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USBC completes certified string pinsetter scoring research; no significant difference from free-fall machines

The report concludes there is no statistically significant difference between the scoring pace of USBC-certified string pinsetters and traditional free-fall machines.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

USBC announces governance adjustments, including min age for adult membership and increased Team USA

The USBC Board of Directors has approved a series of governance policy amendments for next season.