YES FUND WELCOMES FIVE NEW PARTNERS

ARLINGTON, Texas – The Youth Education Services (YES) Fund expanded its partner base as five recognized bowling industry organizations stepped forward to join the program dedicated to youth bowling.

Kegel, Luby Publishing, International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association (IBPSIA), Billiard and Bowling Institute of America (BBIA) and Bowlers Journal International are now official YES Fund partners after making significant contributions.

“I am extremely grateful to see these leaders in the bowling industry step forward in support of our future,” Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA) Director of Youth, Chad Murphy said. “The YES Fund continues to be a way to unite all of bowling for the common goal of promoting youth involvement in the sport.”

When the YES Fund was created last year, an initial project was the development of a new mainstream sports model for bowlers 12 years old and younger. Preliminary pilot programs have received positive feedback and additional markets soon will have the opportunity to take part in the program.  

The YES Fund also has focused on providing assistance to high school bowling. In November, The YES Fund - High School Grant Program launched and will provide $2,500 to four high school programs annually.

“All of the YES Fund projects are designed to keep young people engaged in bowling,” Murphy said. “The outstanding commitment from our partners makes this possible and we hope more companies and individuals will join the YES Fund on this journey.”

The Yes Fund is a joint initiative of BPAA and the United States Bowling Congress. The Yes Fund also is supported by its founding partners Brunswick, Columbia 300, Ebonite, 900 Global, Hammer, QubicaAMF, Roto Grip, Storm and Track.

About International Bowling Campus

The International Bowling Campus (IBC) is the headquarters for the bowling industry and directly serves the more than 71 million bowlers in the United States. The IBC houses the resources of the United States Bowling Congress, the governing body and membership organization for the sport; the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America, representing the business interests of bowling centers; Strike Ten Entertainment, the marketing arm for the industry; the International Bowling Museum and Hall of Fame; The Bowling Foundation; the International Bowling Pro Shop and Instructors Association; the Bowling Writers Association of America; the Bowling News Network; the Billiard and Bowling Institute of America; and the International Training and Research Center.

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