronavirus Update: More Cancellations, Postponements and Closures Throughout the Bowling Industry
A day that again saw the U.S. stock market suffer remarkable losses in response to the economic carnage expected to strike the globe as a result of coronavirus, with the Dow's nearly 3,000-point drop marking its worst day since the "Black Monday" crash of 1987, also saw cancellations, postponements and closures reverberate throughout the bowling industry.In the morning, the
March 17, 2020
USBC adjusts tentative start date, extends reservation dates for 2020 Open and Women’s Championships
The USBC has moved the tentative start date for the 2020 USBC Open and Women’s Championships to May 23, 2020, and will extend the tournaments several more weeks to allow teams rescheduling flexibility.