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USBC cancels 2020 Intercollegiate Team and Singles Championships

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.

Coronavirus Update: All PBA Tournament Activity Put on Hiatus, More Bowling Centers Shut Down

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

Coronavirus Update: More Cancellations, Postponements and Closures Throughout the Bowling Industry

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

USBC adjusts tentative start date, extends reservation dates for 2020 Open and Women’s Championships

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.

BBIA Convention Cancelled as COVID-19 Precaution

BBIA Convention Cancelled as COVID-19 Precaution

In a letter to Billiard and Bowling Institute of America (BBIA) members, BBIA President Jim Land has announced the cancellation of the organization's 2020 convention, which was to be held April 26-28 in Cancun, Mexico, as concerns regarding the potential spread of COVID-19 continued to sweep the nation."I as well as many others are concerned about the safety and comfort

Start of 2020 PWBA Tour season postponed indefinitely

Start of 2020 PWBA Tour season postponed indefinitely

The PWBA will evaluate adjustments to the 2020 PWBA Tour schedule after CDC regulations evolve to allow for competition to resume.

Remainder of WSOB 'Animal Pattern' Events Postponed Indefinitely, World Championship Gets New Airtime and Prize Fund Boost

Remainder of WSOB 'Animal Pattern' Events Postponed Indefinitely, World Championship Gets New Airtime and Prize Fund Boost

LAS VEGAS (March 13, 2020)@- The PBA has modified plans for Storm World Series of Bowling XI finals in response to the coronavirus pandemic, enhancing the prize fund for the live PBA World Championship telecast on FS1 Sunday at 1:30 p.m. Eastern (10:30 a.m. Pacific), but postponing all additional competition in the three animal pattern championships.The last-minute changes have been

Jason Belmonte Earns Top Seed for PBA World Championship TV Finals

Jason Belmonte Earns Top Seed for PBA World Championship TV Finals

LAS VEGAS –@Australia’s Jason Belmonte out-bowled a field of 120 Storm PBA World Series of Bowling XI competitors over 56 games on four different lane conditions to earn the top berth for the PBA World Championship stepladder finals at South Point Bowling Plaza Thursday.The PBA World Championship will be decided live on FS1 on Wednesday, March 18,@at 8 p.m. Eastern/5

PBA to Limit WSOB XI Televised Finals to Players, Families, and Officials

PBA to Limit WSOB XI Televised Finals to Players, Families, and Officials

New York, NY@– In accordance with the latest guidance from federal health organizations, the Professional Bowlers Association has decided the Storm World Series of Bowling XI will go on without spectators present during the tournament.PBA@CEO Colie Edison@addressed the PBA’s position on dealing with the coronavirus outbreak that has created complex issues around the world, “It is with an abundance of

USBC announces Intercollegiate Team And Singles Bowling Championships are postponed indefinitely

USBC announces Intercollegiate Team And Singles Bowling Championships are postponed indefinitely

USBC made the decision after reviewing the actions of universities and national governing bodies to postpone or cancel collegiate events due to COVID-19 safety concerns.