June 8, 2020 USBC postpones implementation of tiered center certification The postponement means the inspection of centers under the new tiered center certification program will not begin until Jan. 1, 2023.
June 5, 2020 Survey shows a majority of USBC members plan to bowl in fall leagues A survey of USBC members conducted in late May found an overwhelming majority of bowlers were planning to bowl in a fall league when the 2020-2021 season starts in August.
May 20, 2020 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.
May 19, 2020 SMART expands policy relating to use of scholarship funds Under the new guidelines, SMART scholarships might be used to receive reimbursement for expenses related to tuition and other student expenses.
May 6, 2020 USBC modifies rules to help allow a return to competitive bowling USBC approved waivers and modifications to its rules to allow certified leagues and tournaments more flexibility to adhere to health guidelines related to COVID-19 when bowling returns.