1.  This tournament is certified by USBC.  Entry is open to all female Tuscaloosa USBC members. 

2.  The tournament shall consist of a 4-WOMAN TEAM EVENT, SINGLES & DOUBLES, and ALL EVENTS.  Three consecutive games shall be bowled in each event and total pins shall decide the winner.  The total of nine games bowled will determine the ALL EVENTS WINNER in the SCRATCH DIVISION and a total of nine games with handicap will determine the ALL EVENTS WINNER in the HANDICAP DIVISION.

3.  Entrants shall use their highest 2010-2011 league average of 21 games or more.  In the event you do not have a 2010-2011 sanctioned league average, you must use your highest current sanctioned league average of 21 games or more as of 1 January 2012.  10-pin rule applies:  If your current average of 21 games or more (as of 1 January 2012) exceeds your highest average from last year by 10 pins or more, you will enter with your current average in accordance with USBC Rule 319a.  A bowler without a sanctioned league average of 21 games or more as of 1 January 2012 may enter at an average of 210.  USBC Rules 319d and 319e do not apply.

4.  Tournament dates are as follows:  TEAM EVENT will be held at Leland Lanes on Saturday, February 4th, at 12:00 and 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, February 12th, at 12:00 and 3:30 p.m.  SINGLES & DOUBLES EVENT will be held at AMF Bama Lanes on Sunday, February 5th, at 12:00 and 3:30 p.m. and Saturday, February 11th, at 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. **ENTRY DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 2, 2012**

5.  Handicap will be computed on a basis of 90% of the difference between each individual average and 210 per game for a three-game set. [(210 - avg.) x 3] x .90

6.  Entry fee will be $20.00 per person for Team Event, $20.00 per person for Doubles and $20.00 per person for Singles.  Of this $20.00 fee, $10.00 will pay bowling lineage fees and $10.00 will go into the prize fund.  Both all-events are optional—entry fee for All-Events Handicap is $5.00 and All-Events Scratch is $5.00.  Ratio for prize payout will be one out of every five entries.  ENTRY FORMS AND FEES: ENTRY DEADLINE IS FEBRUARY 2, 2012.  There will be no on-site entries during the tournament.  All entry forms must be complete and NO entry forms will be accepted without payment.  Mail entry forms with payment to Tuscaloosa USBC, PO Box 3164, Tuscaloosa AL 35403, or give to front desk at Leland Lanes and AMF Bama Lanes to be placed in the Association mailbox.  Make checks payable to Tuscaloosa USBC.  DO NOT MAIL CASH. There will be a $20.00 fee imposed on all checks returned.

7.  Multiple entries will be permitted for TEAM EVENT ONLY, however not more than two players on one team can place more than once in the prize list for position standings.  When a bowler competes in the TEAM EVENT more than once, the first team event score shall count toward the bowler’s ALL EVENTS total.

8.  Any unmarried grade or high school student who has not attained the age of 18 must fill out a parental consent form and obtain approval from the President and Association Manager of the Tuscaloosa USBC for entry into this tournament prior to participation. (USBC Rule 13)

9.  Check-in time is at least 30 minutes prior to scheduled bowling time.  Tardy players will start in the frame being bowled, with 0 score for each frame missed.

10.  Doubles and Singles will be bowled on one pair of lanes, and Doubles will be bowled first.  If a Doubles partner has not arrived by start time and a substitute cannot be found, the bowler present will be allowed to bowl in order for her scores to count in ALL EVENTS.

11.  Any protests affecting eligibility or playing rules must be submitted in writing in accordance with USBC Rule 329. 

12.  When ties for first place occur, co-champions will be declared and prize money will be combined and divided equally.  When ties occur for other than first place, the prize money will be combined and divided equally among the tied position winners.

13.  It is the duty of the Tuscaloosa USBC Board of Directors to conduct the tournament under the direction of the Association Manager.  The Tournament Committee shall decide any questions not covered by these tournament rules.

14.  Premature termination of the tournament brought about by war, national emergency relating thereto or therefrom fire, natural disaster, or other reasons beyond the control of Tuscaloosa USBC Association shall cause all advertised prizes to be prorated in accordance with the number of entrants who have bowled in each of the respective events up to the time of such termination.

Tournament Committee

Bob Gambrell – Chairman

Kathy Pugh

Barbara Dozier

Brenda Hitt

Vanessa Smith