To join the Professional Bowler Association, the following is required:
A 200 average or better for the most recent league season with at least 36 games in that league.
A 190 average or better in a sanctioned USBC Sport Bowling League. This is a league certified by the USBC using the PBA patterns. You can find out if there are sports leagues near you by contacting the USBC at (800) 514-BOWL (2695).
Cashing in a PBA Regional tournament as a non-member.
Be a member of the WTBA (International members only).
There are regional PBA tournaments as well as national PBA tournaments that can be entered.