USBC MEMBERSHIP CARDS UPDATE

Some USBC members are experiencing a delay in receiving their 2011-2012 membership cards. This season USBC is including a customized bag tag with membership cards as an enhanced benefit. Unfortunately, the design change has caused unexpected fulfillment delays outside of USBC’s control.

“USBC’s goal in adding the bag tag to the membership card mailing is to provide an added thank you for our bowlers,” USBC Managing Director or Marketing and Membership Kevin Terry said. “This change has caused some production delays but we are working diligently with our vendor and are getting caught up. We sincerely hope our members will like the addition of the bag tags and look forward to feedback from our members on the new cards”.

Members may continue to experience delays in receiving cards by mail through mid-January.

The card delay does not affect member eligibility for events, awards or benefits. Members can always print out a temporary card by visiting BOWL.com and using the “Find a Member” function. Anyone needing additional information can contact USBC at bowlinfo@bowl.com or 800-514- BOWL (2695).

Your USBC membership allows you to:

• Compete in certified league bowling – where each bowler has an internationally recognized average.
• Be eligible to compete in local, state, more than a dozen national USBC championships and other USBC-certified tournaments.
• Experience fair, competitive play with USBC-standardized rules and regulations.
• Be confident that your league money is safeguarded under USBC bonding protection.

In addition to numerous benefits, a USBC membership is an investment in bowling's future, as it supports numerous programs and initiatives that ensure the sport's continuous growth. These programs include:

	Making bowling cool for kids through tournaments, scholarships and leadership opportunities.		The national resource for America's fastest growing high school sport.
	Creating bowling opportunities to enhance students' academic, athletic and personal development.		Representing the United States in elite international competition.
	More than a dozen national tournaments for youth, adults and seniors of all skill levels.		Providing quality training programs and instructional tools for the bowling community.
	Upholding the integrity of the game and providing the competitive bowling experience for those who are passionate about the sport.		The Scholarship Management and Accounting Reports for Tenpins program is designed to help organizations set up, manage and disburse youth bowling scholarships as well as help USBC Youth members locate and ensure scholarship dollars for their continuing education.
	Ensuring the safety of youth bowlers by introducing background screening and rules of behavior for USBC Youth volunteers.		Testing and research that enhance the sport's credibility.

Facts to Know Before Joining a League

• Do you lead a busy life? The length and schedules of leagues vary. Find the one that fits your schedule.
• An average adult bowler burns 240 calories per hour and uses 134 muscles during the basic four-step approach.
• In most leagues you pay weekly. Your fee includes: lane rental, prize fund, league awards and league parties.
• It's best to visit the pro shop and get your own equipment, but you can use a house bowling ball and rental shoes.

Items to Consider when Joining a League

• What day of the week do you want to bowl?
• How many people do you want on your team?
• Do you put together a team or join an existing one?
• What is your average bowling score per game?
• How many weeks would you like to bowl in a league?

Find a Center

View the Join a League brochure

As an airline partner of USBC, United Airlines will provide discounts for USBC recognized events including the USBC Open Championships, USBC Women's Championships, Junior Gold and Youth Open, USBC Master's, USBC Sr. Master's, ITC, ISC, Team USA Trials and the USBC Convention. These discounts are available for all USBC members and their families. Please be sure to include promo code 563MT during checkout to ensure your discount is applied.

Humana and USBC are committed to your well-being and have partnered to offer members a wide array of affordable benefit plans that fit every stage of life. Get the protection you need from a brand you can trust -- Humana.

USBC and Nationwide have teamed up once again to provide members with the opportunity to save even more money. Not only does Nationwide Insurance offer exclusive discounts on auto insurance, but USBC members now have access to a wide array of products from Nationwide Bank. Members are now able to save on auto financing, home financing, home equity loans, money market savings accounts and CD's. Don't forget to apply for the all new USBC Visa Platinum Credit Card exclusively from Nationwide Bank.

The newest "perk" available to USBC members is an online resource offering discounts and deals from many of the best known name brands. PerkSpot negotiates with thousands of providers in order to secure discounts that are better than what is available to the general public.

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With Nationwide Insurance®, combining just your auto and home policies could save you up to 20%. We have insurance available for other things too. You'll love the convenience of insuring more with a single insurance company. Plus you'll save with an additional discount you get just for being a USBC Member.

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All USBC members are eligible to receive exclusive member discounts such as FREE phones, monthly discounts and FREE activation!

The USBC is pleased to extend an exclusive 25% discount offer to its members from one of our newest Member Rewards partners, OnTheBallBowling.com. OnTheBallBowling.com provides bowlers with the unique ability to create and design their own "one-of-a-kind" bowling ball or bowling pin.

Athletes, coaches, friends and family can save on their next stay at any of the 3,600 hotels within the Hilton Worldwide portfolio of brands. Enjoy the flexibility of staying at any Waldorf Astoria,® Conrad,® Hilton,® Doubletree,® Embassy Suites Hotels,® Hilton Garden Inn,® Hampton,® Homewood Suites by Hilton,® Home2 Suites by Hilton® and Hilton Grand Vacations.® You can help Hilton Worldwide support USBC by staying with us.

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USBC can save an additional 20% off and unlimited mileage. National Car Rental® is one of the world's largest car rental companies, with approximately 3,000 locations in 72 countries across the globe. So whether you need to go to the East Coast for business or to the Eastern Hemisphere for vacation, National offers unlimited mileage and year-round discounts.

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Planning a trip to the Dallas/Ft. Worth area? Be sure to check out the International Bowling Museum & Hall of Fame located on the International Bowling Campus in beautiful Arlington, TX. Be sure to show your membership card to receive an exclusive discount on admission tickets.

USBC Member Rewards would like to invite all USBC, Sport Bowling, and Junior Gold members to receive a 5-10 % discount on all products and services inside the International Training and Research Center (ITRC) located in Arlington, TX.

The United States Olympic Committee, 24 Hour Fitness, and USBC have partnered to provide members with exclusive savings to USBC members. Act now and have the opportunity to receive $0 initiation fee and a low monthly rate! Restrictions may apply.

American Airlines and USBC have partnered to provide members with a 5 percent discount on the lowest available airfare to our most popular destinations. Planning on attending the Open Championships in Reno or the Women's Championships in Syracuse? USBC and American Airlines have you covered. Click here to view the available discounted destinations and start saving today!

The USBC recognizes your accomplishments in league and tournament play through its national awards program. The emblems, pins, plaques, medals and scholarships awarded from USBC Headquarters offer you a wide variety of ways to commemorate the pinnacles of your success, including milestones such as your first 300 game, an 800 series, a high school conference championship, and many more.

Learn more about awards