2015 AFT Entry Form - Bowling Proprietors` Association of

The Bowling Proprietors
Association of Pennsylvania
Presents..
THE 2015
ALL-AMERICAN FAMILY
TOURNAMENT
PENNSYLVANIA STATE FINALS
April 25 & 26
State Final
Entry Fee
$30.00
@ Plaza Lanes
18799 Smock Highway
Meadville, PA 16335
814-724-2144
www.plazalanesmeadville.com
Entry Deadline For Guaranteed Spot 4/10/15
Walk-ins accepted on space available basis
(You MUST Bring Average Verification)
Winners of the Adult/U18, Adult/U15, Adult/U12 and Adult/U8will advance to the National Finals in
Chicago, Illinois to compete for Scholarships! The BPAP will provide the winning team from each division with $250 travel money
if they attend the national finals in Chicago, IL.
Incomplete entry forms will delay processing.
Make check payable to BPAP: 2015 BPAP AAFT - c/o: Bob Borello
761 Pine Valley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Home (724) 733-7008 or Cell (412) 327-7991
or Fax (724) 733-0189 Email – bowling761@yahoo.com
2015 All-American Family Tournament Rules
1.
The BPAP Tournament Director has the right to accept or reject any entry.
2.
All participants in AAFT Qualifying Events MUST have a current USBC membership PRIOR to participating in the qualifying event. If an advancer does
not have a current USBC membership the team cannot advance and the team will be replaced with the next eligible advancer.
3.
The event will be a team competition using a one-adult/one-youth team format. Each team must consist of two players. Each team must consist of one
adult (Age 24 or older with a 2014-15 USBC Adult membership) and one 2014-15 USBC Youth member whose birthdate must be 7-31-1997 or later.
There must be an immediate family relationship between the entering partners. Acceptable relationships are; parents, step-parents, grandparents,
step-grandparents, brothers, sisters, step-brothers, step-sisters, or court appointed legal guardian. As used herein, step-parents shall
include domestic partners (in recognized domestic partnerships) of the child’s parent.
4.
The tournament will utilize the following divisions (All adults must have birthdate of 7/31/90 or earlier):
A)
One adult/One U8 Youth (Youth Birthdate 8/1/06—Present)
B)
One adult/One U12 Youth (Youth Birthdate 8/1/02—7/31/06)
C)
One adult/One U15 Youth (Youth Birthdate 8/1/99—7/31/02)
D)
One adult/One U17 Youth (Youth Birthdate 8/1/97—7/31/99)
The highest placing team in each division will advance to the national finals in Chicago. If the winning team cannot attend the national finals, the
second place team in the division will advance to the national finals.
5.
Substitutes are not permitted at any level of the tournament. If for any reason an entrant is not able to advance to any level of competition with his/her
team, entry will be forfeited and the team in the next place will be eligible (i.e. If the first place team cannot advance, the second place team would then
be eligible).
6.
Participation in the National Championships is limited to one-time per person; therefore, an individual may qualify only one time to advance to the
National Championships. Should an individual qualify to advance to the National Championships in more than one qualifying event the player will
advance to the National Championships through the first earned event and any National Championships spots earned in subsequent events will go to
the next eligible team from that event. Should an adult qualify for the AAFT in more than one division of the competition, he or she will advance to the
national event with the oldest youth bowler.
7.
Handicap will be 100% of 220. Each team will bowl three games.
8.
The entering average shall be the highest of the following: (a) bowler’s highest 2013-2014 yearbook average or (b) January 1, 2015 current league
average of 21 or more games. Bowlers not having an average as specified above will use highest average of 21 games or more as of March 1, 2015.
For bowlers only bowling a summer league, a 2014 summer league average of 21 games or more as of August 31, 2014 may be used. All averages
must be from a USBC certified league (Bowl.com). If the adult or youth bowler has neither average, bowler must then bowl scratch (220). Do not hold
onto your entry waiting for the March 1st average. Simply bring in average verification the date of the tournament.
9.
All entrants who have ever been re-rated, refused a re-rate or been disqualified in a Tournament must report this at every level of the tournament for
possible re-rate. The tournament director has the right to re-rate a bowler at anytime. The adjustment must be accomplished before the entrant bowls
and if the adjusted average is not accepted by the bowler, the entry fee shall be refunded (USBC Rule 319c).
10.
Any bowler that fails to report an average will result in automatic disqualification from the tournament in accordance with USBC rules.
11.
