AMERICAN LEGION
STATE BOWLING
TOURNAMENT
25th & 26th Feb 2017
Hosted by:
American Legion Post
364
Friendly Post Ln,
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703-494-4304
Best Western Potomac Mills
14619 Potomac Mills Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22192
(703) 494-4433
COST: $89.99 + Tax/Double Occupancy
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ALL ROOMS ARE NON-SMOKING
Complimentary full breakfast, choice of breads, cereal, fruit, hot eggs, hot breakfast meat, other
hot items, yogurt, juice, and coffee
100% Non-smoking hotel
Complimentary Newspaper
Elevators
Truck/RV and Bus Parking
Free Parking
Free Wi-Fi
When making reservation PLEASE let them know you are with the AMRICAN LEGION STATE
BOWLING TOURNAMENT. Cut off for the above offer is 25 Jan 2017.
The distance from the Motel to Post 364 is 3.5 miles and the distance to Bowl America Woodbridge
is 4.5 miles. Distance to the post from the bowling alley is 4 miles.
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OTHER HOTELS IN AREA
Country Inn & Suites
2621 Prince William Pkwy
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703-492-6868
$97.00 + Tax
(Smoking Rooms Avail)
WyteStone Suites
14525 Gideon Dr.
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703-490-4100
$93.00 + Tax
Holiday Inn Express
14030 Telegraph Rd.
Woodbridge, VA 22192
703-5761600
$108.00 + Tax
If you have any questions do not hesitate to send an e-mail or call the Tournament Director or Assistant Director. You
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AMERICAN LEGION
DEPARTMENT OF VIRGINIA
2017 TEN PIN BOWLING TOURNAMENT
HOSTED BY:
AMERICAN LEGION POST 364
Woodbridge, VA
FEB 25th AND 26th
LOCATION: Bowl America Woodbridge,
Woodbridge, VA
TOURNAMENT APPLICATIONS CAN BE
FOUND ON THE DEPT. of VIRGINIA
WEBSITE
www.valegion.org
APPLICATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY
10 FEB 2017
CONTACTS:
Tournament Directors
RAY TURNER
LARRY TURNER
Assistant Director
BYRON PIANALTO
HOME PHONE E-MAIL
434-251-0180
757-544-2435
[email protected]
757-478-0787
[email protected]
WELCOME BOWLERS TO
AMERICAN LEGION POST 364
WOODBRIDGE, VA.
On behalf of American Legion Post 364 Family I want to welcome each Legionnaire, Auxiliary Unit,
and SAL Squadron to the American Legion State Bowling Tournament.
The tournament will be held on the 25TH & 26TH of Feb 2017 at Bowl American Woodbridge. We
will bowl team event on Saturday the 25th at 1:00 pm and singles and doubles on the 26th at 9:00 am
and 1:00 pm. Out of town bowlers will be given preference for the earlier shifts on Sunday. The
cost of bowling is located on the application for the tournament please type or print. Also, I ask
that each team bring their yearbook so we will not have to take a long period of time to verify
averages.
We will have entertainment as well as cash raffles on Saturday evening for your enjoyment and the
post will be open on Friday for drinks. On Saturday, dinner will be available and the menu and
cost is listed below. We would like a head count for the dinners to ensure we do not run out of food
for our hungry guests. There is a block on your applications to say whether you will attend the
dinners. Please let us know the numbers you desire. Last but not least no cash with applications,
mail check or money order. Thank you for your support.
Saturday February 25th, 2017 (6:00 PM to 8:00 PM)
Spaghetti, meatballs, salad, a roll, and dessert
COST $8.00
Cash Raffle Every 30 Minutes – Must be present to win
The Legion Post Club is a BYOB establishment, Beer and Wine sold on premises.
The American Legion Department of Virginia
Tenpin Tournament Rules 2017
USBC Moral Support Certified
1. USBC Rules and Regulations will govern this tournament.
2. Only members in good standing of the American Legion, American Legion Auxiliary and Sons of
the American Legion are eligible for this tournament.
3. All prizes will be on a handicap basis. 100% of prize fees will be awarded.
4. There will be a cash prize for at least each ten (10) entries in Team, Single and Doubles. There will
be one (1) cash prize awarded for each twenty (20) entries in All Events.
5. All Events is an optional event. To be Eligible for All Events, a fee shall be designated by the
Tournament Chairman. Fees must accompany the entry forms.
6. Handicap will be computed on an individual basis of 90% of the difference of the entrant’s highest
sanctioned average from the previous winter season and scratch of 220 pins. If no sanctioned
average from previous winter season, the entrants handicap will be computed on the highest
sanctioned average as of January 1st 2016. Entrants having no acceptable entering average under
the tournament rules must bowl scratch (220). No summer league averages will be acceptable.
7. Tournament prizes will not be awarded until the averages of all winners in each event has been
verified by local association secretary or Local Association Year Book. PLEASE BRING A COPY
OF YOUR ASSOCIATION YEAR BOOK.
8. All participants are required to show their USBC and American Legion, American Legion
Auxiliary, or Sons of the American Legion Cards.
9. Substitutes must present themselves to the Tournament Director at least one hour before they are
scheduled to bowl.
10. Entrants may bowl only once in each event. Bowlers must enter Doubles and Singles, if entered in
either.
11. Preference will be given as entries are received and as to distance entrant must travel to and from
tournament site. Bowlers residing less than 50 miles from tournament site will be scheduled after
those residing farther away. Please designate time preference on your entry form.
