1. All USBC rules will be observed. 90% of 200 handicap will be used for each entry in each division.

2. All members of the Huntsville Association are eligible to enter.

3. Team 4 Divisions (3 divisions for entrants 9 years old and over, and 5th division for bantams.) Singles has 5 divisions, (4 divisions for 9 years old and over, and 5th division for bantams.)

4. In team events only, girls and boys may mix or all boys or all girls. Doubles, Singles, and All Events will be separated into Boys and Girls Divisions. If a girl bowls with a boy in Doubles they will compete in the Boys Division.

5. Bowlers shall use current league average with a minimum of 12 games as of Dec 24, 2007 unless book average for 2006-2007 is 1 pin higher. Bowlers with less than 12 games as of cut off date (12-24-07) will use average as of Tournament date, provided 12 games have been bowled. Bowlers with less than 12 games as of tournament date shall bowl scratch. If bowling in more than one league, the highest average will be used. In case of injury to bowlers average established hand bowler may use other hand but must bowl scratch if average not established before tournament.

6. Entrants must compete in all three events to be eligible for All Events Championships.

7. Multiple participation in the Team Event is permitted, provided at least two members of a team are changed. A bowler may participate on no more than four teams. The first Team Event bowled will count toward All Events

8. Bowlers in all divisions will bowl 3 games in each event.

9. Doubles and Singles will be bowled consecutively, with singles being bowled first. If entered in one, bowler must bowl in both events. Doubles and Singles will be bowled on same pair of lanes.

10. Substitutions must be made one hour prior to schedule time to bowl. Adult supervisor must present certification of average. Tournament manager may waive notification time for emergencies.

11. Bowlers should check in 30 minutes prior to scheduled time to bowl. Late arrivals will start bowling the frame the rest are bowling with zero score for frames missed. No absentee score, Pre-bowling or post bowling shall not be permitted. (Rule322 A & B)

12. No entry will be accepted without the proper fee. Fees shall be paid with league check, personal checks, or money orders only – NO CASH. All entries must be received by the Tournament manager or be postmarked prior to midnight of Saturday Dec 22, 2007.

13. No entry fees shall be refunded after the entry has been processed and the dates assigned have been accepted.

14. First Place handicap winners in each division will be designated Champions and will hold such title until next annual tournament.

15. If there are tie scores involving awards duplicate awards will be made.

16. Tournament manager must decide on all disputes and/or complaints and reinforce the rules and spirit of USBC competitions. All written protest shall be referred to the Tournament Rules Committee.

17. No score will be official until verified. The machine printout is official unless error is reported within 6 hours

18. Trophies will be awarded on the basis of 1 out of every 5 entries in each division for handicap. Scratch trophies awarded to First Place Winners only.

19. NO USE OF TOBACCO PRODUCTS OR PLAYING COIN OPERATED AMUSEMENT DEVICES IS ALLOWED DURING TOURNAMENT PARTICIPATION. NO FOOD OR DRINK WILL BE PERMITTED IN THE BOWLERS AREA BY ANYONE. NO CELL PHONES OR MUSIC DEVICES WILL BE ALLOWED IN THE BOWLERS AREA. ONLY PARTICIPANTS, SCORE-KEEPERS, AND TOURNAMENT OFFICIALS WILL BE ALLOWED WITHIN THE BOWLERS AREA

20. The USBC Youth Code will be strictly enforced. Any infraction will disqualify the entrant from any and all participation.

21. DRESS CODE: A good tee shirt, shirt or blouse with slacks or good jeans only. Shorts that go knee length will be permitted. NON DRESS CODE: No obscene attire, no sagging jeans, no hats, no shorts shorter than the knee.
22. COACHES AND PARENTS: Coaching of Youth bowlers must be behind set-tee area and shall not take place between balls of each frame.

23. A special squad will be added on Sunday Jan 20 at 11:00 AM for 7th Day Adventist for Doubles and Singles.