The British Tenpin Bowling Association has confirmed that it will not make any changes to its current urethane equipment regulations.
The BTBA Executive Council decided to keep its existing rules in place after reviewing the recent equipment updates issued by the European Bowling Federation and the International Bowling Federation.
In its announcement on March 6, the BTBA stated that all bowling balls listed on the United States Bowling Congress Approved Ball List remain legal for use in BTBA-sanctioned leagues and tournaments.
The only exception would be if a tournament manager sets specific equipment rules for their event.
According to the BTBA, the recent urethane rule updates from the EBF and IBF apply only to official EBF championships and IBF events. These changes do not affect domestic competition under its authority.
For athletes selected to represent England in international events, national team coaches and staff will work directly with players to ensure they meet the equipment standards required for those championships.
On February 27, the International Bowling Federation announced new regulations for the use of urethane bowling balls in its events. Soon after, the European Bowling Federation confirmed that it would apply the same rules in its competitions.
