ST. JOE VALLEY USBC
WOMEN'S TOURNAMENT
Women’s Championship Tournament Rules
1. All entrants MUST be a current 2026-2027 league member of the St. Joseph Valley USBC or SJVUSBC Hall of Fame Member with a current USBC sanction card. This tournament is open to only women.
2. Falsification of any entry will result in automatic disqualification from the tournament and loss of entry fees.
This tournament is sanctioned by the United States Bowling Congress and all playing rules will be in effec
Tournament format will consist of 3 game
5. Early Entry is $25.00 per person. Once entry is processed, no refund will be issued Wa Ins (if spots are available) will be $30 and must be paid cash only.
6. All fees must accompany entry form.
7. All participants must bowl when scheduled. Failure to do so may result in loss of entry fee.
8. All changes and substitutions must be made 30 minutes prior to scheduled squad time.
9. Entrants will use their highest SJVUSBC sanctioned average based on a minimum of 21 games in the 2025-2026 season. A. If no SJVUSBC average from 25-26 season, entrant will use their highest certified 25-26 USBC average.
Verification must be shown.
B. An entrant without a certified 25-26 USBC average will use the highest current SJVUSBC average with a minimum of 12 games as of February 27, 2027. Verification must be shown.
C. If no average from last year or this year the bowler will bowl using an average of 220.
10. The tournament manager will have the last say on any and all disputes. All USBC protest procedures will apply.
11. Rule 319c average rerate does apply.-
12. The prize fund will be returned with the ratio of 1 in every 7 entries. Prize money will be paid within 30 days of conclusion of tournament. Breakdown of fees are as follows: Expenses—$11, Prize Fund—$14
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** Violation of any of the above rules and/or any USBC rules will result in forfeiture of prize money and award.
Any protest must be made in writing and given to a tournament oficial within 24 hours of completion of their squad.
