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Greater Miami USBC Association
8992 SW 209 TERRACE
Miami, Florida 33189

  • Be watchful for conflicts between squad times, especially if you bowl with more than one team or doubles.
  • See rule 17 for information on entry into the optional scratch singles and doubles prize fund.
  • See rule 12 for information on multiple entry into singles, doubles and team events.
  • All team entries will consist of four members.
  • Do not use nick names on entry form. Use names as shown on USBC sanction card.
  • Please list each contestant’s Bowler ID Number. This can be found on bowlers’ USBC sanction cards.
  • List contestants in the order they will bowl. Contestants must bowl in the order listed on the entry form.
  • Proper attire must be worn. See rule 20.
  • See rules 7, 8, 9 and 10 for submission of averages.
     
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    GREATER MIAMI USBC ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT RULES
    1. This tournament shall abide by all USBC Tournament rules and regulations. Failure to abide by the rules of this USBC is subject to disqualification and forfeiture of entry fees.
    2. The tournament will be comprised of two separate classifications. Women (women only) and Open (men or women). Bowlers will be competing only against bowlers within their classification.
    3. The Tournament Secretary will draw lanes for all contestants in every event.
    4. Handicap will be 90% of the difference between their legal average and 230. Any contestant whose legal average is equal to or above 230 shall bowl scratch.
    5. Each classification will compete all in one division.
    6. ANY CONTESTANT WHO IS NOT A MEMBER OF THE GREATER MIAMI USBC ASSOCIATION, MAY ENTER THIS TOURNAMENT UPON PAYMENT OF $8.00 LOCAL MEMBERSHIP FEE AND HAS A VERIFIABLE AVERAGE.
    7. Contestants must use their highest 2008-2009 yearbook average in every event. Any contestant not listed in the yearbook may present an average of 21 games for the current winter season by having it certified in writing by the league secretary and certifying this is the highest average. Any contestant with neither of the above averages may present their highest average of at least 21 games from summer, 2009. Any contestant with a re-rated average from USBC must use that re-rated average. Any contestant whose average cannot be verified will be required to bowl scratch. IMPORTANT: PLEASE SEE RULE 9
    8. USBC rule 319d, reporting prior tournament prize winnings will be in effect. Contestants must report winnings in writing in other tournaments of $600.00 or more during the past 12 months. Failure to comply could result in disqualification.
    9. USBC rule 319a-2, 10 pin or more increase in average by January 1, 2010, will be in effect. Contestants whose January 1, 2010 average is 10 or more pins higher than their yearbook average (rule 7) shall use the January 1 average.
    10. It is the responsibility of the individual contestant to verify his/her own average, whether submitted by him/her or the team captain. If found to be incorrect, scores will be disqualified, if submitted average is lower than actual average. If submitted average is higher than actual average, the submitted average will be used. Corrections can be made up to the completion of the first game of the first series.
    11. ALL CONTESTANTS ARE CAUTIONED TO BE AWARE OF THE RE-RATING REQUIREMENTS OF USBC RULE 319E. This rule states bowlers who have bowled in at least 21 tournament games during the past 12 months, and have an accumulated average from those tournament games that is 15 or more pins higher than the entering average (rule 8), must use the accumulated tournament average. Bowlers are responsible for maintaining records of their tournament averages. Failure to comply could result in disqualification.
    12. Multiple entry in each event will be permitted. A contestant entering the singles more than once may win only once, using the highest score. The first singles score bowled shall count toward the All Events score. Re-entry in the doubles event with the same partner will be permitted. A contestant entering the doubles more than once may win prize money for as many times as the doubles scores finish in the money, but may win only once with the same partner. The first doubles score bowled shall count toward the All Events. Re-entry in the team event with the same four members will be permitted. The following conditions will apply for multiple entries: a) All contestants must be bonafide members of USBC; b) When a contestant competes more than once in the four-member team event, the first score bowled shall count towards the All Events score; c) A contestant may compete in the four-member team event as many times as desired provided qualifications under rule 7 are met; d) Contestants entering more than once may win for as many times as the team scores finish in the money, but may win only once with the same exact team.
