The Handicap is 80% of 230 with a maximum score of 300 per game for ALL Handicap Side Pots. The game scores and bracket scores CAN exceed 300+ with Handicap Pins.

•  VACANT Bowler will be 170 score with NO HANDICAP.

Bowlers & Owners are responsible for verifying his/her own average. Bowlers must use their HIGHEST WINTER BOOK AVERAGE 21 games or more. If your current league average is 15 pins or over your entering average, it must be reported to the BLBA Staff. (Avg can be reset if it gets below the 15-pin mark, there are no guarantees.) Failure to do so will result in bowlers scores being forfeited (0) for the match. Each bowler must use an entering average in the following manner.

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• ​HIGHEST WINTER BOOK AVERAGE of 2022-2023 & 2023-2024 (Previous 2 Seasons). Based on a minimum of 21 Games. SUMMER AVG also will be used if 10+ pins over the winter avg.

• 2021-2022 HIGHEST WINTER AVERAGE based on a minimum of 21 Games.

• HIGHEST SUMMER AVG will be used from PREVIOUS 3 SEASONS if no average from the above WINTER SEASONS.

• BOWLER MUST BOWL SCRATCH if none of the above averages are within the guidelines.

• BOWLERS will establish after 6 BLBA games. Current average use will be from the following (highest avg): 6 Game BLBA Tour Average or entering Book Avg.

• RIGHT TO RERATE FOR ANY REASON WILL BE RESERVED BY BLBA COMMITTEE. (RERATE REQUESTS may be emailed to BIGLeagueBowlingAssociation@gmail.com)

• No pin drop will be allowed.

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ALL team info and deadlines are the responsibility of the team officials. Each team must have their owner/owners listed along with a Team GM and Treasurer. Each team must have their own exclusive logo and team name. Owners are legally responsible for any copyright violation due to their choice of team name and or logo. Each logo will be originally made by the BLBA Logo Staff to ensure that each logo is original and will be the property of the BLBA Tour.
 

• Each team must have at least 12 members to be a part of the BLBA Tour, teams may have as many bowlers on their roster as they like. (Legal names necessary)

• All roster changes & additions must be submitted ON ANY NON-MATCH DATE. (Failing to submit roster changes/additions by the appropriate date may result in bowlers being disqualified fromcertain BLBA events or team matches)

• Each roster must list their owner/owners, Team GM, and treasurer. (Legal names necessary)

• Teams MAY ADD Free Agent Bowlers during the appropriate roster opening period.

• Any team/individual who misses payments from a team match or event will be disqualified from the BLBA events; tour until the fees are paid.
   

A LEGAL LINEUP will consist of at least 9 ROSTERED bowlers. Please keep in mind that if you have a vacancy in your lineup that spot receives 170 with NO HANDICAP, the team must still pay for the match in full. If your team CAN’T field a legal lineup, the match must still be paid in full. This match must be paid for in full before the start of the next match.

ALL PAYMENTS MUST be submitted by the team treasurer or owner. Payouts will likewise be given to the team treasurer or owner.

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Yearly Franchise Fee - $400 (DUE BY NO LATER THAN MAY 1ST 2024)
 

BLBA Tour Stop Team Fee - $540 ($45 x 12 Bowlers); ($540 x 13 matches = $7,020 total for matches)
 

BLBA Individual Bowler Yearly Sanction - $25 (Bowler will be added to database; website for yearly avg tracking and potential awards.)

***ALL FOREFIT MATCHES MUST BE PAID IN FULL $540***
***Any Vacancies MUST be paid for by Team/Owner***

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• Any team/individual who misses payments from a team match or event will be disqualified from the BLBA events & tour until the fees are paid.

• ALL TEAM OWNERS WILL SIGN A CONTRACT AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SEASON. THEY WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYING IN FULL 13 MATCHES x $540 = $7,020.

• BOWLING WILL NOT BEGIN UNTIL ALL TEAMS HAVE PAID FOR THEIR MATCH FEES.

