Answer:  A new member who joins a summer league after March 15 of the current season shall, at the time the individual files his/her application for membership, pay only those annual USBC, state and local dues that are then known to be, or to become, effective for the next season. Upon payment of such dues, the individual shall be granted membership in USBC and applicable state and local associations for the balance of the current season and the next season.

Question:  What is considered a Summer league?

Answer:  A league that starts after March 15 and before August 1 is a summer league.

Question:  How much is my sanction card for the 2010/2011 season?

Answer:  Adult sanction cards for the upcoming season cost $20.

                  Card Breakdown: $10 USBC, $9 Local, $1 State = $20

                 Youth Standard membership sanction cards cost $17.
                  Card Breakdown: $14.50 USBC, $.50 State, $2 Processing Fee = $17
                 Youth Basic membership costs $5
                      Basic memberships is for leagues with less than 12 weeks of bowling.
                 Youth Sport Upgrade membership cost $10
                      Sport upgrade is for those bowling on a sport condition league or tournament.
                 Youth Junior Gold membership cost $30
                      Junior Gold Membership has an average requirement both boys and girls.
                      Boys must average 175+   Girls must average 150+

Question:  How long does a league secretary have to file the league certification form?

Answer:  To retain complete coverage for bonding and awards, remember to submit the league certification application within 30 days of the first night of bowling with the Association Manager.

Question:  How long does a secretary have to file a local awards form or a USBC Awards Form?

Answer:  A league secretary has 20 days to file both of these forms with the Association Manager.

Question:  When should a league prize fund be voted on?

Answer:  League prize list should be approved no later than five weeks after the start of the season.

Question:  What is SMART or a SMART Account?

Answer:  SMART stands for Scholarship Management And Reports for Tenpins.  SMART is the name given by USBC for the scholarship funds held by USBC.  Each organization can request a SMART account to hold there scholarship money.  Each Youth awarded a scholarship is given a SMART account which they can access online.  Bowlers that win or are awarded scholarships will receive information directly from USBC on available balances and how to apply for withdrawal. 

More questions?  Ask Yuma USBC or view the USBC Rulebook.