1st Annual TN United Mixed Doubles Bowling Tournament

2024 TN United Mixed Doubles Bowling Tournament Rules



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



2. Bowlers wil use their highest 2023-2024 USBC composite average based on 21 games or more. fI no average, bowlers wil use their highest Hearty of NT or Middle NT current league average based on 21 games or more (as of 10/12/24). fI none of the above applies, bowlers wil bowl scratch. Summer averages wil be allowed (based on 21 games or more).



3. Entry fee wil be $25.00 per bowler ($50 per team). Breakdown per bowler: Lineage and Expenses - $12.50 and Prize Fund - $12.50. Optional Singles Handicap Event per bowler (Male/Female) - $5.00 and Optional Singles Scratch Event per bowler (Male/Female) - $5.00.



4. Teams must consist of one male and one female. Individual averages will be combined for entering teams and may not exceed 450.



5. Handicap wil 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 and winnings permitted. Cash once with the same partner.



8. All prize fees will be returned 100% with a payout ratio of at least 1:10.



9. Become a Booster: submit a minimum of 10 team entries to receive one paid individual entry. Submit 20 team entries and received two paid individual entries. Please sign your name on the entry form as a Booster so that you can receive proper credit.



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 LTA. Address inquiries and submit completed forms to:

Diana Collins 615-397-3213
dianacbenedict@gmail.com

LTA Depot

450 Butler Dr.

Murfreesboro, TN. 37127

PH: 615-890-3999



14. Tournament Committee:

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



Middle TN USBC - Diana Collins, Ronald Benedict, Joe Shatlock, Lula Teague