Bowlers are responsible for checking correct divisions. We are not responsible
if a bowler competes in the wrong division, No refunds.
4. All Divisions will bowl 6 games
moving after each game. Winners will be determined by the highest scratch
total after 6 games. Ties will be broken by a one game roll off.
*** Tournament is bowled
scratch, not handicapped. ***
5. Multiple entries are not allowed.
6. Bowlers participating in this
tournament are not permitted to drink alcohol, smoke, or use electronic
cigarettes during tournament competition.
7. Returned checks are subject to a
$40 NSF (non-sufficient funds) charge.
8. Partial Winners required to
submit their payment within 2 weeks of tournament end or forfeit their
spot.
9. Dress code: Bowlers must wear
their pants at the waist. Leggings/Yoga pants, Sweatpants and Pants with
holes or rips are not permitted. Bowlers must have a collared, V-neck,
rib-lined, or banded neck. All shirts must have finished sleeves for all
competitions. Bowlers must be neat in appearance.
10. All scoring errors must be
reported within 24 hours. The tournament director will be the final
authority unless an appeal is filed under USBC rule 329.
11. Pre-registration is preferred.
Walk-ins will be allowed pending availability and charged a $5 late
fee. The Delaware State Association
reserves the right to reject/deny any tournament entry.
12. A bowler arriving late may bowl,
however any frames missed will be awarded a score of zero for all frames
missed. Frames missed cannot be made up.
13. This tournament is conducted as a
point-based system. Anyone that bowls in a Jr Gold Qualifier
Tournament for Delaware State USBC is eligible to acquire points with each
tournament bowled.
10 points for 1st
place, 9 points for 2nd, 8 points for 3rd, 7 points for 4th,
6 points for 5th, 5 points for 6th, 4 points for 7th,
3 points for 8th, 2 points for 9th, and 1 point for all
other places. The top 10 point holders in each age division will be invited to attend
an invitational tournament held on May 17, 2026, with additional scholarships
given.
14. Bowlers that earn a
Jr. Gold spot through a Delaware tournament must contact the Delaware
State Association by email (dsusbca@gmail.com) of their intention to participate
in the Jr. Gold Championships in Minneapolis, MN by April 1st,
2026. Any bowler who does not
participate at the Jr Gold Championships and failure to notify the Delaware
State Association may be subject to denial of entry in future tournaments.
15. Any rules not covered will be
governed by the USBC rule book.
Money breakdown per
bowler:
Lineage $30.00
Scholarships &
Expenses $45.00
Entry Total $75.00
