1. Tournament will be in seven classes: A++ 80 years and over A+ 75 to 79 A 70 to 74 B 65 to 69 C 60 to 64 D 55 to 59 E 50 to 54
*Age as of June 1, 2025
2. There will be two (2) divisions of this tournament – one for men and one for women. Bowlers may enter one time only.
3. Only certified members of the Central Ohio - USBC Association are eligible to enter. Seniors who are not certified must purchase an associate membership prior to bowling. Entrants may compete only once. 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.
4. Averages will be accepted in the following order: a. highest certified winter CO-USBC average for 2023-2024 (21 games minimum) b. highest certified winter CO-USBC average for 2022-2023 (21 games minimum) c. summer average for 2024 d. highest certified winter CO-USBC average for 2024-2025 (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
5. 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.
6. Any player arriving late shall begin play, and scores shall count, beginning with the frame being bowled. No scores for missed frames.
7. Squad organizers (who bring in at least 10 bowlers in addition to the organizer) will receive a free entry to be paid from the expense fund. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE SUBMITTED TOGETHER WITH FULL PAYMENT TO QUALIFY FOR THE FREE ENTRY.
8. Prize money will be returned 100%. The winner in each class will be invited to the banquet, receive prize money, award and a paid entry to the appropriate state senior championship tournament. If the winner is unable to participate in the state tournament, the offer will be made to the next position but only through 3 places. This applies to all classes. In the event of a tie for first place in any class, the high single game with handicap of the six game series will be used to determine the representative. If a tie still exists, the second highest game, etc will be used.
9. YOU WILL BOWL AT THE TIME REQUESTED UNLESS OTHERWISE NOTIFIED.
Confirmations will only be sent to online registrants.