May 08, 2025
USBC introduces tiered certification levels and program updates for bowling centers
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April 28, 2022
USBC introduces new center inspection and certification program, featuring ACE Tool
The USBC introduced new details for a tiered center certification program and unveiled a data-collecting tool for center inspections at the USBC Convention.
June 08, 2020
USBC postpones implementation of tiered center certification
The postponement means the inspection of centers under the new program will not begin until Jan. 1, 2023.
November 25, 2019
USBC to implement a tiered center certification program
Following a recent study of the lane certification process and analyzing data, USBC will implement a tiered center certification program over the next five years. Details will be announced at the 2021 USBC Convention.
April 27, 2017
Lane certification study prompts new specifications for 2019
USBC will implement new requirements for lane inspections and will adjust specifications for new installations for the 2019-2020 season based on recent research conducted by the USBC Equipment Specifications and Certifications team.