• THE BLBA COMMITTEE RESERVES ALL RIGHTS.

The BLBA Committee reserves ALL RIGHTS. Rules are subject to change in between ANY of our events/matches.

ALL Team members or BLBA Tour members must have a jersey for any events or matches they wish to
compete in.

• Anyone may order a BLBA Jersey.

•  TEAM JERSEYS REQUIRE THE APPROVAL OF THE TEAM OWNER THEY ARE JOINING.

• ALL Jerseys must either have your full (Legal) name or a nickname on the back of the jersey (team members may NOT use the same nickname, nicknames will need to be approved)

• Sponsorship patches of BOWLING BRANDS ONLY may be worn on the jersey sleeves ONLY.

• A JERSEY MUST BE WORN FOR ALL BLBA EVENTS. Get your jerseys in time for the event or match you are trying to compete in.

All Matches will be held on 3 pairs with 4 bowlers per pair. There will be 13 regular matches for the season. Matches will begin on May 23rd 2024 & the last weekend of matches will be August 30th 2024. The BLBA Tour reserves the right to change any match date due to any reason.

Pair #1 will consist of 4 SCRATCH Bowlers. Pair #2 will consist of 4 HANDICAP Bowlers. Pair #3 will consist of 4 HANDICAP Bowlers. ALL MEMBERS MUST BE WEARING THEIR TEAM JERSEY FOR MATCHES AND EVENTS. Team will bowl 3 games and Handicap will be 80% of 235 for the Handicap pairs. Each Team game will be 3 points to the winning team. Each pair team series will be for 3 points each. Team Total Series will be 9 points. Match in total will be for 45 points. 2025 Schedule will be 13 weeks, from May 23rd to August 30th . There will be 10 regularly scheduled matches and 3 position rounds.

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For playoff eligibility a bowler must have 6 BLBA Tour games or 8 BLBA Events games.

If a lane breaks down and cannot be used, the bowlers that move to a new pair will be given 2 shots per lane.

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If a rack is missing any pins, the shot must be re thrown. If a bowler is getting dead wood out of the gutter, the pair must be notified. If a player is going for a spare and a dead wood pin is hit in the gutter zero will be given for the shot. Bowling out of turn or in the wrong lane, shot must be redone on the correct lane and in correct order.

All USBC certified bowling balls will be allowed for use in BLBA events & matches. Any bowler using an“illegal” bowling ball will be disqualified and receive zero for the current event or match. Any surface changes must be completed before the start of the event or match. Bowlers must use the same hand that they threw their first shot of the event or match with, either the right or the left hand (same rules apply for any 2 handed righty or lefty bowler). Any mid event or match hand switches are not allowed. No refunds will be given, and the bowler will be disqualified.

All ties for regular tour matches will split points. Any ties for playoff positions will have a one game team roll off. Any ties for final playoff matches will have a one game roll off.

ALL BOWLERS who bowl BLBA events & matches are giving permission to be recorded bowling, use of name in promotional or tournament postings, photos, and advertising. By signing up for the BLBA Tour, BLBA Events, BLBA & HSH Tournaments players will forever waive the right or claim to be compensated or any considerations.

ALL Members of the BLBA Tour will be held to a code of conduct which will include but is not limited
to.

• Damaging ANY HOUSE EQUIPMENT, electronics, score tables, screens, facility doors, walls, glass, bathrooms, etc.

• Damaging or mutilating ANY BLBA or HSH EQUIPMENT, jerseys, videos, social media posts, flyers, etc.

• Any behavior that is against the rules and regulations of the BLBA Tour will be subject to suspension or removal from the BLBA Tour.

• Any conduct complaints or violations may be emailed to BIGLeagueBowlingAssociation@gmail.com

• ANY DISRESPECT or foul conduct towards BLBA or HSH Staff member, said bowler will be at minimum suspended.

ALL OTHER RULES will be covered by USBC RULES. This is NOT a USBC sanctioned event.