Ties at the State level will be decided using a one game roll-off, with allotted handicap, to determine the team that will advance to the National Finals.
12.
Participation in any Tournament sponsored, conducted or held by or on behalf of BPAA is open, upon the same terms and conditions, to all bowlers
who do , or have done, any league tournament, advertised exhibition or any other type bowling (a) in a BPAA member establishment (b) in a non
BPAA establishment, ( c) whether such bowler is or is not a member of any bowler’s membership organization. Any owner or employee of any bowling
establishment may participate if otherwise eligible. Rules and regulations conducted by the Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America Inc.
13.
There must be no fewer than four teams in a division in order to advance to the National Finals. If a division has less than four (4) teams, the
tournament director may re-assign teams to the next higher age division.
14.
Travel money in the amount of $250 will be issued to the each division winning team advancing to the national finals, but only if they attend and
participate. Failure to attend and participate in the national finals will terminate the offer made by the BPAP.
14.
All matters not covered by these Rules and Regulations will be determined by the State Tournament Director consistent the with 2015 AAFT Rules and
Regulations prepared by the BPAA Tournament Staff.
15.
The AAFT Tournament Committee has the right to accept or reject any advancer entry to the National Championships with the return of the entry fee.
PENNSYLVANIA AAFT STATE FINALS ENTRY FORM
APRIL 25 & 26
PLAZA LANES
@ Meadville, PA
Plaza Lanes - 18799 Smock Highway - Meadville, PA 16335 - Phone: 814-724-2144
www.plazalanesmeadville.com
Make sure to fill out all your information. Incomplete entry forms will delay processing. Make check
payable to BPAP: 2015 BPAP AFT - c/o: Bob Borello, 761 Pine Valley Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15239
Home (724) 733-7008 or Cell (412) 327-7991
or Fax (724) 733-0189 Email – bowling761@yahoo.com
CHILD INFO
CHILD’S NAME: _________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ___________________________________________________ ZIP: _____________ DOB: ______-______-_________
USBC#: ______________________________ RELATIONSHIP TO THE ADULT: _________________________________________
HOME PHONE: _________________________________________________
AVERAGE (See Rule 8)___________
AGE AS OF 7-31-2014: ____________
HOME BOWLING CENTER: ______________________________________
ADULT INFO
ADULT’S NAME: _________________________________________________________________________________________
ADDRESS: ______________________________________________________________________________________________
CITY: ___________________________________________________ ZIP: _____________ DOB: ______-______-_________
EMAIL: ______________________________________________________________ USBC#: _________________________________
CELL PHONE: _________________________________________________
AVERAGE (See Rule 8)___________
AGE AS OF 7-31-2014: ____________
HOME BOWLING CENTER: ______________________________________
(More information to fill out on other side)
Please put a “1” and “2” below by the times you would like to bowl. You are not guaranteed
of getting your selected time, but we will make every effort possible to get your selection.
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
Noon ______
3:00 pm ______
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
Noon ______
3:00 pm ______
Select the Division your competing in (Circle One):
U8 = (8/1/06 – present)
U12 = (8/1/02 – 7/31/06)
U15 = (8/1/99 – 7/31/02)
U17 = (8/1/97 – 7/31/99)
Adults must be born on or before 7/31/90
IMPORTANT – DRESS CODE: Nice jeans, slacks, fingertip skirts or shorts are acceptable. No frayed jeans or jeans with holes. No
sleeveless shirts or tank tops. No clothing depicting foul language or gestures, tobacco or alcohol products. Head gear (caps or hats,
etc.) is not allowed. Use of electronic devices during tournament play is forbidden.
Entry Deadline For Guaranteed Spot 4/10/15. Walk-ins accepted on space available basis. (You MUST
Bring Average Verification)
This is to certify that I have read, fully understand, and agree that my youth teammate and I will abide by all rules established for a
participation in this event conducted by the Bowling Proprietors Association of Pennsylvania and that the above information is correct. In
consideration for acceptance of our entry in this tournament, I release the Bowling Proprietors Association of Pennsylvania , and its
member centers from any liability for any injury or damage which we may sustain while participating in this tournament, or while present
in any bowling establish or facility in which this tournament is being conducted.
Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________________________Date _______________________
AVERAGE VERIFICATIONS—TO BE COMPLETED BY LEAGUE COORDINATOR
I have verified the averages listed on this entry to be accurate and correct If averages are not verifiable on bowl.com,
please attach verification sheet.
Name: ____________________________________________ Signature:_____________________________________
Phone: _______________________________ Email:____________________________________________________