Qualifier Location

Oak Lanes

235 Hauenstein Road
Huntington, IN 46750

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Dates & Times

Saturdays – 7:30 pm	Sundays – 12:30 pm Advance Reservation Only
March 5th, 12th, 19th, & 26th, April 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 30th, May 7th	March 6th, 13th, 20th, & 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 17th, &  May 8th

Finals Dates:

June 11th & 12th
Pro Bow West
1455 Goshen Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46808

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Application Forms

2010 Masters & Queens Online Entry Form
2011 Masters & Queens Mail-In Entry Form

Rules for Qualification Rounds

Entrants MUST wear a collared shirt and dress slacks during qualifying events (rule #7)

1. Participant must be a certified Indiana State USBC Youth Association member.
2. Entrant must bowl in at least one event in the Indiana State Youth Championship Tournament. If not, entry fees and scores will be forfeited.
3. Walk in and second, third chance entries will be allowed based on lane availability.
4. This is a scratch tournament with 2 divisions Masters (Boys) and Queens (Girls). A total of six (6) qualifying games per qualifying event.
5. The total actual pin fall of the six (6) games will determine the top sixteen (16) boys and top sixteen (16) girls to compete in the round robin finals in June.
   1. Two (2) Alternates from each Division may be used in Finals and Must attend finals ready to bowl
6. A minimum average of 175 for boys and 165 for girls with twenty-one (21) games or more at the time of participation is required in a certified Indiana USBC Youth league.
   1. Entrant MUST bring a electronically generated copy of most current league standing sheet at time of entry showing their 21 game average.
   2. No tournament averages will be allowed.
7. Dress Code: Each participant MUST wear a collared shirt and full length DRESS slacks ONLY. All necessary undergarments must be worn AND NOT VISIBLE AT ANYTIME. Questionable attire will be decided by the Tournament Director.
8. No advertisement of Alcohol , Tobacco or Gambling Industries will be allowed. This Rule will be firmly enforced and bowler violating this rule will be removed from the competition and no refund will be issued.
9. No more than eight (8) bowlers nor less than two (2) bowlers to a pair of lanes during each squad. A minimum of two (2) bowlers will be required to constitute a squad.
10. All bowling balls must conform to USBC specifications. Balls must have readable brand and model names. Any participant found using illegal equipment will be disqualified from the competition.
11. Bowlers will receive ten (10) minutes of practice before the beginning of the squad. No practice will be allowed at the start of the second 3 game block.
12. Advanced entrants MUST check in at the center no later than thirty (30) minutes prior to the designated start time or their spot may be released if a waiting list is being used. No refund will be given however a later spot may be used.
13. In the event of a tie for the 16th position in qualifying , there will be a required 3 game roll off within 1 week of the end of qualifying . If a tie still exists a 9th and 10th frame roll off will be used until a decision is reached.
14. In case of center equipment failure or delay, the tournament director will make the decision regarding the continuation or rescheduling of the game/games.
15. Bowlers should keep close check on pin fall and scoring. It is your responsibility to notify center staff or tournament staff of any errors in scoring so they may be corrected. DO NOT CHANGE SCORES YOURSELF.
16. Bowlers must sign score sheet prior to turning them in to tournament office. Once turned in ALL scores are final.
17. Protests must be filed in person with 30 minutes of completion of qualifying event.
18. No tobacco or alcohol will be permitted in the bowlers area or consumed by a bowler during competition. Any bowlers found in violation of this rule will be removed from competition and scores disqualified.
19. No food or beverages will be allowed in the bowlers circle during competition.
20. Travel expenses, lodging, food and such may be paid for by sponsors for participants.
21. Rule 400 will apply for all bowlers who qualify for the finals.
22. Averages will be verified for all bowlers advancing to the finals and alternates.
23. Participants may attempt to qualify two (2) times.
24. All applications submitted must be accompanied by payment or they will be returned.
25. Any rule not covered in this list will be covered by the USBC 2010-2012 Rule book and/or Tournament Director, subject to review by the ISUCBCYA Board of Directors and/or the National USBC Rules Committee.

Finals Rules will be sent to all bowlers that advance to the Finals rounds.