2026 Senior Queens Rules/Format
1. This tournament is open to all Ohio women members of the USBC who are 50 or over prior to the date of the tournament. 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 - $10 lineage; $65 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 48.
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 - $10 lineage; $65 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 48.
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.