RULE 1 - ELIGIBILITY - All female adult members of the York-Adams USBC Association are eligible to enter. (Must be a member of York-Adams USBC) Non-members living within the jurisdiction of the Association who are not members of another Association may enter by paying a USBC affiliate membership fee of $15.00. Non-Members of the York-Adams USBC who are members of another jurisdiction may enter by paying $5.00 local membership fee. All unmarried grade and high school students under 18 years old must comply with USBC rule 13.

RULE 2 - AVERAGES - Entrants must use their highest 2009-2010 USBC certified season average, 21 or more games. Each bowler is responsible for the accuracy of her or her average. Failure to use the proper average shall disqualify score if submitted average is lower than actual average. Prize winnings shall be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the actual average.  (USBC Rule 319a)

a. If no 2009-2010 season average, use highest certified USBC average, 21 or more games as of the time of bowling. Please submit proper verification, individual record sheet, or letter signed by league secretary.

b. Summer league averages, 21 or more games, are permitted, provided bowler has no 2009-2010-season average or 21 or more games as of the time of bowling.

c. All others bowl scratch.

If at the time of bowling in the first event in the Tournament, a bowler has a certified current average (21 or more games) which is ten or more pins higher than their entering average, current average must be used. Bowlers, who fail to report and use current average before the completion of the first game of bowling, shall be disqualified, as well as their partner and their team; and entry fees and prize winnings shall be forfeited. All entrants are cautioned to be aware of the re-rating requirements as detailed in USBC rule 319c and average adjustment requirements of USBC Rule 319e.

RULE 3 - SUBSTITUTES - A substitute will be permitted for the individual entry after opening of the Tournament, if supported by proper affidavit, and at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. The Tournament Committee has the supreme power as to substitutes that are submitted by the captain or her legalized representative and, if accepted, each substitute shall bowl under her full name. A substitute who’s name and average is not shown on the entry form, and who can meet eligibility requirements, shall use average in the same order as listed in Tournament Rule 2. No substitution will be accepted for all events prize participation when any one event or portion of an event, has been bowled by either the original entrant or substitute. (USBC Rule 324)

RULE 4 - HANDICAP - All entrants will be handicapped by 100% of the difference between their entering average and 220. Handicap for  team and doubles events shall be the combined total of individual handicaps.

RULE 5 - PRIZE LIST - All prize money will be returned 100% in cash and awards. At least one prize will be paid for each ten entries in team, singles, doubles and all events. (USBC Rules 309)  Standings and Final Prize List are based on total score for each event with handicap included only.  Chevrons will be awarded to winners in each event. USBC Rule 310 does not apply.

RULE 6 - BOWLERS RESPONSIBILITY - Each individual whose name appears on the entry form shall be solely responsible for the accuracy of all information on the entry form. Any information, which is submitted incorrectly, may result in disqualification of the entire entry and forfeiture of all prize, bowling and expenses fees. ENTRANTS MUST BOWL IN THE ORDER SHOWN ON ORIGINAL ENTRY. (USBC 324a)

RULE 7 - MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION - (USBC 317) MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION IN EACH EVENT IS PERMITTED, WITH THE RESTRICTIONS LISTED BELOW. ENTRANTS MAY ALSO CHOOSE TO BOWL JUST TEAM, JUST DOUBLES OR JUST SINGLES.

·         TEAM EVENT - No more than two players can place more than once in the prize list for position standings.

·         DOUBLES EVENT - In no case shall the same two players on a doubles team be permitted to place more than once in the prize list for position standings.

·         SINGLES EVENT - In no case shall the same individual be permitted to place more than once in the prize list for position standings.

·         ALL EVENTS - Bowlers may enter all-events only once. The bowlers first appearance in each event shall count toward the all events total. Participation in All Events is OPTIONAL, and consists of Team; Doubles and Singles events combined scores. An individual must pay an entry fee of $5.00 to participate. All events entry will be returned 100% in prizes and only those entered shall be eligible to receive cash prizes.

RULE 8 - GENERAL RULES –

·         In the event of ties for first place in any event, there will be no roll off. Co-champions will be declared and duplicate awards and chevrons shall be awarded. Prize monies for tie positions shall be equally divided among co-champions. If there are ties for any other positions, qualified winners shall equally divide the prize monies for which they are tied.

·         BOWLERS MUST SIGN SCORE SHEET VERIFYING SCORES. ERRORS MUST BE REPORTED WITHIN 48 HOURS AFTER CLOSE OF TOURNAMENT.  USBC RULE 319d DOES NOT APPLY, REPORTING PRIOR PRIZE WINNINGS.

·         Lane assignment is at the discretion of the Tournament management. All teams and individuals must bowl on assigned lanes or forfeit entry fees. No entry money will be refunded after entries close and prize list is completed.

·         Bowlers competing within the tournament may not participate in any other type of bowling during the competition. Example: Participating in their own league, another tournament or open play.

·         All team captains or individuals (minor events) must check-in at least 30 minutes prior to squad starting time.

·         All entrants are subject to approval by the Tournament committee.

·         Remit Total Entry Fees, payable to the York-Adams USBC. No entries accepted without full entry fees. Payment by Personal check, Certified Checks, Cashier’s Checks or Money Orders Only.