DPBA Membership
Membership is open to male duckpin bowlers sanctioned by the National Duckpin Bowling Congress (hereinafter NDBC). Upon application, a new member must have an average of at least 130 in one or more NDBC sanctioned leagues for a minimum of 2/3 of the games during the winter season (September-May). Members returning from the previous DPBA season, may maintain membership by paying the membership fee without any average requirement. Members from the previous DPBA season may apply for associate membership for the new current season by paying the associate membership fee. During the season, an associate member may participate in DPBA events by paying the difference between associate and regular membership fees. Foreign (non-USA) small-ball bowlers (Five-pins, rubber band duckpins, etc.) are eligible to join and participate if the following conditions are met: they get permission from their country's sanctioning body and the NDBC; and, they agree to abide by all rules and regulations of the DPBA.
Please see the DPBA By-Laws for complete requirements, rules and regulations.