PRC 24/25 50+ Handicap Tournament

Name: PRC 24/25 50+ Handicap Tournament
Start: 2024-10-05T10:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-10-06T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Mt. Hawley Bowl and Castle Golf

Schedule

Sat Oct 05 2024 at 10:00 am to Sun Oct 06 2024 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Mt. Hawley Bowl and Castle Golf | Peoria, IL

1. This tournament is open to ALL Peoria River City USBC members age 50 and older as of the start of the tournament. Bowlers must also be in good standing with USBC to participate as this event is USBC certified. Memberships can be purchased at the tournament.

2. Entry fee for this event will be $30; $10.00 lineage, $2.00 expenses, and $18.00 prize fund. All prize fund fees are returned 100%.
3. Multiple participation is allowed and encouraged in all divisions. However, you may only cash ONCE with the same partner. You may only cash once in singles. At least one award will be given for every 4 entries in each event and division. All prize funds shall be distributed within thirty (30) days following the close of the tournament.
4. All entries need to be checked in and paid at least 15 minutes before the squad starts. Walk in entries will be allowed but need to arrive 30 minutes prior to the start of the squad. All squads will begin on time barring failures beyond PRCUSBC control. Bowlers will be given ten (10) minutes of practice beginning at the squad time start. A tardy bowler will receive a “0” for each frame missed.
5. Singles DOES NOT have to be bowled in the same squad as doubles. However, this must be indicated prior to the start of the squad. In similar, you cannot add a single’s set to an ongoing squad after you have completed doubles, or vice versa.
6. This tournament will be conducted on a handicap basis in ALL divisions. That basis will be 90% of 225, based on the following average:
a. Highest USBC certified average (winter or summer) using bowl.com for the 2023-2024 season with a minimum of 21 games.
b. If (a) does not apply, a bowler will use their current USBC certified average, minimum 15 games, by providing a league standing sheet.
c. If neither (a) or (b) apply, the bowler will use a 225 average and bowl scratch.
d. Rule 319a WILL NOT apply, however, rule 319c and 319e WILL apply.
e. All leagues that certify as “Sport” or “Challenge” by USBC shall be subject to average adjustment according to rule 202a-202e.
7. Divisions are as follows:
SINGLES:
A. Men’s 160 Ave. & Under
B. Men’s 161 – 199 Average
C. Men’s 200 Ave. & Over
D. Women’s 160 Ave. & Under
E. Women’s 161 – 199 Average
F. Women’s 200 Ave. & Over
DOUBLES:
A. Men’s 320 Ave. & Under
B. Men’s 321 – 399 Average
C. Men’s 400 Ave. & Over
D. Women’s 320 Ave. & Under
E. Women’s 321 – 399 Average
F. Women’s 400 Ave. & Over
G. Mixed 320 Ave. & Under
H. Mixed 321 – 399 Average
I. Mixed 400 Ave. & Over
8. It is the responsibility of each bowler to check into the tournament office. During this check in, each bowler must verify their average. Failure to confirm their average could result in disqualification.

9. In the event of a tie, co-champions will be declared, and duplicate awards given.
10. Any appeal or protest concerning scoring errors MUST be made in writing and submitted to the Tournament Manager no later than twenty-four (24) hours after the game has been bowled. The tournament committee shall rule on an appeal or protest. Their decision shall be final EXCEPT when an appeal is made to USBC directly.
11. If at any point the bowler is unable to finish, they will be given zeros for all remaining frames/games, and no refund will be given.
12. All bowlers entering this event are expected to abide by USBC rules and policies. All decisions made by the Tournament Manager are FINAL. All other USBC rules apply.
14. All bowlers are entered into all-events by age at no additional charge. Divisions will be separated men and women, as well as by age as follows; A (70+), B (65-69), C (60-64), D (55-59) and E (50-54). The all-events champion in each age division will earn an entry into the 2024 Illinois State USBC Seniors Tournament at Bertrand Lanes in Waukegan, IL!