BOWL.com | News

Home
News

News

Welcome 2 Bowling program returns

October 03, 2012

Welcome 2 Bowling program returns

The Welcome 2 Bowling program, a collaborative effort by USBC and the leading brands in the bowling industry to engage first-time league bowlers, returns for the 2012-13 season with more to offer.

Combine tests potential collegiate bowlers

August 10, 2012

Combine tests potential collegiate bowlers

More than 100 student-athletes had the opportunity for their skills to be evaluated and to meet with college coaches during the four-day Bowling Combine for College Prospects at the International Training and Research Center in Arlington.

ITRC hosts Youth Gold Camp

ITRC hosts Youth Gold Camp

The International Training and Research Center in Arlington, Texas hosted nearly 30 USBC Youth bowlers on Friday to take part in the Youth Gold Camp, a training camp to help them prepare for next month’s USBC North Pointe Junior Gold Championships.

Vadakin enters coaching Hall of Fame

Vadakin enters coaching Hall of Fame

Wichita State University’s (WSU) Head Coach Gordon Vadakin has been selected as the 2012 Bowling Coaches Hall of Fame inductee. Only one active coach is inducted per year. Vadakin has led the Shockers to 17 of their 19 national championships.

USA Bowling Coaching to offer seminars

USA Bowling Coaching to offer seminars

For youth bowling coaches, volunteers or parents of children involved in the sport, USA Bowling will provide coaching seminars designed to teach basic bowling coaching skills. The seminars will be held throughout the country this fall.

USBC adds Regional Development Facility

USBC adds Regional Development Facility

USBC recently added its third USBC Coaching Regional Development Facility, Bowl to Win Pro Shop at Shepherds All Star Lanes in Salt Lake City, Utah.

FAQ: Coaching certification and RVP

FAQ: Coaching certification and RVP

Some Frequently Asked Questions about USBC Coaching certification and the Registered Volunteer Program requirement.

RVP added to coaching certification

RVP added to coaching certification

Coaches seeking certification at any level through USBC will have to be approved through the Registered Volunteer Program (RVP) and current coaches will need to be approved through RVP as part of their continuing education process.

Preble, Bohanan finalists for USOC awards

Preble, Bohanan finalists for USOC awards

The United States Olympic Committee today announced the finalists for the annual USOC Coach of the Year awards and the bowling industry is well-represented.

USBC Coaching creates regional facilities

February 16, 2012

USBC Coaching creates regional facilities

In an effort to provide a more economical way for coaches and bowlers to have access to certification conferences, the United States Bowling Congress has announced it will create USBC Coaching Regional Development Facilities.