BLS-2025 AutoScoring Bowling League Software for Bowling Centers - CDE Software (2024)

Introducing BLS-2025 AutoScoring, the go-to advanced solution for managing bowling leagues within the comfort of your home. As part of our consumer product line, this edition is designed to simplify league management tasks and enhance your overall experience as a league secretary.

Streamlined League Management: BLS-2025 AutoScoring is meticulously crafted to streamline your workload, making league administration tasks both effortless and enjoyable. Our user-friendly interface ensures that you’ll always be eager to take on the role of league secretary.

Trusted by Leading Bowling Organizations: Rest assured, BLS-2025 AutoScoring is endorsed by renowned bowling authorities, including the United States Bowling Congress (USBC), Canadian Tenpin Federation (CTF), and The National Bowling Association (TNBA). Additionally, it comes equipped with forms, sanctions, membership cards, and awards, ready for use throughout the Fall 2023 through Summer 2024 bowling season.

Support for Tournament Qualifiers: Stay ahead of the game with BLS-2025 AutoScoring, which offers full support for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 Pepsi Tournament qualifiers, ensuring that your league members have access to exciting opportunities for competition.

Enhanced Navigation and Internet Connectivity: Navigate your league’s operations seamlessly with BLS-2025‘s intuitive menu structure, organized to align perfectly with the flow of the bowling season. Plus, leverage unique Internet-enabled features such as email communication with league members, complete with attachments as needed.

Seamless Online Integration: With BLS-2025 AutoScoring, take advantage of exclusive online capabilities, including the ability to upload standing sheets directly to LeagueSecretary.com, Bowl.com, and your personal websites. Stay connected and keep your league members informed throughout the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 season.

Experience the convenience, reliability, and innovation of BLS-2025 AutoScoring. Simplify your league management tasks and elevate your league’s experience today!

Discover the legacy of innovation with BLS-2025 AutoScoring, where features pioneered by CDE and its BLS product line are seamlessly integrated to enhance your league management experience:

1. Unlimited League Management: Break free from limitations and manage as many leagues as you desire with BLS-2025 AutoScoring on your center computer. Why pay extra for each league or the number of teams when you can enjoy unrestricted access to league management tools?

2. Comprehensive League Support: Whether you’re overseeing men’s, women’s, mixed, or youth leagues, BLS-2025 AutoScoring caters to diverse league demographics, ensuring that every aspect of league management is tailored to your specific needs.

3. Built-in Financial Management: Take control of your league’s finances with ease using BLS-2025 AutoScoring’s built-in league treasurer module. From tracking dues and fees to managing prize funds, our comprehensive financial management tools simplify the financial aspects of league administration.

4. Extensive Support Services: At CDE, we prioritize your satisfaction by offering unparalleled support for your BLS-2025 AutoScoring software. Access assistance via online chat, message boards, knowledge base articles, email or phone, ensuring that you have the resources you need to succeed. We have a dedicated AutoScoring support phone and team.

5. Expandable Feature Set: Unleash the full potential of BLS-2025 AutoScoring with additional features beyond those listed, providing you with customizable solutions to address specific league management needs.

Experience the legacy of excellence with BLS-2025 AutoScoring, where innovation meets reliability, and every feature is designed to elevate your league management experience to new heights.

Discover the comprehensive array of features offered by BLS-2025 AutoScoring:

League Types:

• Organize scratch or handicap leagues with ease.
• Bowl up to 6 games per week.
• Support for various league types including men, women, boys, girls, adult, youth, or mixed leagues.
• Accommodate up to 190 teams per league, each with roster sizes of up to 12 players.
• Flexible scheduling with support for up to 95 weeks per league.
• Enable traveling leagues for added versatility.

Split Season Support:

• Configure up to 8 splits in a season with definable split weeks.
• Reset specific items when a new split is reached, such as team points and pinfall.
• Rank standings by split or season for enhanced organization.

Legal Lineup Control:

• Define legal lineup minimum requirements to ensure fair play.
• Easily adjust lineups when advancing weeks, such as re-arranging based on average.
• Enforce team average cap limits for balanced competition.
• Fixed team roster support.

