Jack Moran presents the
28th ANNUAL

Open-Entry Tournament

Handicap Bowling - April 17 - June 27, 2010
GUARANTEED $$$$

WILD IRISH ROSE GENERAL PLAYING RULES

1. ALL USBC RULES not specifically listed here will be in effect in each event.

2. Bowlers not members of the USBC can qualify for entry by paying an unattached membership fee of $21.

3. Should any person enter and bowl in the WILD IRISH ROSE TOURNAMENT who is not eligible as being a USBC Certified Member, he/she shall forfeit any claims to refund or prize money and all members of his/her team shall  forfeit like claims.

4. AVERAGES: All bowlers will use their highest USBC Certifiable average of the past seasons-2007-2008,   2008-2009, or their highest 2009-2010 season (or current average at time of bowling) minimum of 21 games.  Summer league and USBC Youth averages will not be accepted.  Anyone without an acceptable 07-08, 08-09 or 09-10 (current) average must bowl scratch. Anyone who as averaged ten (10) or more pins over his/her entering  average any season in the past five (5) seasons must report this at the time of registration for possible adjustment.  Failure to use the proper average or make correction prior to the time of bowling shall disqualify any score if the  submitted average is lower than the correct average. Prize winning shall be based on the submitted average if it is higher than the correct average. Bowlers are responsible for verifying their own average, whether submitted by the bowler, the team captain or others.  If a 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.

5. NON-SANCTIONED AVERAGES:  A bowler must report his/her non-sanctioned / certified average(s) for the past  three (3) seasons, if he/she bowls in a non-sanctioned league(s) prior to bowling. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

6. HANDICAP: In all events, the handicap will be based on 100% of the difference of the individual average and 225. Handicaps will be based on an individual basis. A maximum of 75 pins per game per bowler in each event.

7. MAXIMUM AVERAGES for participation are as follows: Team 1,125 / Doubles 450 / Singles No Max. Teams and Doubles over the listed maximum cannot participate.

8. MULTIPLE PARTICIPATION: A bowler may compete unlimited times in the team event, but at least two (2) bowlers  must be changed each time to allow multiple cashes. Any team may re enter without any changes, but can only  cash once.  In the doubles events-Multiple Participation is allowed, but may only cash with the same partner once.   In Singles events and in 6-game combine events-Multiple Participation is allowed, but may only cash once in each event using his/her highest score in that event.

9. PRO BOWLER RULE:  PBA-exempt players or former touring members whose membership has not been terminated  for more than two (2) years prior to date of entry, will not be permitted to bowl in the "Wild Irish Rose."   Professional Bowler decision is determined by the Tournament Director and is final. Regional PBA Members are  eligible, provided that they don't fall under one of the above classifications.

10. SPORT BOWLING LEAGUES: Any bowler who has an average in a USBC designated sports league for any listed  season must add 20 pins to their average for handicapping purposes.

11. Canadian Tenpin Federation Bowlers (CTF) – CTF Bowlers may bowl, provided they bring copies of their individual league record sheets for proof of average. They must also purchase a USBC  Unattached Membership. CTF Bowlers participating may also be subject to an average adjustment upon entering  the tournament.

12. TEAM EVENT:  Teams will consist of five (5) bowlers. Teams may consist of all Men, Women, or may be Mixed.

13. DOUBLES EVENT: Doubles may consist of 2-Men, 2-Women or may be mixed. Two (2) first year bowlers cannot bowl together in doubles, and on any doubles team both bowlers must have certified averages in the current  season. If not the doubles team bowls scratch. Bowlers bowling must bowl doubles and singles each time  they bowl.

14. ALL SUBSTITUTES must be reported one (1) hour before bowling to the tournament manager or tournament committee.

15. The team captain must report to the tournament office one (1) hour prior to scheduled bowling time to draw for lanes. In the doubles and singles, all bowlers must report to the tournament office to draw for lanes.

16. RERATING:  All entrants (including CTF Bowlers) are to be familiar with USBC Rule 319E re-rating requirements,  and comply with all requirements in each event.

17. Any bowler who has been rerated by any tournament or association must inform the tournament committee of his/her rerating.  Any bowler who has refused a rerating or been disqualified by any tournament must report this  before bowling, and will be subject to rerating or denial of entry in this tournament.

18. The tournament committee has the right to reject or rerate any entry without penalty up to the time of bowling in each event. Entry fee will be returned if entrant or entrants do not wish to participate after being notified of any  rerating.

