Knights of Columbus 71st State Bowling Tournament Rules

Knights of Columbus 71st State Bowling Tournament Rules
Bowlers must be members of the Knights of Columbus and produce a
current paid up Membership Card.
Team Events. Multiple participation will be allowed in team events
only according to Rule 317(a) in the ABC Constitution Specifications and
Rules. No more than three bowlers on the same team can place more
than once in the prize list for position standings. A bowler bowling on
more than one team will count his first Team event score for his an
events.
Singles and Doubles. No entered, or substituted bowlers will be
permitted to bowl singles unless he bowls doubles. No bowler will be
permitted to bowl doubles unless he bowls singles. Singles and Doubles
will be bowled three (3) bowlers to each lane, and singles will be bowled
first. The automatic tele-score is the official scorer. Each bowler is
responsible for observing his own score at all times. A bowler has 24
hours in which to register an official written protest to any soaring error.
All Events. Optional All Events scores will include singles and doubles
scores, and the score for the first team event of each bowler.
Class 1
Class 1
Class 1
Class 2
Class 2
Class 2
Class 3
Team Average
Doubles Average
Singles Average
Team Average
Doubles Average
Singles Average
Singles
790 and Above
316 and Above
158 and Above
789 and Below
315 and Below
157 and Below
135 Entry
Entering Averages. Bowlers must use their highest 2013-2014 local
ABC Bowling Association book average of 2013-2014 league average.
When the previous seasons average is used, and at the time of bowling
an entrant has 3 current average for 21 or more games that is 10 pins or
more higher than the prior season's average, the current average must
be used.
Average Verification. League Secretary, or local ABC Bowling
Association Secretary, must verify on this entry blank the highest 20132014 average over 21 games for bowlers having no 2013-2014 local ABC
Bowling Association book average.
All Non-League Bowlers simply leave the average column blank, as the
Bowling Committee will supply the cumulative average from Past KofC
Tournaments. If none of the above, 135 or higher entering average will
be used.
All Bowlers will be subject to re-rating. Bowlers will be re-rated if the
bowler's average in each of the bowler's last five K of C Tournaments is
15 pins or more above his entering average. Re-rating will be 100% of
the game average. Rule 319(c) is waived.
Average Corrections. Average corrections can be made up to the end
of the game in any series. ABC Rule 319(e) is waived. If the submitted
average is higher than that required under these rules, prize winnings will
be based on the submitted average.
If the submitted average is lower than that required under these rules
and results in a lower classification or more handicap, the bowlers score
is disqualified.
responsibility of the Team Captain to encourage his team members to
conduct themselves as Catholic gentlemen during the Knights of
Columbus Bowling Tournament.
ABC Cards. Non Sanctioned bowlers may pay affiliated membership
dues of the local association to qualify for ABC score awards.
Mechanical Failures. In the event of mechanical failure or any others
unscheduled delay of play, it is hereby agreed that the contestants
affected shall be moved to the first available pair of lanes.
Misrepresenting an average on any entry shall be grounds for
disqualification of the entry (team, doubles, or singles) and forfeiture of
any/all prize money which might have resulted from that entry.
Entry Fee Details. Entry Fees in full must accompany the entry blank
and shall be tendered by Check or Money Order. No entry fee shall be
refunded, except in the case of rejection of an entry. Previous
tournament earnings need not be declared.
Prize Fee
Bowling Fee
Tournament Expenses
Associated Charities
Total Per Man, Per Event
Prize Fee – All Event
$ 4.00
$ 9.00
$ 1.50
$ 0.50
$15.00
$ 5.00
AVERAGE VERIFICATION
ABC BOOK AVERAGE 2013-2014
Association (City): ____________________________
Association Sec. Phone: ________________________
Make Remittance Payable to:
Knights of Columbus Bowling
(No signature required if using a book average)
Entries should be mailed to:
K of C Bowling Committee
P.O. Box 9214
Shawnee Mission, KS 66201
IF NO 2013-14 BOOK AVERAGE, USE 2014-2015 AVG.
ST,
AS OF JANUARY 1 2015
Handicaps. Handicap will be 85% of 225. All bowlers make sure your
applicable average is correct as stated on the entry form.
Bowling Lanes: _______________________________
Substitutions. Any substitution must be made ONE HOUR before the
scheduled time to bowl in the same lineup position as the bowler he
replaces.
League: _____________________________________
Captains Responsibilities. Each Team Captain shall fill in the names of
the bowlers in the order in which they will bowl and include their proper
average. It is the Captain’s responsibility to register his team at the
Tournament Desk at least 1 HOUR prior to bowling. Team lineups may
not be changed after submitting original entry. A substitute will take the
place of the original bowler’s position. Team Captains must insure that
each bowler has his current paid KofC traveling card. It will be the sole
League Sec. Phone: ___________________________
Secretary Signature: ___________________________
IF NONE OF THE ABOVE, LEAVE AVERAGE COLUMN
BLANK!!
Men’s 71st Annual Kansas State
Make remittance payable to:
Knights of Columbus Bowling
Knights of Columbus
Entries should be mailed to:
K of C Bowling Committee
P. O. Box 9124
Shawnee Mission, KS 66201
Handicap Bowling Tournament
Moral Sanctioned by the American Bowling Congress
Westridge Lanes, 1935 SW Westport Dr., Topeka, Ks 66614
Get your entry in early. Preference for
choice of date and time will be given
to entries as they are received.
Entries Close January 9, 2015
DO NOT WRITE IN THIS BOX
Team Fees
Doubles
Singles
All Events
$75.00
$30.00
$15.00
$5.00
TOTAL FEES:
____________
____________
____________
____________
____________
Fees are non-refundable
Team Name ____________________ of KofC Council # _________ City ___________________ Kansas
Would Prefer To Bowl:
T
□ With another Team From Our Council. □ With a Team From Another Council.
Team
AVG.
Sanction
Number
Doubles/Singles
□ No Preference
AVG.
All Events
(Circle)
1
1
Y
N
2
1
Y
N
3
2
Y
N
4
2
Y
N
5
3
Y
N
3
Y
N
Team Average -->
Team Squads:
Saturday Feb. 21, 2015
Saturday Feb. 28, 2015
Saturday Mar. 7, 2015
11:30 a.m.,
11:30 a.m.,
11:30 a.m.,
3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m.
D/S Squads:
Sunday Feb. 22, 2015
Sunday Mar. 1, 2015
Sunday Mar. 8, 2015
1st Choice:
Team:
D/S:
8:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m.
8:00 a.m., 11:30 a.m., 3:00 p.m.
Date: _____________ Time: __________
Date: _____________ Time: __________
2nd Choice:
Team:
D/S:
Date: _____________ Time: __________
Date: _____________ Time: __________
Name of Team Entry of
Extra Doubles Partners: ____________________________________________________________
Please Read all of the
Official Tournament Rules
Carefully on the Reverse
Side of this Entry Blank!
Entry Fee Includes:
Bowling Cost
All Events are Optional
Prize Fees Returned
100% in Prizes
Captain:
Address:
City:
Contact Phone:
eMail:
DO NOT WRITE BLOW THIS LINE
Team Code Number
Fee Paid
Prize Ratio:
Team, at least 1 to 5
Dbls and Sgls, at least 1 in 8
Date Received