Tournament Rules and Regulations 2006-2007

1. This tournament is CTF sanctioned and all tournament and playing rules will be in effect.

2. Only members of the Capital District Tenpin Bowling Association are eligible to bowl in this tournament.

3. Members of unsanctioned leagues within the jurisdiction of the CDTBA, who are not members of another association, may enter by paying the unattached fee of $20.00 cdn. See rule #9 for average.

4. Teams, doubles and singles are separate events which are bowled at different times.

5. Completed entry forms will be accepted, with full cash payment only, for any squad up to 10 minutes before start of squad time, if lanes available.

6. Members may enter teams, doubles and singles as many times as they desire. First come-first served.

RULES FOR CASHING:

Team Event - at least two players in the lineup must be different to cash more than once.

Doubles Event - at least one player in the lineup must be different to cash more than once.

Singles Event - in no case, shall the same person be permitted to cash more than once.

All-Events - the bowler’s first series in each event shall count toward their all-events total.

7. ALL PRIZE MONIES WILL BE BASE ON GROSS (HANDICAP) SCORES AND ALL PRIZE MONEY COLLECTED IN AN EVENT WILL BE RETURNED 100% IN THAT EVENT. CTF championship chevrons will be awarded to both scratch and handicap winners. If entrant qualifies for both chevrons, they will have the choice of which chevron to take.

8. Handicap will be 100% of 220 with no maximum. Bowlers over 220 average will bowl scratch.

9. Entrants shall use their highest current CTF sanctioned average as of January 1, 2007, based on a minimum of 21 games. If the entrant has no average for this season, the highest CTF last years average based on a minimum of 21 games shall be used. All other bowlers will bowl scratch.

10. It is the bowler’s responsibility to verify the accuracy of his/her average. Failure to use the correct average will disqualify all scores if submitted average is incorrect in accordance with CTF Rule 319a(3).

11. It is the bowler’s responsibility to verify his/her scores. Submitted scores subject to verification.

12. Team captains shall report all substitutions to tournament manager at least 10 minutes prior to bowling.

13. Tardy players shall start in the frame being bowled with zero (0) for all frames missed.

14. No substitute allowed when a game is already in progress, frame counted as zero (0) for all frames missed.

15. The use of such substances as talcum powder, pumice, rosin, etc., on shoes or the use of soft rubber soles and heels that rub off and in any manner alter the normal conditions of the approach, is strictly prohibited in accordance with CTF Rule 12.

16. In the event of an equipment failure, the tournament manager reserves the right to move bowlers to other lanes.

17. No refunds, except in emergency cases and approved by tournament manager.

18. Unmarried grade or high school students under 18 years of age must obtain parental consent in accordance with CTF Rule 13.

19. CTF Rule 319a(2) (10 pin improvement) does not apply to this tournament.

20. CTF Rule 319d (reporting of prize winnings) does not apply to this tournament.

21. CTF Rule 319e (15 pins or more increase in average {from tournament games bowled}) is waived for this tournament.

22. Prize ratio: Teams, Doubles and Singles is 1 in 5. All-events 1 in 5.

23. All prize money will be distributed, no later than April 17, 2007.

24. ALL-EVENTS HANDICAP FEE, $5.00 PER INDIVIDUAL, EXTRA (OPTIONAL).

25. In case of dispute, contact Tournament Director immediately.

26. The Tournament Director’s decisions in all matters pertaining to the tournament are final.

RESERVE IN ADVANCE: Completed entry forms with full cash

payment only, will be accepted on or before March 2, 2007 by

Tournament Director - Tim Lalonde 613-859-4776.