Individual Averages Control:

• Set requirements for bowlers with and without a book or entering average.
• Support for cushion average and declining cushion average.
• Utilize the 3-6-9 average format for the first 3 weeks when book average is not used.
• Supports Pin drop limits, such as pins a player can drop from book/entering average.
• Supports minimum average requirements.

Handicap League Control:

• Configure same or different handicap percentage and base for genders.
• Support for capping handicap scores and negative handicapping.
• Define maximum handicap limits for equitable competition.
• Support for leagues adopting USBC Rule 100g-5 regarding capping of handicap scores.
• Supports different team handicap methods, including summing bowler handicaps, team average basis or difference between team averages.

Subs, Absentee, forfeit and vacant bowler control:

• Manage absentee scores by specific pinfall or percentage.
• Define rules for vacant bowlers based on gender score or specific criteria.
• Support for permanent and temporary substitutes.
• Support pin drop rules for absentees missing consecutive weeks or cumulative number of weeks.
• Vacant bowler can be based on gender score or be based on a specific score or have a different percentage and base then others.
• Bye team rule support or BYE team support.
• Permanent Substitutes support
• Supports temporary and roving substitute bowlers.

Points control:

• Assign team and individual match points for game and series, handicap and/or scratch.
• Implement bonus points, Peterson points, and regressive points for added depth.
• Support for UBL league scoring methodology.

League awards:

• Recognize outstanding performances with scratch and/or handicap game and series awards for bowlers and teams.
• Award achievements such as game and series above average, most improved, and high average.
• Support award limitations to one award or all awards that are earned.

Special Features:

• Seamlessly start a league mid-season with the mid-season startup feature.
• Accommodate multiple teams per lane and bowling against two teams per week.
• Easily manage prebowls, makeups/postbowls, and overrides for averages, handicaps, wins, and losses.

Experience the power and versatility of BLS-2025 AutoScoring, designed to meet the advanced needs of bowling leagues with precision and efficiency.

Discover even more powerful features offered by BLS-2025 AutoScoring:

Lane Assignments

• Effortlessly assign lanes for league play.
• Support for USBC Lane Schedule, including position rounds and reverse position rounds.
• Random Lane Assignments option.
• Customize starting lanes and accommodate holidays with ease.
• Seamlessly handle multiple shifts and teams per lane.

Score Entry

• Streamline score entry with a user-friendly interface.
• Rapidly input scores for quick and efficient league management.
• View calculated columns for added convenience, such as scores with handicap and bowler averages per game.
• Support for Baker scoring format.

Bowler Management

• Simplify bowler management with easy-to-use tools.
• Access bowler history at a glance for quick reference and analysis.

Experience the unparalleled efficiency and convenience of BLS-2025 AutoScoring, equipped with advanced features designed to elevate every aspect of league management.

Experience seamless integration with leading bowling organizations with BLS-2025 AutoScoring, supporting USBC, CTF, and TNBA for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 bowling season. Here’s what you can expect:

USBC Certification:

• Ensure compliance with USBC regulations with certified leagues.
• Automatically detect award eligibility and generate necessary forms, including membership forms and sanctions forms for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 season.
• Stay up-to-date with playing rule changes implemented for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 season.

Membership Management:

• Simplify membership management with BLS-2025 AutoScoring, which generates USBC bowler membership cards for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 season.

Youth Tournament Support:

• Process USBC Youth Pepsi Tournament qualifications seamlessly, including handling divisional and age changes, for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 season.
• Designate prebowl/makeup scores to disqualify for USBC awards, ensuring accurate recognition for deserving bowlers.

CTF and TNBA Support:

• Stay aligned with CTF awards changes and print CTF bowler membership cards for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 season.
• Print TNBA awards and TNBA bowler membership cards, ensuring seamless integration and support for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 season.

Experience the reliability and convenience of BLS-2025 AutoScoring, designed to simplify league management while ensuring compliance with the latest regulations and requirements set forth by leading bowling organizations.

Unlock a wealth of reporting features with BLS-2025 AutoScoring:

Customized Standing Sheets:

• Tailor standing sheets to your league’s needs by assigning a different league title than the description for opening leagues.

Enhanced Score Reprinting:

• Enjoy redesigned score reprinting functionality that optimizes paper usage while providing comprehensive details for audit purposes.

