pepsi championships district rules


2008-2009 Pennsylvania State Pepsi USBC Youth Championships District Rules

 

 

DISTRICT LEVEL RULES

1.     The Pepsi USBC Youth Championships is certified by the United States Bowling Congress and governed by USBC rules.

2.    Advancement from league level is a one-time entry. If an individual qualified and cannot participate in District competition, alternates will be eligible based on order of finish in the previous level of competition. Replacements must advance from the same league and window based on order of finish.

3.    Advancement ratio from the previous competition (league) to District competition is at least one (1) for every eight (8) entries per division, including last place ties. In all cases at least one person per division shall advance. The advancement ratio shall be applied uniformly to all eligible divisions. (An entry is defined as a bowler within the division, whether they have bowled during the two week window or not.) Examples: 1 to 8 - Advance 1; 9 to 16 - Advance 2; 17 to 24 - Advance 3

4.    Advancers out of league level must remain in the division they qualified in during all subsequent levels. If a bowler advances out of league level in more than one state/zone, the bowler must declare one state/zone to continue competing before the next competition level. Participation in any level of competition past the league level in more than one state/zone will result in automatic disqualification.

5.    District competition will take place at a designated center, time and place to be determined by the District Tournament Director. (Please visit our web site for an updated District Level Schedule, bowlpa.org, Pepsi Championships, District Level Schedule)

6.     The Pennsylvania State USBC Youth will conduct two qualifying windows. The qualifying windows and closing dates for entries are as follows:          1st Window: November 2 through November 16, 2008
                                                                        1st Window Entry Closing Date: January 5, 2009
                                                                        2nd Window: January 5 through January 18, 2009
                                                                        2nd Window Entry Closing Date: February 15, 2009

7.    Complete entry forms must be submitted by the closing dates. The YELLOW copy of the entry form and league level report forms, along with the required fees should be sent to the State Tournament Director. The WHITE copy of the entry form, league level report form, along with highlighted average sheets as of January 1, 2009, should be sent to the District Tournament Director

8.    Competition shall be conducted in (6) six divisions (Ages as of 8/1/2008):  Boys and Girls Scratch  - ages 12 and above. Boys and Girls Handicap - ages 12 and above. Boys and Girls Handicap - age 11 and under. Athletes are not mandated to be USBC Junior Gold Program Members to enter the scratch division. However, athletes must be Junior Gold Program Members or be eligible and buy membership prior to advancement to the USBC Junior Gold Championships.  

9.    All divisions shall bowl three (3) games on the same pair of lanes. Results will be determined by: total pin fall, plus handicap where applicable, in each division.

10.  Entry fees are as follows:         12 & Up            11 & Under       
          Expenses:                            $2.25                $2.25
          Awards:                                $0.75                $0.75
          Scholarships:                        $10.00              $8.00
          Lineage                                $ TBD               $TBD    (To be determined)
          Total/Bowler:                      $13.00              $11.00 

 PLUS APPLICABLE DISTRICT BOWLING FEES!

 Awards fees and scholarship fees shall be returned 100% to the bowlers. Bowlers will be responsible for bowling fees in the District tournament.  

11.  All bowlers must wear suitable attire as per the Pennsylvania State USBC Youth Tournament Dress Code. All apparel worn by bowlers must be loose fitting and not made of Lycra/spandex-like material. Youth participants will not wear apparel or use bowling equipment depicting alcohol, tobacco, gambling, an illegal substance or inappropriate language/gestures during competition. Other non-acceptable items are sweat pants, plumber pants, crop tops, tube tops, halter tops, miniskirts or any clothing with holes or the showing of any under garments. All bowlers will be required to wear full-length jeans/pants/slacks. No electronic devices may be worn during competition. Penalty:  First offense will result in a verbal warning and apparel change or removal of equipment.  Failure to comply will cause the bowler’s scores to be disqualified and the bowler to be removed from the competition.

12.  No substitutions will be permitted once athletes have started tournament play, however replacements may be used for bowlers not present 15 minutes prior to their scheduled squad time. Replacements must advance from the same league and window based on order of finish.

13.  Competitors shall be allowed up to 5 minutes of practice on their starting lanes.

14.  If no replacement has been made, bowlers arriving late shall begin play and the score shall count beginning with the frame then being bowled. Frames missed shall be credited with a zero (0). A bowler not present to bowl when it is his/her turn shall be credited with a zero for that frame.

15.  Bowlers shall use their highest current certified league average as of January 1, 2009, minimum of nine (9) games. Averages must be verified by a league standing sheet. If a bowler does not have a minimum of 9 games as of Jan. 1, 2009, average at the time of bowling in the District Tournament, shall be used, providing 9 games have been bowled, if not, the bowler will bowl scratch. Bowlers with Sport League averages shall adjust their average as per Rule 205A of the USBC Rules Book.

16.  Handicap shall be 100% of the difference between bowler's average and 210.

17.  Only bowlers and tournament officials shall be permitted in the settee area.

18.  Claims for errors in scoring or general playing rules must be made to the District Tournament Director no later than 30 minutes after the completion of competition. Questionable errors shall be decided upon by the tournament director. All other protests must be confirmed in writing to the District Tournament Director within 48 hours or before the awards are presented. Each protest under this rule must be specific in itself. 

19.  All Divisions - Advancement ratio from the District level to the State level shall be at least one (1) for every ten (10) entries in all six divisions. All ties for advancement shall advance. Examples: 1 to 10  - Advance 1, 11 to 20 - Advance 2, 21 to 30 - Advance 3, etc.

20.  Scholarships will be given as follows in the District Tournament, All Handicap Divisions: 1st place - $300, 2nd Place - $200. Scratch Divisions are the same with 10 or more entries, otherwise, 1st Place only of $300. Amount(s) based on entries statewide (4100 entries required), final amount(s) offered subject to change. All ties will receive a scholarship equal to the amount designated for that position. All scholarships offered are managed by the USBC SMART fund 

21.  State competition will take place in Butler at Family Bowlaway (40 Lane Center), 540 Fairground Hill Rd, Butler, PA 16001, 724-283-8630 and at Sherwood Lanes, 124 Lewis & Hansen Ave, Lyndora, PA 16045, 724-287-1054.

22.  All matters not covered by these rules and regulations shall be determined by the Pennsylvania State Pepsi USBC Youth Championship Tournament Committee. This Pepsi USBC Youth Championship Committee reserves the right to accept or reject any participant.

PLEASE NOTE: Coaches are responsible for all USBC awards earned in this competition. Tournament Certification number is #7004.