Can a tournament specify that Sport Bowling averages are not allowed?
Leagues and tournaments are permitted to specify that Sport Bowling averages cannot be used for its competition – the exception to this would be USBC association championship tournaments. USBC association championship tournaments cannot specify Sport Bowling averages are not allowed, but as with all tournaments, the average may be subject to a higher adjustment by tournament management. Rule 319a allows the tournament manager to specify which league averages are to be used in the tournament. Rule 319c also allows tournament managers the ability to adjust an average upward prior to participation. USBC Sport Membership 17. What are the costs/fees associated with Sport Bowling? All bowlers participating in USBC Sport Bowling leagues must: A. Pay the $15.00 adult or $10.00 youth Sport Bowling membership dues in addition to all required standard USBC membership dues. B. Participants in Sport Bowling tournaments are not required to be Sport Bowling members unless the tournament rules state o
