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Tournament Rules

1. This tournament will be open to all female members of any local USBC chartered association in the state of Missouri and will beconducted under the rules and regulations of the United States Bowling Congress. Non-members who reside in the jurisdiction ofthese associations who are not members of another state association can become eligible by the purchase of a USBC membershipcard. A USBC member who is a non-resident of Missouri may participate in the tournament by paying the local association dues inthe association where the tournament is being hosted. Only one such member can be on any team roster.a. Bowlers may bowl only once in each event in this tournament.

2. All entrants will be handicapped 80% of the difference between their highest certified league average and 210 for singles, 420for doubles and 840 for team. All averages must be established in a USBC certified league and will be used in the followingorder:

a. Previous season’s highest (standard or adjusted sport) in any association area. This includes those established in USBC youth competition.)

b. If no previous season average, the entrant’s highest current average for at least 21 games as of January 1,2015.(MUST SUPPLY CURRENT LEAGUE STANDING SHEET, OR INDIVIDUAL BOWLER RECORD.)

c. If neither of the above, use the highest current season average at time of participation, based on 21 games. (MUSTBRING an INDIVIDUAL BOWLER RECORD, CURRENT LEAGUE SHEET, or provide the ability to check standings andaverages on the internet AT THE TIME OF BOWLING.)

d. If none of the above, bowler will bowl scratch at 2103. LATE ENTRY: Allowed subject to availability of lanes up to one day before squad. Money order or cash only accepted for fees.

Late fee of $5 per person will be assessed for entries postmarked on or after Feb. 18, 2015.

4. USBC Rule 319a3 will apply. Rule 319a2 does not apply. (10 pin rule)

5. ENTRY FEE: Each event is $22 per person. (Doubles is one event, Singles is a separate event – must enter both.)All events: Additional $2 per person: entry optional. ALL FEES MUST ACCOMPANY ENTRY FORM. Any entrant may pay the $2 AllEvents fee and be eligible for the All Events prize fund on anticipation of bowling all three events.

6. SUBSTITUTES will take position of bowler replaced and no re-arranging of the line-up will be made. Substitutes MUST have writtenverification of average. All substitutions should be made at least ONE HOUR prior to squad time. A substitute will not be requiredto reimburse the original entrant with the entry fee paid nor shall the substitute be expected to give the original entrant any prizemoney or trophy she may win. If a substitute is used for a bowler who has paid the All Events fee, the sub must bowl for the sameperson in all three events to be eligible for an All Events prize.

7. NO refunds will be made after schedule is accepted. Schedule will be considered accepted unless refused within ten days ofpostmarked confirmation.

8. NO re-arranging of line-up for Team or Doubles will be permitted. Switching players from one Team or from one set of Doublesscheduled to bowl on the same squad will not be allowed. Pacers will not be allowed.

9. DOUBLES entries must be complete 2, 4, or 6 women.

10. TEAMS wishing to cross lanes shall submit entry forms and fees in the same envelope along with WRITTEN REQUEST to cross lanesand a NOTATION on each entry form also stating request.

11. RESERVATIONS will be accepted. Full fees and completed entry forms must be forwarded to the Missouri State USBCTournament Director on or before January 15, 2015.

12. WE reserve the right to move entries if squads cannot be filled.

13. TEAM captain will collect her team members’ USBC cards and check in ONE HOUR before squad time at team event.Double partners will check in together at least ONE HOUR before squad time at the doubles/singles event.

14. BOWLERS are asked to wear suitable attire when participating in this tournament. Skirts and slacks are preferred. Short shorts ARENOT considered suitable attire.

15. MISSOURI State USBC will not furnish bowlers for teams or doubles.

16. Any entrant appearing at her scheduled time of bowling who appears to be under the influence of intoxicating liquors or drugs, orany entrant who willfully delays the normal progress of the game, or any entrant whose conduct on the lanes is consideredobjectionable, shall be removed immediately from the lanes and tournament, whether a qualified substitute is available or not.

FOR OFFICE USE ONLY FOR OFFICE USE ONLY

Confirmation – Date & Squad – Team Event

Confirmation – Date & Squad – Doubles & Singles:

ENTRYFORM

Team $______________

Doubles $______________

Singles $______________

A/E $______________

TOTAL PAID

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PRINT OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION! ENTRIES CLOSE APRIL 19, 2015 IMPORTANT: Both centers are non -smoking facilities

TEAM NAME_________________________________LOCAL ASSOC.____________________________________________

CAPTAIN_______________________________________________CAPTAIN USBC ID#_____________________________

EMAIL ADDRESS:_____________________________________________________________________________________

ADDRESS:___________________________________________________________________________________________(Street) (City) (State) (Zip)

PHONE:__(____)_____________________________________________________________________________________(HOME) (Word if permitted Calls) (Cell)

Team Event – Entry Fee $88.00 BOWLER’S NAME

(As shown on USBC Card) USBC ID#

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LIST IN ORDER OF BOWLING – LINEUP WILL NOT BE RE-ARRANGED

NOTE: TEAMS WISHING TO CROSS LANES SHALL SUBMIT FORMS AND FEES IN THE SAME ENVELOPE ALONG WITH A WRITTEN REQUEST TO CROSS LANES AND A NOTATION ON EACH ENTRY FORM.

Ck If Paid All Event s Doubles & Singles Events $44 each bowler (Lineup will not be re-arranged)

ENTRY COST ($22 PER PERSON PER EVENT)

Lineage Prize Fund Expenses TOTAL $22.00 $22.00 $22.00

“SPIRIT OF ST. LOUIS 2015”

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DOUBLES & SINGLES: (DO NOT LIST THESE DOUBLES/SINGLES ON ANY OTHER ENTRY FORM)

Team Doubles Singles$ 7.50 $ 8.25 $ 8.25$ 9.50 $ 9.00 $ 9.00$ 5.00 $ 4.75 $ 4.75

Optional All Events -$2.00

TEAM CAPTAINS - PLEASE REVIEW BEFORE COMPLETING ENTRY FORM