I think this is one of the "true" problems with bowling.  I am very guilty of it.  When I was younger and had dreams of making the PBA, I cared about what happened to the PBA.  When I had dreams about qualifying for team USA and and actually made it to some state finals, I cared about sport bowling.

But I found out that I could make more money doing my 9-5 than I could bowling so I gave up those dreams and became a tournament bowler.  I was more concerned about preventing sandbagging because it affected "me".

Now, I really don't honestly care what happens to the PBA.  I watch it on TV, that's about it.  Don't care about sport bowling other than nationals because that's the shot they provide there.

Most of the bigger tournaments in the SW region, handicap variety, still put out THS or modified THS so that's what "I" care about.

And if you survey your average league bowler, I think the answer you are going to get is that they are concerned about "their league".  What are "they" getting for "their" $20 in dues.

Most bowlers don't care about the youth program, and growing the sport.

We are a selfish society for the most part, and it will be the same in bowling.

That's the challenge USBC faces.

That's not only the challenge that USBC faces. It's a challenge that America faces.

+1

I'm sorry I haven't worked harder to grow the sport of bowling or enhanced the youth programs.  I am just an average Joe who works a full time job, takes care of my kids and my home, and am lucky to find time to squeeze in a few hours a week to bowl in a league or two.

I feel like a failure to bowlers everywhere......my bad.

I'm sorry I haven't worked harder to grow the sport of bowling or enhanced the youth programs.  I am just an average Joe who works a full time job, takes care of my kids and my home, and am lucky to find time to squeeze in a few hours a week to bowl in a league or two.

I feel like a failure to bowlers everywhere......my bad.

You are missing the point. Sorry, but answers like this really bothers me.
If you are too busy in your life, then txbowler's statement wasn't for you. It's great you have time to bowl 2 nights a week. If they are sanctioned, then, thank you for  supporting the USBC and your local association.

Quote from: trash heap on July 08, 2013, 11:05:12 AM

Quote from: Cornerpin on July 08, 2013, 07:35:57 AM

I'm sorry I haven't worked harder to grow the sport of bowling or enhanced the youth programs.  I am just an average Joe who works a full time job, takes care of my kids and my home, and am lucky to find time to squeeze in a few hours a week to bowl in a league or two.

I feel like a failure to bowlers everywhere......my bad.

You are missing the point. Sorry, but answers like this really bothers me.
If you are too busy in your life, then txbowler's statement wasn't for you. It's great you have time to bowl 2 nights a week. If they are sanctioned, then, thank you for  supporting the USBC and your local association.

+11111

I guess I am missing the point, could you please explain what txbowler is referring to, other than saying we are a selfish society.  Also, I request that you please keep your explanation to less than 10,000 words because I don't really want to spend a lot of time reading it since I want to use my time concentrating on myself.

Quote from: Gizmo823 on July 08, 2013, 12:42:44 PM

Quote from: trash heap on July 08, 2013, 11:05:12 AM

Quote from: Cornerpin on July 08, 2013, 07:35:57 AM

I'm sorry I haven't worked harder to grow the sport of bowling or enhanced the youth programs.  I am just an average Joe who works a full time job, takes care of my kids and my home, and am lucky to find time to squeeze in a few hours a week to bowl in a league or two.

I feel like a failure to bowlers everywhere......my bad.

You are missing the point. Sorry, but answers like this really bothers me.
If you are too busy in your life, then txbowler's statement wasn't for you. It's great you have time to bowl 2 nights a week. If they are sanctioned, then, thank you for  supporting the USBC and your local association.

+11111

I guess I am missing the point, could you please explain what txbowler is referring to, other than saying we are a selfish society.  Also, I request that you please keep your explanation to less than 10,000 words because I don't really want to spend a lot of time reading it since I want to use my time concentrating on myself.

Lmao, touche . .