Under 22 Doubles and Singles

This is a Youth Bowling tour event and will be sanctioned by the BTBA. Their rules will govern the event with the following special rules and conditions.

1.       This will be a handicap tournament throughout.

2.       Averages – You must declare your highest average over a minimum of 18 games from YBC league, or the YB Tour, whichever is higher. As the YB Tour season is from January to December a ‘rolling average’ will be shown on the YB web site and used until bowlers have played 18 games in the current year.

           For those participants outside the BTBA your highest average should be used from your current YBC season or your relevant Youth Tour over 18 games.

3.       The tournament manager, Tracy Robertson, reserves the right to refuse or rerate any entry if she 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.

4.       No competitor will be allowed to smoke, vape 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 or their affiliated governing body. Mobile phones etc should be left outside the bowlers area once play has started.

5.       Bowlers should be dressed in appropriate bowling attire, shirts should contain YBC / Bowlers name. For a comprehensive understanding of the full dress code please refer to the following web page Youth Bowling Dress Code – BTBA

6.       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. *

7.       Closing date for entries is Monday 7^th April 2025. Any incomplete entries will not be squadded until ALL information is supplied on ENTRY FORMS. Partial entries will go to the back of the queue. Entry fees WILL NOT BE REFUNDED ONCE A PLAYER HAS BEEN SQUADDED. Alterations should be notified to the tournament manager (Tracy Robertson) at least 72 hours prior to the date of bowling.

8.       A £10.00 deposit is required when applying.

9.       Registration is 30 minutes prior to squad time. If all bowlers are present and registered, then bowling may commence earlier than published times. Latecomers will commence game at the frame in progress.

10.     All bowlers must be under 22 on the 31^st December 2025.

11.     In the event of a tie winners will be decided by the highest scratch game.

12.     No fees will be returned once a squad time has been agreed – except in the case of the tournament being cancelled.

13.     Alterations should be notified to the tournament manager (Tracy Robertson) at least 72 hours prior to the date of bowling.

           This is a re-entry tournament.

           Ranking points are awarded on your highest scoring set of 6 games played.

           Your placing in this event is taken from your highest set of 6 games.