Wisconsin State USBC Women’s Bowling Association

Wisconsin State USBC Women’s Bowling Association
2016 Championship Tournament

Hosted by the Central Fox Valley USBC WBA

Classic Lanes-Fox Valley & Sabre Lanes

WS USBC WBA will be adding $2.50 to the prize fund for each participant in
Team, Doubles & Singles Handicap Events

Team Event Squad Leaders Doubles/Singles Event
Classic Lanes-Fox Valley Sabre Lanes
Bring 8 or more teams and receive a
934 Byrd Ave. CASH REWARD 1330 Midway Road
Neenah, WI 54956 Menasha, WI 54952

(920) 722-1998 (920) 739-9161

Reservations for any number of entries will be accepted beginning the last Thursday of March.

Reservations made:
Prior to September 15: Entry forms and fees are due no later than September 30.
September 15 or later: Entry forms and fees are due within two weeks of date of reservation.
Reserved entries not received by due date are subject to cancellation.

Entries received without a reservation will be scheduled upon receipt of entry form and fees based on availability.

Call (920) 406-2695 or (800) 660-9655 for reservations.

Handicap Entry Fee: Optional Scratch Tournament opens February 12
Per Person/Per Event Cash Pot Fee and concludes April 25
(unless extended)
Prize Fee: Team D+S Prize Ratio 1 in 5
Bowling Fee: $7.00 $7.00 No Bowling Easter Weekend
Expense Fee: $8.50 $9.00 Per Person/Per Event March 25, 26 & 27
Total per event: $6.50 $6.00
$22.00 $22.00 Prize Fee: $9.00 TEAM SQUAD TIMES
Expense Fee: $1.00 Fri: 6:00 pm
Total per event: $10.00
Sat: 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm
Optional Handicap All Events: $5.00 per See Rule 6D Sun: 10:00 am, 1:00 pm
person
D & S SQUAD TIMES
Handicap = 100% of 235 - Prize ratio 1 in 5 Fri: 1:00 pm, 5:00 pm
Division Classifications Sat: 10:30 am, 2:30 pm
Sun: 9:30 am, 1:30 pm
Division 1 Division 2 Division 3

Team Average: 608 & up 564 – 607 563 & under
308 & up 280 – 307 279 & under
Doubles Average: 156 & up 138 – 155 137 & under
Singles Average & :
All Events Average:

WISCONSIN STATE WOMEN’S BOWLING ASSOCIATION TOURNAMENT RULES

1. ELIGIBILITY: An entrant must be a member of USBC, C. Entry forms and fees for reservations made September 15 or
WS USBC WBA and a local association within the jurisdiction of later are due within two weeks of the date of reservation.
the WS USBC WBA. Associate membership will be available for D. Entries received without reservation will be scheduled upon
$11.00 plus local association dues. receipt of entry forms and fees based on availability.

