USBC Central Alabama 6th Generation Gap Tournament

1. Rules: All USBC rules regarding tournament play (Rules 300-329) shall govern this tournament unless otherwise stated.  All youth bowlers must be current members of the Central Alabama USBC Association, in good standing and are required to be certified for the 2011-2012 season. Adult bowlers are also required to be certified for the 2011-2012 season. 

2. Entrants: Will be scheduled on a first come first serve basis. No more than 3 pair will be assigned to a pair of lanes. Once a squad is full, all others will be deferred to the squad with available lanes.

3. Tournament Format: Tournament format will consist of a Doubles Event (1 Adult, 1 Youth).

4. Multiple Participation: Both Adult and Youth bowlers may enter the tournament up to four times with a different partner.  However, they must bowl together at the same time. 

5. Entry Fee: Will be $11.00 per bowler. Distribution will be Linage: $6.50 Expenses: $4.50.

6. Awards: Will be Gold, Silver and Bronze Medals for the top 3 in each division and a medallion at a 1:6 ratio thereafter. Youth bowlers may receive only (1) one tournament award, with the highest award taking precedence.  Only youth bowlers will receive awards.

7. Tournament Date: Tournament will be held on May 19 & 20, 2012. ENTRY CLOSING DATE IS: May 5, 2012.

8. Code of Conduct: There will be no use of tobacco products, to include smokeless by youth bowlers while participating in the tournament. Abusive language will not be tolerated. The sale and consumption of alcohol beverages will not be permitted while tournament is in session. Bowlers who misuse or abuse center or personal equipment, engages in obscene body motions, uses inappropriate language or is caught behaving in an inappropriate manner will receive one warning, second infraction will result in immediate disqualification from tournament. Bowlers are not allowed to play coin operated or handheld amusement machines, or listens to any video or audio equipment during tournament play. Cell phones are not allowed in the bowler’s area and will not be used by bowlers while participating in tournament.

9. Dress Code:  Participants will not wear apparel or use bowling equipment depicting alcohol, tobacco, gambling, an illegal substance or inappropriate language/gestures during competition. See Rule 301b.  No backless blouses, no dresses, no halter tops, no tank tops, no obscene t-shirts, no midriff blouses, no low-cut tops, no hats or headgear of any kind.  No baggy pants and/or torn pants.   Nice jeans or dress pants allowed.  Knee length shorts will be allowed but must touch the knee or below.  Sunglasses will not be worn during play unless written medical reason is provided.  A collar shirt/blouse is required (however, the wear of official USBC youth jersey is authorized).   The Tournament Director will make the final decision on any questions concerning the dress code.

10. Tournament Average: Proof of current certification for all bowlers must be presented at check-in.    All bowlers will use their highest 2010-2011 USBC winter or summer average of 21 games or more. Averages must be verified by Youth League Coordinator prior to submitting entry. 

a. A bowler without a 2010-2011 USBC average may use their highest current average of 12 games or more as of May 5, 2012.

b. A bowler without a 2010-2011 USBC average or a current average of 12 games or more as May 5, 2012 will bowl scratch.

11. Handicap: The tournament handicap will be 100% of 230.

12. Average Verification: The Youth League Coordinator of each Center will be responsible for providing the Association Manager with a current league standing sheet as of May 12, 2012 for each youth league at their Center. If the submitted average on the tournament entry is lower than required and results in a lower division or more handicap, the bowler’s score will be disqualified from the tournament. If the submitted average on the tournament entry is higher than required; standings will be based on submitted average.  Cut-off for averages is May 5, 2012

13. Substitutes: Known substitutes should report 45 minutes prior to squad time and must have proof of certification and average verification.  Bowlers must be on appropriate lane ready to bowl at posted starting time.  No exception and no refunds.   Bowlers shall remain available to bowl in turn and if absent at their turn may receive a pin fall of zero (0) for that frame.

14. Injury/Emergency: If an entrant is unable to complete competition due to illness or injury, 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 are subject to the approval of the Tournament Director.

15. Tournament Scoring: Bowlers and Tournament officials only are allowed in the bowler’s area.  Computer printout of scores will be the only official score for tournament standings.  A tournament official must correct scoring errors by electronic scoring equipment.  Tournament officials will verify all recaps of official score sheets.

16. Tournament Entries: Entries will not be accepted without fees.  Incomplete entries will not be processed and will be returned to Youth League Coordinator. Entry fees will not be refunded once the entry has been processed.  Blind scores are not allowed during any tournament, during the Generation Gap Tournament an adult must substitute for an adult and a youth must substitute for a youth.  Re-entries on site will not be permitted. NO EXCEPTIONS.

17. Non Sufficient Funds Checks: The owner of a check returned to the Association for Non Sufficient Funds will be charged an additional handling and processing fee of $25.00 above the original amount of
the check and any additional fees charged by the bank to the Association related to check returned for Non Sufficient Funds and will not be authorized to pay by check for any other Association Tournaments.

18. Tournament Divisions: If there are not at least four (4) entries for a division in the event, that division will not be offered, and the entries will be moved to the division closest to team average.

19. Disputes: Any disputes or protests which may occur and are not covered by the above tournament rules or USBC rules shall be submitted in writing to the Association Manager within 24 hours of the posting of the tournament official standings. Any decision of the Association Manager shall be final unless an appeal is made to USBC in accordance with Rule 329.

BEFORE ENTRY IS SUBMITTED, A COPY OF THESE TOURNAMENT RULES IS TO BE GIVEN TO THE PARENT OF EACH YOUTH BOWLER AND EACH ADULT BOWLER.