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Reno council approves contract amendment to host more USBC championships, waives fast liquidated‑damages clause
Summary
The Reno City Council unanimously approved a multi‑year amendment allowing the United States Bowling Congress to bring additional championships to the National Bowling Stadium in exchange for higher site fees and a food and beverage revenue share; council required the General Services Agreement allocation be returned to the city’s general fund as part of the deal.
The Reno City Council voted unanimously on Nov. 12 to approve a five‑year amendment to the city’s contract with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and the Reno‑Sparks Convention & Visitors Authority (RCVA). The amendment extends scheduled tournaments, raises the site fee from $30 to $36 and creates a 15% commission on food and beverage sales at the National Bowling Stadium during the large championships, while removing an automatic liquidated damages provision in the contract.
RCVA President and CEO Mike Larregueta told council the USBC’s open championship in 2026 is expected to bring roughly 55,000 bowlers and about 140,000 room nights, generating an estimated $2.8 million in room‑tax revenue and an economic impact the RCVA estimated at about $87 million for that event alone. The RCVA forecasted that adding two additional open championships and…
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