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Legislation Update (2023) Bylaws Proposal No. SB 1 – Approved (508 approve, 177 reject) USBC State Bylaws: Article VII, Meetings Section B. Board Meeting Authorizes the board to utilize mail, email or teleconference for voting. Bylaws Proposal No. LB 1 – Approved (604 approve, 61 reject) USBC Local Bylaws: Article V, Board of Directors – Management Section C. Election of Directors Allows the board to adopt a requirement for the submission of qualifications of up to 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting where director elections will be held. Note: Proposal amended to be effective immediately (587 approve, 84 reject) Bylaws Proposal No. LB 2 – Approved (619 approve, 42 reject) USBC Local Bylaws: Article VI, Officers Section B. Election Allows the board to adopt a requirement for the submission of qualifications of up to 48 hours prior to the start of the meeting where officer elections will be held. Note: Proposal amended to be effective immediately (614 approve, 54 reject) Bylaws Proposal No. LB 3 – Approved (563 approve, 115 reject) USBC Local Bylaws: Article VII, Meetings Section B. Board Meetings Authorizes the board to utilize mail, email or teleconference for voting. For LB 1 and 2, the board will need to adopt the requirement in their policy if they want to enforce the up to 48-hour notice of application. Notifications of the meeting should also include this information if it is adopted by the board. |
The USBC Board has rescinded the changes made to USBC rules in 2019-2020 which were instituted in response to the COVID pandemic. Starting Aug. 1, 2022, the following rule changes will be in effect:
Rule 18 – Bowlers will no longer be allowed to use isopropyl alcohol to clean a bowling ball once competition has started.
Rules 113a and 113b – The use of two lanes immediately adjoining each other will again be required to be used for league competition.
Rules 320a and 320b – The use of two lanes immediately adjoining each other will again be required to be used for tournament competition.
2022-2023 Playing Rules and Commonly Asked Questions
The 2022-2023 USBC Rulebook is now posted and can be accessed by selecting the link on the right side of this page under USBC Resources. The rulebook is available online and through the BOWL.com app. Added features this year include the addition of a Table of Contents with direct links to rules, and the inclusion of links which will provide quick access to referenced rules and CAQ’s.
Why should your league certify with USBC?
Every season, this question is asked, so USBC has created this document to help promote the many benefits of certifying your league with USBC.