1. Tournament will be in five classes: A+ 75 years and over A 70 to 74 B 65 to 69 C 60 to 64 D 50 to 59 *Age as of June 1, 2024 Bowler’s ages will be averaged to determine their class. 2. Only certified members of the Central Ohio - USBC Association are eligible to enter. Doubles pairs must consist of one man and one woman. You may enter as often as you wish, but cash only once with the same partner. Both bowlers must have entered the singles tournament in order to compete in the doubles. 3. Averages will be accepted in the following order: a. highest certified winter CO-USBC average for 2022-2023 (21 games minimum) b. highest certified winter CO-USBC average for 2021-2022 (21 games minimum) c. summer average for 2023 d. highest certified winter CO-USBC average for 2023-2024 (12 games minimum) e. current summer average (12 games minimum) at time of bowling f. if none of the above applies, bowler will bowl scratch HANDICAP WILL BE 100% OF 225 4. USBC Rule 319a (2) – “10 pin rule” will not apply. USBC Rule 319a (3) – “Bowlers responsible for correct average” will apply. USBC Rule 319c – “Average adjustment” will apply. USBC Rule 319d – “Reporting previous prize money” will not apply. USBC Rule 319e – “15 pin tournament average increase” will not apply. 5. Prize money will be returned 100%. The winner in each class will be invited to the banquet, receive prize money, and a suitable award.
6. Any player arriving late shall begin play, and scores shall count, beginning with the frame being bowled. No scores for missed frames.
7. Any player 50 years or older may sub for an original entrant, however, he/she must show proof of age and meet all eligibility requirements. 8. YOU WILL BOWL AT THE TIME REQUESTED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED. Confirmations will not be sent.