DARWIN CITY TENPIN BOWLING
ADULT CHAMPIONSHIPS – 7th July to 29th July, 2012
Held at Planet Tenpin, Darwin
RULES AND REGULATIONS
ELIGIBILITY
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The Championships are open to all current 2012 Tenpin Bowling Australia Limited registered players.
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Junior bowlers are not permitted to compete in the Adult Division.
NOTE: In the event that there is only one qualifier in a particular Division, that bowler will not be
able to bowl or be declared the winner. All Divisions must have at least two competitors for that final
to go ahead.
THREE GAME SERIES
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In each grade, each entrant in the Trios, Doubles and Singles events will bowl three (3) games.
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Bowlers may enter any one event or all events.
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The highest three (3) game series will win in each case.
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In the event of a tie in any of the events, the tie will stand and prize money will be divided equally.
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There must be a minimum of two (2) bowlers per pair of lanes. Bowlers are not permitted to bowl on a
pair of lanes by themselves. Bowlers can however bowl by themselves if a Committee member or a staff
member of the Planet Tenpin Bowling Centre is in attendance and supervises the series.
RULES
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All TBA rules and regulations will apply.
ENTRIES
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All entry fees (including lineage) must accompany each entry.
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No teams or individuals will be entitled to a refund after the entry has been received and recorded.
ENTRY FEES
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The entry fee per senior bowler for each event is $30.00 comprising or during league play (in a TBA or
structured league). When bowling is permitted during league all players are required to be TBA
registered.
League Play
Lineage
Prize fund
Tournament Fee
$18.00
$10.00
$2.00
-------$30.00
$10.00
$ 2.00
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$12.00
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All events fee for all bowlers is $10.00.
Masters nomination will cost $15.00 for adults, and this money will go directly towards prize funds for each
Masters division nominated.
NOTE: For persons who wish to participate in the selection for the RACHUIG, SENIORS, RESTRICTED
YOUTH Representative Teams, ARE REQUIRED to enter the ALL EVENTS of EITHER the
STATE or CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS in the year of that event.
AVERAGES
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Cut off date for entering averages is 30th June 2012.
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Entrants must use their highest average up to 30th June 2012 or their highest average during the whole of
2011, established in any TBA or structured league over 18 games or more.
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If no current average has been established, the bowler must make application for a grading to the
Tournament Director in writing, stating:
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How many leagues currently bowling in;
Current average in each league;
Number of games bowled.
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If an entrant fails to make application to the Tournament Director for an average, then the average will be
set at 185 for men, 175 for women.
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The Tournament Director has the right to reclassify any bowler's average as per TBA Rules.
ALL EVENTS
PLEASE NOTE: BOWLERS WHO WISH TO BOWL IN THE SENIOR, RESTRICTED or ADULT
MASTERS EVENTS MUST HAVE COMPLETED AN ALL EVENTS ENTRY.
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Application for All Events must be made on the entry form and show the applicant's grade.
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Entry fee must be paid before commencing bowling in the FIRST event for that bowler. Only one paid
entry fee will be accepted from each entrant.
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A bowler's BEST appearance in the trios, doubles and singles will count towards their All Events score,
regardless of the grade in which they bowled. Mixed events will count towards All Events.
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An All Events Champion will be declared for every grade.
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Entrants who bowl in trios, doubles and singles and who DO NOT pay the All Events entry fee will be
listed in the official results but will not be eligible for any All Events prizes.
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No bowler shall receive more than one All Events prize, or be listed in more than one All Events final
standing.
PRIZES
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Prize funds will be returned 100% on the basis of one prize for every eight (8) entries received.
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An individual bowler may fill more than one placing within any one grade in which they are eligible to
bowl.
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PLAYING TIMES
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From Saturday 7th July 2012 to last squad Friday 27th July 2012, subject to the availability of lanes from
Centre Management without disruption of day league play and/or tournaments in progress and subject to
approval of the Tournament Director.
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Telescores and foul lights will be used at all times.
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Bowlers will not be permitted to score their own games.
