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Old 03-13-2008, 05:57 PM
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what are the benefits of becoming a pba member exactly? do you get discounts on equipment?
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Old 03-13-2008, 06:04 PM
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$1 game practice. lower entry for tournaments
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Old 03-13-2008, 06:31 PM
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$1 game practice
Are you for serious!? I would pay for a PBA card just for that...
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Old 03-13-2008, 07:04 PM
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Are you for serious!? I would pay for a PBA card just for that...
Its only at certain houses, the ones that participate in that.
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Old 03-13-2008, 07:14 PM
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Its only at certain houses, the ones that participate in that.

Even the ones that dont advertise that they are PBA practice center, usually still honor it.
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Old 03-13-2008, 07:19 PM
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Even the ones that dont advertise that they are PBA practice center, usually still honor it.
thats definately worth it then.
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Old 03-13-2008, 10:51 PM
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There are 3 types of memberships. A standard Membership a Full membership and a Junior Membership. Here are some of the benifits of the 3.

Standard Membership
(Cost $12.00 monthly, if you pay by credit or debit card $144.00 for a year.)

Bowl in 3 Regional Tournaments and 3 PBA Tour Qualifier tournaments per year, the PBA World Championship, the U.S. Open and USBC Masters (and PBA Senior World Championship, Senior U. S. Open and USBC Senior Masters for members over 50).

Get advanced notice on equipment before it is available to the public, and often receive offers to purchase direct from the manufacturer at reduced prices.

Practice for $1 per game at select centers throughout the country.

Free pba.com e-mail address and access to our members-only Web site for members with internet access.

A gold PBA 300 Ring the first time you roll a 300 game during PBA competition. Add an award diamond to your ring for each additional 300 game in PBA competition.

A monthly subscription to Bowler's Journal International
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Full Membership
(Cost $25.00 monthly if you pay by credit or debit card $300.00 for a year)

All of the above, plus...

Bowl in unlimited tournaments for which you are eligible.

Have your pro shop listed on the pba.com Web site.

Advertise your pro shop on our web site and on your shirt while bowling.
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Junior Membership
(Cost $25 yearly)

Equipment discounts from select PBA product registered companies

Exclusive email blasts with the latest news from the Professional Bowlers Association

Exclusive tips from the some of the top pros on the Denny’s PBA Tour.

Free PBA Yearbook

Free month of PBA StrikePass

Initiation fee discount for PBA full or standard membership once Junior Member qualifies for Full or Standard PBA Membership
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Old 03-13-2008, 11:03 PM
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I'm assuming those are what you get with the membership and not requirements, right? If so, how and where do you sign up, and is everyone eligable?
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Old 03-13-2008, 11:56 PM
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There are three ways to become a member of the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA):
  • A 200 average or better for the most recent league season with at least 36 games in that league. (Use to require 2 consective season)
  • A 190 average or better in a sanctioned USBC Sport Bowling League. This is a league run by the USBC using the PBA patterns. You can find out if there are sports leagues near you by contacting the USBC at (414) 421-6400.
  • Cashing in a PBA Regional tournament as a non-member. You can gain access to information on entering regional tournaments on pba.com.
https://www.pba.com/members/requirements.asp

Does anyone have a Jr Membership or one for their Little Ones?
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Old 03-14-2008, 03:10 AM
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thanks everyone for the info!
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