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  • For the 2022-23 season, Adult membership is $29 with the following breakdown:

    National: $15
    State: $2 (Cannot exceed $5)
    Local: $ 12

    Youth membership is $4 (National only)

  • You can purchase a membership online directly through bowl.com by following this link: https://apps.bowl.com/AssociateMembership/main.aspx

  • A certified league is one that is registered with USBC, requires all bowlers to be USBC Members, and ensures USBC rules are followed and enforced.

  • Yes. One of the requirements for certified leagues is that all bowlers must be USBC Members.

  • No. A certified league follows USBC Rules and ensures that their bowlers comply with those rules. Non-certified leagues are not required to follow all USBC Rules.

  • Membership fees help cover operating costs at the national, state, and local association levels including office space, phones, technology, awards, staff, etc.

  • Visit our League Information page for information on entering awards into BLS for Illinois State and Chicagoland USBC.

  • Purchases for any Chicagoland USBC event are non-refundable - no exceptions. Registering online for an event you are not eligible to bowl in will be considered a donation to our association. If you are uncertain about eligibility, please contact our office prior to registering for any event.