June 29, 2023
Janawicz receives Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award
John Janawicz of Winter Haven, Florida, was named the recipient of the 2023 Jim Jaryszak Laneman Award Wednesday at Bowl Expo in Orlando, Florida.
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April 27, 2023
USBC certifies string pin bowling as independent competition effective August 1, 2023
The United States Bowling Congress released a new research report on string pinsetters and the USBC Equipment Specifications Committee has approved final specifications based on the research.
February 13, 2023
UV content no longer a mandatory lane oil additive
The United States Bowling Congress will no longer require UV content as a mandatory additive in USBC-approved lane oils but will continue to use lane oil with the UV additive for its championship tournaments.
November 01, 2022
USBC Releases 2022 Ball Hardness Report
The United States Bowling Congress released a new research report examining how bowling ball hardness changes with use and performance implications of ball hardness.
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.
April 01, 2022
Message from USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy about recent bowling ball announcements
A message from USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy on recent bowling ball announcements and a detailed FAQ for additional information.
March 14, 2022
USBC revokes certification approval of Storm Spectre ball
USBC has revoked approval of the Storm Spectre bowling ball and removed it from the list of balls approved for USBC competition effective March 14, 2022.
December 07, 2021
USBC proposes preliminary specifications for string pinsetters
The United States Bowling Congress is sharing additional data and proposing preliminary specifications to the manufacturers of string pinsetters.
September 23, 2021
USBC publishes updated research report on string pinsetters
The United States Bowling Congress is sharing additional data and findings from research as part of a comprehensive scoring study of string pinsetters.
January 06, 2021
Preliminary USBC research shows string pinsetter pinfall statistically different
USBC has released a preliminary research report as part of a comprehensive scoring study of string pinsetters. Strike percentage is down 6.9% across all entry angles tested; multi-pin spares are up.