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dallas, texas - The National Bowling Association, Inc.
77TH ANNUAL CONVENTION AND 75TH CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT PRE- CONVENTION/TOURNMENT INFORMATION MAY 19– MAY 29, 2016 DALLAS, TEXAS Dear TNBA member: We hope you are excited as we are to return to Dallas, Texas after twelve years for our 77 th Annual Convention and 75th Championship Tournament scheduled for May 19-29, 2016. We will be celebrating 75 years of Sportsmanship, Fellowship, and Friendship that we have demonstrated over the years in our National Tournament. We have made available the hotel information and entry forms. You may start making your arrangements to be in Dallas, Texas for 2016. The Official Housing form and Schedule of Events will be available in September. The Westin Dallas Park Central – (Headquarters) 12720 Merit Drive Dallas, Texas 75251 (972) 385-3000 Rates: Single $99.00 Tax 13% Double $99.00 Triple $99.00 Quad $99.00 You may also call the hotel direct at (888) 627-7032 and identify yourself as a member using group name The National Bowling Association, Inc. (TNBA). You must use the group name in order to obtain the special rates. Reservations may be made online by clicking the portal on TNBA’s website www.tnbainc.org : https://www.starwoodmeeting.com/StarGroupsWeb/res?id=1505053388&key=28885B78 Credit cards will be charged one night’s deposit including tax. An early departure fee of $50.00 will apply if a guest checks out prior to the confirmed checkout date. The self parking lot connected to the hotel is $7.00 and self parking lot behind the hotel across the street is free. Hampton Inn – Walnut Hills 11069 Composite Drive Dallas, Texas 75229 (972) 484-6557 Rates: King $79.00 Tax 15.26% Queen/Queen $79.00 Reservations may be made by calling the hotel’s reservations department at (972) 484-6557, and using the code BWL. You must use the code to receive the discount rate. Reservations may be made online by clicking the portal on TNBA’s website www.tnbainc.org : http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/D/DALWHHX-BWL20160517/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG Credit cards will be charged one night’s deposit including tax. We are looking forward to having you join us in DALLAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The National Bowling Association 2016 Annual Tournament & Convention May 19-29 Dallas, TX 2 3 1 5 4 6 5 km Map data Report ©2015 a mapGoogle error Key Locations 1 Hampton Inn Dallas North I-35 @ Walnut Hill 11069 Composite Drive Dallas, TX 75229 (972) 484-6557 6 Forum Bowling Lanes 2001 S Great SW Pkwy Grand Prairie, TX 75051 2 The Westin Dallas Park Central 12720 Merit Drive Dallas, TX 75251 (972) 385-3000 3 Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport P.O. Box 619428 DFW Airport, TX 752619428 (972) 973-5205 Start Planning Your Trip Today at DallasSports.org and VisitDallas.com! Big Wins Happen Here! 4 Dallas Love Field Airport 8008 Cedar Springs at Mockingbird Lane Dallas, TX 75235 (214) 670-6080 5 USA Bowl 10920 Composite Dr Dallas, TX 75220 THE NATIONAL BOWLING ASSOCIATION 75TH ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT TEAM EVENT USA bowl 10920 Composite Drive Dallas, TX 75220 (214) 358-1382 DALLAS, TEXAS thursday MAY 19TH - SUNDAY MAY 29TH, 2016 $250,000 1ST PLACE HANDICAP (ESTIMATED) (IN CASH AWARDS - TROPHIES - SPECIAL AWARDS) (ESTIMATED) EACH TEAM DIVISION “SPECIAL NET PRIZES” $5,000.00 1ST PLACE SINGLES HANDICAP $2000.00 MEN $2000.00 WOMEN (ESTIMATED) 1ST PLACE DOUBLES HANDICAP $2500.00 MEN $2500.00 WOMEN (ESTIMATED) Estimated Prizes Based on 450 Teams 1500 Doubles and 3000 Singles $35.00 PER PERSON PER EVENT 80% Handicap scratch from 220 Handicap figured on team basis at least one (1) prize for every 10 entries. • MEN • WOMEN • MIXED TEAM SINGLES & DOUBLES EVENT forum bowl 2001 S. great southwest pkwy. grand prairie, TX 75051 (972) 647-2275 ALL EVENTS OPTIONAL HANDICAP OR SCRATCH DIVISIONS $5.00 PER DIVISION MAY ENTER Both DIVISIONs 100% Of PRIZE FUND RETURNED Men, Women, and Mixed Teams Men, Women Doubles - Singles PRIZE FUND RETURNED 100% MULTIPLE ENTRIES PERMITTED (Check Rule No. 8) MAIL ENTRIES IN EARLY FOR BETTER SCHEDULING NO ENTRIES AT TOURNAMENT SITES FOR TEAM & SINGLES & DOUBLES Make Certified Check or Money Order Payable to: TNBA – Tournament Fund ENTRY FEE BREAKDOWN TEAM DOUBLES SINGLES PRIZE FUND $90.00$36.00 $18.00 BOWLING & EXPENSES85.00 34.00 17.00 $175.00$70.00 $35.00 MAIL TO: Luther Moses, NDOT; P.O. Box 470001, Aurora, CO 80047-0001 Phone: 303-696-9410 • Fax: 303-696-0514 NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED NO MIXED DOUBLES ON THIS ENTRY NO ALL EVENTS AT TOURNAMENT SITES No Changes By Phone – Use email or fax CERTIFIED BY TNBA & USBC FINAL ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT, april 1, 2016 tnbandot@comcast.net OPEN TO TNBA MEMBERS ONLY ENTRY BLANKS MUST BE COMPLETELY AND PROPERLY FILLED OUT OR WILL BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT TEAM EVENT NO ENTRIES AT TOURNAMENT SITES TEAM NAME SENATE REPRESENTED PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT ALL INFORMATION *CIRCLE ONE: MEN, MUST BE FILLED OUT TNBA M NUMBER W WOMEN, CHECK FOR CORRECT AVERAGES Membership Cards must be shown at check-in MIXED TEAM. NAME INDICATES (M) MAN (W) WOMAN FULL ADDRESS ZIP CODE 2014-15 HIGHEST AVERAGE DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE USBC # 1 2 3 4 5 I/We hereby certify to the correctness of the above entries, make application to enter the Tournament and agree to abide by all theTournament Rules and Regulations. Area Code/ (Signature of Captain) Address Phone No. (Print Captain’s Name) City Zip State Email: I hereby verify the above entry Date ENTRY MUST BE VERIFIED } FINAL ENTRIES CLOSED MIDNIGHT, APRIL 1, 2016 USBC, City Association or Bowl.com USBC RULE 319E NOW APPLIES TO ALL BOWLERS AVERAGING 220 OR LESS! USE FOR TOURNAMENT WINNINGS — REPORTING $600.00 OR MORE IN ANY EVENT — PAST 12 MONTHS BOWLER'S NAME ACT SCORE INDICATE 3 CHOICES CHOICE DATE 1st 2nd 3rd Any Available Time WINNINGS TOURNAMENT NAME SQUAD TIMES DAILY INDICATE 3 CHOICES LAST SQUAD, SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2016 AT 5:00 PM TIME MAY MAY THU 19 26 7:00 AM FRI 20 27 SAT 21 28 11:00 AM SUN 22 29 MON 23 5:00 PM TUE WED 24 25 POSITION DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE Date Rec'd. Amt. Rec'd. Entry No. Team $175.00 9:00 PM NO ENTRIES AT TOURNAMENT SITES SINGLES & DOUBLES CHECK FOR CORRECT AVERAGES CHECK ALL EVENTS ONLY ONCE — WHERE MONEY ACCOMPANIES ENTRY MUST BE FILLED OUT M TNBA W NUMBER NAME FULL ADDRESS ZIP CODE 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 A.E. H/S 2014-15 HIGHEST AVERAGE ABC/WIBC USBC# # DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE I/We hereby certify to the correctness of the above entries, make application to enter the Tournament and agree to abide by all theTournament Rules and Regulations. Area Code/ (Signature of Captain) Address Phone No. State (Print Captain's Name) City Zip Email: I hereby verify the above entry ENTRY MUST BE VERIFIED } S/D 1. 2. 3. 4. $140.00 $280.00 $420.00 $560.00 A.E.Bowler's Use Optional All Events $10.00=$150.00 $5.00/10.00 $20.00=$300.00 Per Man $30.00=$450.00 Optional $40.00=$600.00 Both 10 INDICATE 3 CHOICES CHOICE DATE 1st 2nd 3rd Any Available Time Comments: TIME Date US B C , C ity As s ociation or Bowl.com Total Paid SQUAD TIMES DAILY INDICATE 3 CHOICES MAY MAY THU FRI SAT SUN MON TUE WED 19 26 20 27 21 28 22 29 23 24 25 7:00 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE Date Rec'd. Amt. Rec'd. Entry No. D S AE TOTAL FINAL ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT, APRIL 1, 2016 THE NATIONAL BOWLING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS – FAILURE TO READ IS NO EXCUSE 1. ENTRIES CLOSE april 1, 2016. ALL ENTRIES MUST SHOW TEAM NAME, FULL NAMES OF EACH BOWLER, TNBA AND USBC NUMBERS. ALSO SINGLES & DOUBLES ENTRY MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL. NO ENTRIES AT TOURNAMENT SITES. 2. All entrants must have TNBA and USBC membership cards prior to bowling. Unattached TNBA membership cards may be purchased at the site at cost of $25.00. USBC Membership cards may be purchased at a cost of $21.00. USBC rule 300C. 3. The Total Entry Fee must accompany the entry form with a certified check or money order made payable to The National Bowling Association – Tournament Fund (TNBA Tournament Fund). Do not remit cash. After an entry has been received, and dates assigned by tournament management and not refused before preparation of the schedule, the entry fee cannot be refunded (USBC Rule 314). An effort will be made to sell spot(s). Prize fund checks must be cashed in 90 days; or will be voided. 4. Preferred dates will be granted when possible. When lanes are filled on requested dates, the nearest open date will be given. Entries will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. 