MISSISSIPPI “500” CLUB
HANDICAP TOURNAMENT
USBC SANCTIONED
McComb Bowling Center
1200 LaSalle Suite 19
McComb, MS 39648
PRIZE FUND: $14.25
LINEAGE: $18.00
EXPENSES: $ 4.75
TOTAL: $37.00 total other than 500
MEMBERSHIP: $ 5.00
TOTAL “500” ENTRY: $42.00 total due for 500
We will again give bowlers the option of bowling all six games on Saturday or Sunday please make sure if this is needed it is noted on the entry form when submitted.
MISSISSIPPI “500” CLUB MEMBERSHIP PIN AVAILABLE $5.00
BARS FROM PREVIOUS TOURNAMENTS $1.00
The “500” Club meeting will be at 4:00 p.m., on March 8, immediately following the last shift at the bowling lanes.
If you want to bid on the 2015 tournament you may send your bid to Vickie Fox or bring it to the meeting.
Area hotels: Host Hotel Ramada Inn 2001 Veterans Blvd telephone 601-684-8665/mention 500 club to get agreed rate
Vickie Fox (Tournament Director)
3 Pine Cove
Grenada MS 38901
Cell phone (662) 809-2470
e-mail:
MISSISSIPPI “500” CLUB
27th ANNUAL TOURNAMENT
Vickie Fox
3 Pine Cove
Grenada MS 38901
McComb Bowling Center
Mccomb MS
March 8 & 9
2014
March 8 ______10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
March 9 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m.
CLOSING DATE: March 1, 2014
(Make checks payable to MS 500 Club)
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There will be a $25.00 charge for any check that is returned for insufficient funds. Payment in full for Tournament fees and NSF check charges will be required prior to bowling.
MAIL ALL ENTRIES TO: Vickie Fox (TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR)
3 Pine Cove
Grenada MS 38901
TOURNAMENT RULES
1. USBC Sanctioned Tournament Rules and Regulations shall govern this tournament.
2. “400”, “500” and “600” handicapped tournament based on 90% highest average from 200.
3. All entrants must be members of their Local, State, USBC “400”, “500” and “600” Clubs. Unmarried, Grade, and High School Students who have not attained the age of 18 must furnish written consent signed by their parent or guardian on WIBC approval form.
4. The “500” entry fee shall be $42.00 (Lineage $18, Prize Fund $14.25, Expenses $4.75, and Membership Fee $5.00).
5. Participation shall be only one time in the Tournament of single events for six games, three on Saturday and three on Sunday.
6. Prize Fund will be returned 100%. $10 will be paid for High Game Scratch each day in all Divisions.
7. Bowler’s entering average will be:
a. Highest USBC average at the end of the 2012-2013 winter season for 21 games or more. (Substitute average will count.)
b. If no previous average, the highest current USBC average shall be used.
c. If no previous average, you may bowl scratch.
d. USBC rules 319a-2, 319d, and 319e does not apply, but 319a-3 does apply.
8. Failure to use the correct average shall disqualify score if submitted average is lower than correct average thereby resulting in a lower classification or more handicap. Prize winnings shall be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the current. However, corrections in averages may be permitted up to the completion of the first game.
9. Rule 324 A, B, C applies provided the requirement of the tournament are met.
10. Check in time shall be 30 minutes before time to bowl. Membership card and USBC card must be shown.
11. Any bowler arriving late shall begin play and score counted beginning with frame being bowled. All previous frames will be “0”.
12. In case of a tie for first place, individuals tying shall divide $20.00 Champion award, be declared co-champions, and total monies for the number of places tied will be distributed equally.
13. All entrants must sign the official score sheet. Any error or protest must be reported in writing within 24 hours.
14. The Tournament Director or Board of Directors shall decide any questions not covered by these rules.
15. Entry fee (draft, check or money order) must accompany application. Entries will be scheduled as received.
16. Proper dress will be required.