Heart Of Tennessee Baker Doubles Tournament & Charity Fundraiser for East Tennessee Flood Victims

Heart Of Tennessee Baker Doubles Bowling Tournament Rules



1. This tournament is certified by USBC. Entries are open to Heart of Tennessee USBC sanctioned bowlers. Participants not sanctioned through either can join by paying the appropriate fee for the association of their choice.



2. Bowlers will use their highest 2023-2024 USBC book average based on 21 games or more. If no average, bowlers will use a scratch average.



3. Entry fee will be $25.00 per bowler ($50 per team).



4. Teams can consist of any combination of bowlers. This is a charity event to bring the spirit of bowling and giving together .



5. Handicap will be applied individually based on 90% of 225.



6. USBC Rule 319a wil apply as follows: Each bowler is responsible for submitting his/her correct average. Corrections to an average can be made up to the end of the bowler's first game of a series. USBC rule 319b wil apply (assigned averages). USBC rules 319c (rerating), 319d (reporting prior prize winnings), and 319e (average adjustment for entry) do not apply.



7. Multiple entries are permitted. Can only bowl once with the same partner.



8. Pay out to the top 3 teams across both time shifts (across event). 1st place team will receive $100 cash. 2nd place team will receive a Mystery Gift Basket 1-A. 3rd place team will receive a Mystery Gift Basket 1-B.



9. Format is 4 games of Baker Doubles. Highest Team Handicap Series Wins.



10. The Tournament Managers) has the right to reschedule bowling times to complete schedules (e.g., s q u a d t i m e s a n d d a t e s m a y b e a d j u s t e d b a s e d o n t h e n u m b e r o f e n t r i e s ) . In c a s e o f a n y mechanical/machine issues with undue delays, the game(s) may be continued on any pair with each bowler receiving two practice balls on the pair of lanes.



11. Lanes will be assigned by the computer program or Tournament Managers). Lanes will be oiled before each squad.



12. All questions/disputes wil be handled by the Tournament Committee. Their decision shall be final except where an appeal is made to USBC (see rule 329).



13. Make checks payable to Heart of Tennessee USBC. Or pay online at heartoftnusbc.com


14. Tournament Committee:

Heart of TN USBC - Kae Alen, Rachael Ross, Ken Shook, Jay Hendrickson, Christopher Moers



15. Event Location: LTA Depot