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Rules and Regulations

  1. United States Bowling Congress Rules and Regulations will govern this tournament. Bowlers must be prepared to present their cards at the time of the tournament or they will be required to obtain Affiliate membership cards at a cost of $25.00.
     
  2. Averages: Entrants will use their highest final ABC WIBC sanctioned league average for 2008-2009 season with a minimum of 21 games unless a bowler's averages as of December 1st is ten or more pins higher than last season's final average. Then the bowler must use his/her highest average as of December 1, 2009. If no acceptable 2008-2009 average, use highest current sanctioned league average with a minimum of 21 games effective December 1st or upon reaching 21 games if after December 1st. Sport league averages must be adjusted per rule 203/205.  All others bowl scratch, based on 225 for all bowlers. Summer league averages are not acceptable. Must use average verification form to insure correct average before bowling any events.
     
  3. Handicap based on 225 scratch, 90% allowed with 76 pin maximum per game for MBA entrants and 103 pin maximum for WBA entrants, computed on an individual basis.
     
  4. It shall be each bowler's responsibility to verify the accuracy of his/her highest average, whether originally submitted by the bowler, his team captain or others. Any bowlers participating with an average lower than what is officially correct automatically forfeits prize money and entry fees, and disqualifies any and all scores he/she has helped to establish, and all team members forfeit any claims to prize awards. No entry refund will be allowed for such violation. If the average is higher than officially correct, WIBC/ABC Rule 319A-3 will apply.
     
  5. Substitutions or line up changes must be reported at least one hour before bowling to the tournament manager. When possible, any corrections should be mailed in ahead of bowling day.
     
  6. All bowlers are automatically entered in both Handicap and Scratch divisions. All prizes are returned 100% on a ratio of 1 to 10 in each event and 1 in 20 in All Events.
     
  7. Winning teams, partners or individuals will be placed in the division in which their standings earn the most money. They cannot claim both scratch and handicap prizes for the same score. They will be awarded the prize paying the greater amount and if equal amount, the prize on the handicap basis.
     
  8. Multiple Participation: Teams-Bowler may compete with as many as he or she desires-teams may enter more than once-But no more three (3) bowlers on the same BA/WBA or two (2) bowlers on a mixed team can place more than once in the team prize list position standings. Doubles-Partners may re-enter and will only cash once, with the highest score, or by changing partners. In doubles a bowler may cash as many times as scores allow--In Singles one time only. When a bowler competes more than once in any event, scores of his event will count toward All Events. Mixed Teams-will consist of 4 bowlers (2 MBA, 2 WBA) but no more than 2 bowlers on the same team can place more than once in the prize list position standings. Multiple participation is allowed by changing at least 2 teams' members. Doubles/Singles-Bowlers may re-enter during tournament, provided space is available.
     
  9. In the event of machine breakdown and unusual delay is anticipated, bowling on such lanes will be moved to another pair of lanes assigned by tournament officials; or to return on another date when the same lanes are available during the duration of the tournament. In all cases, game will continue from point of breakdown.
     
  10. Premature termination of the tournament brought about by war, national emergency or emergency causes relating thereto or therefore, fires, strikes, lockouts, labor difficulties or other reasons beyond the control of the tournament committee shall cause the foregoing prize schedule to be pro-rated in accordance with the number of entrants who have bowled in each of the respective events up to the time of termination.
     
  11. Unmarried Grade and High School students under 18 years of age must have written consent of their parents or guardian on an approved form which must be submitted to the Tournament Secretary at least one week before participation unless students are accompanied by his or her parent or legal guardian at the tournament in which case the consent form may be filed at that time.
     
  12. All bowlers must comply with USBA Rule 319E and 319A & D concerning re-rated averages for any reason must submit this fact in writing for entry into this tournament. Failure to comply with this rule may result in forfeiture of all entry fess and/or prize money.
     
  13. CLOSING DATE FOR ENTRIES WILL BE THE LAST SQUAD OF THE LAST DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT.
     
  14. No entry fees will be refunded under any circumstances - once the tournament has begun.
     
  15. Lanes will be randomly pre-assigned and posted prior to your scheduled times.
     
  16. Pacers are allowed to bowl as per USBC Rule 323.

IF ANY BOWLER HAS QUALIFIED FOR A TOTAL OF $300 OR MORE IN PRIZES IN TOURNAMENT DURING THE PAST YEAR, PLEASE NOTIFY TOURNAMENT SECRETARY. YOU MUST HAND IN A SHEET CONTAINING THE BOWLER OR BOWLERS NAMES, THE AMOUNT, WHAT TOURNAMENT THEY CASHED, AND WHAT SCORES WERE ROLLED. MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION ALLOWED. SEE RULE #8
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ANY TEAM OR INDIVIDUAL MUST STOP IN TOURNAMENT OFFICE AND PICK UP VERIFICATION FORM, VERIFICATION FORMS MUST BE RETURNED NO LATER THAN 10 DAYS AFTER TOURNAMENT ENDS--OR FACE DISQUALIFICATION OF HANDICAP SCORES.

MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION ALLOWED (CHECK RULE #8)

ENTRY FEE PER INDIVIDUAL
Prize Fee $13.75 5 Person Team Event $145.00
Bowling Fee (Tax included) $9.55 Double $58.00
Singles $29.00
Expense Fee $5.50 All Events (Optional) $6.00

Total: $29.00 

 
Total cost per bowler for Team, Doubles, Singles and All Events........................$93.00
ENTRY FEE MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY FORM
NO PERSONAL CHECKS
SEND BANK CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS ONLY PAYABLE TO:
GREEN MT. OPEN TOURNAMENT BOWLERAMA
158 SOUTH MAIN STREET * RUTLAND, VT 05701

TOURNAMENT MANAGERS:
TOM SMYRSKI * MR. FORTE

FOR RESERVATIONS AND MORE INFORMATION
PHONE (802)773-7707 FAX (802)775-1115
MON. THRU FRI. 9A.M. TO 11P.M.

ENTRY BLANKS MUST BE IN WITHIN 2 WEEKS OF PHONE RESERVATION
OR SAID RESERVATION WILL BE RELEASED TO OTHERS

17.    ALL EVENTS--Men Bowlers may bowl in BA and Mixed divisions. You must bowl teams, doubles and singles in each respective division to have your scores count toward all events.

Women Bowlers may bowl in BA, WBA and Mixed divisions. You must bowl teams, doubles and singles in each respective division to have your scores count toward all events. NO MIXING of scores from one division to another to count as all events.

ALL BOWLERS MUST ENTER BEFORE YOUR FIRST EVENT BOWLED, TO BE INCLUDED IN ALL EVENTS.

18.    REGULAR DIVISIONS ARE BA AND WBA. Doubles and singles events will be chosen by checking desired box at top of team event on application.
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