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Pacers are not permitted.
PROTESTS
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All protests must be notified to the Tournament Director or his/her assistant or representative
IMMEDIATELY the infringement occurs. A provisional ball will be bowled where necessary, pending
the Tournament Director's decision and this decision will be final.
DRESS CODE
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Whilst bowling in singles, doubles and trios events and Masters qualifying, bowlers must be attired in a
neat and tidy manner. No singlets or rugger-type shorts will be allowed.
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When bowling in the finals of the Darwin City Masters, the dress code as stated in the National Code of
Conduct will apply at the Tournament Director's discretion.
GRADING
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Please refer to the attached grading list.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
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Inquiries shall be directed to: Lea Renner 0412472347, Andrew Krink 0412221569, June Voukolos
0407246369
or
Janine
Matheson
C/Planet
Tenpin.
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DARWIN CITY TENPIN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2012
SENIOR MASTERS (OVER 50's)
RULES AND REGULATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: Bowlers who wish to bowl in the Senior Masters event must have completed
an all events entry and paid the prescribed nomination fee.
This tournament is open to all current 2012 adult members of Tenpin Bowling Australia Limited,
(TBA), who have attained the age of 50 years or above in the year of the competition.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event that there is only one qualifier in a particular Division, that bowler
will not be able to bowl or be declared the winner. All Divisions must have at least two
competitors for that final to go ahead.
QUALIFYING
Qualifying scores will consist of each senior bowler's All Events score. No other qualifying will be
permitted. Nomination will cost $15.00 payable at time of All Events entry; this fee is added to prize
fund.
The finalist field will consist of the 2011 Darwin Senior Masters Champions, then finalists to make up
a field of twelve, (12) Men and twelve, (12) Ladies, based on All Events scores.
ALL FINALISTS WILL PAY $110.00
Consisting of $60.00 lineage, $5.00 Tournament fee and $45.00 Prize fund
The final of the Darwin City Senior Masters will be held either on Sunday 29th July 2012 at 9;30am
(Check-in by 9:00am)
The dress code as stated for all accredited tournaments will apply.
FINALS FORMAT
All finalists will bowl 10 games, in two game blocks, changing lanes at the end of each block. At the
end of 10 games, the male and female bowlers with the highest pinfall will be declared the 2012
Darwin City Senior Masters Winners. In the event of a tie for 1st place, there will be a further one (1)
game to decide the winner. If the scores are still tied after 1 game, a tenth frame will determine the
winner.
No substitutes will be used once the finals have commenced.
PRIZES
FIRST -
Trophy, automatic entry into the 2013 Darwin City Senior Masters and the 2013 NT
Seniors Masters, plus a 2012 Darwin City Senior Masters shirt, plus 55% of the prize fund.
SECOND - 30% of prize fund, plus trophy
THIRD - 15% of prize fund, plus trophy
PROTESTS
Refer to Rules and Regulations of Darwin City Championships.
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DARWIN CITY TENPIN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2012
ADULT MASTERS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: Bowlers who wish to bowl in the Adult Masters event must have completed
an all events entry and paid the prescribed nomination fee.
This tournament is open to all current 2012 adult members of Tenpin Bowling Australia Limited
(TBA).
PLEASE NOTE : In the event that there is only one qualifier in a particular Division, that
bowler will not be able to bowl or be declared the winner. All Divisions must have at least two
competitors for that final to go ahead.
QUALIFYING
Qualifying scores will consist of each bowler's All Events score. No other qualifying will be permitted.
Nomination will cost $15.00 payable at time of All Events entry; this fee is added to prize fund.
The finalists will consist of the 2011 Darwin City Masters Champion, Men and Ladies, then finalists to
make up a field of twelve, (12) Men and twelve, (12) Ladies.
ALL FINALISTS WILL PAY $110.00
Consisting of $60.00 lineage, $5.00 Tournament fee and $45.00 Prize fund
The final of the Darwin City Adult Masters will be held on Sunday 29th July, 2012 at 9:30am (Checkin by 9:00am).
