2. Eligibility: Participation shall be available to all male bowlers with a 2007-2008 USBC and Central Alabama Association certification. All bowlers must present proof of USBC certification at time of check-in. The Tournament Manager reserves the right to deny participation to any individual that fails to provide adequate proof of current certification.

3. Tournament Dates: The tournament will be held on February 7-8, 2009. Entry closing date is January 30, 2009.

4. Tournament Composition: This tournament will consist of a Team Event, Doubles Event and a Singles Event. All Events will be based on number of optional entries.

5. Entry Fee: Will be $25.00 per bowler per event with a $5.00 optional fee for Scratch and a $5.00 optional fee for Handicap All-Event. Entry fee distribution – Lineage: $7.50, Prize Fund: $14.50, Expenses: $3.00. Prize fund fees for Team, Doubles and Singles event will be returned 100% (70% Handicap, and 30% Scratch) All Events Prize Fund of $5.00 will be returned $100% in each category.

6. Tournament Average: Bowlers will use their highest 2007-2008 yearbook average of 21 games or more. The ten (10) pin Rule 319(a) and Rule 319e are in effect.

a. A bowler without a 2007-2008 yearbook average may use the highest current certified league average of 21 games or more as of the tournament entry closing date and must be verified by their league secretary.
b. A bowler without a 2007-2008 certified yearbook average or a current league average of 21 games or more as of the tournament entry closing date will bowl scratch.

7. Average Verification: Each team member is responsible to providing the team captain with the correct tournament average. The team captain in-turn is responsible for reporting all averages for the individual members of their team. All team members are required to verify and initial submitted averages prior to the completion of the first game of the first series bowled. Corrections must be identified prior to end of first game of the first series bowled. If the submitted average is lower than required and results in a lower classification or more handicap, the bowler’s score is disqualified. If the submitted average is higher than required, prize winnings will be based on the submitted average.

8. Average Re-Rating: The Tournament Manager reserves the right to re-rate a participant’s tournament entering average under USBC rule 319e. A bowler who has qualified for a prize of $600.00 or more in any event of any tournament within the previous 12 month period must report actual scores, position and amount won to the tournament manager at time of entry. Re-rating must be accomplished and presented to participant prior to the participant bowling. Should the participant not accept the re-rated average, entry fee shall be refunded. Failure to comply with these provisions will constitute in a forfeiture of entry fee and prize money. Note: Average re-rating only applies to tournament scores.

9. Tournament Handicap: Will be 90% of 210.

10. Multiple Participation: A bowler will be allowed to bowl a maximum of three times in both the Team and Doubles events, providing two members are changed in the line-up for the Team event and a different member is used for the Doubles event. The first series in each event will be used towards the All-Events.
Multiple participation entries are to be submitted at the same time.

11. Squad Scheduling: All entries will be scheduled on a first come first served basis for the shift requested in the order of receipt in the hands of the Tournament Manager or by the post mark. The Tournament Manager reserves the right to cancel a shift if deemed in the best interest of the tournament. However, additional shifts and times may be added to scheduled tournament dates if necessary based on number of entries received and lane availability. Once an entry is processed and assigned to a squad, changes to scheduled days and times will not be permitted.

12. Line-Up and Check-In: Once entry form has been processed, lanes assigned, and confirmation sent, line-up changes will not be permitted. Substitutes must bowl in the position of the member being replaced. Teams must check-in no earlier than one hour and no later than thirty minutes prior to scheduled shift.

13. Dress Code: Entrants are required to wear suitable attire during tournament participation. Clothing which advertises obscene/rude gestures or has offensive writing on it will not be worn. Hats, visors, do rags (bandanas), halter tops, tank tops, crop tops, or mini skirts or shagging pants will not be allowed. Shorts will not have holes and must not be any shorter than 2 ½ inches above the kneecap. Dress code will be strictly enforced by the Tournament Director and his/her decision is final.

14. Abrasives: In accordance with USBC Rule 18 (Bowling Ball-Altering Surface) the use of abrasives on the surface of bowling balls during tournament play will result in disqualification of the bowler.

15. Lane Courtesy: Only one lane of courtesy will be allowed during tournament play. Only one bowling ball per bowler will be allowed on the ball return rack during the tournament.

16. Injury/Emergency: If an entrant is unable to complete competition during the Team or Doubles event 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 Manager.

17. Awards: Team, Doubles and Singles events will be distributed on a 1:6 Ratio for both scratch and handicap, and All Events will be distributed on a 1:10 Ratio for both scratch and handicap.

18. Ties: In the event there is a tie in any event, the prize money will be added together and divided equally between the winners. Example: If there is a tie for 2nd place, the prize money for 2nd and 3rd place will be added together, then divided equally between the two teams. USBC Rule 326 (a) and (b) will apply.

19. Disputes/Protests: Any disputes or protest which may occur and are not covered by the above tournament rules or USBC rules shall be submitted in writing to the Tournament Manager before the tournament prize payments are made. All disputes regarding scoring must be reported within 24 hours of scores being posted. Any decision of the Tournament Committee shall be final unless an appeal is made in accordance with USBC Rule 329.