String Pinsetter Scoring Research

The USBC Equipment Specifications team is seeking volunteers to participate in string pinsetter scoring research.

Bowlers averaging 150 and above are invited to bowl two free sessions (four games each session) at the International Training and Research Center.

Each session will consist of two games on a pair with traditional free-fall pinsetters and two games on a pair with string pinsetters.

Availability is limited. Sign up today HERE.

Physical Game Clinic for New Bowlers

Physical Game Clinic for 180+ Average Bowlers

Secure your spot for the Bowling Combine!

Open Championships Training Clinics

Two-Handed Clinic for Youth Bowlers!

Junior Gold Clinics

Adult Physical Game Clinic – Jan. 20-21

Youth Clinics

Register for all clinics by clicking the registration links below. For more information, please contact the ITRC at 800-752-2671 or by emailing training@bowlingitrc.com. All clinics are held at:
International Training and Research Center
621 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76011


May 31 – June 21, 2023 (Wednesday evenings)
Junior Gold Training Camp
Participants will be bowling on four different patterns featuring past Junior Gold lane conditions. The goal is to prepare for the upcoming Junior Gold Championships.

  • Learn how to control and make physical adjustments
  • Learn about equipment preparation for different patterns
  • Use Specto to monitor your physical control on the lanes

When: May 31 – June 21 (every Wednesday) from 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.
Cost: $80
Eligible: Limited to the first 16 youth bowlers to enroll.
REGISTER HERE


Friday, Aug. 11, 2023
Physical Game Clinic
Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Specto bowling analysis
  • Physical game development and awareness
  • Bowler release discovery – positive axis point (PAP), axis tilt axis rotation
  • Take-home practice plan and videos

When: Friday, Aug. 11 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $300 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all youth bowlers (age 17 and younger) looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE


Saturday, Aug. 12, 2023
Physical Game Clinic
Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Specto bowling analysis
  • Physical game development and awareness
  • Bowler release discovery – positive axis point (PAP), axis tilt axis rotation
  • Take-home practice plan and videos

When: Saturday, Aug. 12 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $300 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all youth bowlers (age 17 and younger) looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE


Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023
Lane Play Clinic
Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Learn strategy to playing difficult patterns
  • Prepare for more challenging lane conditions
  • Bowl on different patterns and learn the proper technique to attack each one

When: Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $325 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all youth bowlers (age 17 and younger) looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE

Adult Clinics

Register for all clinics by clicking the registration links below. For more information, please contact the ITRC at 800-752-2671 or by emailing training@bowlingitrc.com. All clinics are held at:
International Training and Research Center
621 Six Flags Drive
Arlington, TX 76011


Saturday, June 10, 2023
Team, Doubles and Singles Training
This clinic will focus on improving a team’s performance at the USBC Open Championships. Teams will have the opportunity to bowl on past lane patterns and work with the ITRC staff in a range of categories for each clinic:

  • Classroom and on-lane training sessions
  • Equipment selection and preparation
  • Lane pattern overview and understanding
  • Lane play strategies
  • Lane pattern transition and breakdown awareness
  • Expectations and goals
  • Team bonding

Please note only the Team Captain needs to sign up for this event. Five players maximum per team.

When: Saturday, June 10 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $300 per team (five players max per team – limited to eight teams)
REGISTER HERE


Friday, July 21, 2023
Physical Game Clinic – New bowler to 180-average limit
Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Specto bowling analysis
  • Physical game development and awareness
  • Take-home practice plan and videos

When: Friday, July 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $325 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all new adult bowlers (age 18 and older) with an average of 180 or below looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE


Saturday, July 22, 2023
Physical Game Clinic – 180+ Average

Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Specto bowling analysis
  • Physical game development and awareness
  • Take-home practice plan and videos

When: Saturday, July 22 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $325 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all new adult bowlers (age 18 and older) with an average of 180 or more looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE


Friday, Sept. 22, 2023
Physical Game Clinic
Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Specto bowling analysis
  • Physical game development and awareness
  • Bowler release discovery – positive axis point (PAP), axis tilt, axis rotation
  • Take-home practice plan and videos

When: Friday, Sept. 22 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $325 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all adult bowlers (age 18 and older) looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE


Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023
Lane Play Clinic
Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Learn strategy to playing difficult patterns
  • Prepare for more challenging lane conditions
  • Bowl on different patterns and learn the proper technique to attack each one

When: Saturday, Sept. 23 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $325 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all adult bowlers (age 18 and older) looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE


Friday, Oct. 20, 2023
Physical Game Clinic
Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Specto bowling analysis
  • Physical game development and awareness
  • Bowler release discovery – positive axis point (PAP), axis tilt, axis rotation
  • Take-home practice plan and videos

When: Friday, Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $325 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all adult bowlers (age 18 and older) looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE


Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023
Lane Play Clinic
Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Learn strategy to playing difficult patterns
  • Prepare for more challenging lane conditions
  • Bowl on different patterns and learn the proper technique to attack each one

When: Saturday, Oct. 21 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $325 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all adult bowlers (age 18 and older) looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE


Friday, Nov. 10, 2023
Physical Game Clinic
Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Specto bowling analysis
  • Physical game development and awareness
  • Bowler release discovery – positive axis point (PAP), axis tilt, axis rotation
  • Take-home practice plan and videos

When: Friday, Nov. 10 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $325 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all adult bowlers (age 18 and older) looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE


Friday, Dec. 15, 2023
Physical Game Clinic – 180+ Average

Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Specto bowling analysis
  • Physical game development and awareness
  • Take-home practice plan and videos

When: Friday, Dec. 15 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $325 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all new adult bowlers (age 18 and older) with an average of 180 or more looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE


Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023
Physical Game Clinic – New bowler to 180-average limit
Participants attending this clinic will have the opportunity to work with the ITRC staff on the following items:

  • Classroom and on-lane instruction
  • Specto bowling analysis
  • Physical game development and awareness
  • Take-home practice plan and videos

When: Saturday, Dec. 16 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Cost: $325 (limited to the first five individuals to register)
Eligible: Open to all new adult bowlers (age 18 and older) with an average of 180 or below looking to improve their bowling skills.
REGISTER HERE