As the sport’s national governing body, USBC maintains the integrity of the sport by interpreting and enforcing the playing rules of the sport. As a member of USBC, you are entitled to compete in league or tournament competition governed by the standardized playing rules. A copy of the USBC Playing Rules and Commonly Asked Questions can be found online.

 

 

 

USBC helps the bowlers, the league officers, as well as the association leaders and tournament managers understand the rules of the sport and ensures us that play is fair so it can be enjoyed by all. The USBC Rules department busts some of the most common myths about rules and their interpretations. Have a doubt about bowling rules?

 

Submit questions to: rules@bowl.com.