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TOURNAMENT MANAGER - Jim Kopan, 380 Andrew St., Sharon PA 16146, 724-662-4677, kopan@nauticom.net, www.keystonetour.com
1. All USA events are USBC certified. All 2007-08 USBC Youth playing and tournament rules are in effect unless otherwise listed in these rules or on the tournament flyer.
2. Any person age 21-under as of 8/1/2007 may enter any event in any state or province. Events are open to USBC and CTF Youth members and non-members, but only members are eligible for honor score/high score awards. Non-members must not be or have been Adult USBC, ABC, WIBC, or CTF members, and must be otherwise eligible under former rule 400, unless their youth eligiblilty has been re-instated by the USBC.
3. All tournaments are scratch singles (no handicap).
4. AGE GROUPS (age as of 8/1/2007): Major Boys (15-17), Junior Boys (12-14), Prep Boys/Girls (11-under), Girls Open (15-21), Junior Girls (12-14), Collegiate Boys (18-21). If a bowler enters an incorrect age group, it may be corrected up to the start of the first match of the finals. Bowlers discovered to have participated in an incorrect age group of the finals shall be disqualified, and all subsequent places will advance one spot in the standings. (Results of matches will stand; finals matches will not be re-bowled.)
5. ENTRIES OPEN when announced at the event, usually 60-90 minutes before the scheduled starting time. There are no advance mail, phone, or e-mail registrations or payments (except for the T.O.C). Entry fees are paid at registration. Since events are one squad, bowlers may enter only once.
6. ENTRIES CLOSE at the completion of the first game of qualifying. Late arrivals may register up to this point and commence bowling in the frame they arrive at their schedule pair of lanes, receiving zeros for each frame missed.
6A. WITHDRAW: If an entrant must withdraw or no-shows for a qualifying game or finals match, the match is a forfeit (0). There are no substitutions or alternates. Lower seed bowlers do not move up. There are no refunds of entry fees.
7. DRESS CODE: Although not mandatory, proper bowling shirts and attire are requested. The director reserves the right to require entrants to correct any offensive or improper attire before continuing participation. There will be a formal dress code posted for the TOC.
8. BOWLING BALLS not meeting USBC standards concerning weight balance, hardness, or scuffing/surface altering are subject to removal for the remainder of the tournament. Bowlers are permitted to use alcohol or other USBC approved cleaners or polishes during competition.
9. HONOR SCORE AWARDS must be submitted and applied for through the bowler's local association. The Keystone Tour does not submit awards applications, but will provide necessary information, verification, and/or signatures.
10. CONDUCT: The Tournament Director may warn or disqualify bowlers for unsportsmanlike or disruptive conduct (rule 406). Tournament Directors reserve the right to refuse any entry. Tournament Directors and/or Bowling Center Management may remove any coach or spectator for disruptive conduct and if necessary, suspend them from attending future tournaments. Bowlers will sign a dress code and sportsmanship acknowlegement when registering for the TOC.
10a. SUSPENSIONS: Tournament Directors reserve the right to refuse any entry. Regional or National Directors reserve the right to suspend bowlers from future events at that level for unacceptable conduct at their discretion. Suspensions will not be appealed to or overturned by the tour management.
11. ENTRY FEE BREAKDOWN (average) REGIONALS ($15): Medals $1, Expenses $2, TOC Scholarships $3, Bowling fee $9. NATIONALS ($35): Prizes $3, Expenses $3, Event Scholarships $10, TOC Scholarships $3, Bowling fee $16. Awards fees returned 100% in the form of Medals and/or Scholarships. Prize ratio will be at least 1 in 10 for all age groups during regular zone events, and 1 in 4 for the Tournament of Champions.
12. SCORECARDS are recorded and totaled at the completion of each game by each bowler. Bowlers are responsible for the accuracy of their own scorecards and those of the other bowlers on their pair. Corrections may be made by the director up to the start of the finals with no penalty. After the finals start, all scores and seeding positions are final.
13. BOWLER SEATING AREAS may only be occupied by directors or the bowlers on that specific pair. No coaches, parents, or spectators permitted in the settee area. No flash photography is permitted during competition.
14. LANE SCHEDULING is determined by random draw by age group (when possible). After each game, bowlers will move a pre-determined number of lanes to the right.
15. TIES for seeding into the finals, or in a finals match are decided by a 9th/10th frame rolloff.
16. PRE-TOURNAMENT PRACTICE: Paid practice games on any lane (based on availability by the host center) are permitted before the tournament at the discretion of the center.