Versatile Report Management:

• Access a variety of reports, including league standings, detailed reports, and season histories, all managed with customizable options to suit your preferences.

Graphic and Watermark Integration:

• Elevate your reports with graphics and watermarks from our bowling clipart CD-ROMs or your own creations. Customize size, position, and effects to create professional-looking documents.

Font Customization:

• Personalize reports with fonts customization options, allowing you to change font style, size, and color to match your league’s branding.

Plain Paper Recaps:

• Print plain paper recaps for added convenience and flexibility.

Compatibility with Official Recap Forms:

• Print reports on a variety of printers, including laser, inkjet, and dot matrix printers, using officially approved forms by CDE Software in partnership with Databar, ensuring compliance and professionalism.

Experience the power of customizable reporting with BLS-2025 AutoScoring, designed to meet the diverse needs of league administrators while maintaining professionalism and efficiency.

Explore the Internet-enabled features of BLS-2025 AutoScoring:

1. Effortless Website Uploads: Enjoy one-click website uploads directly from BLS-2025 AutoScoring, making it simple to share league information with your community. This feature is included in all editions of BLS-2024.
2. Automatic Program Updates: Stay up-to-date with the latest enhancements by downloading program updates conveniently from within BLS-2025 AutoScoring.
3. Interactive Standings on LeagueSecretary.com: Provide your bowlers with FREE access to interactive standings on LeagueSecretary.com for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 bowling season. They can view dynamic positions, rosters, histories, and more.
4. Seamless Standings Uploads: Easily upload standings to LeagueSecretary.com for certified USBC leagues and non-sanctioned leagues for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025bowling season, FREE of charge.
5. Cloud Backup on LeagueSecretary.com: Safeguard your league data with FREE cloud backup storage on LeagueSecretary.com for the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 season. One-click backup ensures secure storage for emergencies.
6. Standings Uploads to Bowl.com: Enjoy FREE uploads of standings to USBC’s own Bowl.com for certified leagues during the Fall 2024 through Summer 2025 season.
7. Web Uploads to Your Own Site: Extend your reach by uploading to both LeagueSecretary.com and your own website simultaneously, maximizing accessibility for your league members.

Important Information:

• BLS-2025 AutoScoring enhances user functionality by enabling email communication with bowlers directly within the application.
• When using Google Gmail or Microsoft Office 365/Outlook.com servers, the program accesses your account for retrieving user details and sending emails on your behalf. You have the option to disconnect this feature at any time by changing the special email server to NONE.

Experience the convenience and connectivity of BLS-2025 AutoScoring, designed to streamline league management and enhance communication with bowlers.

Experience seamless financial management with BLS-2025 AutoScoring:

1. Built-in Treasurer Module: Simplify treasurer duties and track league finances effortlessly with the integrated treasurer module. Easily record payments and manage financial transactions, whether tracking by bowler or by team.

2. Membership Card Payments: Keep accurate records of membership card payments within the system, ensuring transparency and accountability in financial transactions.

3. Sponsor Money Tracking: Track sponsor contributions efficiently, allowing you to monitor and manage sponsor funds with ease.

4. Fine Tracking and Assignment: Maintain discipline within the league by tracking and assigning fines as necessary. BLS enables you to monitor fine payments and ensure compliance with league regulations.

5. Flexible Pricing Options: Accommodate different pricing structures for regular bowlers and substitutes, providing flexibility to meet the needs of your league members.

6. Prize Fund Management: Streamline prize fund management tasks with BLS, allowing you to set up, allocate, and manage prize funds effortlessly. Ensure that prize distributions are handled accurately and efficiently.

With BLS-2025 AutoScoring, financial management becomes a breeze, empowering you to maintain control over league finances while simplifying administrative tasks.

