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Sport bowling lane conditions on horizon The United States Bowling Congress Open Championships is built on 104 years of history and tradition and exemplifies integrity and competition, while providing its participants with a unique and enjoyable experience. Challenging lane conditions always have been a staple at the USBC Open Championships and have added to the prestige that comes with beating out more than 60,000 competitors for a title on the tournament lanes. Beginning with the 2008 event in Albuquerque, NM, the tournament officially will be USBC Sport Bowling certified. Bowlers already know the conditions they face at the tournament each year are fair, but demanding, with an emphasis on shot making and spare shooting. But what they don't know is that based on revised Sport Bowling parameters unveiled in 2006, tournament conditions in recent years would have conformed to Sport requirements, thus making them Sport veterans. As part of the change, all USBC Sport members competing in the Open Championships will be eligible for Sport awards. Tournament participants will have the opportunity to upgrade their memberships on-site prior to competing in the tournament, while any bowler who is not a Sport member, but rolls an honor score, still will be eligible for traditional USBC awards. Bowlers also will have a second opportunity to test their skills on a Sport Bowling certified lane condition in 2008 at the special side tournament conducted on a 12-lane setup adjacent to the 48 lanes used for the Open Championships. The event will feature a unique two-game format, similar to the satellite events that were part of the 2000 Open Championships in Albuquerque and the 2003 tournament in Knoxville, TN. Competition will be divided into two average-based divisions with daily and optional year-long prize funds. USBC Sport Bowling National High Averages © Spares & Strikes 10/17/07 |