Lane Compliance
Lane Certification Requirements
Ensure your bowling centre meets the latest certification standards with the following essential resources:
- Centre Certification Application
- Re-Inspection Report
- Pins Off Spot Form
- Inspection Manuals & Measurement Tools
- Training Materials & Videos
Note: Due to CTF’s reciprocal average agreement with USBC, many reports and manuals are USBC resources. Please use the CTF-specific forms provided above.
Important Updates
- Lane Dressing Rule Suspension: Effective August 1, 2019, USBC and CTF suspended the requirement of a minimum of 3 units of conditioner on the dressed portion of lanes. [Click here to read the full announcement.]
- Certification Validity: Centre Certifications issued on or after January 1, 2024, are now valid for 5 years.
- Associations with multiple centres are advised to stagger inspections over this period to reduce workload
For questions or assistance, please contact the Lane Inspection Chair lanecertification@tenpincanada.com
Forms and Documents
Centre Certification – Summary of Changes
Last Modified: 01/07/2018
The United States Bowling Congress has implemented new requirements for lane inspections and based on recent research conducted by the USBC Equipment Specifications and Certifications team. Since the Canadian Tenpin Federation has a reciprocal average agreement with the USBC, it must follow USBC’s equipment specifications.
Centre Certification – Summary of Changes FAQs
Last Modified: 01/02/2019
Find answers to common questions about the new USBC lane inspection requirements and how they impact Canadian bowling centers. As the Canadian Tenpin Federation (CTF) follows USBC equipment specifications due to a reciprocal average agreement, these changes affect CTF-sanctioned competitions. Learn more about the updates and what they mean for you.
Centre Certification Application
Last Modified: 23/05/2023
Download the official CTF Bowling Center Certification Application Form to ensure your lanes meet USBC equipment specifications. As part of CTF’s commitment to fair competition, certified centers must comply with inspection requirements. Submit this form to maintain compliance and provide bowlers with a sanctioned, regulation-compliant playing environment.
Re-Inspection Report
Last Modified: 01/02/2019
Download the CTF Lane Re-Inspection Report Form to document required follow-ups on previous lane inspections. This form ensures compliance with USBC equipment specifications and verifies that necessary corrections have been made. Submit the completed report to maintain your center’s certification and provide a fair, sanctioned environment for competitive bowling.
Pins Off Spot Form
Last Modified: 01/02/2019
Download the CTF Pins Off Spot Report Form to document instances where pins are not resetting in their proper positions. This form helps ensure compliance with USBC equipment specifications and maintains fair play in sanctioned competitions. Submit the completed form as part of the certification and inspection process for your bowling center.
Local Association Centre Inspection Manual
Last Modified: 31/05/2024
The purpose of this manual is to provide general guidance and instruction on the duties and responsibilities of the local Association Manager and inspection team and should be used as a reference tool.
Every local association is responsible for identifying interested volunteers to perform lane certification and lane dressing inspections for all centers within the association’s jurisdiction.
Centre Inspection Measuring Tool Instruction Manual
Last Modified: 01/06/2019
Download the **CTF Centre Inspection Measuring Tool Instruction Manual** for step-by-step guidance on accurately inspecting and measuring lane conditions. This manual ensures compliance with USBC equipment specifications, helping centers maintain certification standards. Follow the instructions to perform precise measurements and uphold the integrity of sanctioned competition play.
USBC Specifications & Certification - Lane Inspection Process
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