Tournament Rules
1.) The Alamo City Tournament (ACT) is an IGBO affiliated tournament, open to men and women by invitation only. The
Tournament will be a mixed Handicap competition, certified by USBC, and adhering to USBC rules. Participation is
limited to 40 teams (single shift) of four (4) participants of any mixture of men & women each. The tournament director(s)
will resolve any issue that is not covered by the following rules and/or USBC rules.
2.) CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Rule 300c, all participants to the Tournament must be members of USBC and provide
proof of membership (I.D. card or signed statement from the League Secretary). Non USBC members may qualify for
entry by paying a participant fee of $5.00 to become Tournament certified. Participants who pay the participation fee are
not eligible for USBC awards. If the participant is not a member of IGBO, he/she must pay a $5.00 participation fee, which
must be paid at the time of registration.
3.) TOURNAMENT EVENTS: The Tournament shall consist of Handicap Singles, Doubles, Teams, and Individual All
Events Competition. The number of games per event shall be three (3). Men and women shall compete on an equal
basis in Handicap and Series Events. Doubles partners must come from the same team. Bowlers are permitted to bowl
only once in each Tournament event.
4.) OPTIONAL SCRATCH COMPETITION: The Optional Scratch competition event fee shall be twenty-five U.S. Dollars
($25.00) per person; with 100% of the Optional Scratch entry fee returned. Optional Scratch entry fees MUST be paid by
registration. There will be five (5) Divisions in the Optional Scratch competition. Optional Scratch event scores shall be
based on all scratch scores bowled in the nine (9) games comprising the Handicap Tournament. Cash position prizes for
the Optional Scratch competition will be awarded for High Scratch Game, Series, and All Events; using the scores bowled
by participants in each Division, who have paid the Optional Scratch entry fee. Only one (1) award can be won per
participant. Optional Scratch shall pay a minimum of 1 in 10 entries in each Division.
DIVISION A: AVERAGES 0 - 149
DIVISION B: AVERAGES 150 - 164
DIVISION C: AVERAGES 165 - 179
DIVISION D: AVERAGES 180 - 194
DIVISION E: AVERAGES 195 - ABOVE
5.) ENTERING AVERAGE: Any bowler entering the Alamo City Tournament must establish a ten-pin average acceptable
to USBC. The following rules shall be used to determine the entering average. If a bowler competed in more than one
league, the bowler MUST submit the highest average of all leagues bowled.
A. The highest 2007-2008 Book average (minimum of 21 games) as of May 31, 2008
B. If none, the 2008 Summer average (minimum of 21 games)
C. If none, the 2006-2007 Book average (minimum of 21 games)
D. If B and C exist, the HIGHER of the two will be used
E. If a bowler's current League average, of at least 21 games as of 11/30/2008, is 10 pins or more than the entering
average submitted; the bowler must submit that average for an average adjustment (per USBC Rule 319a - 2).
F. If none of the above exists, an entering average of 225 will be used
VERIFICATION: Entries must be accompanied by League Standing Sheet or photocopy of Book Average, signed and
dated by a League Officer or a letter from the League President or Secretary of the League from which the average is
submitted. It is each bowler's responsibility to verify the accuracy of their average, whether originally submitted by the
bowler, the team captain, or others. Failure to use the correct average shall disqualify score, if submitted average is
lower than the correct average, thereby resulting in a lower classification and/or additional handicap. Prize winnings shall
be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the correct average, however, corrections in averages may be
adjusted up to the beginning of the Singles Event.
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
a.) Any bowlers who have qualified for a cash and/or merchandise prize of $600.00 (US) or more in a single event must
report the following: the actual scratch scores bowled in the series, the event in which the prize won, the name and date
of the tournament, and the position won. An average adjustment on this information will be reviewed on an individual
basis and action will be decided by the Tournament Committee, USBC Rule 319d.
b.) If a bowler has a minimum twenty one (21) game tournament average that is one (1) pin higher than their entering
average for this Tournament, then the tournament average must be used. Failure to report this information shall result in
automatic disqualification and loss of winnings, USBC Rule 319e is enforced and applies in its entirety.
c.) The Tournament Committee shall have the authority to adjust the entering average of any bowler. Any bowler
unwilling to accept an average adjustment is entitled to a full refund.
6.) HANDICAP: Each bowler's tournament handicap shall be based upon 80% of the difference between a scratch score
of 225 and the bowler's entering tournament average.
7.) FEES: The Tournament entry fee shall be eighty-nine U.S. Dollars ($89.00). The Tournament entry fees must
accompany the Tournament entry form.