The dress code as stated for all accredited tournaments will apply.
FINALS FORMAT
All finalists will bowl 10 games, in two game blocks, changing lanes at the end of each block. At the
end of 10 games, the male and female bowlers with the highest pinfall will be declared the 2012
Darwin City Masters Winners. In the event of a tie for 1st place, there will be a further one (1) game to
decide the winner. If the scores are still tied after 1 game, a tenth frame will determine the winner.
No substitutes will be used once the finals have commenced.
PRIZES
FIRST - Trophy, automatic entry into the 2013 Darwin City Masters and the 2013 NT Masters event,
plus a 2012 Darwin City Masters shirt, plus 55% of prize fund.
SECOND - 30% of the prize fund, plus trophy.
THIRD - 15% of the prize fund, plus trophy.
PROTESTS Refer to Rules and Regulations of Darwin City Championships.
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DARWIN CITY TENPIN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2012
ADULT RESTRICTED MASTERS
RULES AND REGULATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: Bowlers who wish to bowl in the Adult Masters event must have completed
an all events entry and paid the prescribed nomination fee.
This tournament is open to all current 2012 adult members of Tenpin Bowling Australia Limited
(TBA) who have averages, of 184 & below for Men and 174 & below for Women.
PLEASE NOTE: In the event that there is only one qualifier in a particular Division, that bowler
will not be able to bowl or be declared the winner. All Divisions must have at least two
competitors for that final to go ahead.
QUALIFYING
Qualifying scores will consist of each bowler’s All Events score INCLUDING HANDICAP. No other
qualifying will be permitted. Handicap will be 100% of 200. Nomination will cost $15.00 payable at
time of All Events entry, this fee is added to prize fund.
The finalists will consist of the 2011 Darwin City Restricted Masters Champion, Men and Ladies (if
eligible), then finalists to make up a field of twelve (12) Men and twelve (12) Ladies based on the
highest All Events score (with handicap).
ALL FINALISTS WILL PAY $110.00
Consisting of $60.00 lineage, $5.00 Tournament fee and $45.00 Prize fund
The final of the Darwin City Restricted Masters will be held on Saturday 28th July, 2012 at 2:30pm
(Check-in by 2:00pm). Men and Ladies will bowl at the same time.
The dress code as stated for all accredited tournaments will apply.
FINALS FORMAT
All finalists will bowl 10 games, in two game blocks, changing lanes at the end of each block. At the
end of 10 games, the male and female bowlers with the highest pinfall will be declared the 2012
Darwin City Restricted Masters Winners. In the event of a tie for 1st place, there will be a further one
(1) game to decide the winner. If the scores are still tied after 1 game, a tenth frame will determine the
winner.
No substitutes will be used once the finals have commenced.
PRIZES
FIRST -
Trophy, automatic entry into the 2013 Darwin City Restricted Masters and the 2013 NT
Restricted Masters (if average allows), plus a 2012 Darwin City Restricted Masters shirt,
plus 55% of prize fund.
SECOND - 30% of prize fund, plus trophy
THIRD -
15% of prize fund, plus trophy
PROTESTS
Refer to Rules and Regulations of Darwin City Championships.
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DARWIN CITY TENPIN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS - 2012
GRADING LIST
ADULTS
Men
Singles
Doubles
TRIOS
Mixed Doubles
Mixed Trios
Women
Open
185 & over
175 & over
A
170 – 184
160-174
B
150 – 169
140 – 159
C
135 – 149
125 – 139
D
0 – 134
0 – 124
Open
370 & over
350 & over
A
340 – 369
320 – 349
B
300 – 339
280 – 319
C
270 – 299
250 – 279
D
0 – 269
0 – 249
Open
555 & over
525 & over
A
510 – 554
480 – 524
B
450 – 509
420 – 479
C
405 – 449
375 – 419
D
0 – 404
0 – 374
Open
360 & over
A
330 – 359
B
290 – 329
C
260 – 289
D
0 – 259
Open
540 & over
A
495 – 539
B
435 – 494
C
390 – 434
D
0 – 389
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