Enrolled centers are eligible to host MBA Sanctioned tournaments, which can bring in a lot of revenue for our houses. We currently run 3 Tournaments annually, the Youth State Championship, Adult State Championship and the Team Invitational Tournament.
We will promote your alley on our website, on social media such as Facebook and Instagram as well as regular email blasts to our contact list. Featuring information and stats on houses regularly, and resharing any posts of your we come across. Any printed materials we will design and send to you.
The MBA provides a variety of resources to our members, from handbooks, online lead generation, online form accessibility and so much more.
Enrollment in the MBA automatically enrolls you in the ICBA as well, which comes with its own benefits. Visit the ICBA website for more information.
From Youth Programs to Bowling Instruction and so much more, the programs we have for bowlers & bowling centers are sure to drive the future of the sport and help grow your businesses.
We also automatically enroll you in the BPAA, which gives you access to discounts for your business, partnerships and more! See their website for more details.
Membership is available to any person or corporation that owns or operates a candlepin bowling center in the state of Massachusetts or otherwise. The membership belongs to the center and the applicant is only a representative of the center to the organization.
Using the form below you can apply for a membership with the Massachusetts Bowling Association.
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Fill out out application online. We’ll reach out to you and verify your information and invoice you for the annual membership. The dues you pay will fund your ICBA and BPAA Membership, as well as our Tournaments and Youth Programs.
*If you've already paid your ICBA or BPAA dues for the year they can be deducted from your dues with us.
Membership Application
Applicant Name
Center Name (required)
Center Address
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