12. Official Score: The telescore will be the official score during the game and the official tabulation
sheet will then be audited and obvious errors will be corrected. Errors in scoring must be reported
within twenty-four (24) hours.
13. All claims for prize money must be made within forty-five (45) days of receipt of prize list or such
claims will be disallowed. Such clams must be made to the Tournament Director with a copy going
to the Department Bowling Chairman.
14. USBC members are eligible to participate in this tournament, with high score USBC recognition
automatically extended to USBC members. Bowlers may sign up for the USBC by paying the
current USBC membership fee.
15. Bowler’s responsibilities for Average: USBC rule 319a: Bowlers are responsible for verifying
his/her own average, whether submitted by the bowler, the team captain or others. If the submitted
average is lower than required and results in a lower classification or more handicap, the bowler’s
score is disqualified. If the submitted average is higher than required, prize winnings will be based
on the submitted average. In the case of a team of two or more bowlers, the averages will be
combined to determine if the correct total is higher or lower than the submitted total. Average
corrections can be made up to the end of the bowler’s first game of a series. Or, if an extension of
time has been granted in writing by tournament management before the end of the first game of a
series, the correction can be made within 48 hours after the end of the series.
16. Lanes will be assigned by the Tournament Director, according to entries.
17. All fees must accompany the entry form. All averages must be certified by your league secretary,
team captain and bowler. All entries and fees MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE 10th OF
FEBRUARY 2017. ENTRIES MUST BE COMPLETELY FILLED OUT.
18. All publications and printed information needed for bowling committee, collection of feeds and
entry blanks is responsibility of the tournament director.
19. A complete list of winner and prizes must be submitted to the bowling committee and/or athletic
chairman as soon as the tournament is recognized as complete, according to USBC rules and
regulations.
20. American Legion bowling tournaments are moral sanctioned events of USBC and any medal or
awards rolled in accordance with the awards program of the USBC will be honored.
21. These rules and regulations of The American Legion, Department of Virginia Tenpin Bowling
Tournament shall be considered as permanent rules. Any changes to be made will have to be
18. It is expected and requested that each participant give their fullest cooperation to the Tournament
Director. Good sportsmanship and good etiquette will help your game and make for a more
enjoyable tournament.
TEAM EVENT AMERICAN LEGION VIRGINIA STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT 2017
** Read Rules ** Type or Print ** Fill Spaces Clearly and Completely
Bowl American Woodbridge
13409 Occoquan Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Phone: 703-494-9191
Position
Team Name
Print Name as it Appears on your USB Card
Last
First
Name of Your Local Association
USBC Card
Number For 2017
2016 Book
Average
Initial
Current Avg.
21 Games as of
1 Jan. 2017 if no
Avg. Available
for 2016
Check
for all
events
Legion/Aux/Sal
Card No. for 2017
1
2
3
4
5
ADDRESS REQUIRED
CAPTAIN NAME
CITY AND ZIP REQUIRED
PHONE NO. REQUIRED
E-MAIL ADDRESS IF AVAILABLE
Schedule:
Team Fee ($110.00)
($22.00) per Bowler
Time Saturday 25 Feb 2017
1:00 PM Saturday_________
Prize Fee
Bowling Fee
Expenses
Total
$45.00
$60.00
$5.00
$110.00
MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO:
Michael Roberge
Mail Entries To:
Michael Roberge
15589 Fancy Farm Ct.
Manassas, VA, 20112
CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT TO TEAM CAPTAINS BY E-MAIL OR PHONE
LEAVE BLANK
DATE:
AMT:
ENTRY NO:
100% PRIZE FEES RETURNED
Please Indicate the Number of Bowlers and Family Members Who Will Attend Dinner.
Saturday Night_____________
SINGLES & DOUBLES AMERICAN LEGION VIRGINIA STATE BOWLING TOURNAMENT 2017
** Read Rules ** Type or Print ** Fill Spaces Clearly and Completely
Bowl American Woodbridge
13409 Occoquan Rd, Woodbridge, VA 22191
Phone: 703-494-9191
Position
Phone No. Local Association
Print Name as it Appears on your USB Card
Last
Name of Your Local Association
USBC Card
Number For 2017
First
2016 Book
Average
Initial
Current Avg. Check for Legion/Aux/Sal Card
21 Games as of all events
No. for 2017
1 Jan. 2017 if no
Avg. Available
For 2016
1
2
3
4
5
6
CAPTAIN
CITY AND ZIP REQUIRED
ADDRESS REQUIRED
PHONE NO. REQUIRED
E-MAIL ADDRESS IF AVAILABLE
Name: of Team 6 Bowler is bowling on
Handicap All Events (Optional) $5.00
Schedule Preference
Time Sunday 26 Feb. 2017
9:00 AM
1:00 PM
Prize Fee
Bowling Fee
Expenses
Total
Singles
$ 9.00
$12.00
$ 1.00
Doubles
$18.00
$24.00
$ 2.00
$22.00
$44.00
(2) People
(1) Person
MAKE CHECKS OR MONEY ORDERS PAYABLE TO:
CONFIRMATION WILL BE SENT TO TEAM CAPTAINS BY E-MAIL OR PHONE
LEAVE BLANK
DATE:
Michael Roberge
Mail Entries To:
Legion Bowling Tournament
Attn: Michael Roberge
15589 Fancy Farm Ct.
Manassas, VA, 20112
AMT:
ENTRY NO:
100% PRIZE FEES RETURNED