Temporary USBC

[snugbucco]

Hi all I filled out a temporary USBC card for my sanctioned league I joined. If I became a full member will it have all my achievements and carry my average? or do I need to become a full member during the season. Sorry if this is a noob question just confused about the membership. :cool:

[billf]

The actual card that you will receive in the mail will only have your name and USBC ID number on it. As the league sends in achievement updates and your average at the end of the season then the USBC website (www.bowl.com) will list them there. The temporary ID is a full membership. The paper card is just until the actual card arrives.

[snugbucco]

ah sweet thanks a lot :)

[Mike White]

The actual card that you will receive in the mail will only have your name and USBC ID number on it. As the league sends in achievement updates and your average at the end of the season then the USBC website (www.bowl.com) will list them there. The temporary ID is a full membership. The paper card is just until the actual card arrives.

Any idea how long that process usually takes? My league (if you call it that) started July 19th, and I've seen nothing in the mail from USBC.

Supposedly USBC has some form of Welcome program that allows members to purchase a low end resin ball for a significant discount.

http://www.bowl.com/welcome

I'm waiting on the digits that allow me the discount before buying a ball. Meanwhile I'm still using my White Dot and I've come to the conclusion that it is directly related to my high frequency of 10 pin leaves.

[BowlingBoards.com]

You should get it about half way through the season, lol.

[billf]

Time frame depends on how long your local association takes to fill out and send their stuff in. Usually it's 4-6 weeks after it reaches the USBC but I have seen it take a lot longer.

[billf]

You can go to www.bowl.com, find a member, enter your name and see if you're in the database yet. I don't know your association name or I would look for you. There are a ton of Michael White's in California bowling lol

[Mike White]

You can go to www.bowl.com, find a member, enter your name and see if you're in the database yet. I don't know your association name or I would look for you. There are a ton of Michael White's in California bowling lol

At 200 lbs (average guess) that would only require 10 of us. Lets go with tons of Michael Whites and include the Mike Whites as well.

I'm listed 1560-11073 but haven't received anything yet. So I'll bite the bullet and buy a mid level ball tomorrow.

[Mike White]

It looks like it took a month to get to USBC, considering the league is only 10 weeks long, it will be over before the card arrives. The next league(s) will start before it arrives. I predict that will be another hassle.

[J Anderson]

It looks like it took a month to get to USBC, considering the league is only 10 weeks long, it will be over before the card arrives. The next league(s) will start before it arrives. I predict that will be another hassle.

It seems that lately USBC has had a lot of problems getting the cards out in a timely manner. Sometimes the problem is with the league secretary not sending thing out promptly or the local association sitting on the paperwork for awhile. Just hang on to your temp card and roll with the punches.

[striker12]

is there a site to find someone name that is in canada

[J Anderson]

is there a site to find someone name that is in canada

I don't know. I would assume that Canada has it's own sanctioning body, but then I only spent a few hours in Canada driving from Detroit to Niagra Falls.

[billf]

Mike, the sanctioning fee and card covers the entire season. If it's for the 2012-2013 season then you will be alright for your fall league. The bottom of the paper the league has you fill out has a spot to list the league and center where your yearly dues was paid.

[bowl1820]

is there a site to find someone name that is in canada

Check the
canadian tenpin federation
http://www.tenpin.org/ctf.html

[Tampabaybob]

Any idea how long that process usually takes? My league (if you call it that) started July 19th, and I've seen nothing in the mail from USBC.

Supposedly USBC has some form of Welcome program that allows members to purchase a low end resin ball for a significant discount.

http://www.bowl.com/welcome

I'm waiting on the digits that allow me the discount before buying a ball. Meanwhile I'm still using my White Dot and I've come to the conclusion that it is directly related to my high frequency of 10 pin leaves.

Mike, from what I can see, you don't need your membership card to get the ball, just their post card ( Welcome to Bowling ) Unless I'm misinterpreting the message on the website.

Use your Gift Card Number/Code and 4 Digit PIN on the TOP of the payment page to receive this ball for $59.95 (one ball per offer, drilling not included)! Your individual Gift Card Number/Code and 4 Digit PIN can be found on your Welcome to Bowling postcard.

I would look for that welcome card to come in long before your card.

Bob