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2023 USBC Convention concludes

Delegates elected three board members and voted on nine legislative proposals at the 2023 United States Bowling Congress Convention and Annual Meeting.
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USBC certifies string pin bowling as independent competition effective August 1, 2023

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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.
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Message from USBC Executive Director Chad Murphy about recent bowling ball announcements

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USBC provides SafeSport and Registered Volunteer tools to complement Athlete Safety Handbook

USBC members now can see their current status for U.S. Center for SafeSport training and Registered Volunteer Program (RVP) requirements through their profile on BOWL.com.
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