Click HERE to read the news release on the modified USBC rules.Click HERE for Frequently Asked Questions about the reopening of leagues and tournaments.Click HERE for the May edition of Rules Extra that discusses adjusting the prize list and the financial responsibilities of league officers.Click HERE for the special Rules Extra and Tournament Flyer discussing leagues and tournaments amid concerns about COVID-19 Click HERE for the Tournament Flyer that discusses a tournaments decision to postpone or cancel operations.
Click HERE for Frequently Asked Questions to assist leagues, tournaments and state and local associations. ![]() State associations submit updates via mail, fax, or e-mail to USBC Headquarters. Winlabs Support Software Application CreatedWinLABS is a computer software application created by USBC Headquarters and provided free of charge to associations for the paperless processing of. USBC Headquarters receives the league and member information and the associations account is electronically debited for appropriate adult dues. To support the WinLABS program, the WinLABS helpdesk can be contacted at any time via e-mail at labshelpbowl.com or by phone during business hours at (800) 514-BOWL, ext. Winlabs Support Manual Or TheProcessing instructions and many answers to WinLABS questions can be found in the WinLABS Tournament Manual or the WinLABS Support Manual. Occasionally, software updates are made to the WinLABS program. Winlabs Support How To Obtain UpdatesFor information on how to obtain updates through the WinLABS program, please reference Chapter 10 of the WinLABS Support Manual. WinLABS Backups A backup is an additional copy of the WinLABS database saved on some form of media other than a computers hard drive. As an additional safeguard, it is important for associations to backup its WinLABS database on a routine basis, in the event the associations computer would crash or fail. Backup media (CD-Rom or flash drives) should be replaced at least once per year. Just as important, be sure there are at least three sets of backups that are rotated regularly. Backup data should not be stored in the same place as the WinLABS database. In addition to routine backups, twice yearly, a backup of the associations database must be uploaded to USBC Headquarters in case something should happen to the association managers computer and data cannot be recovered. The first upload must be completed after starting new season in WinLABS. With up-to-date backups, USBC Headquarters will be able to assist in the reinstallation process to ensure that there is no loss of data. Contact the WinLABS helpdesk at USBC Headquarters for assistance in backing up the database to flash drive, or CD-Rom, or assistance in uploading a database to USBC Headquarters. Revised 812010 -2 Membership Processing The association manager is responsible for the administration and processing of bowler information, tournament scores, awards requests and association board data to USBC Headquarters. If an association does not have access to a computer, or the help of a neighboring association with a computer, and cannot process information via WinLABS (adults) andor on-line processing (youth), that association can contact USBC Headquarters for approval to mail member information directly to USBC Headquarters where it will be processed for a service fee of 2.00 per paying member.) Specific local associationyouth processor responsibilities include: Transmit membership information to USBC Headquarters within 20 days of receipt. Membership transmittals will include the automatic withdraw of national and state dues (where applicable). USBC Headquarters will then electronically transfer state dues (where applicable) to the state association(s). NOTE: All associations are required to use electronic banking. However, associations have complete control over any charges made to their respective bank accounts. Electronic transactions are processed only after the association has verified and approved the amount. It is not possible to process an electronic transfer without the associations approval. Process requests for USBC awards within seven days of receipt. All additional achievements also should be entered into WinLABSon-line processing to provide a member with a history of achievements. Transmit all board member and Youth Leaders Chapter (if applicable) information within 20 days of election and maintain the accuracy of the information.
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