I understand the tradition and historical statistics portion of the argument, but I'd like to know if there has been any conversation around making USBC Nationals Team event a 4 person team instead of the current 5 person teams? It is very difficult for many to get 2 teams in order to have an even number for singles/doubles, and(next year in Baton Rouge for example) with limited squad times during the latter months of the Tournament. IMO it would be much easier to get a 4 man team to travel to Nationals.
It depends I suppose on how you look at it. Not saying the USBC is perfect and does all things right but if there is a rules dispute that needs guidance or if the average bowler is in a league and the secretary runs off with all the prize money and they properly bonded their prize fund through the USBC they will be glad they are a member and their league is sanctioned. If they want to bowl tournaments and need a sanctioned average so they can fairly compete against others at their average level they will be glad they are USBC sanctioned. Ultimately the organization was created to set and back up rules of the game, to be the governing body, to regulate and track averages etc. Not every bowler or every league might need these things but the sport as a whole does need these services. If you never plan to bowl tournaments or you never compete in a league where money is involved and all things are casual then it truly may not benefit you to be a member.
I understand the tradition and historical statistics portion of the argument, but I'd like to know if there has been any conversation around making USBC Nationals Team event a 4 person team instead of the current 5 person teams? It is very difficult for many to get 2 teams in order to have an even number for singles/doubles, and(next year in Baton Rouge for example) with limited squad times during the latter months of the Tournament. IMO it would be much easier to get a 4 man team to travel to Nationals.
Great stuff Craig and Chad!
It's nice of USBC to recognize Glenn for his achievements
Definitely. He's a legend and deserves every bit of attention given.
I thought it was great information and helped me understand a few things that i didn't take the time to research on my own.
USBC is helpless to the average bowler.
It depends I suppose on how you look at it. Not saying the USBC is perfect and does all things right but if there is a rules dispute that needs guidance or if the average bowler is in a league and the secretary runs off with all the prize money and they properly bonded their prize fund through the USBC they will be glad they are a member and their league is sanctioned. If they want to bowl tournaments and need a sanctioned average so they can fairly compete against others at their average level they will be glad they are USBC sanctioned. Ultimately the organization was created to set and back up rules of the game, to be the governing body, to regulate and track averages etc. Not every bowler or every league might need these things but the sport as a whole does need these services. If you never plan to bowl tournaments or you never compete in a league where money is involved and all things are casual then it truly may not benefit you to be a member.