LDUSBCBA        

Lower Delaware United States Bowling Congress Bowling Association

1014 White Oak Rd., Dover, DE 19901  (302) 736-3368  USBC Assn. No. 82131

2007

40th State Bowling Association

Championship Tournament

USBC Sanctioned

May 5&6 -- May12 & 13 2007 

Milford Lanes, Milford, DE 19963 (302)422-9456

Entries Close Midnight April 30, 2007

Team: One Class - Handicap will be 90% diff. of Team Average & 1100.

Doubles: One Class - Handicap will be 90% diff. of Double Averages & 440.

Singles & All Events: One Class - Handicap will be 90% of diff. of Average & 220.

RESERVATIONS   PREFERRED

FIVE PERSON EVENT                             DOUBLES & SINGLES

Scheduled Dates and Times

Saturday  May  5th 10:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.                    Saturday  May  12th 10:00 a.m.,1:00 p.m., 4:00 p.m.

Sunday  May 6th 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m.                                       Sunday  May 13th 11:00 a.m., 2:00 p.m.

CORRECTION!!!!!!

Any combination of bowling can be accomplished on any date of the tournament

FEES:    TEAM $125.00   DOUBLES $50.00   SINGLES $25.00   ALL EVENTS $5.00 (optional)

Breakdown of Fees for each events: Lineage $6.75, Expenses $1.25, Prize Fund $17.00

All Prize, Tournament Expense and bowling fees must accompany entry blank and must be filed or postmarked prior midnight, April 30, 2007

Mail to, or for additional entry blanks and further information:

Lower Delaware Bowling Association

 Bill DeVita

1014 White Oak Road

Dover, Delaware 19901

(302) 736-3368

Final Standings (Corrected 5/29/2007)

May 5&6 -- May12 & 13 2007 

Milford Lanes, Milford, DE 19963 (302)422-9456

Submitted   Lower Delaware Bowling Association Bill DeVita, 1014 White Oak Road, Dover, Delaware 19901,(302) 736-3368

RULES AND REGULATIONS

1.        This Tournament is open only to members of the LDBA Association, Inc. and Wilmington Bowling Association who observe the Rules of the United States Bowling Congress.

2.        Bowlers may enter more than once in the team event subject to the following conditions:

a.        A bowler participating more than once in a team event must count the FIRST SCORE BOWLED toward his/her all events total.

b.        No more than two (2) bowlers may compete as part of a team more than once.

3.        Non-members living within the jurisdiction of the LDBA who are not members of another association may enter by paying the USBC unattached membership fee of $18.00.

4.        Each entrant may bowl in doubles and singles events only once, and each entry must include both events.

5.        USBC Championship chevrons will be awarded to the handicap winners in each event, each class.

6.        Cash prizes will be awarded to the winners shown on the Prize Lists on a handicap basis in each event.

Prize Fees returned 100% -Minimum Prize Ratio, Team, Doubles & Singles 1 in 10 entries.

All Events will be paid 1 in 10 (For those entering this optional events and paying the associated $5.00 entry fee.)

7.        All team captains must check in team lineups at least 30 minutes prior to squad time.          '

8.        OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT AVERAGE:

Handicapping will be based on the highest 2005-06 Winter Season Final Average. Individuals must report every league as well as averages in leagues sanctioned by USBC in other associations. A minimum of 21 games in one league sanctioned by USBC through the LDBA is required to qualify entry. If entrant does not have an average for the 2005-06 season, use current season (2006-07) highest average as of April 10, 21 games minimum. All others bowl scratch. Handicap: 90% of 220 scratch, no minus. Computed on a 3 game basis. Errors or violations of these rules will subject entrant to forfeiture of entry fee paid and disqualification from Prize Lists.

9.        Official League Average Sheets:

Final Average Sheets on file with the LDBA and Wilmington Bowling Association, will be official averages for this tournament. League secretaries should make note of this and make sure to file their league's final average sheet with the LDBA for the current season (2006-07) by April 10, 2007 .

10.     USBC Rule 31 9d regarding tournament winnings will apply in this tournament.

USBC Rule 319a-2 regarding increase in average will apply in this tournament.

Averages for all winners will be verified before any awards and prize winnings will be paid. Failure to use the proper average or make a correction prior to completion of first- game of a series shall disqualify score if submitted average is lower than actual average or base prize winnings on submitted average if it is higher.

11.     Familiarize yourself with the rerating requirements of USBC Rule 31ge.

12.     Report all substitutions to Tournament Manager's office at least 30 minutes prior to squad time.

13.     In case of a protest, call the Supervisor or Tournament Manager at once.

14.     REFUNDS & SCHEDULING.

a)       No team or individual shall be entitled to a refund after the entry blank and fees have been received and definite dates assigned.

b)       No scheduling changes will be made, unless for an emergency, once confirmation notice has been sent to team captain.

15.     A substitution made for nine games will be allowed provided such substitution is made before bowling any event. Such legal substitution will then be allowed to cash for all-events prizes, provided such all-events have been paid.

16.     Automatic scorer will be used as the official score sheet. Bowlers will certify their scores as being correct at the completion of each series. This will be the only opportunity to correct any scoring errors as the printouts will be discarded.

17.     Tournament Dress Code:

a)       No jeans that have holes or that are tom will be permitted.

b)       No Hats or Caps are to be worn during competition.

c)       No gym shorts, cut offs or bathing suits. Dress shorts will be acceptable.

d)       No Tank Tops or torn T-Shirts will be permitted. Dress Shirts, Golf Shirts, Bowling Shirts (including team T-Shirts), or any other shirt with a collar will be acceptable.

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