USBC RECEIVES $693,000 AWARD FROM STATE OF TEXAS FOR RELOCATION TO
ARLINGTON

GREENDALE, Wis. -- The United States Bowling Congress is the recipient
of a $693,000 award from the Texas Enterprise Fund, clearing the way for
the organization to move its headquarters to Arlington, Texas. The
announcement, issued by the offices of Texas Gov. Rick Perry, makes
possible the creation of an International Bowling Campus in Arlington
that will also include the offices of the Bowling Proprietors’
Association of America.

In addition to office space for about 200 employees, the new $14
million complex will include a 12-to-16 lane combined equipment testing
and international training center. BPAA has pledged to pay for half of
the complex while utilizing less than one-fifth of the space.

The property is located at 621 Six Flags Drive, across the street from
Six Flags Over Texas in the heart of Arlington's entertainment and
sports district. It is about three blocks east of Rangers’ Ballpark in
Arlington, home of the Texas Rangers baseball team, and about six blocks
east of the new Dallas Cowboys stadium set to open in 2009. Also located
in the area is Glorypark, a planned mixed-use development featuring
900,000 square feet of retail, dining and entertainment space. The
creation of the International Bowling Campus at such a high profile
location will provide the opportunity to showcase bowling to the world
that doesn't exist at USBC’s present location.

“The Texas Enterprise Fund award was a critical factor in our
decision to relocate USBC’s headquarters to Arlington,” said USBC
Chief Operating Officer Kevin Dornberger. “Relocating our headquarters
to Arlington will provide a business climate that will be invaluable in
helping us achieve our future goals for the sport.”

The move will also enable USBC and BPAA to integrate operations for the
betterment of the sport including the growth and protection of
competitive bowling.

The Texas state legislature created the TEF in 2003 and re-appropriated
funding in 2005 and 2007 to help ensure the growth of Texas businesses
and create more jobs throughout the state.

“Companies throughout the country are looking to Texas as the place
to grow their business thanks to a reasonable regulatory environment,
educated workforce, and economic incentives that bolster Texas’
capital and competition in a global marketplace,” said Gov. Perry.
“As a result of tools like the TEF, Texas continues to diversify
our economic portfolio by attracting businesses like the U.S. Bowling
Congress, fortifying our standing as the national leader in economic
development and job creation.”

In addition to USBC and BPAA, the bowling campus will include The
Bowling Foundation, Strike Ten Entertainment, International Bowling Pro
Shops & Instructors Association, The Bowling Center Management School
and the Billiard & Bowling Institute of America, which are currently
located at BPAA’s headquarters.

United States Bowling Congress
The United States Bowling Congress, as the national governing body,
ensures the integrity and protects the future of the sport, provides
programs and services to approximately 2.5 million adult and youth
members and enhances the bowling experience.