Benefits of Bowls USA Membership

Bowls USA takes many different avenues to benefit its’ members.  Everything from person and club development to setting standards for play comes through the national organization.  Become familiar with everything you deserve.
Standards for Play

• BUSA develops the rules for the sport to guide play

• BUSA is a member of World Bowls, providing you an opportunity to play and compete in any country where bowls is played

• BUSA provides clubs and members with updates and changes of any aspect of the game

• BUSA recruits umpires so that clubs and divisions have an expert to ensure games are played according to the same rules and guidelines

Bowler Opportunities

• BUSA sponsors training camps so bowlers of all levels can develop their bowing skills with help from experts

• BUSA trains coaches and provides coaching at the club level

• BUSA tests and certifies umpires so tournament have consistent and fair arbitrators

• BUSA sponsors tournaments at the national and international level providing an opportunity for competitive play

• BUSA selects club players to represent the US as TEAM USA in international events, furnishing them with uniforms

Club Program

• BUSA provides grants to clubs to promote club development and assist in recruiting and retaining members

• BUSA incentivizes club growth through a rewards program

Communications

• BUSA prints and distributes rule books to all clubs and members

• BUSA develops and distributes educational materials such as the “Tactics and Techniques” handbook

• BUSA publishes a bi-monthly electronic newsletter

• BUSA hosts and maintain a website with current information about the sport, events and resources

• BUSA offers mass email support to club and divisional tournament directors and newsletter editors

Recognition

• BUSA maintains the Hall of Fame to recognize a lifetime of effort for outstanding bowls who also contribute to the organization

• BUSA encourages Golden Bias Club membership which assists Team USA with expenses.

• BUSA supports the Super Shots program to celebrate club bowlers who experience that single end of bowling nearing perfection

• BUSA promotes the Memorial Fund which allows tax-deductible donations in acknowledgement of friends and family

• BUSA recognizes individuals who have made a concerted effort on behalf of Bowls USA through the annual President’s Awards