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PODCAST: Chad Murphy on USBC's Ongoing Response to COVID-19

If you're a certain Executive Director of the United States Bowling Congress these days, well, let's just say it's been an interesting few weeks. Chad Murphy has had to steer that ship in Arlington, Texas, as a global pandemic swept the globe just when a number of USBC's marquee events were poised to kick off. The Open Championships. The

Polychem Providing Custom-Made Hand Sanitizer to Local Nursing Homes, Hospitals, First Responders

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

Amid Shortage Due to COVID-19, Kegel Provides Employees with Custom-Made Hand Sanitizer

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

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

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

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

EJ Tackett Leads PBA World Championship Field into Match Play

EJ Tackett Leads PBA World Championship Field into Match Play

LAS VEGAS –@After a combined 40 games bowled on four different lane conditions, the field of 40 PBA World Championship cashers was trimmed to 16 during Wednesday’s cashers round at the Storm PBA World Series of Bowling XI at South Point Bowling Plaza. And the leader of the pack heading into match play Thursday is EJ Tackett of Bluffton, Indiana,