2025 Fort Wayne Metro USBC "FUNFEST" At Thunder Bowl I
Schedule
Sat, 26 Apr, 2025 at 11:00 am to Sun, 27 Apr, 2025 at 05:00 pm
UTC-04:00Location
Thunder Bowl | Fort Wayne, IN
Thunder Bowl I is located at 6700 Lafayette St, Fort Wayne, IN 46816.
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ENTRY FORM: https://fortwaynebowling.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2025-04-26-Fort-Wayne-Metro-USBC-FUNFEST-ENTRY-FORM.pdf
ENTER ONLINE: https://fortwaynebowling.com/funfest-tournament/
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FUNFEST 2025 TOURNAMENT RULES
1 - 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.
2 - The tournament will be co-ed doubles (3) games only.
Multiple participation shall be allowed by changing 1 person on team. Ten bowlers per lane, if practical.
3 - Bowlers must present proof of USBC membership if not a member of Fort Wayne Metro USBC Association. LOCAL DUES NOT REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION.
4 - Entrants will use their highest USBC sanctioned league average based on a minimum of 21 games of 2023-2024 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.
5 - Handicap will be 100% of the difference between the combined averages (women + man) and 400.
6 - 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.
7 - All prize money will be returned 100% in prize list. Ratio of prizes shall not be less than a “1 in 5” ratio.
8 - NO-TAP FORMAT - All 9 pin counts on first ball are scored as a strike. All other leaves scored as normal.
9 - Entry fees must accompany entry. Your first choice will be given unless otherwise notified.
10 – 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.
11. Competition will be contested under a "Cosmic Bowling Atmosphere" with low lights, flashing lights, and music.
12 – ALL USBC RULES WILL BE IN EFFECT. Violation of tournament rules or USBC rules will carry the penalty of disqualification of the bowler with no refund.
13 - USBC Rule 303 will be in effect. (Right to refuse entry).
For any other questions EMAIL us at [email protected]
Where is it happening?
Thunder Bowl, 6700 Lafayette St,Fort Wayne, Indiana, United StatesEvent Location & Nearby Stays: