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League Operations Handbook 12
currently have a national ID number (for example a new bowler), the local bowling
association will assign a number.
Let your members know their national membership ID number will be printed on their
membership card and mailed by Headquarters directly to their home. This is a permanent
number, individually assigned, to be used every season in all USBC competition and will be
required when applying for awards.
If a member of your league notifies you that their membership card was lost, stolen or
damaged, they can download a copy of their current membership card by logging on to our
web site, BOWL.com and going to the Find-A-Member feature. If further assistance is
needed, the member or league official can contact their local association or USBC
Headquarters by calling (800) 514-BOWL.
Standing Sheets
Post or provide a current standing sheet, which includes a list of league bowlers and
substitutes. Most computer programs populate standing sheets, below are the guideline of
what should be included.
Under “team standings,” list teams in order of position. If two or more are tied in wins
and losses, list teams by total pins or as required by league rule. In handicap leagues, if
total pins are shown the total pins figure is listed with handicap, unless otherwise
provided by league rule.
In the section for high games and series, list all individual and team scores in contention
for league high score awards.
Under “individual averages,” list teams, followed by individual members, completing
total pins, games and averages columns.
Use extra space on standing sheets to recognize special accomplishments such as
triplicates, all spare games and most pins over average. Also, use sheets to publicize
future events such as the league banquet, local association tournament or meetings.
As a membership benefit, USBC allows leagues to post their standing sheets on BOWL.com
Awards
Submit applications for awards within 20 days of the accomplishment. Award presentations
should take place before the entire league and as soon as possible after the feat is
accomplished and the award is available. A long delay, such as waiting for the league’s
season-ending banquet, can reduce bowlers’ excitement about earning awards and their
appreciation of their membership benefits
Meetings
Notify league members of league and association meetings; and notifying the association of
any changes in officers, schedules or bowling centers.
Final averages
Turn in season-ending averages to the appropriate USBC local bowling association, this is
how averages upload to BOWL.com. Averages must include all roll-off, playoff and sweeper
games where the American Game of Tenpins is bowled.
Records, Property and Correspondence
Keep all league correspondence, records and furnish all league property the next league
secretary upon election or upon completion of league business.