What behavior rules apply to adult leaders and to youth bowlers?

Adult leaders (Registered Volunteers acting in an official role, such as league supervisors, league officials, coaches and youth directors) can be charged with improper conduct during youth activities for:

• using tobacco, e-cigarettes, illegal drugs or alcohol
• foul language or gestures, or clothing showing them
• breaking the Registered Volunteer Program Code of Conduct or policies

Youth bowlers can be removed from competition and have membership suspended or denied for, in connection with youth bowling:

• using tobacco, e-cigarettes, illegal drugs or alcohol
• foul language or gestures, or clothing showing them

Other adults bowling in an adult/youth league aren't bound by the tobacco and alcohol rule (only officers are), though the bowling center may set its own policy.

To report an abuse or misconduct concern, use USBC's Athlete Safety "Report a Concern" page at BOWL.com/athlete-safety-rvp/report-a-concern.