Discover the exclusive extras included in the AutoScoring Edition of BLS-2025:

1. Additional Report Capabilities:
   • Unlock advanced reporting features available exclusively to AutoScoring editions, providing enhanced insights and analysis for league management.
2. Random Lane Assignment Generator:
   • Utilize the next generation random lane assignment generator for lane assignments, adding an element of unpredictability and fairness to league play.
3. Pair-by-Pair Statistics:
   • Access pair-by-pair statistics for both weekly and season-to-date analysis, enabling in-depth performance evaluation and strategic decision-making.
4. PDF Standing Sheet Attachment:
   • Attach PDF standing sheets to mass emails sent to your league bowlers, facilitating seamless communication and distribution of important league information.
5. Additional Rule Options:
   • Benefit from additional rule options available exclusively to AutoScoring editions, allowing for greater customization and flexibility in league management.
6. Password Protection:
   • Ensure additional security for your leagues with password protection functionality, safeguarding sensitive league data from unauthorized access.
7. Custom Report Templates:
   • Create custom templates for reports and standing sheets, tailoring them to your league’s specific requirements and branding.
8. PDF Export of Reports:
   • Export reports, including standing sheets, in PDF format for easy sharing and distribution among league members and stakeholders.
9. Import and Export Bowlers:
   • Import and export bowlers from Bowler Trac / BITS format, facilitating seamless data transfer and integration with other bowling software platforms.

Experience the power and versatility of BLS-2025 AutoScoring Edition, equipped with exclusive extras to elevate your league management experience.

The integrated bracket module within BLS-2025 AutoScoring offers the following features:

1. Free Integrated Bracket Module:

   • Enjoy a built-in bracket module at no extra cost, allowing you to organize and run brackets for your league(s) seamlessly within BLS-2025 AutoScoring.

2. Versatile Bracket Use:

   • Utilize brackets for various purposes, whether for fun, fundraising opportunities, or charitable endeavors. With BLS-2025 AutoScoring, you have the flexibility to tailor brackets to suit your league’s needs.

3. USBC Compliant:

   • Offer brackets for USBC youth leagues, ensuring compliance with USBC regulations as long as winnings are directed towards scholarship funds.

4. Multiple Bracket Groups:

   • Create up to eight different bracket groups, each with its own specifications, such as scratch or handicap format and pricing.

5. Individual or Team Brackets:

   • Choose to offer brackets for individual bowlers or teams, catering to different preferences and participation dynamics within your league.

6. Flexible Entries:

   • Allow individuals or teams to enter brackets multiple times, with each participant eligible for up to 99 entries per group, totaling up to 999 brackets per group.

7. Improved Registration Interface:

   • Benefit from a new and improved bracket registration screen, enhancing user experience and streamlining the bracket entry process for participants.

Experience the convenience and versatility of the bracket module integrated within BLS-2025 AutoScoring, empowering you to enhance league engagement and excitement through bracket competitions.

If you are looking for a dedicated bracket and sidepot software solution, check out our TBRAC-2024 product line.

Explore the comprehensive features of the Master Bowler Database included with BLS-2025 AutoScoring:

1. License for Master Bowler Database 2025:
   • Benefit from a full license for the Master Bowler Database 2025, provided in a separate installer for easy installation and access.
2. New Bowler and League Reports:
   • Access new reports designed specifically for bowler and league data, providing valuable insights and analysis to enhance league management.
3. Import Common Bowlers into a League:
   • Seamlessly import common bowlers into a league, streamlining data management and ensuring consistency across multiple leagues.
4. Share Bowlers Between Leagues:
   • Share bowlers between different leagues within your organization, facilitating collaboration and data sharing among league administrators.
5. Merge Duplicate Bowlers:
   • Identify and merge duplicate bowler records, maintaining data integrity and reducing redundancy within the database.
6. Generate Bowler Reports Across Multiple Leagues:
   • Generate comprehensive bowler reports that span across multiple leagues, allowing for holistic analysis of bowler performance and participation.
7. Generate Mailing Labels:
   • Create mailing labels effortlessly, simplifying communication and outreach efforts to league participants and stakeholders.
8. Generate Average Books:
   • Generate average books from selected leagues, providing valuable reference materials for bowlers and league administrators.
9. General Call Lists:
   • Generate general call lists for league communication purposes, ensuring efficient dissemination of important information and updates.
10. Import and Export Between Bowler TRAC:
    • Seamlessly import and export data between Bowler TRAC, enabling interoperability and data exchange between different bowling software platforms.

Experience the power and versatility of the Master Bowler Database included with BLS-2025 AutoScoring, designed to enhance data management and analysis for league secretaries.