Bowling Alleys and Clubs Trade Associations

Arizona State Bowling Proprietors' Association (AZBPA)

Statewide trade group for bowling center owners/operators in Arizona; offers advocacy, education, tournaments and BPAA-linked savings programs. Member count not publicly disclosed as of September 12, 2025.

https://www.azbpa.com/ Membership: 0

Bowling Centers Association of Florida (BCAF)

Florida’s statewide proprietors association providing legislative advocacy, training, marketing support and BPAA benefits; notes that more than 83% of Florida centers participate. Member count not posted publicly.

https://bcaf.us/ Membership: 0

Bowling Centers Association of Michigan (BCAM)

Michigan’s proprietors association focused on center profitability, training and peer networking; reports over 155 member centers statewide.

https://www.michiganbowl.com/ Membership: 155

Bowling Centers Association of Ohio (BCAO)

Trade organization for Ohio bowling centers supporting education and money‑saving programs; membership count not publicly listed.

https://bowlohio.com/ Membership: 0

Bowling Centers Association of Wisconsin (BCAW)

Wisconsin’s statewide proprietors association providing education, tournaments and advocacy for member centers; publishes an online member directory. Member count not posted publicly.

https://www.bowlwi.com/ Membership: 0

Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America (BPAA)

The national trade association for bowling center owners and operators in the U.S.; serves more than 3,300 member centers and coordinates the allied state BPA network.

https://bpaa.com/ Membership: 3,300

Bowling Proprietors Association of Minnesota (BPAM)

Minnesota’s proprietors association offering advocacy, training and promotions; lists 143 member bowling establishments.

https://gobowlingminnesota.com/ Membership: 143

Club Management Association of America (CMAA)

Professional association for managers of membership clubs (country, golf, city, yacht, athletic) that often include bowling or recreation venues; approximately 8,100 members.

https://www.cmaa.org/ Membership: 8,100

Duckpin Bowling Proprietors Association (DBPA)

Trade association representing proprietors of duckpin bowling centers; recognized by BPAA’s state/international directory. Member count not posted publicly.

https://duckpinbowlers.com/ (via BPAA directory link) Membership: 0

International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)

Global attractions industry association whose membership includes many family entertainment centers and bowling‑anchored venues; IAAPA ended 2023 with 8,113 members (goal 8,500 in 2024).

https://www.iaapa.org/ Membership: 8,113

International Bowling Federation (IBF)

World governing body for ten‑ and nine‑pin bowling; comprises 134 national member federations that set rules and support sport development.

https://bowling.sport/ Membership: 134

International Candlepin Bowling Association (ICBA)

Association supporting candlepin bowling centers, operators, and bowlers in New England and Atlantic Canada through rules, tournaments and resources; membership list posted online though total count is not public.

https://www.candlepin.org/ Membership: 0

International Gay Bowling Organization (IGBO)

International LGBTQ+ bowling organization supporting inclusive leagues and tournaments; represents over 5,000 members worldwide (with higher figures reported in prior years).

https://www.igbo.org/ Membership: 5,000

Illinois State Bowling Proprietors Association (ISBPA)

Illinois proprietors’ association providing advocacy, programs and services; has stated it represents a majority of the state’s roughly 270 independent bowling centers, though an exact member count isn’t posted.

https://bowlillinois.com/ Membership: 0

Indiana Bowling Centers Association (IBCA)

Trade association for Indiana bowling centers; oversees high school and middle school bowling programs and provides member benefits via BPAA; member count not publicly posted.

https://www.indianagobowl.com/ Membership: 0

New York State Bowling Proprietors’ Association (NYSBPA)

Statewide proprietors’ group supporting center profitability, marketing, and government affairs for New York bowling centers; publishes events and resources; member count not posted.

https://www.nysbpa.com/ Membership: 0

Bowling Proprietors’ Association of Pennsylvania (BPAP)

Pennsylvania’s proprietors association providing advocacy, cost‑savings programs and education for member centers; maintains a member‑center map. Member count not publicly posted.

https://pabowling.com/ Membership: 0

Professional Bowlers Association (PBA)

The professional bowlers’ governing/professional association in North America; approximately 3,000 members across more than 20 countries, with tours at multiple levels.

https://www.pba.com/ Membership: 3,000

Texas Bowling Centers Association (Texas BCA)

Statewide proprietors association for Texas bowling centers offering advocacy, education, and supplier rebates; reports that more than 90% of Texas centers choose to join, though an exact count isn’t posted.

https://www.texasbowlingcenters.org/ Membership: 0

Washington State Bowling Proprietors’ Association (WSBPA)

Washington’s statewide proprietors association supporting advocacy, events and youth bowling with an online member directory; member count not publicly posted.

https://wsbpa.org/ Membership: 0