A new way to play MatchPlay!
Sunday May 18th , Go Bowling, Dunstable
Sanction: 25/00571
Squad Time will be: – Sunday 09.00 Registration 08.30
Limited to YB U16 and U19 eligible bowlers
(Year of Birth 2007-2012)
Total of 16 Boys and 16 Girls only
The purpose of this tournament is to adopt a tennis draw and seeding approach to the Compass Matchplay Tournament.
What is a compass draw?
This draw received its name due to the bracket sheet being marked by points found on the compass (North, South, East, West, Northwest, Northeast, Southwest, Southeast). This style of draw works best with tournaments that consist of 16 players. Note: The winner always advances in the draw they are currently in.
First Round
All players will begin in the centre of the bracket based on their seeding. They will bowl one game. When a player loses, they will advance to the West (left side) of the bracket, whereas the winning player will advance to the East (right side) of the bracket. Bowlers will be seeded by their initial entering averages. With 1 vs 2, 3 vs 4 etc.
Second Round
Each bowler will bowl one game, the player that loses on the East (right) side of the bracket will advance on the North (up) and the winner advances to the East (right) once again. The player that loses on the West (left) side of the bracket will advance South (down) and the winner advances to the West (left) once again. The winning player will continue to advance to both the East (right) and the West (left).
Third Round
Each bowler will bowl one game. the losing player on the West (left) side will advance on the Southwest (down and left). The losing player on the East (right) will move Northeast (up and right). The losing player of the South (straight down) will advance to Southeast (down and right) and the losing player of the North (straight up) will advance Northwest (up and left).
Fourth Round
Each bowler will bowl one game. The winner of each direction will be declared at this point.
Fifth Round
All bowlers will be seeded, 1-16 based on their performance in rounds 1-4. Seeding will be based on total handicap score from rounds 1 to 4. Seed 1 will be placed against Seed 16, 2vs 15 and so on. Each bowler will bowl 3 games. The winner of the 3 games will proceed to the East as before, and the losing players will proceed to the West. At this point those on the East bracket are competing for 1st and 2nd place in the tournament. Those on the East bracket are competing for 3rd and 4th place in the tournament.
Sixth Round
Scores will not carry over. All bowlers will bowl 1 game. From now on we are losing bowlers. Bowlers with highest handicap game will win. Losing players in either East or West brackets will now leave the tournament. Winners proceed to the 7th Round.
Seventh Round
Scores will not carry over. All bowlers will bowl 1 game. From now on we are losing bowlers. Bowlers with highest handicap game will win. Losing players in either East or West brackets will now leave the tournament. Winners proceed to the East or West bracket finals.
Eighth Round – Finals. Scores will not carry over. All bowlers will bowl 1 game. The winner in the East bracket will be declared the Youth Bowling Compass Matchplay champion, with the losing player coming second. The winner in the West Bracket will be placed 3rd and the loser 4th.
Format
All games will be Handicapped at 80% of 210
All bowlers will bowl at least 8 games
Winning bowlers will go onto to play potentially two more games.
Any cash pay-out will be in line with BTBA rule 308c. 1 place in every 10.
YB Aspiration Tour Ranking points will be in accordance with the YB Aspirations Tour ranking process.
Additional over average ranking points will be awarded for bowlers reaching rounds 7 and 8.
Maximum of 95 YB Aspirations Tour Ranking points available.
Entry Fee is £60 per bowler
| Time (approx.) | Activity | Notes |
| 08:30 | Registration / Lane Draw | Group allocation may be done ahead of time |
| 09:00 | Practice | 10 mins |
| 09:10 | Round 1 – 1 game | 1 game, scores collected, lanes allocated |
| 09:50 | Round 2 – 1 game | 1 game, scores collected, lanes allocated |
| 10:30 | Round 3 – 1 game | 1 game, scores collected, lanes allocated |
| 11:10 | Round 4 – 1 game | 1 game, scores collected, lanes allocated |
| 11:40 | Redress / Break | Allowing time for a lunch break |
| 11:45 | Round 1 – 4 Presentation | Compass Point Presentations |
| 12:40 | Practice | 10 mins |
| 12:50 | Round 5 – 3 games | Doubles Pace, no lane change |
| 13:50 | Round 6 – 1 game | 1 game, scores collected, lanes allocated |
| 14:30 | Round 7 – 1 game | Singles Pace |
| 14:45 | Round 8 – 1 game (Finals) | Singles Pace |
| 15:00 | Presentation | Winners and places presentation |
Current entries received so far, entering average shown in brackets
Paid entries highlighted in BOLD
- This is a YB event and will be sanctioned by the BTBA. Their rules will govern the event with the following special rules and conditions. All entrants must be BTBA members.
- This will be a handicap tournament throughout with bowlers being split into two gender divisions: –
Boys and Girls. Within each division bowlers will be grouped as shown above. - Entrants must declare their highest average in any league, tournament or merit table (Junior or Adult) over 18 games. YBC officials should submit a current proof of averages 7 days before tournament commences.
- The tournament manager, Stephen Toop, Reserves the right to refuse or rerate any entry if he considers there is just cause to do so. Protests must be lodged by the YBC official / bowler within 30 mins and confirmed in writing within 72 hours. A provisional ball must be rolled if a dispute relating to pinfall cannot be resolved immediately. The tournament manager’s decision is final subject to appeal to the BTBA.
- No competitor will be allowed to smoke or consume alcohol anywhere in the centre during the tournament. Any breach of this rule will result in immediate disqualification of the individual concerned. Profane language, improper gestures or abuse of any bowling equipment / machinery may also result in disqualification. Any individual disqualified will be reported to the BTBA.
- Bowlers should be dressed in appropriate bowling attire, shirts should contain YBC / Bowlers name. Mobile phones etc should be left outside the bowlers area once play has started. YB dress code should be followed: Dress Code
- Only tournament officials, bowlers and one coach per bowler are allowed in the bowlers area. YBC Officials, instructors and coaches must adhere to the dress code.
- Closing date for entries will be the Friday 09/05/2024
- There will be a limit of 32 bowlers in the one Squad
- Payment should be made by bank transfer.
