Alabama
 USBC Association
4th Annual
Women's State Tournament

ENTRANTS must be FEMALE members in good standing in their local association, Alabama, and USBC or must have current USBC Youth Collegiate Division membership card or purchase an Affilliate Card for $25.00.  All entrants must currently be participating in a USBC sanctioned league in the State of Alabama.  If the entrant is under the age of 18, see USBC rule 13.

 ENTRANTS will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis.  Teams doubling together should send entries and fees in one envelope.

PROFESSIONAL BOWLERS: No more than one member of any National Professional Bowling Organization shall be allowed to bowl on a team or doubles set.

 ENTRY FEES are only payable in the form of a money order or certified check made payable to the Alabama Women's Bowling Association.  Sponsor checks will be accepted.  NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED - ENTRIES WILL BE RETURNED WITH REMITTANCE OF A PERSONAL CHECK.  No Certified or Registered Mail will be accepted.

AVERAGES: Bowlers will use their highest certified league average consisting of at least twenty-one (21) or more games for the 2008-2009 season.
a. A bowler having a current season average for twenty-one (21) or more games in a sanctioned league as of January 26, 2010 that is ten (10) pins or more higher than the previous season's average must use the current season's average in this tournament.
b. A bowler without an average during the 2008-2009 season may use the highest current season average based on at least twenty-one (21) or more games bowled in a sanctioned league prior to January 26, 2010. Written verification is required.
c. A bowler who does not have a 2008-2009 winter league average or current winter season average may use a 2009 summer league average.
d. A bowler who does not qualify under the above conditions must enter with an average of 220.
e. All bowlers will be required to verify and initial their submitted averages as correct prior to the end of the first game bowled. It is each bowler's responsibility to determine that the submitted average is correct. Failure to use the proper average shall disqualify score if the submitted average is lower than the actual average thereby resulting in more handicap or position standings will be based on submitted average if it is higher.
f. Average corrections can be made up to the end of the first game of a series. Or, if an extension of time has been granted in writing by tournament management before the end of the first game of a series, the correction can be made within 48 hours after the end of the series.

FALSIFYING AVERAGES: The team captain is responsible for reporting all averages for the individual members of their team, and they in turn are responsible to the captain. Should it be determined that at any time the averages have been falsified, the team shall forfeit all claims for prize money and entry fee and will be subject to suspension from organized bowling.

HANDICAP:  90% of difference between entrant's average and 220.

TEAM EVENT: Four (4) members shall constitute a team.  Entrants may bowl multiple times in Team Event.  No more than two members may bowl on the same team.  WHEN A BOWLER COMPETES IN THE TEAM EVENT MORE THAN ONCE, THE SCORE BOWLED IN HER FIRST TEAM EVENT SHALL COUNT TOWARDS HER ALL-EVENTS.

DOUBLES & SINGLES: Entrants in Doubles and Singles must bowl both events.  Doubles Event will be bowled first.  Entrants will only be permitted to bowl Doubles and Singles one time.  Doubles & Singles will be bowled on the same pair of lanes.

UNOPPOSED COMPETITION: Entrants of any event not paired with other entrants shall bowl as though contested.  Anchor bowler must have completed her frame on a one lane before the lead-off bowler begins the next frame.

SUBSTITUTIONS will be allowed and made at least one hour prior to the scheduled bowling time with verification of average.  Substitute shall take the place of the original entrant.  Substitute will be entitled to any prize moneys or awards earned from her competition.  Substitute will not be liable for any reimbursement of entry fees, prize money or awards to the original entrant.  Paid All-Events are not transferable unless substitute replaces original entrant in all three events.

INJURY/EMERGENCY: If an entrant is unable to complete competition in either the Team or Doubles Events, a substitute will be permitted if available and the combined score will count.  If a substitute is not available the actual score of the frames bowled shall count.  Substitutions made because of injury or emergency are subject to approval by the tournament director. 

TARDY BOWLERS: Entrants arriving late will be permitted to bowl.  Scores to count beginning with the frame in which she starts to bowl.  No practice shots will be allowed after tournament play begins.

EQUIPMENT: Each entrant must have a bowling ball for individual use in the tournament.  Only one ball per bowler will be allowed on the ball return.

Altering the surface of a bowling ball by the use of abrasives while bowling in sanctioned competition is prohibited.  All bowling balls so altered must be removed from the competition.  Any entrant in violation of USBC Rule 18 will forfeit game(s) in which the violation occurred and is subject to dismissal from the tournament as well as suspension of membership.

FOREIGN SUBSTANCE: The application of any foreign substance on any part of the approach is prohibited.  This includes, but is not limited to, such substances as talcum powder, pumice, etc.  Also soft rubber soles or heels that rub off the on the approach.  No rosin bags, hand conditioners, easy slides, etc. will be allowed in the pit (seated) area.