Bowling

DIVISION CODES:

BW08C  Youth age 8 & under mixed female & male

BW09C  Youth age 9-11 female & male

BW12F  Youth age 12-14 female

BW12M Youth age 12-14 male

BW15F  Youth age 15-18 female

BW15M Youth age 15-18 male

BW19F  Collegiate age 19-25 female

BW19M Collegiate age 19-25 male

BW26F  Young adult age 26-45 female

BW26M Young adult age 26-45 male

BW46F  Adult age 46-60 female

BW46M Adult age 46-60 male

BW61F  Senior age 61 & over female

BW61M Senior age 61 & over male

 

EVENT CODES:

BW01 Handicap (21 or more games average required)

BW02 Scratch (no average required)

BW03 Doubles

 

ELIGIBILITY: All ages as of July 24, 2008. Bowlers may only compete in one division in one event. Each handicap event is based upon 80% of 210 average using each bowler’s current year-end 21 or more as of July 24, 2008 (including Summer Leagues). Bowlers whose averages are not included on their entry form or secRetary’s phone number or sanction card number or who do not have an average must bowl scratch, NO EXCEPTIONS. No PBA cardholders accepted.

 

DESCRIPTION (SINGLES): Competition will be held July 25 - July 27 at Suburban Bowlerama , 1945 S. Queen St., York. All divisions will bowl a 3-game qualifier, with at least 5 bowlers in each division and event advancing to the final round where each advancing bowler will bowl a final 3 games. These final three game totals independently will determine medal winners. The director will determine the percentage breakdown of each division  and all decisions will be final, unless an appeal is made in accordance with USBC Rule 329. The qualifying for the Youth divisions will be held Friday at 9:00am. Youth finals will be Saturday at 9:00am. The Collegiate, Adult, and Senior divisions will qualify Saturday at 1:00pm. The final round will be held Sunday at 9:00am. All bowlers must show their sanction card to participate in the games.  If you do not have a sanction card, you will be required to purchase one before bowling. No Exceptions.  Competition will follow USBC  rules.  Please note that Rule 400 will be in effect during youth participation.

 

DESCRIPTION (DOUBLES): 80% of 420 based on the Team Average. Doubles competition will follow the same Rules as Singles.  Bowlers can enter multiple times, but must change partners. Doubles is open to any combination of youth, adult, male, and female. First come first serve based on times. You must be entered in singles to bowl in doubles. **Lane conditions:  Lanes will be dressed prior to the Jr. singles competition and Adult singles competition.  Bowlers will bowl three games, squad times are Friday at 1:00pm and Saturday at 4:00pm.  Lanes will NOT be dressed again for the doubles sessions. Doubles awards will be given Sunday after the adult awards. Anyone not present will receive their awards in the mail. There will not be finals for Doubles, total pinfall plus handicap will determine medals.  Based on the total of both contestants averages, the average breakdown for doubles is: Division D - 0-300; Division C - 301-360; Division B - 361-420; Division A - 421 & Up.

 

ENTRY PROCEDURE: NO WALK-ONS are accepted for singles competition. Walk-ons will be accepted based on lane availability for doubles competition. Send the entry form and $30 entry fee for the Singles Competition or $45 for the Singles/Doubles Competition to the Keystone State Games (KSG) office. Please note that there is no prize fund involved, you are bowling for medals. Handicap bowlers must include on their entry form their highest current year-end 21 games or more average July 11, 2008 (Including Summer Leagues). Please include on your entry form the signature of the bowler’s league secretary and/or associate secretary. Bowlers in more than one league must submit their highest year-end average. No Junior Bowling Tour averages allowed. DE, MD, and WV athletes may register in this sport by submitting an additional $10.00 out of state fee. To make lodging reservations visit http://housing.yorkpa.org or call 1-888-858-YORK.

 

ENTRY DEADLINE: Friday, July 11, 2008. Apply Early! Entries must be postmarked by Saturday, July 12, 2008.

 

SPORT LEADER: Justin Mingus, justin.mingus@hotmail.com, 570-836-5852

 

ASSISTANT LEADER: Tony Olszewski, 610-588-6312, tonyski48@hotmail.com