Acocks Green Bowl
Westley Rd, Acocks Green, Birmingham, B27 7UH
Singles, Doubles, and Fours
SATURDAY 15 JUNE 2024
SUNDAY 16 JUNE 2024
SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024
SATURDAY 23 JUNE 2024
SANCTION NUMBER: 24/00431
The lane pattern for this event will be advised shortly before the tournament
Entries are open and MUST be made online via the BTBA Events portal by clicking here..
Events
Male and Female Team/Doubles combinations will be entered into the Open Division
Open | Women | Division criteria | |
Singles and All Events | |||
Division A | 200 and over | 185 and over | Individual
Averages |
Division B | 175 to 199 | 184 & under | |
Division C | 174 and under | ||
Doubles | |||
Division A | 400 and over | 370 and over | Maximum Composite
Team Average |
Division B | 350 to 399 | 369 & under | |
Division C | 349 and under | ||
4 Person Team | |||
Division A | 800 and over | 740 and over | Maximum Composite
Team Average |
Division B | 700 to 799 | 739 & under | |
Division C | 699 and under | ||
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 at least 30 minutes before the start of their squad.
Saturday 15th June |
Sunday 16th June |
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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 |
Saturday 22nd June |
Sunday 23rd June |
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Squad D005 | Doubles and Singles | 09:00 | Squad D007 | Doubles and Singles | 09:00 |
Squad T003 | 4 Person Team | 12:30 | Squad T004 | 4 Person Team | 12:30 |
Squad D006 | Doubles and Singles | 16:00 | Squad D008 | Doubles and Singles | 16:00 |
Lane Maintenance will be after each squad
Entry Fees per Person
There will be an entry fee of £27.00 per person per event. £9.00 of which will be prize fund.
Optional all-events of £9.00 per person per entry.
Prize fee will be returned 100% in prizes.
BTBA Tournament Sanction Fee £2.00
Total fee for an individual in All Events will be £90.00 per person.
How to Enter
Entries are open and MUST be made online via the BTBA Events portal by clicking here..
Download .pdf copy entry form to complete for your records (optional) here…
CLOSING DATE will be midnight 2nd June 2024.
Vacant squad places after the closing date may be filled by the Tournament Manager
Confirmation of entry will be emailed to Team Captains no later than 2 days after the closing date.
Payment must be made via bank transfer to:
Barclays Bank Ilford
Sort Code: 20 44 22
Account Name: British Tenpin Bowling Association
Account No: 20 20 33 43
Reference: Captain’s Surname N24, (for example, ELLIS N24)
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 Managers
Will be appointed by the British Tenpin Bowling Association
General Playing Rules
This tournament is sanctioned by the BTBA, therefore the General Playing Rules and Tournament Rules of the BTBA, together with the following Special Rules, will govern this tournament.
- Eligibility: The tournament is open to all BTBA members (with a Standard or Competitive Membership) or affiliated association members.
- Averages: Players entering average will be based on the highest league or tournament average at the time of entry. Both Free Fall and String averages will be accepted without differentiation
- Current season’s average for 18 games or more at the time of entry being the highest in any league which the player bowls, or composite tournament average of 12 games or more, whichever is higher, but may not be more than 5 pins lower than the previous season’s average.
- If the player does not have a current season’s average, last available season’s average for 18 games or more will be acceptable but may not be more than 5 pins lower than the bowlers highest previous average for any number of games. Nor may it be more than 5 pins lower than the players tournament average.
- If the player is unable to declare an average, then they will be accepted in the highest division.
- If the player’s entering average is based on a league or tournaments that have been solely bowled on Challenge or Sport Bowling conditions, the average will need to be adjusted to a standard average. The team captain must state in the Source of Average field on the entry form if the average for any player entering Division B or C is from Challenge or Sport Bowling league/tournaments.
- The Tournament Manager may accept, reject or re-rate any entrant, if in their opinion, the highest average submitted does not conform to past performance of the team or individual. Winner’s averages will be verified after the event. Players in Division B and C should be aware that if at the end of the tournament their average for the nine games is 20 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.
- Bowling Equipment: Altering the surface of bowling balls is only permissible outside the playing area and only during practice or between squads.
- It is the responsibility of all players to ensure that their bowling balls conform to specifications. Spot checks may be made during this event
- All bowlers are reminded that balance holes are no longer allowed
- Any bowler who doesn’t use their thumb during a delivery cannot have a thumb hole
- The use of any foreign substance on bowling shoes or approaches is strictly prohibited.
- Cleaners approved for use in competitive play may be used and may only be applied by hand and soft cloth. See Rule 17 of the BTBA General Playing Rules
- Bowling balls must be thoroughly wiped with a dry cloth immediately after cleaning or altering the surface
- 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 Attire: Players must wear suitable bowling attire. Players will not be permitted to wear denim. Tailored shorts will be permitted. The tournament manager shall be the judge in all these matters.
- Ties: In the event of a tie for any position, the highest last game shall be used to determine who receives the highest position. In any situation where this does not resolve the tie, the penultimate game shall be used and so on. In the event of a tie for an all-events position, the team games shall be used first, followed by the doubles, and finally if necessary, the singles games.
- Protests: In the event of a dispute, the Tournament Manager must be notified immediately, and a provisional ball bowled if necessary. Protests must be made within 30 minutes and confirmed in writing to the Tournament Manager within 72 hours. The Tournament Manager’s decision will be final, subject to appeal to the BTBA.
- Conduct: Players are prohibited from smoking (including E-cigarettes) and the consumption of alcohol whilst their squad is in progress.
Any player whose conduct is considered liable to bring the game into disrepute will be disqualified from the tournament. Any individual so disqualified will be reported to the BTBA for consideration of disciplinary proceedings.
- Noise: 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.
- 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.
Link to the entry form: Click here.