19. Any bowler currently in the top ten (10) of any certified or non-certified tournament must report this to the  tournament director prior to bowling. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

20. Tournament Prize Winnings (USBC Rule 319E):  ALL BOWLERS are required to fill an individual average prize  winnings verification form if they bowl higher than last years 10th place score in any event. The bowler's signature on this form verifies all information to be true.  Any bowler who reports a lower average than required  or fails to report a prize-winning of $500 or more in any tournament in the previous twelve months will forfeit all  tournament fees and winnings.

21. A bowler arriving late will be allowed to bowl but his/her score will start with the frame in which he/she is ready  to bowl.

22. When a substitute enters a game already in progress, the handicap will be based on the original bowler's average or substitutes, whichever is higher.

23. All claims for errors in scoring must be submitted to the tournament manager within 24 hours after the score  is bowled.

24. Team, Doubles and Singles Events will bowl all 3 games on same pair of lanes. After the completion Doubles event, Singles will move one pair of lanes, either left or right, depending on lane assignments.

25. NO REFUNDS after closing date of the tournament. In case of absence or inability to bowl, you may substitute.

26. A minimum deposit of 40% of total entry fee must accompany entry form to guarantee a reserved squad time and date.  All checks or money orders should be payable to "WILD IRISH ROSE TOURNAMENT." NO post dated  checks will be accepted.  (Make Canadian Checks payable in US funds.)

27. EARLY BIRD SPECIAL: A special prize fund for entries that are FULLY PAID and postmarked by midnight,  MARCH 17, 2010. The cash awards will be paid accordingly as advertised.

28. PRIZES:  All guarantees as listed on the front of the tournament entry form will be paid as well as at least one (1) prize for every ten (10) entries in each event, one (1) prize for every twenty (20) in combine and bonus single events.  All prize fees will be returned 100%.

29. Unmarried Grade or High School Students who have not attained the age of eighteen (18) must have written consent of their legal guardian on an approval consent form which must be submitted to the tournament  manager at least one (1) week before participation, unless the student is accompanied by his/her parent of legal guardian at the tournament in which case the consent form may be filled at that time.  Failure to do so  disqualifies all scores rolled by the student.

30. The tournament office will try to even up all squads.  In the event of an odd number of teams or doubles, bowlers who draw lanes alone, must bowl alone.  Upon refusal to do so, no entry will be returned.

31. No person presently employed full time by Roseland Bowl will be allowed to bowl in the doubles and  singles events.

32. The tournament office has the right to weigh any ball after bowling. If a ball shall be found to be illegal, this will result in disqualification of the bowler and no cash refunds will be made. Bowlers may have their balls checked prior to bowling.

33. If an automatic pinsetter has a major breakdown the tournament committee reserves the right to move bowlers to other lanes.

34. Entries into this tournament will be accepted up until the last scheduled squad in each event.

35. A bowler who has bowled a 100 pins or more over his/her average in a three-game tournament event (133 pins  for 4 games, 166 pins for 5 games) in the previous twelve months from time of bowling in each separate event is  required to report said score or scores prior to registration even though the prizes for said score(s) have not been  awarded.  The bowler may be subject to average adjustment.  Failure to report said score(s) could result in disqualification.

36. The Team Captain's signature is required on the Tournament Application if his/her signature verifies that all  information posted is true and that he/she is responsible for the distribution of all prize checks for bowlers listed  on that entry.

37. BONUS SINGLES: Bowlers in the Team and Doubles events may enter and use their scores bowled in those events as part of a separate Bonus Singles event in those respective categories.  An additional fee is required for the  entry.  You may only cash one time in each event.

38. SENIORS SINGLES EVENT: All bowlers over the age of 55 may enter the Senior Singles Event whenever they bowl in the team event or the doubles event.  You may cash only one time in each event. Proof of age will be required  and verified at time of registration.

39. Returned checks (NFS) will be charged $30 Service Fee and if not paid by August 1, 2010, will result in the  disqualification of all scores bowled by the individual, team, and group associated with that check.

40. Premature termination of the tournament brought about by war, national emergency, or emergency causes relating thereto or there from:  fires, strikes, lockouts, labor difficulties or other reasons beyond the control of  Roseland Bowl-shall cause foregoing prize schedule to be prorated in accordance with the number of entrants who have bowled in each of the respective events up to the time of termination.

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