5. Average; a. 2014-2015 highest USBC league average of 21 or more games. b. If no average 2014-2015 use highest 2015-2016 USBC average at the time of bowling for 21 or more games. c. Bowlers with neither of the above averages must bowl scratch. d. If 2015-2016 average for at least 21 games at the time of bowling exceeds 2014-2015 average by 10 or more pins, 2015-2016 average must be used (Rule 319a, Item 2). e. No USBC Sport Averages allowed. f. No USBC Summer League Averages allowed. g. Averages must be verified by June 15, 2016 and failure to do so will result in disqualifications. Verification must be sent/faxed to the Tournament Director. Verification at the time of entry is requested. h. It shall be each bowler’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of his or her average in handicap or classified tournaments, whether originally submitted by the bowler, his or her captain or others. Failure to use the proper average shall disqualify score if submitted average is lower than actual average thereby resulting in a lower classification or more handicap. Prize winnings shall be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the actual average (Handicap Only). i. Any Protest or correction pertaining to the prize fund results must be received in writing within ten (10) days after the distribution of tournament unofficial results. 6. The handicap shall be 80% using 220 scratch. Bowlers will certify their scores as being correct at the completion of each game. Handicap will be figured on an individual basis. 7. At least one of the opposite gender/sex required for mixed team. Multiple entries are permitted and you may sub multiple times in each event. When a bowler competes more than once, his/her first appearance in each event shall count toward his/her all events. Cash only once in singles and with the same partner in doubles. Must change at least two players on the team to re-enter. 8. Bowlers entering All Events may enter the Handicap & Scratch division. However, bowlers averaging over 219 may not enter Handicap All Events. Cash only once in All Events Division. 9. Entrants cannot enter doubles and not singles or enter singles and not doubles. You must enter both events. NO MIXED DOUBLES ON THIS ENTRY. 10. Entrants who qualified for a prize of $600 or more in any event in a Tournament within the previous 12-month period, shall prior to bowling any event, report to the Tournament Director the actual score, position won and amount of prize for possible rerating. Any rerating will be done prior to the entrant bowling. USBC Rule 319e applies to both male and female. Any bowler winning $600+ must provide their Social Security Number to receive awarded prize. 11. (a) When a team captain secures a replacement, once the replacement has started to bowl, the replacement must finish the event being bowled. (b) The tournament committee reserves the right to accept or reject the substitute offered by the team captain. (c) Teams or individuals who fail to appear on the lanes prepared to bowl as schedule shall forfeit their entry, subject to the discretion of the tournament committee. (d) Bowlers will certify their scores as being correct at the completion of each game. (e) Provisional ball or frame will be used in situations where a foul or legality of pin fall cannot be immediately resolved. (f) Errors in scoring must be reported to the Tournament Director within 72 hours after games are rolled. 12. No unreasonable delay in the progress of any game shall be allowed. Should any bowler or team participating in the tournament refuse to proceed with the game after being directed to do so by the proper authorities, such game or series shall be declared forfeited. Any bowler not ready to bowl when his or her turn comes shall be given a ZERO (0) for that frame. 13. The Tournament Director reserves the right to disqualify any entrant not in compliance with the rules of the tournament, TNBA and/or USBC. Premature termination of the tournament brought about by war, national emergency or emergency causes relating thereto or fire, natural disaster or any other reason beyond the control of TNBA Championship Tournament shall cause, to the extent required hereby, all prizes to be prorated in accordance with the number of entrants who have bowled in each of the respective events up to the time of such termination. 14. Proper attire required. No headgear (hat, cap, etc.) Tournament Director reserves the right to final decision on proper attire. Bowlers in Improper Attire will not be allowed to bowl. Bowlers may be rescheduled, but NO refund of their entry fee. 15. It shall be each bowler’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of his/her TNBA and USBC numbers. Using an incorrect TNBA or USBC number may be subject to disqualification. 