2025 Women’s Open Tournament (Singles/Doubles)

With Blind Doubles Option

February 22nd-23rd & March 1st-2nd      

20th Century Bowl, 1411 N. State St, Bellingham, WA

USBC Sanctioned

**ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF EACH SQUAD**

You must bowl Open to be eligible for Masters Champion consideration

SQUAD TIMES AVAILABLE

Saturday February 22 9:00am & 1:00pm

Sunday February 23 9:00am & 1:00pm

Saturday March 1 9:00am & 1:00pm

Sunday March 2 9:00am & 1:00pm

Fees breakdown per bowler:           

Lineage fee:    $14.00              

Expense fee:    $  5.00   

Prize Fund:     $21.00  

           Total:    $40.00

Fees breakdown for Blind Doubles per bowler:

Lineage fee:                            $  0.00

Master Championships:          $  2.00

Prize Fund:                             $  8.00

Total:                           $10.00

FORMAT:

Format will be three games of regular 10-pin bowling on the same pair of lanes.  Blind Doubles teams will be created by random draw prior to the start of bowling for each squad on a first-come, first-served basis.  When you sign up for a squad, PLEASE specify what event you want to bowl, Women’s Doubles, or Women’s Singles.  There will be every effort to re-oil the lanes in-between shifts on each day of the tournament.

ELIGIBILITY:

This tournament is USBC sanctioned. USBC cards or proof of card purchase for each team member must be presented prior to bowling. If you do not hold a USBC card, one can be purchased for Association dues of $25.  If you are a member of another association, you may still bowl this tournament with the payment of local association dues of $10.

MULTIPLE ENTRIES:

The Doubles event may be bowled more than once but at least one bowler must change on the team. Blind Doubles is limited to once per squad bowled.  If you bowl multiple times, ONLY the first series per event will be counted towards the Masters Tournament qualifying.

ENTRIES:

Entries will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each squad.  NO EXCEPTIONS! 

Entry fee of $40.00 per bowler per event breaks down as follows: Lineage $14.00, Prize fund $21.00, Expenses $5.00 (Tourney Expense - $2.00, Jr. Scholarship - $1.00, Masters Championship - $2.00).  Entry fee of $10.00 per bowler for Blind Doubles breaks down as follows: Lineage $0.00, Prize fund $8.00, Master Championships $2.00. 

AVERAGES: 

(1)    Bowler must use their 2023-2024 COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more.

If no 2023-2024 average then either : (2) a current highest average based on 21 games or more for the 2024-2025 season as of the date of entry may be used, or (3) you will enter using a 220 scratch average.

(USBC Rule 319a(2) – 10 pin Avg Rule WILL apply.)  If your highest current average as of 21 games or more and as of 1/1/2025 is at least 10 pins higher than your 2023-2024 Composite Average, you MUST use your current average.

CORRECT AVERAGES:

Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the completion of the 1st game could result in disqualification if the reported average is LOWER than the actual average.  (USBC Rule 319a(3).  IF YOU HAVE NO COMPOSITE AVERAGE FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON, PLEASE BRING A COPY OF A CURRENT LEAGUE STANDING SHEET TO PROVE AVERAGE IF THE AVERAGE CAN NOT BE VERIFIED ONLINE.

It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.

PRIZE FUND:

Prize ratio will be 1 for every 6 entries.

Blind Doubles will only pay the top three teams.

Prize money will be returned 100% with last place money at least equal to the prize fund fee. 

HANDICAPS:

Singles Handicap will be 90% of 220. Doubles Handicap will be 90% of 440 for the team.

USBC RULES 319-c, 319-d, 319-e will be waived.

Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above.