8.) ENTRIES: Tournament entry shall close on January 5, 2009 (latest postmark date) or when all 160 individual spots
have been filled, whichever comes first. All entries must be accompanied by full payment for each individual entry fee(s),
by cashier's check, or money order, or paid through PayPal (no personal checks accepted). Please make acceptable
payments payable to the Alamo City Tournament (ACT) . Please mail all entries to: Alamo City Tournament
4007 McCullough Avenue # 145, San Antonio, Texas, 78212. Average Verification for entries submitted thru PayPal must
be mailed in by the above postmark date. Entries shall be processed in the order in which they were postmarked. Once
an entry is verified by the Tournament, no refunds shall be made. Partial team entries shall be accepted and the
Tournament Director(s) shall make every effort to fill the vacancies, provided that all of the necessary information be
given. Pursuant to USBC Rule 313, should the Tournament provide any free or reduced entries, an amount equal to the
prize fund fee for each entry will be paid into the tournament prize fund. A.C.T. 2008 will start Friday January 16, 2009
and ends Sunday January 18, 2009.
9.) CHECK-IN TIME & PRACTICE BALLS: Check-in time for all bowlers is thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of their
scheduled event(s) each day. Team Captains will check-in for the Team Event, after all bowlers are present. Bowlers
shall have two (2) practice balls on each assigned lane prior to each event.
10.) LATE BOWLERS & SUBSTITUTIONS: It shall be the sole responsibility of each bowler to be present at the assigned
lane at the time of bowling. Each bowler shall have the responsibility to arrive in time to bowl without regard to
transportation irregularities, improper directions, mechanical failures, or any other reason. Late bowlers shall begin
bowling in the frame in which they are ready with prior frames scored as zero (0). If a team member is not present, the
team may use an authorized substitute per event. If no substitute is available, a zero (0) score will be used for the missing
bowler. Substitutes will be allowed at the discretion of the Tournament Director(s) after meeting with the Team Captain.
Substitutes must complete an entry form prior to bowling and adhere to all Tournament rules.
11.) PRIZES: Each Event has its own prize list, with at least 100% cash return for all prize fees. Singles, Doubles, and
Team Events shall pay a minimum of 1 in 8 entries. Individuals All Event will pay a minimum of 1 in 20 entries. All
monies will be mailed out within 30 days. A tie in any position will result in equal division of prizes.
12.) PROTESTS: A protest or appeal involving eligibility or playing rules must be filed with the Tournament
Management, the local association, or USBC before tournament prizes are paid. The protest or appeal must be in
writing and the grounds for the protest or appeal briefly stated. An appeal regarding the decision of the Tournament
Management or the local association may be made to USBC. The decision of USBC is final and binding on all involved
parties. Prizes for the positions affected will not be distributed until the protest is resolved.
1.) The Alamo City Tournament (ACT) is an IGBO affiliated tournament, open to men and women by invitation only. The
Tournament will be a mixed Handicap competition, certified by USBC, and adhering to USBC rules. Participation is
limited to 40 teams (single shift) of four (4) participants of any mixture of men & women each. The tournament director(s)
will resolve any issue that is not covered by the following rules and/or USBC rules.
2.) CERTIFICATION: Pursuant to Rule 300c, all participants to the Tournament must be members of USBC and provide
proof of membership (I.D. card or signed statement from the League Secretary). Non USBC members may qualify for
entry by paying a participant fee of $5.00 to become Tournament certified. Participants who pay the participation fee are
not eligible for USBC awards. If the participant is not a member of IGBO, he/she must pay a $5.00 participation fee, which
must be paid at the time of registration.
3.) TOURNAMENT EVENTS: The Tournament shall consist of Handicap Singles, Doubles, Teams, and Individual All
Events Competition. The number of games per event shall be three (3). Men and women shall compete on an equal
basis in Handicap and Series Events. Doubles partners must come from the same team. Bowlers are permitted to bowl
only once in each Tournament event.
4.) OPTIONAL SCRATCH COMPETITION: The Optional Scratch competition event fee shall be twenty-five U.S. Dollars
($25.00) per person; with 100% of the Optional Scratch entry fee returned. Optional Scratch entry fees MUST be paid by
registration. There will be five (5) Divisions in the Optional Scratch competition. Optional Scratch event scores shall be
based on all scratch scores bowled in the nine (9) games comprising the Handicap Tournament. Cash position prizes for
the Optional Scratch competition will be awarded for High Scratch Game, Series, and All Events; using the scores bowled
by participants in each Division, who have paid the Optional Scratch entry fee. Only one (1) award can be won per
participant. Optional Scratch shall pay a minimum of 1 in 10 entries in each Division.
DIVISION A: AVERAGES 0 - 149
DIVISION B: AVERAGES 150 - 164
DIVISION C: AVERAGES 165 - 179
DIVISION D: AVERAGES 180 - 194
DIVISION E: AVERAGES 195 - ABOVE
5.) ENTERING AVERAGE: Any bowler entering the Alamo City Tournament must establish a ten-pin average acceptable
to USBC. The following rules shall be used to determine the entering average. If a bowler competed in more than one
league, the bowler MUST submit the highest average of all leagues bowled.
