The Bowling Foundation is a 501C.3 charitable organization founded by the Bowling Proprietors Association of America (BPAA) in 1993 and renamed/redirected by BPAA in 2005-06. In 2008 the United States Bowling Congress partnered with BPAA to make the Bowling Foundation a collaborative industry effort. The Bowling Foundation’s current mission is:
To promote a lifelong enjoyment of bowling by fostering youth and community health and fitness programs, maintaining the value of sportsmanship, character development, and leadership skills, while providing research, education and training for the bowling community and its athletes.
The Bowling Foundation operates similar to the United Way in that it coordinates and assists fundraising from industry charities including, but not limited to:
The Bowling Foundation develops and administers programs relating to:
Youth bowling (In School/After School programs) | Education & training
Bowling Center Management School
Online Training and Coach it Up!
BPAA's School for Bowling Center ManagementSpace still available!
We are proud to offer two highly effective training programs for members who are seeking a solution for improving their bowling centers. Visitors can improve their score and their fun at bowling with one of the coaches of Coachi it Up! Increase your employees workflow and effficiency through Online Training.
The Bowler’s ed In-School program was developed to introduce the sport of bowling to students as a part of their physical education class. The teacher’s curriculum was designed for students in grades K-8.
BPAA's School for Bowling Center Management Space still available!