16. Tardy players will start in frame being bowled with zero being given for each frame missed. If a team refuses to start because a full line-up is not present, they shall forfeit all games that they decline to bowl. No blind scores shall be permitted. 17. Championship will be determined by the greatest total actual pin fall, plus handicap. Prizes will be awarded to handicap division and actual division winners. There will be at least one (1) prize for every 10 entries. 18. Current Professional Bowlers regardless of Classification will not be permitted to bowl in TNBA tournaments. Past PBA/PWBA champions, regardless of classification, may be permitted to bowl if their championship was not within the last 10 years. Former PBA/PWBA members who have not held a card for the past two (2) years are eligible to bowl in TNBA tournaments. 19. Anyone working in the host-bowling center may not bowl in this tournament. 20. To sub you must be entered in at least one event as a pre-paid, other than mixed doubles. Replacement bowlers must be made prior to the start of the tournament. usbc rule 319e applies to all bowlers averaging 220 or less THE NATIONAL BOWLING ASSOCIATION 75TH ANNUAL CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT TEAM EVENT usa bowl 10920 Composite Drive dallas, TX 75220 (214) 358-1382 1ST PLACE HANDICAP $2,500.00 LOU BALLARD SENIORS dallas, texas MAY 19 – MAY 29, 2016 (ESTIMATED) TEAM EVENT 1ST PLACE SINGLES HANDICAP $300.00 MEN $300.00 WOMEN (ESTIMATED) 1ST PLACE DOUBLES HANDICAP $4,000.00 (ESTIMATED) CASH AWARDS – SPECIAL AWARDS $600.00 MEN $600.00 WOMEN (ESTIMATED) ANY 3-1 OR 2-2 COMBINATION TEAMS MEN, WOMEN SINGLES - DOUBLES Estimated Prizes Based on 200 Teams 200 Doubles and 400 Singles PRIZE FUND RETURNED 100% $35.00 PER PERSON PER EVENT MAIL ENTRIES IN EARLY FOR BETTER SCHEDULING 80% Handicap in each event from 220 scratch PRIZE RATIO there will be at least one (1) prize for every 10 entries. SINGLES-DOUBLES EVENT Forum Bowl 2001 S. Great Southwest Pkwy. Grand Prairie, TX 75051 (972) 647-2275 ALL EVENTS OPTIONAL HANDICAP & SCRATCH DIVISIONS $5.00 PER DIVISION MAY ENTER both DIVISIONs 100% Of PRIZE FUND RETURNED ENTRY FEE BREAKDOWN TEAM DOUBLES SINGLES PRIZE FUND$72.00 $36.00 $18.00 BOWLING & EXPENSES$68.00 $34.00 $17.00 $140.00$70.00 $35.00 NO ENTRIES AT TOURNAMENT SITES FOR TEAM, SINGLES & DOUBLES NO MIXED DOUBLES ON THIS ENTRY NO ALL EVENTS AT TOURNAMENT SITES Make Certified Check or Money Order Payable to: TNBA – Tournament Fund • MIXED TEAM MAIL TO: Luther Moses, NDOT; P.O. Box 470001, Aurora, CO 80047-0001 Phone: 303-696-9410 • Fax: 303-696-0514 NO PERSONAL CHECKS WILL BE ACCEPTED FINAL ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT, april 1, 2016 No Changes By Phone – Use email or fax tnbandot@comcast.net CERTIFIED BY TNBA & USBC OPEN TO TNBA MEMBERS ONLY ENTRY BLANKS MUST BE COMPLETELY AND PROPERLY FILLED OUT OR IT WILL BE RETURNED TO THE APPLICANT TEAM EVENT – SENIORS TEAM NAME_____________________________________________ SENATE REPRESENTED________________________ MIXED TEAMS ONLY (ANY 3-1 OR 2-2 COMBINATION) TNBA # M/W CHECK FOR CORRECT AVERAGES NAME (indicate sex) FULL ADDRESS ZIP CODE 2014-2015 HI AVG USBC # I-We hereby certify to the correctness of the above entries, make application to enter the Tournament and agree to abide by all the Tournament Rules and Regulations. Area Code/ (Signature of Captain)_____________________________________________Address________________________Phone No.______________________ (Print Captain’s Name)_____________________________________________ City ________________________ State __________ Zip________________ Email__________________________________________________________ ENTRY MUST BE VERIFIED ➧ I hereby verify the above entry Date___________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ USBC, City Association Secretary’s Signature and Official Stamp FINAL ENTRIES CLOSED MIDNIGHT APRIL 1, 2016 USBC RULE 319E NOW APPLIES TO ALL BOWLERS AVERAGING 220 OR LESS! USE FOR TOURNAMENT WINNINGS – REPORT $600.00 OR MORE IN ANY EVENT – PAST 12 MONTHS BOWLER’S NAME ACT SCORE WINNINGS TOURNAMENT NAME POSITION SQUAD TIMES INDICATE 3 CHOICES LAST SQUAD, SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2016 AT 5:00 PM INDICATE 3 CHOICES CHOICE 1ST 2nd 3rd DATE TIME thufrisatsunmontuewed MAY 192021 22 23 2425 MAY 262728 29 7:00 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE Date Rec’d______________ Amt Rec’d______________ Entry No._______________ Team $140.00 SINGLES & DOUBLES - SENIORS NO ENTRIES AT TOURNAMENT SITES CHECK FOR CORRECT AVERAGES CHECK ALL EVENTS ONLY ONCE – WHERE MONEY ACCOMPANIES ENTRY MUST BE FILLED OUT M TNBA W NUMBER NAME FULL ADDRESS ZIP CODE A.E. H/S 2014-2015 HIGHEST AVERAGE USBC # DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 1 2 1 2 1 2 1 2 I-We hereby certify to the correctness of the above entries, make application to enter the Tournament and agree to abide by all the Tournament Rules and Regulations. Area Code/ (Signature of Captain)_____________________________________________Address________________________Phone No.