FORMAT
All participants will bowl 6 games of qualifying, moving 1 pair each game, with the top 5 bowlers in each division advancing to the Step Ladder Final.
RULES
1. This Singles Tournament will have both Scratch and Handicap Divisions and will be Sanctioned by the BTBA.
2. The Tournament Manager is Gary Taylor, BritishLadiesTour@yahoo.com, 07776749499. They reserve the right to reject any entry and their decision on all matters shall be final.
3. Closing date for entries will be 5th March 2023 and all entry fees must be paid in cash on the day.
4. All Competitors must register at least 30 minutes prior to the squad time. Registration will commence at 11:00am, with 10 minutes practice beginning at 11:50am and starting 12:00pm. Latecomers will commence scoring at the frame in progress, as determined by the Tournament Manager.
5. A Bowlers Division will be determined by the Highest position they finish after qualifying, with Scratch scores taking presidence.
6. Handicap will be based on 90% of 220 and will be based on your highest league or tournament average over 18 games. Free Fall and String averages are both acceptable for all handicap tournaments.
7. The tournament is open to BTBA & any other national association members who are in good standing. Non-members will be permitted to play upon payment of a day membership to the local association of £10.
8. In the event of a tie, the participant with the highest last game will be awarded the place. If this results in a further tie, the participant with the highest penultimate game will be awarded the place.
9. A provisional ball must be rolled if a dispute relating to pin fall cannot be resolved immediately.
10. Protests must be made within 30 minutes of any infraction occurring and confirmed in writing within 72 hours to the Tournament Manager.
11. Whilst bowling in the tournament, competitors must be properly and appropriately dressed for bowling. Denim jeans are not allowed. Shorts, Skirts & Skorts must be longer than the player's fingertips with their arms by their sides. Sleeveless shirts are not acceptable.
12. This is a non-smoking event and no alcohol is allowed during the competition.
13. Only Bowlers, tournament officials or one licensed instructor/coach will be allowed in the bowlers area during play. Instructors/coaches must wear their licences.
14. Mobile phones and other electronic devices are not to be used by participants during play (except in emergencies).
15. Before, during, and after the event there could be photography, filming or video taken of participants and medal winners by anyone attending the event, either as an official, spectator, parent or guardian. If you (as a participant, parent or guardian) object to this, you must make your objections known to the Tournament Manager prior to the event starting and reasonable adjustments will be made.
ENTRY FEE
£55.00
Lineage : £28.90
Sanction Fee: £ 2.00
Prize Fund : £24.10
(Figures based on 20 Entries)
The Top 5 Ladies in each Division will Cash.
SANCTION NUMBER