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SENIORS TOURNAMENT RULES: 1.CERTIFICATION: This tournament is sanctioned by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and as such is
governed strictly by the rules and regulations of that organization.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Age 50 by the date of the tournament and must meet 1 of 2 bullets below.
A current GBUSBC sanctioned bowler with a 12-game league average by the date of the tournament.
A past GBUSBC bowler: defined as a bowler who has, in any previous season, established a 21-game average
in a GBUSBC sanctioned league.
o If past member holds current USBC membership, they will pay GBUSBC local dues.
o If past member does not hold current USBC membership, they will pay USBC & GBUSBC local dues.
3. DIVISIONS: There will be 4 divisions for men and 4 divisions for women:
Class D: 50-59 years of age
Class C: 60-69 years of age
Class B: 70-79 years of age
Class A: 80 years of age or over
4. MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION: You are allowed to bowl in all squads if you so desire, however you may cash only
once in the singles handicap and once in the singles optional scratch events. In the optional doubles you may
cash with as many different partners as you enter with. However, you can only cash once in the doubles
handicap and once in the doubles scratch events with the same partner.
5. HANDICAP: Handicap will be 90% of the difference between the bowler’s average and 225. 90% of the
difference between the total of the bowler’s averages and 450 for doubles.
6. AVERAGES: Bowlers will use the first of the following that applies:
A: Highest 2023-24 GBUSBC league average of 21 games or more
B: Highest 2023-24 USBC league average of 21 games or more
C: Highest current GBUSBC league average of 12 games or more
D: If none of the above apply, an average will be assigned based on bowling ability and past years’
USBC averages
7. AVERAGE RERATE: Bowlers may be rerated at the discretion of the Tournament Director. Any rerating will
occur prior to bowling. If a bowler chooses not to accept a rerate, they will be refunded any prepaid entry fees.
8. USBC Rules 319a, 319d, 319e and 319f: These rules are waived.
9. BOWLER RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of the bowler to verify the accuracy of the average they use.
The use of a lower than true average shall disqualify any score which was based on the incorrect average and no
correction will be made for the use of a higher than true average. Average corrections may be made prior to the
completion of the first game of a series.
10. CHECK-IN TIME: Check-in 30 minutes prior to the squad start time.
11. LATE ENTRIES: Day of tournament entries will be permitted as space allows up to 30 minutes prior to squad
time, with no penalty.
12. PRIZE FUND: The prize fund ratio will be 1:4 for each division. Any added sponsor money will be divided among
the divisions based on the number of bowlers in each division. In the event of a tie for any position, prize money
will be combined and divided equally. In the event of a tie for first place, co-champions will be declared.
13. MISSED FRAMES: A bowler who misses 1 frame or more by not being present and ready to bowl when it is their
turn shall not be credited with any pins for frames missed.
14. LANE BREAKDOWN: If there is a breakdown tournament management reserves the right to move bowlers to
another pair of lanes.
15. PROTESTS: The action of the Tournament Officials will be final unless an appeal is made in accordance with Rule
706. Protests must be made before Tournament awards are presented.
WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT RULES
1. CERTIFICATION: This tournament is sanctioned by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and as such is governed
strictly by the rules and regulations of that organization.
2. ELIGIBILITY: Female and must meet 1 of 2 bullets below.
A current GBUSBC sanctioned bowler with a 12-game league average by the date of the tournament.
A past GBUSBC bowler: defined as a bowler who has, in any previous season, established a 21-game average in
a GBUSBC sanctioned league.
o If past member holds current USBC membership, they will pay GBUSBC local dues.
o If past member does not hold current USBC membership, they will pay USBC & GBUSBC local dues.
3. DIVISIONS: There are 3 divisions:
A) 180 and over average
B) 141 through 179 average
C) 140 and under average
4. MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION: You are allowed to bowl in all squads if you so desire, however you may cash only once in the
singles handicap and once in the singles optional scratch events. In the optional doubles you may cash with as many
different partners as you enter with. However, you can only cash once in the doubles handicap and once in the doubles
scratch events with the same partner.
5. HANDICAP: Handicap will be 90% of the difference between the bowler’s average and 225 for singles. 90% of the
difference between the total of the bowler’s averages and 450 for doubles.
6. AVERAGES: Bowlers will use the first of the following that applies:
A: Highest 2023-24 GBUSBC league average of 21 games or more
B: Highest 2023-24 USBC league average of 21 games or more
C: Highest current GBUSBC league average of 12 games or more
D: If none of the above apply, an average will be assigned based on bowling ability and past years’ USBC averages
7. AVERAGE RERATE: Bowlers may be rerated at the discretion of the Tournament Director. Any rerating will occur prior to
bowling. If a bowler chooses not to accept a rerate, they will be refunded any prepaid entry fees.
8. USBC RULES 319a, 319d, 319e and 319f: These rules are waived.
9. BOWLER RESPONSIBILITY: It is the responsibility of the bowler to verify the accuracy of the average they use. The use of a
lower than true average shall disqualify any score which was based on the incorrect average and no correction will be made
for the use of a higher than true average. Average corrections must be made before the completion of the first game of
that series.
10. CHECK-IN TIME: Check-in 30 minutes prior to the squad start time.
11. LATE ENTRIES: Day of tournament entries will be permitted as space allows up to 30 minutes prior to squad time, with no
penalty.
12. PRIZE FUND: The prize fund ratio will be 1:4 for each event and each division. Any added sponsor money will be divided
among the 3 divisions based on the number of bowlers in each division, with no added sponsor money going to the optional
events. In the event of a tie for any position, prize money will be combined and divided equally. In the event of a tie for
first place, co-champions will be declared.
13. MISSED FRAMES: A bowler who misses 1 frame or more by not being present and ready to bowl when it is their turn shall
not be credited with any pins for frames missed.
14. LANE BREAKDOWN: If there is a breakdown, tournament management reserves the right to move bowlers to another pair
of lanes.
15. PROTESTS: The action of the Tournament Officials will be final unless an appeal is made in accordance with Rule 706.
Protests must be made before Tournament awards are presented.
16. OPTIONAL SENIOR ENTRY: Any woman 50+ as of the day of participation who bowls in the GBUSBC Women’s Tournament
may use her scores as an optional entry to the GBUSBC Senior Tournament. She will be required to pay the expense fee
and prize fund fee for entry in this tournament.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Twin City Lanes, 1006 E Lincoln St,Bloomington,IL,United States