    13. There will be no refund of fees after entry closing date. The entrants whose names appear hereon or their authorized replacement hereby agree that the Greater Miami USBC Association, its officers and agents, shall be liable only to the extent of returning entry fees if and when these entrants shall be prevented from bowling any event in the tournament through delay, unexpected yet necessary schedule change, or premature termination of the tournament which may be brought about by war, national emergency or emergency causes relating thereto or resulting therefrom, fire, strikes, lockouts, labor difficulties or other reasons beyond the control of Greater Miami USBC Association. Prize schedules will be prorated in accordance with the number of entrants who have bowled in each respective event, up to the time of termination.
    14. A contestant who enters the singles event must also enter the doubles event. A contestant who enters the doubles event must also enter the singles event, except when it is for a multiple doubles entry (see rule 12). Doubles shall be bowled first, followed by singles. Singles will be bowled on the same pair of lanes as doubles.
    15. All substitutes must be registered with and approved by the Tournament Director before the scheduled bowling time. An approved substitute utilized in this tournament shall be considered a bonafide member of the team and shall share equally in the prize fund unless a prior written agreement exists.
    16. Independent prize funds will be established for each handicap event. Contestants must enter all handicap events to qualify for All Events handicap prize. There shall be one prize for every six entries in each event except All Events, where there shall be one prize for every ten entries.
    17. A separate prize fund will be established for optional scratch singles and doubles. Contestants may independently enter scratch singles or scratch doubles, but for doubles, both doubles partners must enter. Entry fee is an additional $10.00 per person per event. Scores bowled will count toward both handicap and scratch. There shall be one prize for every six entries.
    18. Awards will be awarded to the champions in each event in each division. A bowler does not have to be entered in the optional All Events to be eligible for the All Events Scratch award.
    19. There shall be no limit to the number of trophies and/or prize money any individual or team may win in this tournament provided they have qualified in accordance with the rules.
    20. SUITABLE ATTIRE MUST BE WORN WHILE COMPETING IN THIS TOURNAMENT. KNEE-LENGTH SHORTS WILL BE PERMITTED. TANK TOPS OR HEADGEAR WILL NOT BE PERMITTED. TOURNAMENT MANAGEMENT HAS THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ENTRY TO BOWLERS WHO ARE NOT PROPERLY DRESSED. THIS RULE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. (Note: anyone with a medical reason to wear headgear must present a current physician’s note stating such).
    21. A bowler will be permitted one re-rack per game. Additional re-racks must have approval of a tournament official.
    22. Only tournament officials, contestants and scorekeepers will be permitted in the bowlers' circle.
    23. All contestants will be required to show USBC membership card at tournament check-in.
    24. Walk-in entries will be accepted up until the start of the last squad on March 14, 2010. Contestants wishing to enter as walk-ins on the day of the tournament must register at least thirty minutes prior to the squad time. Walk-in entries will be accepted only if lanes are available. There are limited tournament lanes allotted for this tournament. It is highly suggested that entries be submitted in advance by the regular closing date to have the best chance of obtaining entry into the tournament.
    25. Additional squads will be opened if there is enough interest: Sunday, March 7, 3:30 p.m. and Sunday, March 14, 3:30 p.m.
    CERTIFICATION OF AVERAGE - BOWLER NOT IN 2008-2009 GMUSBC YEARBOOK
    (Bowler must have 21 games or more by entry closing date.)
    This certification must be signed by bowler and league secretary and submitted with entry.
    Bowler Name League w/Highest Average Pins Games Average Bowler Signature
    1.          
    2.          
    3.          
    Date   League Secretary Signature  

    DECLARATION OF PRIZE MONEY OF $300 OR MORE WON IN ANY TOURNAMENT
    WITHIN PAST 12 MONTHS
    This declaration must be submitted with entry.
    Bowler Name Name of Tournament Prize
    Amount    		 Score
    Bowled    		 Score
    Position    		 Bowler Signature
    1.          
    2.          
    3.          

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