After a long period of ignoring the issue, the International Bowling Federation finally has acted on urethane (aka slow oil-absorbing high-performance) bowling balls, matching the PBA Tour rule by banning urethane balls below 78D hardness. In addition, IBF said in its Newsletter 12 that random hardness checks may be carried out during events and any ball that measures below 72D will be declared non-compliant and removed from the competition. The list of bowling balls not eligible for use in IBF... Social Media:
Upcoming Tournaments:| Name | Bowling Alley | Address | Start Date | End Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61st Annual Youth Challenge | Bowlero Lynnhaven | 2601 Lishelle Pl VIrginia Beach, VA 23452 | April 11, 2026 | April 19, 2026 |
| No tap doubles | 222 Dutch Lanes | 4311 Oregon Pike, Ephrata, PA 17522, USA | March 08, 2026 | April 19, 2026 |
| Eastern Iowa Little House Tournament | Cobra Lanes | 107 2nd St NE, Farley, IA 52046, USA | September 27, 2025 | April 19, 2026 |
| 60th Northern Tournament | Gaylord Bowling Center | 1200 Gornick Ave Gaylord, MI 49735 | March 14, 2026 | May 17, 2026 |
| 2026 New York Youth Scratch Championships | Roseland Bowl | 4357 Recreation Dr, Canandaigua, NY 14424, USA | December 01, 2025 | April 18, 2026 |