A. The highest 2007-2008 Book average (minimum of 21 games) as of May 31, 2008
B. If none, the 2008 Summer average (minimum of 21 games)
C. If none, the 2006-2007 Book average (minimum of 21 games)
D. If B and C exist, the HIGHER of the two will be used
E. If a bowler's current League average, of at least 21 games as of 11/30/2008, is 10 pins or more than the entering
average submitted; the bowler must submit that average for an average adjustment (per USBC Rule 319a - 2).
F. If none of the above exists, an entering average of 225 will be used
VERIFICATION: Entries must be accompanied by League Standing Sheet or photocopy of Book Average, signed and
dated by a League Officer or a letter from the League President or Secretary of the League from which the average is
submitted. It is each bowler's responsibility to verify the accuracy of their average, whether originally submitted by the
bowler, the team captain, or others. Failure to use the correct average shall disqualify score, if submitted average is
lower than the correct average, thereby resulting in a lower classification and/or additional handicap. Prize winnings shall
be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the correct average, however, corrections in averages may be
adjusted up to the beginning of the Singles Event.
OTHER ADJUSTMENTS:
a.) Any bowlers who have qualified for a cash and/or merchandise prize of $600.00 (US) or more in a single event must
report the following: the actual scratch scores bowled in the series, the event in which the prize won, the name and date
of the tournament, and the position won. An average adjustment on this information will be reviewed on an individual
basis and action will be decided by the Tournament Committee, USBC Rule 319d.
b.) If a bowler has a minimum twenty one (21) game tournament average that is one (1) pin higher than their entering
average for this Tournament, then the tournament average must be used. Failure to report this information shall result in
automatic disqualification and loss of winnings, USBC Rule 319e is enforced and applies in its entirety.
c.) The Tournament Committee shall have the authority to adjust the entering average of any bowler. Any bowler
unwilling to accept an average adjustment is entitled to a full refund.
6.) HANDICAP: Each bowler's tournament handicap shall be based upon 80% of the difference between a scratch score
of 225 and the bowler's entering tournament average.
7.) FEES: The Tournament entry fee shall be eighty-nine U.S. Dollars ($89.00). The Tournament entry fees must
accompany the Tournament entry form.
8.) ENTRIES: Tournament entry shall close on January 5, 2009 (latest postmark date) or when all 160 individual spots
have been filled, whichever comes first. All entries must be accompanied by full payment for each individual entry fee(s),
by cashier's check, or money order, or paid through PayPal (no personal checks accepted). Please make acceptable
payments payable to the Alamo City Tournament (ACT) . Please mail all entries to: Alamo City Tournament
4007 McCullough Avenue # 145, San Antonio, Texas, 78212. Average Verification for entries submitted thru PayPal must
be mailed in by the above postmark date. Entries shall be processed in the order in which they were postmarked. Once
an entry is verified by the Tournament, no refunds shall be made. Partial team entries shall be accepted and the
Tournament Director(s) shall make every effort to fill the vacancies, provided that all of the necessary information be
given. Pursuant to USBC Rule 313, should the Tournament provide any free or reduced entries, an amount equal to the
prize fund fee for each entry will be paid into the tournament prize fund. A.C.T. 2008 will start Friday January 16, 2009
and ends Sunday January 18, 2009.
9.) CHECK-IN TIME & PRACTICE BALLS: Check-in time for all bowlers is thirty (30) minutes prior to the start of their
scheduled event(s) each day. Team Captains will check-in for the Team Event, after all bowlers are present. Bowlers
shall have two (2) practice balls on each assigned lane prior to each event.
10.) LATE BOWLERS & SUBSTITUTIONS: It shall be the sole responsibility of each bowler to be present at the assigned
lane at the time of bowling. Each bowler shall have the responsibility to arrive in time to bowl without regard to
transportation irregularities, improper directions, mechanical failures, or any other reason. Late bowlers shall begin
bowling in the frame in which they are ready with prior frames scored as zero (0). If a team member is not present, the
team may use an authorized substitute per event. If no substitute is available, a zero (0) score will be used for the missing
bowler. Substitutes will be allowed at the discretion of the Tournament Director(s) after meeting with the Team Captain.
Substitutes must complete an entry form prior to bowling and adhere to all Tournament rules.
11.) PRIZES: Each Event has its own prize list, with at least 100% cash return for all prize fees. Singles, Doubles, and
Team Events shall pay a minimum of 1 in 8 entries. Individuals All Event will pay a minimum of 1 in 20 entries. All
monies will be mailed out within 30 days. A tie in any position will result in equal division of prizes.
12.) PROTESTS: A protest or appeal involving eligibility or playing rules must be filed with the Tournament
Management, the local association, or USBC before tournament prizes are paid. The protest or appeal must be in
writing and the grounds for the protest or appeal briefly stated. An appeal regarding the decision of the Tournament
Management or the local association may be made to USBC. The decision of USBC is final and binding on all involved
parties. Prizes for the positions affected will not be distributed until the protest is resolved.
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