Wednesday, August 10, 2011

Rules Are The Foundation

August 12, 2011


By: Mark Martin

Rules are the foundation of the bowling game. The USBC and formerly the ABC and WIBC were founded to develop and enforce uniform rules for the game. Before the ABC and WIBC developed the rules and specifications, the physical aspects of our game could vary dependent upon the area of the country or bowling alley. Once the specifications were established, the game became more of a sport, with which competitors from across the country could compete. By defining those rules and specifications, competitors could refine their "game" to compete with others on the same playing field.

The rules have changed throughout the 100+ years of the organized competition, but the physical characteristics have remained virtually unchanged. This is one of the items that makes our game great.

Rules have to be updated to keep up with some changes in society. Each year changes are proposed to the USBC Convention delegates for their action.

Each year the changed rules in the book are marked with brackets ([]) to denote a change. The MDUSBC is dedicated to helping members; league officers and leagues understand the rules. Because of this the office staff answers many questions surrounding the rules, which is one of our support functions to the membership.

Many of the rules questions we get center around league fee arrearages, postponements, forfeits, position rounds, etc. Each situation has its own merits and many times determinations need to be made whether a particular rule fits the situation, which is where the MDUSBC can be helpful in that determination.

It is important for all members to be aware of the rules, so that they can comply and enjoy the game of bowling more. If you are bowling in an unsanctioned league, think about the rules support you receive as a member of the MDUSBC that you'd miss. The real problem in bowling in an uncertified league is that you never realize what you're missing until you need it and it's not there.

The Metro Detroit USBC Association is committed to making the game more enjoyable for everyone involved. One of the ways we do that is to participate in the rules making process at the convention and by helping the members understand the rules. The final way we help is to resolve issues regarding the rules.

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HONOR SCORES


300 Games
Date, Name, Hometown, Center, League
June 22, Anna Delmotte, Clinton Twp., Bowl One Lanes, Michael & Friends
June 22, Christopher Smith, Madison Hts., Five Star Lanes, Summer Trio Sweeper
June 27, Jerome Chiselom, Pontiac, Cloverlanes, Monday Dynamic Doubles
June 28, Paul McMurry, Farmington Hills, Woodland Lanes, Woodland Invitational Summer Trio
June 29, Michael Ward, Waterford Twp., 300 Bowl, 300 Wednesday Trio Shootout
July 5, Patrick Rawls II, Southfield, Cloverlanes, Monday Dynamic Doubles
July 6, Spencer Campbell, Oak Park, Five Star Lanes, Summer Trio Sweeper
July 13, Eric Tulley, Southfield, Five Star Lanes, Summer Trio Sweeper
July 14, Francisco Maia, Wolverine Lake, Wonderland Lanes, Trio A Thursday 7:30
July 21, Larry Sykes, Southfield, Plum Hollow Lanes, Jammin’ Partners
July 21, Michael Atkins, Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Thursday Morning Shooters
July 25, Matthew Coleman, Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, 300 Summer Doubles
July 25, LeAndre Thomas, Southfield, Cloverlanes, Monday Dynamic Doubles
July 28, LeAndre Thomas, Southfield, Mayflower Lanes, Men’s Classic Trio
Aug. 1, Edward DeGraaf, Madison Hts., Sunnybrook Lanes, Monday Adult/Youth
Aug. 4, Brandon Tis, Novi, Taylor Lanes, Thursday Super Trio
Aug. 8, Leonard Cianciolo, Warren, Bowl One Lanes, Senior Singles


800 Series
Date, Name (Score), Hometown, Center, League
June 27, Jeffrey Smith (812), Pontiac, 300 Bowl, 300 Summer Doubles
July 5, Patrick Rawls II (807), Southfield, Cloverlanes, Monday Dynamic Doubles
July 21, Michael Atkins (812), Pontiac, 300 Bowl, Thursday Morning Shooters
July 25, Matthew Coleman (814), Auburn Hills, 300 Bowl, 300 Summer Doubles


Mark Martin writes a weekly bowling column for The Oakland Press and is the association manager of the Metro Detroit USBC Association. He can be reached at (248) 443-2695, faxed at (248) 443-2690 or e-mailed at mark.martin@mdusbc.com.



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