______________________ (Print Captain’s Name)_____________________________________________ City _______________________ State ________ Zip___________________ Email__________________________________________________________ ENTRY MUST BE VERIFIED ➧ S/D A.E. Bowler’s Use Optional All Events 1.$140.00 $10.00=$150.00 $5.00/$10.00 2. $280.00 $20.00=$300.00 Per Man 3.$420.00 $30.00=$450.00 Optional 4. $560.00 $40.00=$600.00 Both 10 INDICATE 3 CHOICES CHOICE 1st 2nd 3rd Any Available Time Comments: DATE I hereby verify the above entry Date___________________________ ______________________________________________________________________ USBC, City Association or Bowl.com SQUAD TIMES DAILY Total Paid INDICATE 3 CHOICES THU FRI SATSUN MON TUEwed MAY19 20 21 22 23 24 25 DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE MAY26 27 28 29 TIME 7:00 AM 11:00 AM 5:00 PM 9:00 PM Date Rec’d.________________ Amt. Rec’d.________________ Entry No.__________________ __________________________ D_________________________ S_________________________ AE________________________ TOTAL____________________ FINAL ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT, april 1, 2016 THE NATIONAL BOWLING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS – FAILURE TO READ IS NO EXCUSE Seniors 1. ENTRIES CLOSE april 1, 2016. ALL ENTRIES MUST SHOW TEAM NAME, FULL NAMES OF EACH BOWLER, TNBA AND USBC NUMBERS. ALSO SINGLES & DOUBLES ENTRY MUST BE COMPLETED IN FULL. NO ENTRIES AT TOURNAMENT SITES. 2. All entrants must have TNBA and USBC membership cards prior to bowling. Unattached TNBA membership cards may be purchased at the site at cost of $25.00. USBC Membership cards may be purchased at a cost of $21.00. USBC rule 300C. 3. The Total Entry Fee must accompany the entry form with a certified check or money order made payable to The National Bowling Association – Tournament Fund (TNBA Tournament Fund). Do not remit cash. After an entry has been received, and dates assigned by tournament management and not refused before preparation of the schedule, the entry fee cannot be refunded (USBC Rule 314). An effort will be made to sell spot(s). Prize fund checks must be cashed in 90 days; or will be voided. 4. Preferred dates will be granted when possible. When lanes are filled on requested dates, the nearest open date will be given. Entries will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. 5. Average; a. 2014-2015 highest USBC league average of 21 or more games. b. If no average 2014-2015, use highest 2015-2016 USBC average at the time of bowling for 21 or more games. c. Bowlers with neither of the above averages must bowl scratch. d. If 2015-2016 average for at least 21 games at the time of bowling exceeds 2014-2015 average by 10 or more pins, 2015-2016 average must be used (Rule 319a, Item 2). e. No USBC Sport Averages allowed. f. No USBC Summer League Averages allowed. g. Averages must be verified by June 15, 2016 and failure to do so will result in disqualifications. Verification must be sent/faxed to the Tournament Director. Verification at the time of entry requested. h. It shall be each bowler’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of his or her average in handicap or classified tournaments, whether originally submitted by the bowler, his or her captain or others. Failure to use the proper average shall disqualify score if submitted average is lower than actual average thereby resulting in a lower classification or more handicap. Prize winnings shall be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the actual average (Handicap Only). i. Any Protest or correction pertaining to the prize fund results must be received in writing within ten (10) days after the distribution of tournament unofficial results. 6. The handicap shall be 80% using 220 scratch. Bowlers will certify their scores as being correct at the completion of each game. Handicap will be figured on an individual basis. 7. Any three-one or two-two combination may be used for mixed team. Multiple entries are permitted and you may sub multiple times in each event. When a bowler competes more than once, his/her first appearance in each event shall count toward his/her all events. Cash only once in singles and with the same partner in doubles. Must change at least two players on the team to re-enter. 