2026 Queens Rules/Format
1. This tournament is open to all Ohio women members of the USBC. Bowlers who are not members of the Central Ohio USBC must pay the local fee of $13.
2. Bowlers must have a minimum of 9 games bowled in an Ohio certified league in any of the last 5 years.
3. The entry fee is $80 per bowler - $20 lineage; $55 prize fund; $5 administrative fee.
4. Walk-ins will be accepted until 15 minutes prior to the start time, providing lanes are available. Maximum number of entries will be 88.
5. Tournament format:
A. Bowl 5 games of qualifying
B. Cut to top 8 for match play (based on 30 entries)
C. All matches will be 2-game total pinfall – winner advances
D. Single elimination bracket
6. Ties to determine last qualifying spot for match play will be determined by a 9th-10th frame roll-off.
7. Ties during match play will be determined by a 9th-10th frame roll-off.
8. Ties to determine the seed numbers will be determined by the high game of those tied.
9. Tournament will be bowled on the house condition.
10. Payout ratio will be 1:4.
11. All other rules will be governed by the USBC.
12. The Tournament Director will have the final say in all matters.
2. Bowlers must have a minimum of 9 games bowled in an Ohio certified league in any of the last 5 years.
3. The entry fee is $80 per bowler - $20 lineage; $55 prize fund; $5 administrative fee.
4. Walk-ins will be accepted until 15 minutes prior to the start time, providing lanes are available. Maximum number of entries will be 88.
5. Tournament format:
A. Bowl 5 games of qualifying
B. Cut to top 8 for match play (based on 30 entries)
C. All matches will be 2-game total pinfall – winner advances
D. Single elimination bracket
6. Ties to determine last qualifying spot for match play will be determined by a 9th-10th frame roll-off.
7. Ties during match play will be determined by a 9th-10th frame roll-off.
8. Ties to determine the seed numbers will be determined by the high game of those tied.
9. Tournament will be bowled on the house condition.
10. Payout ratio will be 1:4.
11. All other rules will be governed by the USBC.
12. The Tournament Director will have the final say in all matters.