Imagine how much smoother your trip to the USBC Open Championships would be if you didn't have to worry about airline baggage fees or lugging your bowling balls through the airport.

Since being introduced in 2004, Bowling Ball Express has processed more than 80,000 packages and made travel a lot easier for tens of thousands of Open Championships bowlers.

USBC continues to work with UPS to provide this premium service at reasonable rates so everyone can enjoy the convenience of having their equipment waiting for them when they arrive at the tournament venue or at home after they compete.

This year, some great incentives have been added to make BBE even more affordable for bowlers headed to the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nev.

- First-time bowlers can show their first-timer buttons at the BBE counter and receive a $5 discount on each package they ship home.

- Bowlers who show their 2011 Pride Award pins at the BBE counter will receive a $5 discount on each package they ship home.

- Teams that ship together, save together. Ship four full cases of bowling balls at regular price and the fifth case ships free. *This offer is good for both incoming and outgoing shipments.

For a complete list of shipping guidelines click here or visit BOWL.com/bbe.