1.
The Hugs
at Seal Beach Tournament will be an USBC Sanctioned tournament.
Participation is by invitation and is
open to men and women.
2.
All
bowlers must be a member of the USBC and provide evidence of membership at
registration. Bowlers who are not
members may purchase an USBC card at the tournament.
3.
a.
Members of any Professional Bowling Association may bowl: limit to one
bowler per team.
b. PBA members must
identify themselves prior to bowling.
4.
The
tournament shall consist of DOUBLES ONLY for 6 games. Participants will bowl 3 games on their first assigned pair
and 3 games on a second assigned pair.
5.
A maximum
of 52 (two-man) teams will bowl.
6.
After the
six games of competition, the top 16 teams (32 teams or more) will be placed in
a bracket for a one-loss and out elimination process.
Standings will be based on total pins including handicap.
a.
In the
event of a tie of 2 teams or more for the 16th position, a 9th
and 10th frame roll-off will be played, and if necessary, re-played
to determine the 16th position.
b.
In the
event there are ties for other positions, standings will be based on total
scratch pins. If still tied, a 9th
and 10th roll-off will commence until position is determined.
c.
Once
reduced to 16 finalists, the 16th finisher will bowl the 1st
finisher, 15th will bowl the 2nd finisher and so forth for
the first round.
d.
The
remaining 8 teams will then continue with the bracket, until only 4 remain, then
until only 2.
e.
The final
two in the bracket will bowl for the championship.
f.
In the
event of a tie for any match, a 9th and 10th frame
roll-off will commence until there is a winner.
7.
Handicap
for the tournament will be 80% of 225 per bowler. Maximum entering average for any team will be 425.
8.
The top 16
teams will be eligible for prize monies based on a minimum of 32 teams..
9.
As each
team progresses through the bracket, additional prize monies will be awarded for
wins.
10.
A maximum
5 pin drop rule will apply for Book Averages used from 2005 to 2006.
11.
Entering
averages for the tournament will be as follows:
a.
The
highest of either the April 15,
2006 Book Average or IGBO Tournament Average as of April 15, 2006, if none,
b.
The
highest ABC/WIBC “book” average as of April 15, 2005, if none,
c.
The
highest 2005 Summer average, if none
d.
An
entering average of 225 will be assigned.
e.
Averages
must be from 10-pin league competition.
f.
Averages
from “sports condition” are not eligible.
g.
Bowlers
MUST submit proof of entering averages in the form of league sheets, copies of
book averages (including identification of the book, etc), or signed documents
from league secretaries. Bowlers
with 2005 book averages must submit the highest 2005 book average as well as
their current submitted 2006 HUGS tournament entry average.
12.
Verification
of averages must accompany the entry in the form of league standing sheets, or a
photocopy of the “book” average, or a letter signed by an officer of the
league. Incomplete entries WILL be
returned.
13.
Any Bowler
who has qualified for a prize of $300 or more in any single event MUST report
all positions and all amounts won and all scores for the previous 12-month
period May 15, 2005 through May 15, 2006. This
information must be presented prior to bowling and may be considered for
possible re-rating. Failure to
report this information will result in disqualification and loss of all
winnings.
14.
The
tournament management reserves the right to re-rate any bowler’s entering
average. USBC Rule 319c will be
applied. This will be done prior to
bowling, and re-rated bowlers will be eligible for full refunds.
Moral Support averages will be considered by the Tournament Committee.
15.
100% of
the Prize monies will be awarded within 30 days of the completion of the
tournament by check.
16.
Entries
must be postmarked by June 10, and received by June 15, 2006. Send to:
HUGS
C/O TIM CONNELLY
P
O Box 91284
LONG
BEACH, CA 90809
17.
Fees paid
by personal check must be received before May 30, 2006.
After that date, fees must be paid by Money Order, Cash, or Certified
Check only.
18.
Bowlers
will be allowed 5 minutes of practice on the initial pair of lanes assigned.
There will be no practice for the second pair assigned.
Participating bowlers MAY NOT practice on the lanes 1-54 on the day of
bowling.
19.
Any
disputes must be reported no later than 30 minutes after the completion of the
6-game qualifier. The tournament
management will be the final authority in the event of disputes in accordance
with tournament and USBC Rules.
20.
In
addition to the regular tournament, there will be available optional entries at
additional costs:
a.
3-game
brackets for each 3 game set.
b.
A
mega-bracket for 6 games handicap.
c.
A best 3
out of 6 scratch and handicap.
d.
Scratch
and handicap side-pots.
e.
Optional 6
game all events Scratch and Handicap ($10 entry each)
22.
Entry Fees:
Lineage
$ 18.00
Tournament
Costs
$ 5.00
Prize
Fund
$
46.00
Total
per person
$ 69.00
Tournament
Information Website: http://www.oocities.org/hugssealbeach/index.htm:
Tournament
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