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USBC Collegiate to extend eligibility for student-athletes

November 19, 2020

USBC Collegiate to extend eligibility for student-athletes

The United States Bowling Congress will grant an additional year of eligibility to student-athletes competing during the 2020-2021 USBC Collegiate season.

Storm&amp;#39;s Barbara and Bill Chrisman elected to USBC Hall of Fame

November 17, 2020

Storm's Barbara and Bill Chrisman elected to USBC Hall of Fame

Barbara and Bill Chrisman recently were elected to the USBC Hall of Fame for meritorious service. They will be the seventh husband and wife overall to be enshrined.

Tackett Donates $10,000 to Fight Against Epilepsy

November 12, 2020

Tackett Donates $10,000 to Fight Against Epilepsy

EJ Tackett, who recently saw his first signature bowling ball, the limited-edition MOTIV VIP, released, also made news off the lanes when he made a $10,000 donation to the Epilepsy Foundation. The donation was made in support of his 24-year-old brother, Zac, who lives with the disorder. Tackett donated $1 from each ball sold to the foundation. In addition, his sponsor, BowlerX,

USBC affirms string pinsetters are non-approved equipment

November 09, 2020

USBC affirms string pinsetters are non-approved equipment

The United States Bowling Congress affirms string pinsetters currently are considered non-approved equipment.

Johnny Petraglia Cashes in a PBA Event for Seventh Consecutive Decade

November 05, 2020

Johnny Petraglia Cashes in a PBA Event for Seventh Consecutive Decade

When the book on the storied career of PBA and USBC Hall of Famer Johnny Petraglia is closed, it will note that one of the 73-year-old's greatest competitive feats came with the least amount of fanfare. In fact, Petraglia himself had no idea what he had accomplished by cashing a $620 check for his 11th-place finish in the PBA50 Timber

New Name, New Direction for Global Bowling Group

November 05, 2020

New Name, New Direction for Global Bowling Group

World Bowling has announced a name change to the International Bowling Federation, and issued a lengthy open letter outlining its plans for the future.“As the governing body, World Bowling has been an associate member of its own organization instead of acting as the international bowling federation,” wrote Chief Executive Officer Andrew Oram. “This is about to change.”Oram pointed to bowling’s

2021 USBC Women&amp;#39;s Championships moving to Reno, 2022 event heading to Chicagoland area

November 05, 2020

2021 USBC Women's Championships moving to Reno, 2022 event heading to Chicagoland area

The 2021 USBC Women's Championships now will be hosted by the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada. The 2021 event previously was scheduled to take place in Addison, Illinois.

A Different Kind of B&B: Bowling and Bakery

October 30, 2020

A Different Kind of B&B: Bowling and Bakery

There are many examples of businesses that serve multiple purposes.During the early days of the internet, before free WiFi was widely available, internet cafes popped up all over the place. They provided a place for people to check their email while sipping a cup of coffee.Today, in Copenhagen, Denmark, the Laundromat Café offers an enhanced concept, enabling people to surf

PBA Legends Dave Husted and Parker Bohn III on Desperate Reopening Fight for Portland Bowling Centers

October 29, 2020

PBA Legends Dave Husted and Parker Bohn III on Desperate Reopening Fight for Portland Bowling Centers

Oregon State Bowling Proprietors' Association Executive Director Tawnya Zwicker's efforts to raise awareness of the increasingly desperate circumstance Portland bowling proprietors face enlisted the services of an unlikely champion, as PBA Tour legend Parker Bohn III, who lives on the other side of the country in New Jersey, pitched in. Bohn happened to be in town doing work for Brunswick, his

Bowling's Reopening Battle in Portland Makes Strides, But Challenges Remain

October 29, 2020

Bowling's Reopening Battle in Portland Makes Strides, But Challenges Remain

While rallies held at six Portland-area bowling centers helped get the sport reopened there, severe capacity restrictions present ongoing challenges.Less than two weeks after Oregon State Bowling Proprietors' Association (OSBPA) Executive Director Tawnya Zwicker quickly scrambled together and executed a plan to hold rallies at six Portland-area bowling centers pressuring Governor Kate Brown and the Oregon Health Authority to