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Participants must be sanctioned members of the Hudson Valley USBC and at least 50 years old on the day of the Tournament. Bowlers who are not sanctioned with the Hudson Valley U.S.B.C. Association must pay applicable cross-over fees of $8.00/Local and $1/State.
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ENTRY DEADLINE: Reserved (prepaid) entries close 1 week prior to the Tournament.
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NO WALK-INS. BOWLERS MUST PRE-REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Participants wishing to bowl together must submit entry forms together in advance and indicate such. “Bowl with” may be on the adjoining pair, based on Lane capacity.
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Format: This is an Open Tournament; any combination of Men or Women is allowed. Singles will have 2 Age Divisions: “50 to 69” and “70 and Up”.
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Check-In will open 60 minutes prior to Start time.
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Multiple participation is allowed.
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Doubles and/or Singles Event with each event consisting of three games. You may bowl in Doubles only, Singles only, or Both Doubles and Singles with Doubles being bowled first.
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Bowlers who enter the All Events are required to bowl a combined Doubles/Singles Event.
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Doubles partners can only cash once as a Team. Individuals bowling with a different Doubles partners may cash multiple times.
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Singles may only cash once.
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All Events is the 6 game combined handicap scores of Doubles and Singles.
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Averages based on highest 2024-2025 winter season book average, if no average, then the highest weekly 2025-2026 average of at least 21 games will be used. This Average MUST be certified in writing by the League Secretary and be presented at check-in least ½ hour before bowling. Bowlers who fail to supply this information will bowl scratch with an average of 220. Averages will be verified by the Association Manager. Rules 319-a2, 319-d and 319-e do NOT Apply.
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Handicap is 90% of 220 for Singles and 90% of 440 for Doubles.
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There will be Handicap Brackets available during each squad.
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1st Place winners in the Doubles and Singles Events will be invited to the 2026 Awards Brunch.
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The Tournament Directors will address all disputes and have final say in all rulings.
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Any rules not addressed here will follow USBC rules.
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HVUSBC will be contributing $500 towards the tournament Prize Fund in addition to Entry Prize Fees received if 50 or more bowlers enter the Tournament, $750 if 75 enter and $1,000 if 100 enter.
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Checks made payable to Hudson Valley USBC or HVUSBC.