Sarasota-Manatee County USBC
The merged bowling association of the Sarasota & Manatee areas
Website Managed by SMCBA Board, 2015
Your local Board is looking for Directors or Volunteers to help at our local bowling centers.
If you are interested,
contact Bruce Combs 941.932.1650.
NEWS...
FOR THE 22-23 BOWLING SEASON
Effective August 1, 2022
The USBC Board has rescinded the changes made to USBC rules in 2019-2020, which were instituted in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting Aug. 1, 2022, the following rule changes will be in effect:
GENERAL PLAYING RULES
Rule 18 – Bowling Ball – Altering Surface
Bowlers will no longer be allowed to use isopropyl alcohol to clean a bowling ball once competition has started.
LEAGUE RULES
Rule 113a – Series – How Bowled and Rule 113b – Order of Bowling
The use of two lanes immediately adjoining each other will again be required to be used for league competition.
TOURNAMENT RULES
Rule 320a – Two Lanes Required and Rule 320b – Order of Bowling
The use of two lanes immediately adjoining each other will again be required to be used for tournament competition.
Any questions on Upcoming Events, please contact Bruce at bdc986@yahoo.com or 941-932-1650.
UPCOMING TOURNAMENT LISTING
SMCBA Local Women's & Open Tournaments
February 25-26 & March 4-5
Unofficial Standings Week 2
Youth and/or Adult 9 Pin No Tap Tournament
March 19 at Sarasota Lanes at 1:00pm
Unofficial Results
The Bobby Combs Century Doubles
March 12 at AMF Gulfgate
Unofficial Standings
The Bobby Combs Century Doubles
May 7 at Sarasota Lanes Entry Soon
