1. All entries and
competition in this tournament must be in accordance with the rules
and regulations of the United States Bowling Congress and the PA
STATE YOUTH ASSOCIATION.
2. Each entrant in the Annual tournament must be a member of the Pennsylvania State USBC Youth.
3.
USBC youth membership cards
must be presented at check in by bowler. Bowlers not in possession
of a USBC membership card must file an affidavit of membership or
purchase an affiliate membership.
4.
Multiple Entry is permitted
for each event. In order to place more than once in the award
standings, Team Event – two players must be different. Doubles Event
– at least one player must be different. Singles/All Events – may
not place more than once.
5. Tournament Divisions Based on Combined Bowlers Averages except for Scratch Divisions:
Team Event:
Class “A”
Class “B”
Class “C”
4 on a Team
611 & Above
501-610
500 & Below
Scratch Division – entry must check entry form to enter this
Division.
Doubles
Class A
Class B
Class C
Any two Bowlers
321 & Above
261-320
260 & Below
Scratch DivisiOn – entry must check entry form to enter this
Division.
Singles & All Events
Girls
Boys
Class “A” Handicap
160 & Above
170 & Above
Class “B” Handicap
135 – 159
135 – 169
Class “C” Handicap
134 & Below
134 & Below
Scratch Divisions for both Girls and Boys Singles and All Events -
entry must check entry form to enter this division.
Bowlers do not have to enter
both the singles and doubles events, you may enter just doubles or
just singles.
6.
HANDICAPS for each event
shall be based on 100% of the difference between entering average
and top of class. For the top average divisions, handicap will based
on the following: Team Event: 880, Doubles Event: 440, Singles and
All Events: 220. Handicap will be computed on three games series.
7.
AVERAGES: Entrants shall
use their highest USBC certified (league/scholastic) average, 15
games or more as of January 1, 2012. If no January 1 league average,
entrant may use highest current league average as of the time of
bowling, 15 games or more. Proof of average must accompany each
entry form. If no proof of average is given, bowler will bowl
scratch, a 220 average will be assigned.
8.
It shall be
each bowler’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of their average
in this tournament, whether originally submitted by the bowler, team
captain or others. Failure to use the proper average shall
disqualify score if submitted average is lower than correct average,
thereby resulting in a lower classification or more handicap. Awards
listings shall be based on the submitted average if it is higher
than the correct average. However, corrections in average may be
permitted up to the completion of the first game in a series.
9.
SUBSTITUTES may be used
when necessary as long as such substitute meets all rules of
eligibility. No substitute will be accepted for the ALL EVENTS,
unless he/she is replacing the original bowler in all three events
and the all-events fee has been paid. Substitute must bowl in same
position as original bowler. A Substitute may change the division in
which you bowl, see tournament rule 4.
10.
All squad/team or line-up changes must be made by 6PM the Thursday
prior to your tournament weekend.
Four person teams and
double teams shall bowl in order as submitted on original entry
application. Substitution shall be made at least 1/2 hour prior to
the time scheduled to bowl, the deadline for reporting to the office
by the team captain.
11.
Tournament
Management shall schedule Lane assignments for each event of this
tournament.
12.
AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIP FEES shall be returned 100% in the way of
awards/scholarships. Only those entrants, who pay the $5.00 entry
fee, qualify for participation in the All Events scholarship fund.
13.
All-Events – is the
combined first bowled scores in the Team, Doubles and Singles
Events. Bowler must bowl each event at least once to enter
All-Events. (Note: If you also substitute and have paid all-events,
if they are the first scores bowled, they will count toward all
events.)
14.
In the event of a tie for
first place in any event co-champions shall be declared.
15.
AWARD RATIO shall be 1
award for each ten entries in each of the events/divisions.
16.
No practice on any
scheduled tournament lanes for that day.
17.
WALK-INS/RE-ENTRIES
ACCEPTED, 1/2 HOUR PRIOR TO EACH SQUAD PROVIDED LANES ARE AVAILABLE.
18.
Improper conduct during the
course of your competition shall be cause for disqualification of
score in that event.
19.
DRESS CODE: See bowlpa.org
for tournament dress code, plus all entries will receive copies of
dress code with their confirmation letter, (one for each bowler).
Dress code is strictly enforced.
20.
Failure to comply with the
above rules shall result in disqualification of all scores bowled.