2. FORMAT: E. Entries will be accepted until final week of tournament based on

A. This is a handicap tournament consisting of a four availability.
woman team event, doubles, singles and optional all events
Handicap will be 100% of 235 base score. 8. CANCELLATION AND REFUND POLICY:
B. Bowlers entering doubles must also enter singles event, and
vice versa. Doubles and singles events will be bowled on the A. Requests for refunds must be in writing from the team
same pair of lanes. captain within two weeks of the date of the confirmation letter.
C. An unopposed team must bowl a complete frame on one lane B. Overpayments of $5 or less will not be refunded.
before starting the next frame on adjoining lane.
9. SUBSTITUTES:
3. AVERAGE REQUIREMENTS: (Please read carefully)
A. A substitute will not be required to reimburse the entry fee
Entrants shall use their highest USBC average in the following nor give the original entrant any prize money or award.
B. If a change in a team or doubles line-up is desired, it must be
order: requested at least one week before the time the entrants are
scheduled to bowl.
A. As of the end of the previous winter season, for 21 games or more, C. In case of emergency/disability after team or doubles events
have started, a substitute shall be permitted, if available.
OR: Combined scores to count and player subbed for cannot return.
If no sub is available, only frames bowled will count.
B. As of the end of the previous summer season, for 21 games or more D. All events are not transferable unless the substitute replaces
the original entrant in all three events and the transfer is made
(average must be verified with an individual record sheet), OR: prior to the time of the substitute’s participation in any event.
C. Current average as of December 31 of current season with a
minimum of 21 games or more, OR: 10. AWARDS/PRIZE MONEY:
D. Current average of at least 12 games in a USBC certified
league, as of the first date of tournament participation. A. Medals will be given for high scratch and handicap scores in
E. If Sport bowling average is the only average available; entrant each division, in each event.
will abide by the average adjustment scale of current USBC Rule B. A medal will be awarded for the tournament overall scratch
book. The tournament manager has the right to adjust any All Events score.
sport/challenge league average. C. In case of a tie for first place in any event, co-champions will
F. If none of the above applies, entrant will be permitted to bowl be declared.
using scratch figure of 235.
G. The delivery hand used in this tournament must be the same 11. LATE BOWLERS:
as that used when the average was established.
H. USBC Rules 319a-2, 319c, 319d and 319e do not apply A. Any player, or team, arriving late shall begin play and the
(Average adjustments). score shall count beginning with the frame then being bowled.
B. If an entrant is late for the doubles event, the entrant present
4. AVERAGE VERIFICATION: Each entrant is responsible for shall bowl her singles first. If her partner has not arrived by the
the accuracy of her average whether submitted by captain or time she finishes her singles event and a substitute cannot be
others. See USBC Rule 319a-3, 4 and 5. Average verification found, the entrant present shall be permitted to bowl her
requests must be received within 10 days after participation in doubles event without a partner.
tournament or scratch score will be used.
12. LOST SCORES: In the event a game (or portion of a game) is
5. MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION: irretrievably lost in the scoring process, the game (or portion
thereof) shall be bowled at a time and date determined by the
A. Multiple participation will be allowed in team event. At Tournament Manager.
least two players in the team lineup must be different. A
bowler’s first team event shall count towards her all events 13. PACERS: Pacers will not be allowed in the tournament.
score.
B. Any bowler may participate one additional time as a sub in 14. SMOKING/FOOD/BEVERAGES/CELL PHONES:
doubles event. A bowler’s first doubles event shall count
towards her all events score. A. Smoking will not be allowed outside the bowling center
C. Multiple participation will not be allowed in the singles event. during competition and will be cause for disqualification.
B. No food or beverage will be allowed in the settee or playing
6. FEES: area.
C. The use of cell phones or electronic devices during
A. Entries must be accompanied with total fees. tournament participation will not be allowed.
B. Entry fee will be $22 per bowler, per event.
C. Optional handicap all events fee is $5.00. Payment will be 15. EQUIPMENT:
accepted prior to bowling first event. Singles average will
determine all events division. A. Each entrant must have a bowling ball for her individual use
D. Optional Scratch Cash Pot entrants are required to enter in the tournament.
same handicap event. Fees are $10 per bowler, per cash pot. To B. No resin or foreign substance will be allowed on lanes or
enter team cash pot, all team members must enter. For doubles used on a bowler’s ball or shoes.
cash pot, both partners must enter. Any participant may enter
singles or all events cash pot. Cash prizes are awarded; there are 16. RULES OF GOVERNANCE:
no medal awards for optional scratch cash pot.
A. The WS USBC WBA Association Manager serves as
7. RESERVATIONS: Tournament Manager.
B. The tournament is under the management of the WS USBC
A. Reservations will be accepted for any number of entries WBA Board of Directors which has the power to hear and act on
beginning the last Thursday of March. disputes, complaints or protests relating to the tournament. The
B. Entry forms and fees for reservation made prior to September decision of the board is final except when an appeal is made to
15 are due no later than September 30. USBC.

Mail entries and total fees (one check per entry) payable to WS USBC WBA.

Wisconsin State USBC Women’s Bowling Association Phone: (920) 406-2695 or (800) 660-9655

1794 Allouez Avenue, Suite D Email: [email protected]

Green Bay, WI 54311 Website: orgsites.com/wi/wistateusbcwba

A $30.00 FEE WILL BE ADDED TO ALL CHECKS RETURNED FROM BANK FOR ANY REASON.

Team Name: Local Association: Office Use
AVE
National ID # List bowlers in the order they will bowl.
Required PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY

1.

2.

3. "X" box

4. for Optional Team
Scratch Cash Pot.
Div. 1 . . 608 & Up Team Event Divisions:
Div. 2 . . 564 - 607 Div. 3 . . 563 & Under RULE 6D:
$10.00 additional fee
PLEASE PRINT LEGIBLY per person. All team

members must
enter.

Team Captain: Address:

City: State/Zip

Home Phone: ( ) Cell: ( )

Email address:

"X" box if confirmation may be sent via email.

Confirmation letters will be sent via email whenever possible. Please add [email protected] to your safe sender list.

PREFERRED DATES: Choice: TEAM Choice: D & S

"X" box if dates are reserved. 1. 1.

2. 2.

HDCP Fees Per Person - Per Event Scratch Cash Pot Fees - Per Event

Prize: Team D+S Optional $9.00 Make checks payable to: WS USBC WBA
Bowling Fee: $1.00 Mail to: 1794 Allouez Ave. Ste. D
$7.00 $7.00 Prize: Green Bay, WI 54311
Expense: $8.50 $9.00 Expense $10.00
$6.50 $6.00 Total per event: $30.00 fee for checks returned for any reason.

Total per event: $22.00 $22.00

DOUBLES & SINGLES EVENTS Office use
Must enter Doubles to enter Singles. Must enter Singles to enter Doubles.

National ID # ALL EVENTS: Indicate entrants participating in handicap All Events with an "X". AVE "X" for Optional
Required
Include $5.00 per entrant. Scratch Cash Pot
D SA

1.

2.

Total DSA

DOUBLES 1. Office Use Total Both Doubles partners
DIVISIONS 2. must enter Doubles
Team Fees:
Div. 1: 308 & Up SINGLES / ALL EVENTS Cash Pot; Singles & All
Div. 2: 280 - 307 DIVISIONS D & S Fees: Events may enter
Div. 3: 279 & Under All Events Fees: individually.
Div. 1: 156 & Up Cash Pot Fees:
Div. 2: 138 - 155 Total Entry Fees: ENTRY #
Div. 3: 137 & Under