8. Bowlers entering All Events may enter the Handicap & Scratch division. However, bowlers averaging over 219 may not enter Handicap All Events. Cash only once in All Events Division. 9. Entrants cannot enter doubles and not singles or enter singles and not doubles. You must enter both events. NO MIXED DOUBLES ON THIS ENTRY. 10. Entrants who qualified for a prize of $600 or more in any event in a Tournament within the previous 12-month period, shall prior to bowling any event, report to the Tournament Director the actual score, position won and amount of prize for possible rerating. Any rerating will be done prior to the entrant bowling. USBC Rule 319e applies to both male and female. Any bowler winning $600+ must provide their Social Security Number to receive awarded prize. 11. (a) When a team captain secures a replacement, once the replacement has started to bowl, the replacement must finish the event being bowled. (b) The tournament committee reserves the right to accept or reject the substitute offered by the team captain. (c) Teams or individuals who fail to appear on the lanes prepared to bowl as schedule shall forfeit their entry, subject to the discretion of the tournament committee. (d) Bowlers will certify their scores as being correct at the completion of each game. (e) Provisional ball or frame will be used in situations where a foul or legality of pin fall cannot be immediately resolved. (f) Errors in scoring must be reported to the Tournament Director within 72 hours after games are rolled. 12. No unreasonable delay in the progress of any game shall be allowed. Should any bowler or team participating in the tournament refuse to proceed with the game after being directed to do so by the proper authorities, such game or series shall be declared forfeited. Any bowler not ready to bowl when his or her turn comes shall be given a ZERO (0) for that frame. 13. The Tournament Director reserves the right to disqualify any entrant not in compliance with the rules of the tournament, TNBA and/or USBC. Premature termination of the tournament brought about by war, national emergency or emergency causes relating thereto or fire, natural disaster or any other reason beyond the control of TNBA Championship Tournament shall cause, to the extent required hereby, all prizes to be prorated in accordance with the number of entrants who have bowled in each of the respective events up to the time of such termination. 14. Proper attire required. No headgear (hat, cap, etc.) Tournament Director reserves the right to final decision on proper attire. Bowlers in Improper Attire will not be allowed to bowl. Bowlers may be rescheduled, but NO refund of their entry fee. 15. It shall be each bowler’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of his/her TNBA and USBC numbers. Using an incorrect TNBA or USBC number may be subject to disqualification. 16. Tardy players will start in frame being bowled with zero being given for each frame missed. If a team refuses to start because a full line-up is not present, they shall forfeit all games that they decline to bowl. No blind scores shall be permitted. 17. Championship will be determined by the greatest total actual pin fall, plus handicap. Prizes will be awarded to handicap division and actual division winners. There will be at least one (1) prize for every 10 entries. 18. Current Professional Bowlers regardless of Classification will not be permitted to bowl in TNBA tournaments. Past PBA/PWBA champions, regardless of classification, may be permitted to bowl if their championship was not within the last 10 years. Former PBA/PWBA members who have not held a card for the past two (2) years are eligible to bowl in TNBA tournaments. Includes senior PBA 19. The minimum age is 55 at the time of bowling and all winners must provide verification of their age. 20. Anyone working in the host-bowling center may not bowl in this tournament. 21. To sub you must be entered in at least one event as a pre-paid, other than mixed doubles. Replacement bowlers must be made prior to start of tournament. TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS – SENIORS THE NATIONAL BOWLING ASSOCIATION 75 annual championship tournament th jim d. alston Mixed Doubles ENTRY FEE: $70.00 PER TEAM forum bowl • (972) 647-2275 2001 S. Great Southwest Pkwy. Grand Prairie, TX 75051 Prize Fund $36.00; Bowling Fee and Expenses $34.00 All fees must accompany entries. Certified by TNBA and USBC MUST BE FILLED OUT TNBA NUMBER 2014-15 HIGHEST AVERAGE NAME USBC # DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE 1 2 CHOICEDATE 1st 2nd DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE SQUAD TIMES DAILY INDICATE 3 CHOICES INDICATE CHOICES TIME Lane___________ Date Rec’d________________ Date___________ Amt. Rec’d________________ THU FRI SAT SUNMONTUEWED MAY19 20212223 2425 MAY 26 2728 29 Any Available Time Squad__________ Entry No.