Lori Mraz to Lead the Billiard & Bowling Institute of America
New Executive Director Lori Mraz The Billiard & Bowling Institute of America (BBIA) has announced the appointment of Lori Mraz as its new Executive Director, effective February 1, [...]
Chuck Gardner Selected as 2026 BBIA Industry Service Award Honoree
2026 ISA Recipient Chuck Gardner The Billiard and Bowling Institute of America (BBIA) has named longtime bowling industry leader Chuck Gardner as the recipient of its 2026 [...]
Letter From The Convention Chair – 2026 BBIA Annual Convention, at Sunseeker Resort, in Charlotte Harbor, Florida
Dear BBIA Members, The 2026 BBIA Convention will be held at the Sunseeker Resort, a Hilton property, in Charlotte Harbor, Florida, May 4-7. Our main room block [...]
Letter From The Convention Chair – 2025 BBIA Annual Convention, at Fairmont Tremblant Resort, QC, Canada
Dear BBIA Members, We are excited to invite you to the 2025 BBIA Convention, taking place at the beautiful Fairmont Tremblant resort in Mont-Tremblant, QC, Canada, from [...]
Frank Buffa Named 2025 BBIA Industry Service Award Recipient
2025 ISA Recipient Frank Buffa Arlington, Texas – Bowling pro shop pioneer, acclaimed distributor, accomplished coach and bowler Frank Buffa of Montreal, Canada, has been selected as [...]
Press Release
Greetings and Happy New Year! Logistical information about our 2025 Annual Convention follows, as May will be here before we know it! While our 2025 event will officially [...]
Bob Hart Named 2024 BBIA Industry Service Award Recipient
Arlington, Texas – Bowling competitor/ambassador Bob Hart, of Suwanee, Georgia, has been selected as the 2024 Billiard and Bowling Institute of America’s Industry Service Award recipient. Hart’s love [...]
Letter From The Convention Chair – 2024 BBIA Annual Convention, in Sedona Arizona
Located less than a mile from Bell Rock, one of the most iconic rock formations and vortex sites, Hilton Sedona offers expansive suites, private balconies/patios and fireplaces in [...]
In Loving Memory of Bill Chrisman Co-Founder and CEO of Storm Bowling
June 19, 1949 – September 28, 2023 BRIGHAM CITY, Utah – It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Bill Chrisman, the esteemed co-founder and CEO of [...]
Barb Peltz Named New Executive Director
ARLINGTON, Texas — The recent passing of Bill Supper left the Billiard and Bowling Institute of America without an executive director. Now, that void has been filled with Barbara [...]
