Playing Rules

This is a handicapped event intended to promote practice & learning in a fun & competitive environment.

  • Bowlers must have a current USBC Membership to participate.
  • Tournaments will run on Friday nights from May 17 through August 16, 2024.
    • We will not bowl on Friday June 28 or Friday July 5, 2024
  • Weekly Tournament patterns are listed on our website (3960bowling.com)
  • Handicap will be figured at 80% of 220. Maximum Handicap will be 60 pins.
    • Average Determination will be as follows:
      • Bowlers highest posted composite average on Bowl.com over the last 3 Seasons (2020-2021 Season) converted to Sport Average.
      • Bowlers without an average may enter with a 220 average.
      • Tournament Series Averages will be kept with running Pin Totals and Tournament Averages.
      • Tournament Directors have the authority to re-rate bowlers as deemed necessary.
    • Check-In will start at approximately 6:30 PM with a 15 minute practice period starting at 7:00 PM.
    • Weekly entry fee will be $40.00.
      • Lineage will be paid at a rate of $3.00/game.
      • Overhead Expenses: $5.00
      • 100% of the remaining entry fee will be for the Prize Fund.
      • Refund Policy
        • A refund will be subject to a $10 cancellation fee, to a bowler who withdraws prior to the start of the tournament at the Tournament Directors discretion based on withdrawal circumstances.
        • No refund will be issued once the tournament has started.
      • Youth bowlers are welcome!
        • All Youth Bowler winnings will be paid in the form of scholarships.
        • Scholarships will be held in the USBC SMART program.
      • Weekly Tournament Format will be determined based on number of entries.
        • We will utilize Bracket, Eliminator & Beat the Board formats.
      • Weekly Tournament Payout will be based on format and number of entries.
        • We will keep the payout ratio to as close to 1:8 as possible, determined based on number of entries.
        • Payouts will be received every week at the conclusion of each tournament and will be paid in the form of either Cash or Check.
      • Conduct
        • All tournament bowlers shall always conduct themselves in a professional manner while in the bowling center, on the property of the bowling center and on social media.
      • Protests
        • All protests must be filed with the Tournament Directors immediately.
        • Tournament Directors will have the final ruling on all protests.