________________ $70.00 9:00AM 11:00AM1:00PM3:00PM6:00PM8:00PM 10:00PM ENTRY MUST BE VERIFIED ADVANCED ENTRIES CLOSE MIDNIGHT april 1, 2016 ON SITE ENTRIES CLOSE, LAST SQUAD, MAY 29, 2016 at 3:00 PM I hereby verify the above entryDate________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________ USBS City Association Secretary’s Signature and Official Stamp I/We herby certify to the correctness of the above entries, make application to enter the Tournament, and agree to abide by all the Tournament Rules and Regulations. CAPTAIN must be completed by each entrant 1Name Address City, State, Zip Area Code/Phone No. Email 2Name Address City, State, Zip Area Code/Phone No. 1st Place Handicap $7,000.00 (ESTIMATED) 1st Place Actual $700.00 (ESTIMATED) (Estimated Prizes based on 800 entries) PRIZE FUND RETURNED 100% Email CHECK FOR CORRECT AVERAGES TOURNAMENT RULES OTHER SIDE YES – ENTRIES AT TOURNAMENT SITES Bowl as many times as you wish with the same partner - cash only once with same partner. Cash more than once with other partners. Entries should be mailed with regular entries to assure yourself of not being scheduled any event at the same time. THE NATIONAL BOWLING ASSOCIATION CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS – FAILURE TO READ IS NO EXCUSE Mixed Doubles 1. ADVANCED ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 1, 2016. ALL ENTRIES MUST SHOW TEAM NAME, FULL NAMES OF EACH BOWLER, TNBA AND USBC NUMBERS. FINAL ENTRIES AND RE-ENTRIES WILL CLOSE AT LAST SQUAD, SUNDAY, MAY 29, 2016 AT 3:00 P.M. 2. All entrants must have TNBA and USBC membership cards prior to bowling. Unattached TNBA membership cards may be purchased at the site at cost of $25.00. USBC Membership cards may be purchased at a cost of $21.00. USBC rule 300C. 3. The Total Entry Fee must accompany the entry form with a certified check or money order made payable to The National Bowling Association – Tournament Fund (TNBA Tournament Fund). Or cash (at tournament site only). After an entry has been received, and dates assigned by tournament management and not refused before preparation of the schedule, the entry fee cannot be refunded (USBC Rule 314). An effort will be made to sell spot(s). Prize fund checks must be cashed in 90 days; or will be voided. 4. Preferred dates will be granted when possible. When lanes are filled on requested dates, the nearest open date will be given. Entries will be scheduled on a first come, first served basis. 5. Average; a. 2014-2015 highest USBC league average of 21 or more games. b. If no average 2014-2015, use highest 2015-2016 USBC average at the time of bowling for 21 or more games. c. Bowlers with neither of the above averages must bowl scratch. d. If 2015-2016 average for at least 21 games at the time of bowling exceeds 2014-2015 average by 10 or more pins, 2015-2016 average must be used (Rule 319a, Item 2). e. No USBC Sport Averages allowed. f. No USBC Summer League Averages allowed. g. Averages must be verified by June 15, 2016 and failure to do so will result in disqualifications. Verification must be sent/faxed to the Tournament Director. Verification at the time of entry requested. To enter handicap brackets and jackpot average, must be verified at the time of bowling. h. It shall be each bowler’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of his or her average in handicap or classified tournaments, whether originally submitted by the bowler, his or her captain or others. Failure to use the proper average shall disqualify score if submitted average is lower than actual average thereby resulting in a lower classification or more handicap. Prize winnings shall be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the actual average (Handicap Only). i. Any Protest or correction pertaining to the prize fund results must be received in writing within ten (10) days after the distribution of tournament unofficial results. 6. The handicap shall be 80% using 220 scratch. Bowlers will certify their scores as being correct at the completion of each game. Handicap will be figured on an individual basis. 7. Teams shall be composed of one man and one woman. Multiple entries are permitted and you may sub multiple times. May re-enter with the same partner, but Cash only once with the same partner (highest score to count). There will be at least one (1) prize for every ten (10) entries. 