Mars vs Venus

Sergeant at Arms

Robert Ledbetter

Secretary

Sherry Ledbetter

Lane Certification # 30134

USBC Certification # 562370

Treasurer

Diane Collier

President

Bob Greenberg

Vice President

Bill Schreuder

Webmaster: Bill Schreuder

Bill@treasurecoastusbc.com

League Information

1. Rule Book 2010-2011 & 2011-2012 (the rule book is for 2 years)

2. League Operations Handbook

3. League Prize Fund

4. Team and Individual Average Record sheet

5. Team and Individual Average Record sheet

6. Nonpayment of League Fees and/or improper withdrawal letter

7. Center Closings - League

8. How to file a proper protest

9. Protests - League Officer Guide to Handling

10. Parent Consent Form

USBC governs the game - that means your bowlers know they will have fair conditions and can simply focus on having FUN! Here are the ways USBC does it:

Rules and bonding. Certifying with USBC provides your league insurance to protect league funds from dishonest acts by league officers, burglary and hold up. By certifying with the National Governing Body, your league is protected by USBC official rules and you have access to counselors to assist in interpretations and enforcements.

Specifications and Certification. USBC members are contributing to the good of the game by supporting the specifications and certifications team at USBC headquarters. Our staff members test every bowling pin, ball, lane surface, polish and cleaner before they hit the market.

This week's tip for season preparation: Run an efficient league meeting

It's important to make sure your league meetings are efficient. Come in to your meeting with a list of objectives. Devote as much time to each task as necessary, but don't allow your meeting to digress.

Important items to discuss:

1. Certifying with USBC: Let them know about the great benefits of certification

2. Prize funds

3. Pre and post bowling policies

4. Roster sizes and limits

5. Weather/cancellation policies

6. Holiday schedules

7. Any league rule changes from prior season

League Startup - Things to do

Review election information

Contact the center to negotiate a contract

Determine league start/end date

Lineage fees

Payment for vacancies

Other services:

1. League meeting

2. Set a date and place

3. Notify captains/members

4. Copy rules for review

5. Discuss USBC Rule changes

6. Discuss any scheduling issues

Finances

1. Open a federally insured account in the name of the league

2. Two officers MUST sign for withdrawals.

3. Deposit ALL funds collected within 7 days

4. President - verify the account monthly. Click here for the form.

5. HELPFUL HINT: Have the bank/in-center banking statement sent to the president

6. President - appoint an audit committee.

7. Track any other income (50/50 collections, etc.)

8. HELPFUL HINT: Use a payment envelope to track 50/50 income and winners.

Membership cards and league certification application

1. ALL bowlers MUST complete membership application card.

2. HELPFUL HINT: If paid in another league, ask for receipt. If there is no receipt; collect fees. Fees can be refunded if the bowler paid.

3. Submit to the local association within 30 days of the start of the league.

Awards

1. Many awards do not require 12 games be bowled. See rule 53 for instructions on average-based awards.

2. Award applications must be submitted within 20 days of the accomplishment being bowled.

Where can I find a member’s league average on bowl.com?

You can find averages for USBC members on bowl.com using the “Find a member” feature on the top right portion of the page:

Average information has been updated on bowl.com. Information for each member now includes all association members, league averages and personal accomplishments.

The averages on bowl.com are the averages (21 games minimum) reported by the league as of the date specified by the local association. It still remains the responsibility of the bowler to verify that the average they have submitted is in compliance with the competition rules (Rule 319a(3)).

Book

Averages

USBC Membership Benefits

As the national governing body of the sport of bowling, USBC is dedicated to providing programs and services to uphold the game’s credibility, preserve its future and enhance the bowling experience. USBC strives to achieve this mission by offering exclusive benefits to its members.

Enjoy USBC’s valuable benefits and support the sport you love by becoming a USBC member today! Join USBC online or call (800) 514-BOWL, ext. 3161

About Associations

The USBC depends on its small army of volunteers who work mostly behind the scenes, implementing services that make your bowling experience fun, exciting and fair.

The United States Bowling Congress has a national network of about 35,000 USBC volunteers who manage more than 3,100 USBC local and state associations across the country.

They provide the following services to bowling centers and leagues near you:

Managing and operating USBC local and state tournaments.

Administering, processing and reporting bowler information, tournament scores, award requests and association board data.

Promoting the sport of bowling through association Web sites, newsletters, news releases and public relations committees.

Recruiting new USBC members, particularly youth bowlers.

Offering local training and education opportunities.

Running fund-raising events for charities.

Since each league is governed by its own board of directors in accordance with Rule 103b, associations may not dictate to them regarding adopted rules, etc.

Association officials may, if invited, sit in on league board meetings where important issues are being discussed and act in an advisory capacity to answer any questions regarding procedures the league must follow.

What authority does an association have with respect to leagues within its jurisdiction?