What does the PBA do for the BPAA ? Most centers do not even want to host tournaments anymore. It cost the centers a lot of money to host a PBA event. What do they get back in return ? As I said before, it cost the manufacturers a lot of money to be PBA registered, what do they get back in return ? The PBA gives nothing back at all to their host centers and sponsors. I remember one center owner that use to host a PBA National stop tell me that it cost him about $30,000 during that entire week. Now, I never questioned him how, but I respected his opinion.
I always wondered why Tom Clark and other PBA brass had to be at every tournament. They always had front row seats and very visible on TV. Do you think they paid all their expenses themselves ? And why not let a fan sit in one of those seats and be thrilled to be close to the bowlers and all the action.
The PBA has taken for many years and given very little back. If they go down, its their own fault. Don't get me wrong, I love bowling and watching the PBA live or on TV and I hope they can survive, but I seriously doubt it.