2024 Fall Queens Tournament Rules/Format

Rules

1. Open to all Central Ohio United States Bowling Congress (COUSBC) members with the following criteria:
   a. Must have a minimum of 9 games bowled in the COUSBC registered league in the past 5 years, including the current 2024-2025 season
   b. Must be a current member of COUSBC
   c. Must be in good standing with United States Bowling Congress
2. During match play, all ties will use a 9th and 10th frame roll-off
3. If there is a tie to determine the last qualifying spot to get to match play, there will be a 9th and 10th frame roll-off after qualifying ends
4. If there is a tie to determine the seed numbers, that will be determined by the high game of the seeds that are tied
5. All other rules will be governed by the USBC rule book
6. Walk-ins accepted until 15 mins prior to start time
7. Max number of entries will be 48
8. Entry fee breakdown - $75
   a. Prize Fund - $55
   b. Lineage - $15
   c. Administrative fee - $5
9. Tournament to be bowled on house shot
10. Payout ratio will be 1:4

Format

• Bowl 5 games of qualifying
• Cut to top 8 for match play (based on number of entries)
• All bracket matches will be 2 game total pinfall - winner advances
• Single elimination bracket