Certified leagues are registered with USBC. USBC is the national governing body for the sport of bowling. Bowling in a certified league ensures that you bowl under nationally recognized rules and regulations. USBC ensures all bowling balls, pins, lane surfaces, oils, cleaners and more are inspected and certified, ensuring a fair and competitive game for all USBC members nationwide.

Additionally, bowling 21 games in a certified league establishes a USBC average that is nationally recognized and tracked. As your certified average is updated, you can track it with a 'Find A Member' function on BOWL.com. Your certified average is your ticket to local, state, and national bowling tournaments! USBC has tournaments for all skill levels,