STL Metro Youth Tournament Rules

• Handicaps & Averages

  • Handicaps will be 100% of the difference of the bowler’s average and 230
  • Each bowler will use their highest 2022-23 book average unless the current average with a minimum of 12 games for the 2023-24 season as of October 31^st is higher. Then the 2023-24 average will be used.
  • A copy of a current standings sheet must be submitted with entry form.
  • Any averages that are found to be false will result in a disqualification from the tournament. The entry fee will not be refunded.

  
  Entries are open to any current USBC Youth Cardholder

  • USBC membership card must be presented at check in.
  • All entries will be scheduled in order of date received
  • Bowlers may compete more than once in Team Event provided at least 2 members are changed. Bowlers may bowl with a different partner in the Doubles event. Bowlers may bowl multiple times in Singles but can only place once in the standings.
  • All entries in All Events may consist of males and females

  
  Check in, Late Arrivals & Blinds

  • Bowlers should check in thirty minutes prior to their squad time
  • Substitute bowlers must have the same verification of average information as the regular bowlers. If a last-minute change is made, scores will be held out of the standings until proper average verification can be made.
  • Blinds are permitted in Team Event only. Blind score will be the absent bowlers average minus 10 pins
  • Late arrivals will start in the frames in which they are ready to bowl.

  
  Conduct and Dress Code

  • No hats, tank tops or frayed blue jeans. No clothing with text or designs depicting alcohol, drugs or tobacco products or obscene images.
  • Any bowler or spectator using abusive language or unsportsmanlike conduct may be removed by a tournament official
  • No FLASH CAMERAS may be used.
  • Bowlers may not use cell phones, personal music devices, handheld games or any other item that would represent a distraction.

  
  Protests

  • All rules not specifically covered here will be covered by USBC tournament rules.
  • All protests will be handled by the tournament director.
  • The host center will appoint a Center Tournament Manager

  
  Scholarships

  • Scholarships will be awarded based on the total number of entries on a ratio of 1:8.
  • In the event of a tie in any event, duplicate awards will be given.

  
  Registered Volunteers

  • All coaches and/or house youth representatives must display their USBC Registered Volunteer Badge in order to enter the bowlers’ area