8. Entrants who qualified for a prize of $600 or more in any event in a Tournament 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. within the previous 12-month period, shall prior to bowling any event, report to the Tournament Director the actual score, position won and amount of prize for possible rerating. Any rerating will be done prior to the entrant bowling. USBC Rule 319e applies to both male and female. Any bowler winning $600+ must provide their Social Security Number to receive awarded prize. (a) When a team captain secures a replacement, once the replacement has started to bowl, the replacement must finish the event being bowled. (b) The tournament committee reserves the right to accept or reject the substitute offered by the team captain. (c) Teams or individuals who fail to appear on the lanes prepared to bowl as schedule shall forfeit their entry, subject to the discretion of the tournament committee. (d) Bowlers will certify their scores as being correct at the completion of each game. (e) Provisional ball or frame will be used in situations where a foul or legality of pin fall cannot be immediately resolved. (f) Errors in scoring must be reported to the Tournament Director within 72 hours after games are rolled. No unreasonable delay in the progress of any game shall be allowed. Should any bowler or team participating in the tournament refuse to proceed with the game after being directed to do so by the proper authorities, such game or series shall be declared forfeited. Any bowler not ready to bowl when his or her turn comes shall be given a ZERO (0) for that frame. The Tournament Director reserves the right to disqualify any entrant not in compliance with the rules of the tournament, TNBA and/or USBC. Premature termination of the tournament brought about by war, national emergency or emergency causes relating thereto or fire, natural disaster or any other reason beyond the control of TNBA Championship Tournament shall cause, to the extent required hereby, all prizes to be prorated in accordance with the number of entrants who have bowled in each of the respective events up to the time of such termination. Proper attire required. No headgear (hat, cap, etc.) No halter tops, tube tops, tank tops, spandex, biker shorts and no skirts shorter than 6 inches above the knee. Tournament Director reserves the right to final decision on proper attire. Bowlers in Improper Attire will not be allowed to bowl. Bowlers may be rescheduled, but NO refund of their entry fee. It shall be each bowler’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of his/her TNBA and USBC numbers. Using an incorrect TNBA or USBC number may be subject to disqualification. Tardy players will start in frame being bowled with zero being given for each frame missed. If a team refuses to start because a full line-up is not present, they shall forfeit all games that they decline to bowl. No blind scores shall be permitted. Scores bowled in Mixed Doubles Tournament DO NOT APPLY TO ALL EVENTS. This is a separate tournament. Championship will be determined by the greatest total actual pin fall, plus handicap. Prizes will be awarded to handicap division and actual division winners. Current Professional Bowlers regardless of Classification will not be permitted to bowl in TNBA tournaments. Past PBA/PWBA champions, regardless of classification, may be permitted to bowl if their championship was not within the last 10 years. Former PBA/PWBA members who have not held a card for the past two (2) years are eligible to bowl in TNBA tournaments. Anyone working in the host-bowling center may not bowl in this tournament. usbc rule 319e applies to all bowlers averaging 220 or less FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION CONTACT: NATIONAL OFFICE: Ms. Annette R. Samuel, Executive Secretary-Treasurer 9944 Reading Road Evendale, OH 45241 (513) 769-1985 Fax (513) 769-3596 Email: nationaloffice@tnbainc.org TNBA CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT: Mr. Luther Moses National Director of Tournaments P.O. Box 470001 Aurora, CO 80047-0001 (303) 696-9410 Fax (303) 696-0514 Email: tnbandot@comcast.net MSL BATTLES OF THE SEXES TOURNAMENT: Mr. Bobby Richardson (510) 412-0338 Ms. Sue Mason 170 Wyandotte Drive San Jose, CA 95123 Email: suesue052003@yahoo.com NATIONAL GOLF TOURNAMENT: Mr. George Hull P.O. Box 2019 Upland, CA 91785 (909) 985-9055 or tnbaking94@yahoo.com Ms. Tracy Smith (951) 206-5794 or iecommdir@yahoo.com Proud Sponsors of TNBA …………………… Mr. Alonzo Bridges (973) 783-1376 or ab-jp@juno.com