BOWLERO CORP ANNOUNCES PURCHASE OF THE PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS ASSOCIATION

New York, NY, September 10, 2019 – Bowlero Corp, the world’s largest owner and operator of bowling centers, announced today its purchase of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), the pinnacle of professional bowling since 1958. The purchase brings unprecedented innovation to the sport as it combines Bowlero’s industry expertise with the PBA’s global talent pool

USBC ADJUSTS TIMELINE FOR NEW BOWLING BALL SPECIFICATIONS

ARLINGTON, Texas – After reviewing feedback from industry partners, the United States Bowling Congress Equipment and Specifications Committee has revised the implementation dates for the new bowling ball specifications announced earlier this year. The Equipment and Specifications Committee determined the specification allowing increases in static weights for bowling balls without balance holes will begin this

USBC, RSCVA and Reno approve revision of tournament hosting agreement

The United States Bowling Congress (USBC), the Reno-Sparks Convention and Visitors Authority (RSCVA) Board of Directors and the Reno City Council have approved revisions to the hosting agreement for USBC Championships tournaments. Key changes include shifting the USBC Open and Women’s Championships back to their historical rotation of visiting Reno once every three years, adjusting

Peter Somoff, Mike Dias earn USBC Coaching Gold certification

Bowling coaches Peter Somoff of Tacoma, Washington, and Mike Dias of Lafayette, Colorado, have received United States Bowling Congress Gold certification and are ready to use their knowledge and experience to help others excel. The two have worked hard in recent months to showcase their skills and expertise in the field and in front of

Two-handed lefty David Sewesky records a perfect 900 series in Michigan

To say David Sewesky (pictured) is comfortable at Plaza Lanes in Plymouth, Michigan, this season would be an understatement, as five of his last nine league games at the center have been 300s, including three consecutive perfect games for a 900 series. The 27-year-old two-handed lefty from Dearborn, Michigan, struck on all 36 shots he

Pennsylvania’s Dale Gerhard rolls the second 900 series this week

Dale Gerhard of Mill Hall, Pennsylvania, became the 28th bowler, and second this week, to roll three 300 games for a 900 series in United States Bowling Congress-certified competition. Gerhard rolled 36 consecutive strikes Tuesday night during the Inter-Community league at Harvest Moon Bowling Lanes in Linden, Pennsylvania, also becoming the oldest bowler to accomplish

USBC Hall of Famer Gertrude Finke dies at age 94

Gertrude Finke (pictured right) of Maple Grove, Minnesota, a United States Bowling Congress Hall of Famer, died Jan. 23. She was 94. Finke dedicated her life to the sport of bowling, spending much of that time making it special and memorable for others. Her hard work earned her a spot in the Meritorious Service category

CBS Sports Network expands bowling television package in 2016

The United States Bowling Congress has reached an agreement with CBS Sports Network to televise 23 major championship bowling events in 2016 and 2017, highlighted by the U.S. Open, as well as 13 telecasts of the Professional Women’s Bowling Association (PWBA) Tour. The agreement features live telecasts of all four majors on the PWBA Tour

Lucas Wiseman, the main voice of BowlTV, leaves USBC after 13 successful years

United States Bowling Congress Public Relations and Social Media Manager Lucas Wiseman has left USBC and will be moving into a new career outside the bowling industry later this month. Wiseman, who worked at USBC for 13 year and was the main voice of BowlTV, covered his last event at the 2015 World Bowling Women’s

USBC named National Council of Youth Sports Organization of the Year

The Award will be presented on Tuesday, July 14, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., during National Youth Sports Week  The United States Bowling Congress has been selected to receive the National Council of Youth Sports S.T.R.I.V.E. Organization of the Year Award presented by AIG. The S.T.R.I.V.E (Sports Teach Respect, Initiative, Values and Excellence) Award