The Massachusetts Bowling Association was formed by a few visionary

people who saw the necessity for standardization in the Candlepin

Industry. We are thoroughly dedicated to the sport with a wish to see it

flourish and thrive.

Our Goals

·         To promote, encourage, preserve, stabilize, strengthen, enlarge, unify, and coordinate the recreation of candlepin bowling.

·         To foster goodwill, harmonious action, mutual respect and fair dealing among members, suppliers, manufacturers, distributors, and others engaged in the business of supplying equipment and services to bowling lane proprietors.

·         To foster, promote, standardize, and perpetuate the sport of candlepin bowling and all its pattern as a wholesome recreation for all ages and to achieve and maintain candlepin bowling at its highest possible level.

·         To elevate to the highest standards the sportsmanship of all involved, impressing that one should bowl for fun and recreation and for sport's sake alone.

·         To promulgate a code of ethics.

·         To exchange ideas which will help members perfect sound business methods and eliminate abuses.

·         To compile and disseminate statistics and other information of value to the members.

·         To investigate and adjust fairly to questions arising among members.

·         To do any and all things and exercise any and all powers necessary, convenient, or advisable to accomplish one or more of the purposes of the corporation.