for the record only 10 bucks goes to the wisconsin tax base as was stated above. Sanctioning provides a level of safety and assurance that prize money will be available if someone should run off with the cash. Awards are another, althougth chintzy at best, tell that to the guy who shot his first 300 only to find out the league was not sanctioned. Pretty darn near every tourney requires USBC sanctioning, local, state, and nationals. As far as the SMART issue, I am not up on this, but I do understand that the USBC is trying to protect the future eligibility of these kids. Have any of you delved into the NCAA bylaws, or any athletic association for that matter? not saying the USBC is right or wrong, just stating that there are rules to follow. I would hate to be the one to tell a parent "sorry you child lost all eligibility because they accepted a "scholarship" not recoginized by the NCAA"
with that said, i dont feel we get out moneys worth from our sanctioning dollar, but right now until someone starts something else, it is all we have and we need to make it work, or we need to work together to imporve it. Instead of sitting here complaining about what the USBC doesnt do, get involved at the local level and help bring change around. until enough people get nvolved it will never change
I personally wont bowl unless it is sanctioned
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