After gathering input from college coaches, USBC has banned urethane (aka slow oil-absorbing high-performance) bowling balls for college sectionals, matching the new urethane rule for the Intercollegiate Championships that start this year. USBC has made no public announcement that I have seen, but 11thFrame.com was tipped to the change and confirmed it with collegiate sources, one who shared the message sent to “USBC Collegiate Stakeholders.” PDFs of the message are attached to this... Social Media:
Upcoming Tournaments:| Name | Bowling Alley | Address | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tough Shots Tour | George Pappas Liberty Lanes | 2501 S York Rd, Gastonia, NC 28052, USA | August 17, 2025 | April 19, 2026 |
| Mid-Atlantic Bowling Federation Tour Stops | Strikers Family Sport Center | 124 N Anderson Rd, Rock Hill, SC 29730, USA | August 24, 2025 | May 17, 2026 |
| AHT StrikeForce Bowlero Union Hills 5/10/2026 | Bowlero Union Hills | 3424 W Union Hills Dr Phoenix, AZ 85027 | May 10, 2026 | May 10, 2026 |
| 18th Annual Women's Championship | Oak Mountain Lanes | 300 Bowling Ln, Pelham, AL 35124, USA | June 05, 2026 | June 07, 2026 |
| 2025-26 Iowa High School Bowling Season | KingPins | 3001 Winegard Dr, Burlington, IA 52601, USA | November 03, 2025 | February 25, 2026 |