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The National Duckpin Bowling Congress was established on September 8th, 1927 and is the parent and supervising Duckpin Bowling organization in the United States.

11/07/2026

Some of our friends in Candlepin country (Cam Moore specifically) found an abandoned 4 lane Duckpin center under a bar in Brockton MA. I wonder how many more of these hidden gems are out there?

10/23/2026

Probably one of the only pictures of Woodmoor Bowling Center (corner of 29 and University) in Silver Spring - this is dated 1959. Who knows more about this long gone bowling center?

10/08/2026

There’s an amazing amount of history here at the office - and we will start sharing some of it with you!

Anyone know who these nice ladies are - and what house this was at?

10/02/2026

09/20/2026

Let’s talk about the FOUL LINE.

In a perfect world, every lane would have an electronic device to detect fouls.

We are not living in a perfect world.

Due to many factors, including the lack of available equipment, some centers do not have devices to detect fouls.

A prototype has been developed to fill this void, which is a great advance.

However, it’s a prototype and is being tested – thus not available for sale or installation.

Before electronic devices were available, a “line judge” was used – and that judge would call fouls on their 8 to 12 assigned lanes.

We don’t have the luxury of a “line judge” either.

Bowling is a sport of character and integrity. Also fun. Let’s not forget that.

The USBC tenpin rules states that “A foul occurs when a part of the player’s body encroaches on or goes beyond the foul line and touches any part of the lane, equipment or building during or after a delivery.”

Nothing about an automatic foul detection device.

I think that as a duckpin community, we can take lessons from the tenpin game.

Thus, for the 2026-2027 season going forward…
• If a center has working automatic foul detection equipment, it should (not must) be used.
o If there is an automatic foul detector failure on one (or more) lanes, then all devices on all lanes should be turned off.
• If a center chooses not to have or be able to maintain automatic foul detection equipment, the equipment need not be removed but should not be turned on for any NDBC member league or tournament competition.

In either situation, with or without automatic detection equipment, fouls can and should be called by opposing team captains, tournament directors, and perhaps more importantly, yourself.

If you knowingly foul, please call it on yourself.

Integrity is the key.

The NDBC will revisit this issue regularly as advances are made in the necessary technology.

Any questions or concerns (about anything) feel free to email me - [email protected] or call me at 3019281930.

At least we can all agree what I did (pictured) is a foul?

Have a great week! -Roth

09/03/2026

08/19/2026

🎉🥇👑Congrats to Roger Wright on his 462 Gold Award Set!👑🥇🎉
Roger bowled 135 POA (162,141,159) in the Monday Summer Triples league at AMF Southwest on 7-6-26. Presenting his award is Kimberly Morstein (left) secretary Roger Wright (middle) and Eric Brandt (Pres)

07/30/2026

🎉🥇🏆👑🥇🏆👑🎉Congrats to Andrew Buckingham on his Gold Award!!!🎉👑🥇🏆👑🥇🏆🎉His incredible 246 game was not only 107 POA, but included 7 strikes in a row which earned him the trophy he's holding. He bowled this awesome game on June 11, 2026 in the Mt. Airy Thursday Summer Singles. WTG, Andrew!

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Lansdowne, MD

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 4pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm

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+14106362695

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http://www.ndbc.org/

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