They don’t allow filming because they don’t want anyone getting an advantage of seeing how/where/what the pattern is playing. Same with the Open. They make the announcement in the squad room.
I miss visiting Reno. I used to go to Reno for two events that i was entered in. USBC Nationals (bowling) and The Reno Open (billiards). At either one, they wouldn't allow cameras or other digital devices into the playing areas, because it could be a distraction to the current players. But, if i remember right, the tournament sponsors have to disclose that, by having it in the programming schedule, in the rules, on signage before entering the house and around the house. But, i could be wrong or they've changed it 🤷🤐. Keep on knocking'em over. Good job Sierra and Sarah.
Nothing better than the Sarah/Sierra show!!! It seems like you girls are always crushing it, on the lanes, great job. Can I just say Sarah that your complexion, hair, face are all really cute these days, you look really happy, a happy Sarah makes my day. And of course I think Sierra is the best woman on the planet, just a good person and always crazy, bubbly, and cute AF. Just stating the facts. Have a fantastic day girls, see ya next time.
Were the patterns disclosed? I know for Nationals they are not. They don't let you film so no one can get a peak at the pattern performance beforehand. I got "lectured" about taking a photo of my scores off the little screen in the back of the bowling area. I showed him the photo and they chilled a bit. Good luck on doubles!
Midnight :30? LOL Also I think they don't let people film is because they don't want any video evidence of wha t the shot might be getting back to bowlers that haven't went out and bowled yet.
Well, last season at the USBC National Bowling Tournament in Reno, I had a ball and bowled at the great National Bowling Stadium. I'm going back to Reno for the USBC National Bowling Tournament again in 2026 to redeem myself after averaging 181 out of 9 games with a high game of 205.
I have very little idea how RU-vidrs get paid, but the USBC are live streaming also, so it’s a possibility there could be copyright infringements. My understanding with a paid service like bowl tv, they allow someone to stream if the pair of lanes is not being shown.
Is USBC different from PWBA? Guess it is b/c they are different acronyms? I ask b/c Packy filmed Madison at a PWBA event last week. Guess it doesn’t matter since they told u - no filming.
The 'no filming policy' is something that in today's social media world makes absolutely zero sense. I don't understand why the USBC is so strict on this policy because as you said, it would generate more publicity. But, I also find that the USBC lives in archaic times anyway. You can't really say that but I can and I did! As you also said, if you're not a distraction or slowing up play then why does it matter. Just think about how insane it is that there's someone walking around during the tournament to crack down on people who are filming. I'm not saying that this is the end all and be all of growing the sport but it's impossible for it to grow if you don't allow people to showcase their experience... I mean, really, what is the USBC actually afraid of by not allowing video.
Sarah, the reason they implemented the video policy is because people would film, then post their vids online. The people who bowled later would then use the posted content to gain valuable information about the patterns, since the OC and the WC are the only two tourneys that don't release the patterns until after the event is over. It's not necessarily that they're trying to blunt the PR, it's just that they're trying to preserve the mystery of the pattern in general. They will let you film for specific things, though. For instance, you would have been allowed to film Sierra's 10th frame since she was on the front nine.
If that is indeed the reasoning behind the filming issue, seems like they should just disclose the pattern then OR close the event from spectators cause people can easily do the same by coming up early and watching with their own eyes and take notes. That would truly be an ignorant reasoning behind no filming.
I quit bowling around 2000 because the governing bodies seemed to not treat it as a serious sport. Back a couple years now and only bowl tournaments, mainly scratch. Bowling still seems behind the times in many ways.
It's so that everyone has an equal chance. Those bowling later can watch to see ball reactions and change their arsenal before arriving while those who bowled earlier had to make a guess at the right a arsenal.
No, that's not illegal. They are there and have already brought their gear. For the vast majority, this is not their home towns. They are trying to make it equatible and fair for everyone who is participating. If you don't agree with that, then get this. It's not about you.
