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Scotch Doubles Event open to sanctioned members of Hudson Valley U.S.B.C. ONLY. 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. Walk-ins based on lane availability.
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“Bowl with” may be on the adjoining pair, based on Lane capacity. Walk-ins get no guarantee for “bowl with” requests.
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Format: Teams will consist of 1 female and 1 male bowler. Each Team will roll 4 games. The lowest game score will be dropped. Total Handicap score will determine the winners. Each game will be bowled on a different pair of lanes. Bowlers will shift 1 pair right after each game. Bowlers on the “highest numbered pair” utilized will move to Lanes 1/2. Scotch Doubles format will be used: Male bowler will start the ODD frames. Female bowler will start the EVEN frames. Partner will shoot the spare if necessary. In the 10th frame, the female bowler will start, and bowl again if a strike is thrown. Male bowler will shoot the spare if necessary. Female bowler will shoot third ball if necessary. Incorrectly bowled frames will be ERASED and re-bowled.
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Averages based on highest 2023-2024 winter season book average, if no average, then the highest weekly 2024-2025 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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Tournament will be bowled using a Modified House Shot.
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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 U.S.B.C. rules.
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1st Place winners will be invited to the 2026 Awards Brunch.
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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 more than 75 enter and $1,000 if 100 enter.
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Checks made payable to Hudson Valley USBC or HVUSBC.