The UIL just confirmed bowling is officially recognized as a sport. This win belongs to every one of you who signed. Now the real work of leveling the playing field begins.
April 11, 2016
Final supporters
Please help to get High School bowling recognized as an UIL sport in Texas. Currently, it is considered a club activity, although many schools fail to recognize they have a bowling team. Additionally, many students and parents don't even know that bowling exists at their schools. And, unfortunately, high school bowling is subjected to unfair treatment by many schools because it is not an UIL activity. Such examples include:
1. Little to no recognition during school announcements.
2. Bowling teams' pictures not included in the yearbook.
3. Unable to pass out flyers or put up posters in school.
4. No athletic period for conditioning and/or practice.
5. No school transportation provided to/from practices and matches.
6. Students often have to miss bowling because their teachers/coaches of other school activities will not excuse them to attend an activity that is not UIL recognized.
7. No monetary support from school for out-of-town travel expenses to the state championships and all-district.
8. Uniforms are not provided by the school. Bowlers have to buy their own uniforms and pay a participation fee every year.
These are just a few of the challenges that Texas high school bowling has to endure. Furthermore, becoming UIL will also allow for students grades to be included on the Eligibility List every grading period to ensure they maintain eligibility to participate. Regardless, the Texas High School Bowling Club (THSBC), our governing body, has always abided by the UIL rules and will continue to do so, to the best of its ability, despite their not being recognized by UIL.
Lastly, what many may not realize is that bowling involves much more than just throwing a ball down the lane. It requires knowledge of oil patterns, various equipment, footwork, hand positions, mental game, endurance, consistency, weather factors, power, speed, and sportsmanship, just to name a few. Bowling is just as difficult to master as any other sport, so why not give it the recognition it deserves? Help us change the future of this sport.
This petition will be presented before the Texas UIL committee at their annual meeting in Austin on June 12, 2012. If you support our efforts to make Texas High School Bowling a recognized UIL sport, please add your signature below.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 21, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
March 30, 2012
March 30, 2012
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Post this link to your feed so we can break through this threshold today.
35 Comments
This is a huge source of scholarships in other states. It also allows for equal boys and girls teams.
I am a high school bowling coach and I feel that this should be recognized and become a UIL sport in Texas. Participating in bowling helps teach kids team work, kids don't have to have the physical prowess that some of the other sports require, helps them with mental abilities, and helps them develop confidence.
I am Kimgwood HS bowling coach and very much want UIL recognition. Kimgwood won't let bowlers receive lettermans recognition.
Been L.D. Bell coordinator for most of my hugh school life, I started bowling in this program. All the hard work we put in as a team and we are one of the most successful teams at the school after many times compeating at state. I woulf love to see this amazing sport be brought to light in high schools.
The Bowlers prepare and perfect their skills almost daily. Unlike other sports that are seasonal Bowling is year around. The Parents spend large sums of money on equipment, travel and clothing only to have their sport relegated to a Club. What Club Member drags in 90 Pounds of equipment, is required to pay fees, and hurl a 15 Pound Ball down a Lane at 300-450 Revs for 4-5 Hours. A High School Bowler or should I say a " High School Cluber "
For Meah Grace
This needs to happen. We have to follow UIL rules but get none of the benefits of UIL.
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The UIL just confirmed bowling is officially recognized as a sport. This win belongs to every one of you who signed. Now the real work of leveling the playing field begins.
April 11, 2016
Final supporters
Please help to get High School bowling recognized as an UIL sport in Texas. Currently, it is considered a club activity, although many schools fail to recognize they have a bowling team. Additionally, many students and parents don't even know that bowling exists at their schools. And, unfortunately, high school bowling is subjected to unfair treatment by many schools because it is not an UIL activity. Such examples include:
1. Little to no recognition during school announcements.
2. Bowling teams' pictures not included in the yearbook.
3. Unable to pass out flyers or put up posters in school.
4. No athletic period for conditioning and/or practice.
5. No school transportation provided to/from practices and matches.
6. Students often have to miss bowling because their teachers/coaches of other school activities will not excuse them to attend an activity that is not UIL recognized.
7. No monetary support from school for out-of-town travel expenses to the state championships and all-district.
8. Uniforms are not provided by the school. Bowlers have to buy their own uniforms and pay a participation fee every year.
These are just a few of the challenges that Texas high school bowling has to endure. Furthermore, becoming UIL will also allow for students grades to be included on the Eligibility List every grading period to ensure they maintain eligibility to participate. Regardless, the Texas High School Bowling Club (THSBC), our governing body, has always abided by the UIL rules and will continue to do so, to the best of its ability, despite their not being recognized by UIL.
Lastly, what many may not realize is that bowling involves much more than just throwing a ball down the lane. It requires knowledge of oil patterns, various equipment, footwork, hand positions, mental game, endurance, consistency, weather factors, power, speed, and sportsmanship, just to name a few. Bowling is just as difficult to master as any other sport, so why not give it the recognition it deserves? Help us change the future of this sport.
This petition will be presented before the Texas UIL committee at their annual meeting in Austin on June 12, 2012. If you support our efforts to make Texas High School Bowling a recognized UIL sport, please add your signature below.
Updates
Reached 250 supporters
January 21, 2016
Reached 100 supporters
March 30, 2012
March 30, 2012
We are approaching one hundred signatures. Post this link to your feed so we can break through this threshold today.
35 Comments
Needs to be done. If Golf and Tennis are already UIL high school sports, so should bowling.
This is a huge source of scholarships in other states. It also allows for equal boys and girls teams.
I am a high school bowling coach and I feel that this should be recognized and become a UIL sport in Texas. Participating in bowling helps teach kids team work, kids don't have to have the physical prowess that some of the other sports require, helps them with mental abilities, and helps them develop confidence.
I am Kimgwood HS bowling coach and very much want UIL recognition. Kimgwood won't let bowlers receive lettermans recognition.
Been L.D. Bell coordinator for most of my hugh school life, I started bowling in this program. All the hard work we put in as a team and we are one of the most successful teams at the school after many times compeating at state. I woulf love to see this amazing sport be brought to light in high schools.
The Bowlers prepare and perfect their skills almost daily. Unlike other sports that are seasonal Bowling is year around. The Parents spend large sums of money on equipment, travel and clothing only to have their sport relegated to a Club. What Club Member drags in 90 Pounds of equipment, is required to pay fees, and hurl a 15 Pound Ball down a Lane at 300-450 Revs for 4-5 Hours. A High School Bowler or should I say a " High School Cluber "
For Meah Grace
This needs to happen. We have to follow UIL rules but get none of the benefits of UIL.
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Needs to be done. If Golf and Tennis are already UIL high school sports, so should bowling.