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In the US, the first organization for Bowling that was formed was the ABC (American Bowling Congress) on Sept. 9, 1895 , which was a mens only organization. They created the rules for the sport in the US.
In 1916, the WIBC (Women's International Bowling Congress) was formed to cater to women's bowling. While basing the rules from the ABC, the WIBC also had rules specific to their organization.
In 1958, the American Junior Bowling Congress was formed to organize youth bowlers from preschool through college. They too based their rules from the ABC, yet had additional rules specific to their organization. In 1982, the name of the organization was changed to the YABA(Young American Bowling Alliance).
On January 1, 2005, the three organizations merged to create USBC (United States Bowling Congress) in order to unify resources and be able to have an opportunity for bowling to become an Olympic sport.
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What rules makes a bowling ally sanctioned?
In the US, the lanes must be inspected and approved by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC). The USBC sets the standards for bowling in the US.
What organization established rules and equipment bowling?
The American Bowling Congress was the first organization to establish rules for the game and equipment. Since then, the United States Bowling Congress maintains the rules of the sport in the US and other countries have their own organizations that maintain the rules in their perspective countries.
Do you know any of the rules of ten-pin bowling?
You can view the rules for sanctioned league play in the US at USBC's website at bowl.com.
When were the rules of tenpin bowling established?
The rules of tenpin bowling were established on September 9, 1895 when the American Bowling Congress (ABC) was created. The ABC has since been merged under the umbrella of the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and that is who manages the rules and sanctions bowling today.
What are bowling's main rules?
It depends on if you are speaking of the American Tenpin Bowling, Canadian Tenpin Bowling, Duckpin bowling, Candlepin bowling, etc.
How old is bowling?
ask your local bowling ally, they have diffrent rules.
What are the rules and regulation in bowling?
There is a very high number of bowling rules, for a list of these rules one can visit the Unites States Bowling Congress website and locate the rules there. Bowl.com is the name of the website.
What are the Rules for getting into the bowling hall of fame?
You have to be voted in.
Can you be 14 years old and play bowling after 22 00?
I believe so. It depends on the rules and hours of the bowling alley and the rules of the 14-yr.-old's guardians.
What are the rules for bowls?
The first rule of Bowling is to not let your feet cross the line at the beginning of the bowling lane.Another rule is you must wear bowling shoes.
How do you play Bowling?
That would take a lot of verbage to do. Click on the 'Rules of Bowling' link below to see the rules of the game along with links that will take you to more information about the game.
Where is the US Bowling Congress?
The United States Bowling Congress (USBC), the santioning body over US bowling, is located in Arlington, TX.