2025 Open Tournament (Singles/Doubles)

With Blind Doubles Option

February 22nd-23rd & March 1st-2nd      

20th Century Bowl, 1411 N. State St, Bellingham, WA

USBC Sanctioned

**ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF EACH SQUAD**

You must bowl Open to be eligible for Masters Champion consideration

SQUAD TIMES AVAILABLE

Saturday February 22 9:00am & 1:00pm

Sunday February 23 9:00am & 1:00pm

Saturday March 1 9:00am & 1:00pm

Sunday March 2 9:00am & 1:00pm

Fees breakdown per bowler:           

Lineage fee:    $14.00              

Expense fee:    $  5.00   

Prize Fund:     $21.00  

           Total:    $40.00

Fees breakdown for Blind Doubles per bowler:

Lineage fee:                            $  0.00

Master Championships:          $  2.00

Prize Fund:                             $  8.00

Total:                           $10.00

FORMAT:

Format will be three games of regular 10-pin bowling on the same pair of lanes.  Blind Doubles teams will be created by random draw prior to the start of bowling for each squad on a first-come, first-served basis.  When you sign up for a squad time, PLEASE specify which event you are wanting to bowl, Open Doubles, or Open Singles.  Every effort will be made to re-oil the lanes in-between squads on each day of the tournament.

ELIGIBILITY:

This tournament is USBC sanctioned. USBC cards or proof of card purchase for each team member must be presented prior to bowling. If you do not hold a USBC card, one can be purchased for Association dues of $25.  If you are a member of another bowling association, you are still allowed to bowl, but you would have to pay our local association dues of $10.

MULTIPLE ENTRIES:

The Doubles event may be bowled more than once but at least one bowler must change on the team. Blind Doubles is limited to once per squad bowled.  If you bowl multiple times, ONLY the first series per event will be counted towards the Masters Tournament qualifying.

ENTRIES:

Entries will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each squad.  NO EXCEPTIONS!

Entry fee of $40.00 per bowler per event breaks down as follows:  Lineage $14.00, Prize fund $21.00, Expenses $5.00 (Tourney Expense - $2.00, Jr Scholarship - $1.00, Masters Championship - $2.00).  Blind Doubles entry fee of $10.00 per bowler breaks down as follows:  Lineage $0.00, Prize fund $8.00, Master Championships $2.00. 

AVERAGES: 

(1)    Bowler must use their 2023-2024 COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more.

If no 2023-2024 average then either : (2) a current highest average based on 21 games or more for the 2024-2025 season as of the date of entry may be used, or (3) you will enter using a 220 scratch average.

(USBC Rule 319a(2) – 10 pin Avg Rule WILL apply.)  If your highest current average as of 21 games or more and as of 1/1/25 is at least 10 pins higher than your 2023-2024 Composite Average, you MUST use your current average.

REPORTING CORRECT AVERAGES:

Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the completion of the 1st game could result in disqualification if the reported average is LOWER than the actual average.  (USBC Rule 319a(3).  IF YOU HAVE NO COMPOSITE AVERAGE FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON, PLEASE BRING A COPY OF A CURRENT LEAGUE STANDING SHEET TO PROVE AVERAGE IF THE AVERAGE CAN NOT BE VERIFIED ONLINE.

It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.

PRIZE FUND:

Prize ratio will be 1 for every 6 entries.

Blind Doubles will only pay the top three teams.

Prize money will be returned 100% with last place money at least equal to the prize fund fee. 

HANDICAPS:

Singles Handicap will be 90% of 220. Doubles Handicap will be 90% of 440 for the team.

USBC RULES 319-c, 319-d, 319-e will be waived.

Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above.

2025 Youth Singles Tournament

February 22nd-23rd & March 1st-2nd      

20th Century Bowl, 1411 N. State St, Bellingham, WA

$500 ADDED TO PRIZE FUND

USBC Sanctioned

**ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF EACH SQUAD**

SQUAD TIMES AVAILABLE

Saturday February 22 9:00am & 1:00pm

Sunday February 23 9:00am & 1:00pm

Saturday March 1 9:00am & 1:00pm

Sunday March 2 9:00am & 1:00pm

Fees breakdown per bowler:

Lineage fee: $7.50

Expense fee: $0.00

Smart Fund: $12.50

Total: $20.00

FORMAT:

Format will be three games of regular 10-pin bowling on the same pair of lanes.

Every attempt will be made to re-oil lanes in-between the Sunday squads each weekend.

ELIGIBILITY:

This tournament is USBC sanctioned. USBC cards or proof of card purchase for each bowler must be presented prior to bowling. If you do not hold a USBC card, one can be purchased for Association dues of $4.00.

MULTIPLE ENTRIES:

Event may be bowled more than once, however, only the highest entry bowled will be eligible for prize fund.

