Bowling balls can be shiped directly to the ABC Nationals site in Baton Rouge. Go to the ABC Nationals internet site & find Bowling Ball Express. This will give you the information needed to ship your balls (8 is the limit that you can use) directly to the building (the River Center) where the tournament is being held. You can arrive, pick up your balls, bowl, ship them back without ever leaving the building.. they also provide boxes, tape & address labels on the site..