2002 LION’S CUP OPEN TOURNAMENT

                                                Rules and Regulations

 

1.     This tournament is open only to all Chinese bowlers.

 

2.     Tournament date and location: Saturday, Nov 23, 2002, starting at 11:30 a.m. sharp.  Qualified bowlers must register before 11:15 a.m.

 

3.     Tournament location: Club 300 Bowl Inc., 146 Old Kennedy Road, Markham.

 

4.     Qualifying dates and locations:

     Club 300 Bowl Inc., 146 Old Kennedy Road, Markham:

           Mondays (9:00 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.)                                               - Sep 16, 23, 30, Oct 7, 14, 21, 28, Nov 4, 11

           Thursdays (9:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m.)                                               - Sep 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, 31,Nov 7, 14

 

     Paradise Lanes, 641 Danforth Rd, Scarborough:

           Wednesday (9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)                                           - Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 Nov 6, 13

     World Bowl, 9 East Wilmont St., Richmond Hill:

           Sunday (1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.)                                                    - Sep 15, 22, 29, Oct 6, 13, 20, 27, Nov 3, 10, 17

           Special Squad (1:00 p.m Start, Last Squad start at 3:00 pm.)         - Nov 10, 17

          

5.     Handicap System

This tournament will be conducted on a handicap basis.  The handicap will be 60% of the difference between 210 and the bowler's highest A.B.C. /W.I.B.C. sanctioned league average in the past 4 seasons. All others must bowl scratch. Chinese Bowling Congress reserves the right to accept or reject any league average reported by the bowler.  The maximum handicap is 30 pins for men and 40 pins for women.

 

6.     Qualifying Format:

All C.B.C. bowlers can qualify in any of the qualifying date and locations as specified in Section 4 above. The tournament will be divided into 2 divisions based on the tournament’s averages:

.     Bowlers with average 189 and under                     30 bowlers will qualified.

.     Bowlers with average over 189                              30 bowlers will qualified.

The top 30 bowlers in each division (based on 3 games total pins plus handicap in the qualifying round) will qualify for the tournament.  Each bowler may qualify as many times as he/she wishes.  Entry fee of $20 will be charged each time you bowl to qualify.  Bowlers are responsible for their own bowling fee in the qualifying rounds.

 

7.     Single Tournament

A total of 60 bowlers will qualify for the tournament.  Each qualified bowler will pay $50 to cover the cost of bowling and expenses in the tournament.

1st Round - Qualified bowlers in both divisions will compete separately using 5 games total pins plus handicap, plus the average qualify score from the preliminary qualifying round. The top 9 bowlers from each division will advance to the second round.

2nd Round – All 18 bowlers from both divisions will compete together based on 6 games total pins plus handicap, plus 5 games bowled in the 1st round. A total of 5 bowlers will advance to the final round.

      Final Round – Final round will be 1 game step ladder match play elimination.

 

8.     Double Team Tournament

     This tournament is open to all eligible C.B.C. bowlers who has entered qualifying rounds at lease once.

     Entry fee - $40 for home team,  $20 for additional team. 3 games plus handicap will decided the ranking.

     Additional Squads may be available depends on time and number of participants.

 

 

9.       Prize allocation

Single Tournament                          Double Tournament

Champion       $2,000 & trophy                                  Guarantee $600 and trophies

2nd prize        $1000 & trophy                                  

3rd prize         $500 & trophy                                   

4th prize         $250

5th prize         $150

 

Special Awards:       High Game on Tournament Day                           - one bowling ball

         High Game with Handicaps on Tournament Day    - one bowling ball

 

10.   Early Bird Special Lucky Draw.     *** Sponsor by Woody’s Pro Shop ***

Each qualify entries occurred during Sep 16 – Oct 3 will qualify for the EARLY BIRD SPECIAL LUCKY DRAW. The winner will win one Bowling Ball. The lucky draw will take place on Monday Oct 7.

        

11.   Proper bowling dress code is required for tournament day. NO SHORTS, NO CAPS OR HATS, and all shirts must have COLLAR and SLEEVES.

 

12.   Failure to report incorrect average shall disqualify the score if it results in higher handicap in the tournament.  Corrections in averages may be allowed up the starting of the tournament.

 

13.   Tournament Committee reserve the right to check all identification and/or refuse entry for bowlers who are not eligible for this tournament.  The Committee also reserves the right to weigh and register the balls used in this tournament.  Balls found not within A.B.C./W.I.B.C. specification rule will result in disqualification.

 

14.   This is a non-sanctioned tournament.  However, A.B.C./W.I.B.C. tournament rules will apply.

 

15.   Bowlers who have received an official A.B.C or affiliated association re-rate must notify the Tournament Committee before bowling.  Failure to report this information will result in disqualification.

 

16.   Bowlers Chinese Bowling Congress reserves the right to accept or refuse entry to the tournament.  Any disputes in the tournament will be settled by the Tournament Committee appointed by the Chinese Bowling Congress.