2019-2020 PLAYING RULES & COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS BOWL.com/RULES USBC VISION Our vision is to continue to be the leading authority to the sport, servicing the needs of bowling. USBC MISSION The USBC is the National Governing Body for Bowling. Our mission is to provide services, resources and the standards for the sport. USBC PROMISE Our promise is to celebrate the past, be mindful of the present and ensure bowling’s future through thoughtful research, planning and delivery. TABLE OF CONTENTS USBC Contacts 02 Rule Changes 03 Chapter 1: USBC Introduction 04 Rule 400 - Youth Membership Eligibility 06 Chapter 2: General Playing Rules Rules 1 - 18 09 Chapter 3: Awards Rules 50 - 52 20 Chapter 4: League Rules Rules 100 - 122 23 Chapter 5: Lane Condition Designation Rules 200 - 201 68 Chapter 6: Tournament Rules Rules 300 - 329 70 Chapter 7: Bonding, Burglary and Holdup Insurance Information 85 Chapter 8: Equipment Specifications 88 Chapter 9: American Wheelchair Bowling Association Rules 91 Etiquette Information 96 Additional Equipment Specifications information can be found on BOWL.com Copyright © 2019 by the United States Bowling Congress 19664 8/19 1 USBC United States Bowling Congress 621 Six Flags Drive, Arlington, TX 76011 BOWL.com 800-514-BOWL For Questions About: Email Fax # (817) Association Services
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