Changes for USBC in 2007/2008 season
posted in Bowling |One of the changes coming up for the next bowling season, looks to be quite dissappointing. 298 and 299 awards now will no longer qualify to receive a ring… unless you choose to pay for it. In past practice, those that wanted a gold ring would simply pay the costs associated with the upgrade.
What happens now? Those particular awards are now downgraded to being an 11-in-a-row award, which has been a plaque in the past.
Is this a good thing or bad thing? Thats up to interpretation. Are you seeing the best value for your annual membership dues?
One personal thought is to offer a ring for first time earners, lifetime. Or if a person shoots a certified 300 lifetime, then they would not qualify for a ring for the lower 299/298. As a fellow “crying club” member who shot a 299 game years ago, I would have been upset and getting another 11-in-a-row plaque (and no… I don’t have 8-10 300’s a year either. I’ve never shot 300).