USBC and BPAA to study feasibility of integrating operations

USBC and BPAA to study feasibility of integrating operations

In order to achieve the goal of growing the sport of bowling more effectively and efficiently, the United States Bowling Congress and Bowling Proprietors' Association of America have jointly announced the intent to study the degree to which the operation of the respective organizations can be integrated.

Integration of operating functions where feasible has the potential to significantly increase the efficiency of the operation of both organizations. Included in the study will be the opportunity to, and benefit from, physically locating both organizations in a common location. The decision to explore the concept was recently approved by both the USBC and BPAA board of directors.

"Since growing and administering the sport can best be achieved through a united effort between the two organizations, the ability to take advantage of each group's synergies and resources is an opportunity that we cannot look past," said USBC President Jeff Bojé. "While this possible infrastructure improvement would not be as visible as many of our numerous efforts to grow the sport, it has the potential for these organizations to also reap many financial benefits."

Joe Schumacker, President of BPAA stated, "Integrating the operation of the BPAA and the USBC makes sense. Bowling has changed dramatically over the past 25 years. It is imperative that the organizations supporting bowling change so they can continue to professionally support their individual constituencies.

"Integration of operations can be achieved without the loss of identity or control of the individual organizations. We currently work together on a number of strategic initiatives. Integration will allow us to expand our joint efforts while fulfilling our individual missions."

Headquartered in the Milwaukee suburb of Greendale, WI, USBC is the national governing body for the sport as recognized by the United States Olympic Committee and serves more than 2.6 million members.

Because of the integration imperative, the construction of a new USBC Training Center at USBC Headquarters in Greendale has been put on hold.