ENTRIES:

Entries will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each squad.  NO EXCEPTIONS! 

Entry fee of $20.00 per bowler per event breaks down as follows: Lineage $7.50, Smart Scholarship $12.50, Expenses $0.00.

PLEASE SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH ENTRY.

AVERAGES: 

Bowler must use their highest 2023-2024 COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more.

If no 2023-2024 average then:  A current average based on 12+ games by January 1, 2025 may be used.  All others will enter using a 220 scratch average. (USBC Rule 319a(2) shall NOT apply).

CORRECT AVERAGE: 

Average verification is required. Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the end of the first game of any series shall result in disqualification if submitted average is LOWER than the correct average (USBC Rule 319a(3)). It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.

PRIZE FUND:

Smart fund account setup in winner(s) name(s).

Prize ratio for the Youth Tournament will be 1 in 4 entries.

HANDICAPS:

Singles Handicap will be 90% of 220.

USBC RULES 319-c, 319-d, 319-e will be waived.

Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above.

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January 25th & 26th Trio’s **

2025 Trios Tournament

With OPTIONAL Blind Doubles

January 25th & 26th, 2025  

Park Bowl, 4175 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA

USBC Sanctioned

**ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF EACH SQUAD**

You must bowl Trios to be eligible for Masters Champion(s) consideration

SQUAD TIMES AVAILABLE (Re-Oiling If Necessary between shifts)

Saturday January 25th     Noon (only 1 squad available)    

OR

Sunday January 26th       9:00am & Noon    

FORMAT:

Format will be three games of regular 10-pin bowling on the same pair of lanes by a three-person team, any combination of Men/Women.

Blind Doubles teams per Shift will be created by random draw prior to the start of bowling each shift through TournamentBowl.com.

ELIGIBILITY:

This tournament is USBC sanctioned. USBC cards or proof of card purchase for each team member must be presented prior to bowling. If you do not hold a current USBC card, one can be purchased the day of this tournament for Association dues of $25.

MULTIPLE ENTRIES:

Event may be bowled more than once but at least one bowler must change on the team. Blind Doubles is limited to once per squad bowled.

ENTRIES:

Entries will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each squad.

Entry fee of $40.00 per bowler and breaks down as follows:  Lineage $14.00, Prize fund $21.00, Expenses $2.00, Masters Championships $2.00, Jr. Scholarship $1.00.  Entry fee of $10.00 per bowler for Blind Doubles breaks down as follows: Lineage $0.00, Prize fund $8.00, Master Championships $2.00. 

AVERAGES: 

(1)     Bowler must use their 2023-2024 COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more.  If no 2023-2024 average then either; (2) highest current average based on 21 games or more for the 2024-2025 season as of the date of entry, or (3) you will enter using a 220 scratch average.

(USBC Rule 319a(2) will be enforced – 10 pin Avg Rule Adjustment.)  If your highest current average as of the date of this tournament and as of at least 21 games is at least 10 pins or more higher than your 2023-2024 Composite Average, you MUST use your current average.  Sport or Challenge averages will be adjusted to Standard averages according to the USBC Average conversion chart.

Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the completion of the 1st game could result in disqualification if the reported average is LOWER than the actual average.  (USBC Rule 319a(3).  IF YOU HAVE NO COMPOSITE AVERAGE FOR THE 2023-2024 SEASON, PLEASE BRING A COPY OF A CURRENT LEAGUE STANDING SHEET TO PROVE AVERAGE IF THE AVERAGE CAN NOT BE VERIFIED ONLINE.

It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.

PRIZE FUND:

Prize ratio for the Trios portion will be 1 for every 6 entries.  Multiple payouts are allowed.

Blind Doubles will only pay the top three teams.  Multiple payouts are allowed.

Prize money will be returned 100% with last place money at least equal to the prize fund fee per bowler. 

HANDICAPS:

Each bowler’s handicap will be 90% of the average difference from 220.

Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above.  All decisions of the tournament manager are final unless an appeal is made in accordance with Rule 329.

You must bowl Trios to be eligible for Masters Champion (Scratch/Handicap) consideration.  (If multiple entries are bowled, ONLY the first series bowled will count towards Masters standings.)