Youth Mixed Trio Tournament Rules

  1. This tournament is open to all USBC Youth members. Bowlers may purchase a USBC Youth membership for $6.
  2. Teams must consist of three bowlers, with at least one must be of the opposite gender. Entrants may bowl ALL squads, provided one bowler is changed. The oldest bowler's age will determine division. Format is three (3) No Tap games.  *BUMPER BOWLERS WILL BOWL TWO (2) GAMES.
  3. The entry fee will be $30 per bowler with $12 for lineage and $18 for prize fund and expenses. Bumper fee will be $25 per bowler, with $8 for lineage and $17 for prize fund and expenses. A 3% fee will be applied to credit card payments.
  4. All participants must abide by rule 400. No practice on tournament lanes on the day of the event.
  5. Bowlers will use their highest 2025-2026 average (winter, summer, or high school). If there is no available average, the bowler may use a current league average of at least eight (8) games. Official league standing sheet MUST accompany entry. Sport or Challenge league averages will be converted, UNLESS a standard league is available, at which point the highest average will be used. Bowlers with no average will be assigned the following: Bumpers (50), U8 (75), U10 (100), U12 (110), U14 (130), U16 (150) and U18 (170).
  6. Handicap will be 90% of 200 in all divisions. Bowlers must compete using the hand that determined their average.
  7. USBC rule 322b will apply based on the original entrant. 
  8. Bowlers MUST check in at least 30 minutes prior to the start of the squad.
  9. Walk-ins will be accepted if lanes are available, entry and payment complete, and bowler arrives at least one hour prior to the start to the start of the squad.
  10. SMART money will be awarded for HANDICAP and ACTUAL winners in all divisions. Co-Champions will be declared if there is a tie.
  11. No vaping or smoking by participants or spectators. No alcoholic beverages by spectators. No hats or headphones worn or used by participants, unless medically necessary.
  12. USBC rules will cover all other situations. The Central Ohio USBC President, Tournament Manager, or Youth Committee Chairperson(s) will have final say.

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  • Appropriate bowling attire is required. Participants are expected to be neat and clean. Jeans, pants, capris, skorts, skirts, walking shorts (index finger minimum length) are permitted. Pants/jeans must be in good condition, free of holes, worn at waist level and may not drag the floor. Hats are not permitted.


                                    AGE DIVISION based on August 1st, 2026


                                    BUMPERS – 7yrs of age and under

                                       U8 - 08/01/2018 to 07/31/2024

                                       U10 - 08/01/2016 to 7/31/2018

                                       U12 - 08/01/2014 to 07/31/2016

                                       U14 - 08/01/2012 to 07/31/2014

                                       U16 - 08/01/2010 to 07/31/2012

                                       U18 - 08/01/2008 to 07/31/2010



ALL YOUTH WINNERS WILL BE INVITED TO THE CENTRAL OHIO YOUTH TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS ON MAY 8TH AT HOLIDAY LANES.