17. PRACTICE BALLS: Before the first game of qualifying, bowlers receive approx. 8 minutes of practice on their starting pair. No practice balls are permitted between games.
18. FINALS PRACTICE: Finalists may use the practice lane (if available) while waiting for their upcoming match. If available, all finalists will receive 5 minutes of practice on their finals pair before the first match (if time permits). After the first match, oncoming bowlers receive 2 practice balls on each lane.
19a. NATIONAL FORMAT: Unless otherwise listed, all entrants bowl 8 games, immediately followed by the top 5 (total pins scratch) in each age group bowling in the stepladder finals (single game matches). Each age group champion receives a scholarship and special shirt or towel. Second and Third also receive small awards. At least 1 out of 8 in each age group will win scholarships.
19b. ALTERNATE NATIONAL FORMAT: Double-elimination: Brackets for each age group are randomly drawn. The first two rounds of the winners bracket and first round of the losers bracket are two-game total pins matches. All following rounds are one game matches. Entries close at the beginning of the first game (Prizes same as rule 19c.)
19c. REGIONAL FORMAT: Unless otherwise listed, all entrants bowl 4-8 games (depending on the region), immediately followed by the top 5 (total pins scratch) in each age group bowling in the stepladder finals (single game matches). The top 3 finishers in each age group receive medals.
19d. LOW ENTRIES: If there are less than 3 entrants in an age group, the stepladder finals for that group will be combined with the next higher age group of the same gender. If there are less than 3 College Boys, their stepladder finals will be combined with Major Boys. Points awarded for place of finish will not change or cross age groups. Example: If Major and College Boys finals are combined, the highest finishing College AND the highest finishing Major BOTH receive 8 points and a scholarship.
20. POINTS are compiled for each age group in each national and regional tours, and are awarded based on the place of finish: 1st=8, 2nd=6, 3rd=5, 4th=4, 5th=3, 6th or rest of top 33%=2, 7th or rest of top 50%=1.
21a. TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS: Any scholarship amounts publicized are estimates based on entries until posted at the Tournament of Champions. If a qualifying bowler declines their entry, bowlers ranked below them do not move up in rank; they remain the same seed.
21b. TO QUALIFY FOR THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS:
- finish in the top 5 points in any Region, or
- finish in the top 15 points on the National Tour, or
- win the 6/27/08 TOC qualifier, or
- win a National Tour event (at least 5 in age group).
21c. BYE TO SECOND ROUND OF THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS:
- finish in the top 2 points in any Region, or
- finish in the top 5 points on the National Tour.
21d. BYE TO FINALS OF THE TOURNAMENT OF CHAMPIONS:
- finish first on the National Tour points.
22. SCHOLARSHIPS will be administered by the USBC SMART program, and amounts are not final until completion of the Tournament of Champions. Any bonuses awarded to National or Regional tour champions are part of their Tournament of Champions earnings and are contingent on the bowler entering and competing in the Tournament of Champions. Bonuses are not transferable to subsequently ranked bowlers on the points lists.
23. Points standings posted on the web site are FINAL as of May 31. Bowlers sending in their entry after May 31 will not be penalized if there was an error in the calculation of their points. In the event, due to technical problems or similar circumstances, final points for a particular zone are not posted on the web site by May 31, bowlers are authorized to send in their Tournament of Champions entry based on the most current standings posted for their zone. The tour management reserves the right to adjust a Tournament of Champions entrant's squad if it is affected by a Regional Director's error or omission in points publication.
24. Some regions may offer additional opportunities, such as Junior Olympic Gold qualifying, optional brackets for scholarships, etc. These are not under the jurisdiction of the Keystone Junior Bowlers Tour, and any inquiries must be refered to the individual regional directors, who must transfer any applicable scholarship money into the SMART fund within 30 days.
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NATIONAL TOUR SCHOLARSHIPS
Awarded at every event
(# in age group, awards)
1 , $15
2 , $25
3 , $35
4 , $45
5 , $55
6 , $65
7 , $75
8 , $60 & $30
9 , $66 & $34
10 , $73 & $37
11 , $80 & $40
12 , $86 & $44
13 , $93 & $47
14 , $100 & $50
15 , $90 & $46 & $24
16 , $95 & $49 & $26
17 , $100 & $52 & $28
18 , $105 & $55 & $30
19 , $110 & $58 & $32
20 , $115 & $61 & $34
NATIONAL TOUR PRIZES
awarded to champs
in each age group
(# in age group, awards)
1-4 , Champion logo towel
5-10 , Gold Champion logo shirt
11+ , Premium Champion logo shirt
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