NEW LANE CERTIFICATION SPECIFICATIONS

USBC will implement new requirements for lane inspections for the 2018-19 season and will adjust specifications for new installations for the 2019-2020 season based on recent research conducted by the USBC Equipment Specifications and Certifications team.



The research included analysis of the lane certification paperwork submitted by 323 centers, an examination of more than 1,000 lanes throughout the country, in which lanes were checked to determine compliance with current specifications, a study of the pin deck, and an examination of lane topography.

Click HERE to read the news release.



LANE CERTIFICATION STUDY REPORT

A study into the certification process conducted by the USBC Equipment Specifications and Certifications team took place for well over two years.



Click HERE to see the report.



FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Click HERE for answers to some Frequently Asked Questions relating to the new lane inspection and certification process.







LANE INSPECTION VIDEO

A look at the tools needed and how to perform the lane inspection process starting in 2018.



