2010 MASSACHUSETTS
BOWLING ASSOCIATION
LADIES’
& MEN’S OPEN CLASSIC RULES
1. This tournament is open to any Massachusetts Bowling Association (MBA) or Western New England Candlepin
Association (WNECA) member center league bowler who is at least 17 years of age as of the first day of this tournament. League
bowlers must be regular team members. Substitute bowlers may not participate.
2. Youth bowlers who enter this tournament may not enter the 2010 MBA State Youth Championships.
3. All bowlers who enter this tournament must apply for and present MBA average cards. Even though this tournament
is not handicapped, average cards are required as proof of MBA or WNECA league membership. Bowlers must have bowled at least
40 strings in an MBA or WNECA league to obtain an average card. Pro Tour Bowlers MUST bowl in an MBA or WNECA center and MUST
use the highest of their MBA/WNECA or Pro Tour Average for their average card.
4. Entry form must be filled out completely and mailed to Metro Bowl, Peabody along with the entry fee. Make
checks payable to “MBA Tournament or Metro Bowl”. You may enter at any time, but there will be no shifts beyond
June 13th at 2PM. Proof of proper entry is the responsibility of the bowler. In case of default for any reason,
entry fee will not be refunded.
5. All Events must be entered before the first ball is thrown. The All Events male and female winners will
be the bowlers with the highest total of the three events. This is a 20-string event. (Singles – 10 strings, Doubles
– 5 strings, Teams – 5 strings)
6. This is a scratch tournament.
No handicaps will be given and there are no average limitations.
7. Cash prizes will be paid 1 for each 6 entries. Both men and women’s divisions will be run concurrently
and each will have their own separate prize pools. In case of ties, cash prizes will be divided equally. All notices and prize
money will be forwarded to the first person listed with a legible mailing address on the entry form.
8. All ICBA rules will govern tournament play. All decisions of the tournament director will be final. Incomplete game(s) – score stands at time of default. Non-distribution of prize
money will result in suspension from further MBA Tournaments.
9. The tournament director reserves the right to add and delete from the schedule as necessary. No shift will
be added after the last posted shift.
MAIL ENTRIES TO:
METRO BOWL
63 Foster Street
Peabody, MA 01960
978-531-0500
