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Bowling in a non sanctioned Tournament

Last post 04-13-2008 11:00 AM by EagleHunter. 3 replies.
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  • 04-13-2008 12:04 AM

    Bowling in a non sanctioned Tournament

     

    Can a sanctioned bowler lose their membership or be disqualified from further tournament participation for bowling in a non sanctioned tournament? If so what rule specifies this? I need help on this as soon as possible.
  • 04-13-2008 5:49 AM In reply to

    Re: Bowling in a non sanctioned Tournament

    No

  • 04-13-2008 10:57 AM In reply to

    Re: Bowling in a non sanctioned Tournament

    For any adult the answer is No.  If you are talking about the youth side, then possibly...it would depend on what, if any, prizes may be awarded to the participants.  I do believe there are still rules regarding youth eligibility and what a youth participant may accept whether from a certified event or not.

  • 04-13-2008 11:00 AM In reply to

    Re: Bowling in a non sanctioned Tournament

    Rule 400

    A. Except as provided in Item B, a youth may not bowl or substitute in any bowling activity which offers any of the following as prizes:

    1. Cash or bonds.
    2. Merchandise exceeding $500 in value.

    B. Youth may bowl in singles competitions (including side competitions/brackets) offering such prizes, provided, prior to bowling:

    1. The competition agrees to award the youth’s prize in the form of a scholarship; or
    2. The youth signs a form waiving his/her rights to any prize in violation of this rule.

    Buying or selling of earned prizes is prohibited.

    Any youth bowler deemed in violation of this rule is subject to disciplinary action including the potential loss of youth membership.

    NOTE: There are no limits on scholarship amounts or entry fees (must be paid directly to the tournament director/manager) and reimbursement of actual travel expenses into the next higher level of competition or any tournament or event. (Receipts must be provided upon request.)

    The prizes authorized by a state high school athletic association or a collegiate athletic association recognized by USBC and USBC Collegiate are not subject to the limitations of this rule.

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