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Everyone's FAVORITE Halloween Themed Bowling Tournament returns to Thunder Bowl #1 on Halloween Weekend as "OctoberFest 2026" takes center stage with TWO full days of 9-Pin "No-Tap" Co-Ed Doubles Bowling Tournament Action.ENTRY FORMS & RULES BELOW:
OCTOBERFEST 2026 - TOURNAMENT RULES
1 – ELIGIBILITY: This is a co-ed Doubles Tournament Teams consist of 1 male and 1 female bowler. Event is open to ANY USBC SANCTIONED ADULT (NO YOUTH) BOWLERS. Bowlers must present proof of USBC membership if not a member of Fort Wayne Metro USBC Association. LOCAL DUES NOT REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION.
2 – FORMAT: The tournament will be co-ed doubles (3) games only. Multiple participation shall be allowed by changing 1 person on team. MAXIMUM 8 BOWLERS (4 TEAMS) per pair of lanes. The “NO-TAP FORMAT” will be utilized in which ALL 9 pin counts on first ball are scored as a strike. All other leaves scored as normal. Automatic scorers will be used as the official score sheet. Bowlers will certify their score as being correct at the completion of each game. This will be the only opportunity to correct any scoring error.
3 – AVERAGES / HANDICAPPING: Tournament entrants will use their highest USBC sanctioned league average based on a minimum of 21 games of 2025-2026 season. If there is no “Yearbook Average,” bowler(s) MUST use highest current average as of time of bowling (MINIMUM 12 GAMES). All others will bowl scratch (MEN = 190 / WOMEN = 165). UPON REQUEST, BOWLERS MUST PROVIDE AVERAGE VERIFICATION. Handicap will be 100% of the difference between the combined averages (women + man) and 400.
4 – ENTRY SUBMISSION / REGISTRATION: Bowlers are responsible for verifying their own average, whether submitted by the bowler, or others. If the submitted average is lower than required and results in a lower classification or more handicap, the bowler's score WILL BE disqualified. If the submitted average is higher than required, prize winnings will be based on the submitted average. Entry fees must accompany physical entry form upon submission. PAYMENTS (CHECK/MONEY ORDER) MADE PAYABLE TO Fort Wayne Metro USBC, P.O. BOX 11645, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46859. The entry fee of $60.00 must be paid at time of entry. Walk-Ins are welcome but only if entered NO LATER than :30 minutes prior to shift start time on a “first come, first serve” basis and only if space permits. Register by contacting Fort Wayne Metro USBC by email at [email protected] or by phone at 260-432-7278. Your first choice will be given unless otherwise notified.
5 – PRIZE FUND: All prize money will be returned 100% in prize list. Ratio of prizes shall not be less than a “1 in 5” ratio.
6 –GENERAL CONDUCT: Competition will be contested under a "Cosmic Bowling Atmosphere" with low lights, flashing lights, and music.
7 - USBC COMPLIANCE: ALL USBC RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT INCLUDING USBC RULE 303 (Right to refuse entry). Violation of tournament rules or USBC rules will carry the penalty of disqualification of the bowler with no refund.
DOWNLOAD ENTRY FORM:
https://fortwaynebowling.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/2026-10-31-Fort-Wayne-Metro-USBC-OCTOBERFEST-ENTRY.pdf
ENTER ONLINE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-kC990AeOoBXvBOzG9nTveE7kmfE-tIrEnsai3bJ9axLB1g/viewform?usp=dialog
For any questions, you can reach out to the Association by:
📪: P.O. Box 11645, Fort Wayne, Indiana 46859
☎️: 260-432-7278
📨: [email protected]
💻: www.fortwaynebowling.com
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Thunder Bowl, 6700 Lafayette St,Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States
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