at: Stroud Bowl
19-20 FiveValleys Centre Stroud GL5 1QA
SATURDAY 12TH, SUNDAY 13TH MARCH
SUNDAY 20TH MARCH
SATURDAY 26TH, SUNDAY 27TH MARCH 2022
SANCTION NUMBER: 22/0058
Events
Male and Female Team/Doubles combinations will be entered into the Open Division |
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Open | Female | ||
Singles and All events | |||
Division A | 200 and Over | 185 and Over | Individual |
Division B | 175 to 199 | 184 and under | Averages |
Division C | 174 and Under | ||
Doubles | |||
Division A | 400 and Over | 370 and Over | Maximum |
Division B | 350 to 399 | 368 and Under | Composite Team |
Division C | 349 and Under | Average | |
4 Person Team | |||
Division A | 800 and Over | 740 and Over | Maximum |
Division B | 700 to 799 | 739 and Under | Composite Team |
Division C | 699 and Under | Average |
To participate in the BTBA National Championships all participants must be BTBA or affiliated association members at the time of bowling in the tournament
Squad Times
All players must register for their squads at least 30 minutes before the start of their squad.
Saturday 12th March | Sunday 13th March |
Squad D001 Doubles and Singles 09:00 | Squad D003 Doubles and Singles 09:00 |
Squad T001 4 Person Team 12:30 | Squad T002 4 Person Team 12:30 |
Squad D002 Doubles and Singles 16:00 | Squad D004 Doubles and Singles 16:00 |
Sunday 20th March | |
Squad D005 Doubles and Singles 09:00 | |
Squad T003 4 Person Team 12:30 | |
Squad D006 Doubles and Singles 16:00 | |
Saturday 26th March | Sunday 27th March |
Squad D007 Doubles and Singles 09:00 | Squad D009 Doubles and Singles 09:00 |
Squad T004 4 Person Team 12:30 | Squad T005 4 Person Team 12:30 |
Squad D008 Doubles and Singles 16:00 | Squad D010 Doubles and Singles 16:00 |
Lane Maintenance will be after each squad
Entry Fees per Person
There will be an entry fee of £23.00 per person per event. £7.00 of which will be prize fund.
Optional all-events of £7.00 per person per entry.
Prize fee will be returned 100% in prizes.
BTBA Tournament Sanction Fee £2.00
Total fee for an individual in the all events will be £76.00 per person.
How to Enter
Entry MUST be via the online link on the BTBA website.
Link to entry form: Click here..
CLOSING DATE will be midnight 28th February 2022 Vacant squad places after the closing date may be fill by the Tournament Manager
Confirmation of entry will be emailed to Team Captains 2 days after the closing date.
Payment must be made via bank transfer to the
Barclays Bank Ilford
Sort Code: 20 44 22
Account Name: British Tenpin Bowling Association
Account No: 20 20 33 43
You must email admin@btba.org.uk when transfer has been made
Bank transfers must be referenced with the Team Captain’s name. Once an entry has been paid and accepted no refunds can be made. An entry may be sold to an eligible replacement on the authority of the Tournament Manager.
Tournament Manager
Will be Dave Steiner who may be contactable on 07799411598
General Playing Rules
Only such teams and individuals who are members of the BTBA prior to the time that they bowl in the tournament are eligible to participate in the Annual BTBA Tournament.
The General Playing Rules and Tournament Rules of the BTBA, together with the following Special Rules, will govern this tournament.
Penalty for Rule Violations
Any person who bowls under an assumed name, bowls under the name of an entrant scheduled in the tournament who fails to attend, or who is under suspension, or any team which employs a person herein described, both the person individually and the team collectively shall forfeit their entry and any or all rights to claim or hold any trophy or prize awarded in such tournament. Such person or persons involved are subject to suspension.
Averages
A bowler who has bowled 21 games or more in more than one league must report his or her highest average.
Both Free Fall and String averages will be accepted without differentiation
- Current season’s average for 21 games or more at time of entry being the highest in any league which you bowl be it sanctioned by the BTBA or not, or composite tournament average of 12 games or more, whichever is the higher, but cannot be more than 5 pins lower than previous seasons average.
- If you have no current season’s average, last season’s average for 21 games or more will be acceptable, but may not be more than five (5) pins lower than your highest current or previous average for any number of games. Nor may it be more than five (5) pins lower than your tournament average.
- All entrants unable to meet the above requirements will be accepted in the highest division.
The tournament manager, may accept, reject or rerate any entrant, if, in his opinion, the highest average submitted does not conform to past performance of the team or individual, subject to appeal to the BTBA.
- Re-Rate rule: Players in Division B and C should be aware that if at the end of the tournament their average for the nine games is 15 pins or more above their entering average the players entering average will be rerated to 2/3 of the difference between entering average and the average bowled during the tournament.
The team captain is responsible for the accuracy of all averages of the individual team members, and they in turn are responsible to him. Should the Tournament Manager find it at any time that the averages have been falsified or do not conform to past performance the team shall forfeit all claims for prize money as well as their entry fee and will be subject to disqualification and suspension from the BTBA.
Bowlers Equipment and Dress
Bowlers must wear shoes which will not damage or disfigure the approaches. The use of any foreign substance on bowling shoes or approaches is strictly prohibited. Bowling ball surfaces cannot be changed during competitive play. Cleaners approved for use in competitive play may be used.
Participants must be dressed neatly and wear clothing acceptable for public appearances. No participant will be permitted to play in shorts or jeans. The Tournament Manager shall be the judge in this matter.
Please note it is the responsibility of the participant to check that his/her bowling ball conforms to specification, spot checks may be made during this event.
Special Requirements
Smoking (including electronic cigarettes), eating and the consumption of alcoholics beverages is forbidden during play or lane change time, non-alcoholic drinks may be consumed outside the players area.
General Information
Competitors can expect to experience some noise during the Competition from other players, especially during the Team Event. Competitors are prohibited from the use of air horns or any other type of mechanical noise making equipment.