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MEMBERSHIP RULES

Intercollegiate rules are adopted and enforced by the United States Bowling Congress.

USBC Collegiate Membership Eligibility Rule – Rule 100-Collegiate1. Membership in USBC Collegiate is open to all men and women currently enrolled in a higher education

institution.2. Bowlers who are under suspension from USBC membership are ineligible for membership in USBC

Collegiate.

Membership Year – Rule 101-CollegiateThe USBC Collegiate membership year shall be from August 1 to July 31 of the following year. USBC Collegiate membership shall expire on July 31 of the season in which membership was issued or when a member is no longer enrolled in a higher education institution.

Membership, How to Obtain – Rule 102-Collegiate1. To become a member in USBC Collegiate, an intercollegiate team will complete the USBC Collegiate

Application for Membership.2. Each student-athlete will complete a national USBC Adult or USBC Youth membership application or

provide it through the online membership program.3. The coach/advisor will submit: a. the USBC membership application for each member of the team and pay the required fees by using

the online team membership program (see Rule 103 (1-2) for fee structure). Or, b. the USBC Collegiate Application for Membership, USBC membership applications and required fees

to the USBC Collegiate national office (see Rule 103 (1-2) for fee structure). 4. USBC Collegiate will pay national dues for each student-athlete for the respective membership (adult/

youth) which will include USBC Sport Bowling membership.5. State/local certification fees must be paid for league and association competition similar to multiple

memberships.6. NON-MEMBER PARTICIPATION FEE – Eligible student-athletes who wish to compete in an intercollegiate

tournament, but do not hold a USBC Collegiate membership, shall pay a $25 (U.S. dollars) participation fee (per tournament) to the tournament manager. Presentation of USBC Collegiate membership or application for membership is required prior to competition.

USBC Collegiate Membership Fees – Rule 103-CollegiateUSBC Collegiate membership entitles student-athletes to participate in all certified intercollegiate confer-ences and tournaments. All USBC Collegiate membership fees (college and individual) shall be paid prior to participating in a certified intercollegiate tournament/conference. USBC Collegiate membership fee requirements are:

1. Payment of $350 (U.S. dollars) per intercollegiate team when using the online membership program. This provides individual certification of an eight-person team roster. An additional $75 processing fee will be assessed to those teams submitting paper applications to USBC. 2. Payment of $35 (U.S. dollars) per student-athlete for any student-athletes beyond a roster of eight when using the online membership program. An additional $5 processing fee per student-athlete will be assessed to those teams submitting paper applications to USBC.

A team will be disqualified from an event if it uses a non-certified participant.

CONTACT INFORMATION

USBC COLLEGIATE621 Six Flags DriveArlington, TX 76011

Telephone: (800) 514-BOWL, ext.8979Email: usbccollegiate@bowl.com

BOWL.com/collegiate

Membership Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Eligibility Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2

Suspension and Reinstatement . . . . . . . . . 4

Intercollegiate Events . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships and ITC Sectional Qualifiers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Code of Conduct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships Sectionals . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

2012-2013 Collegiate Tournament Schedule . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Contents

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Branch Campus – Rule 104-CollegiateAn institution with multiple campuses may combine to bowl as a single campus under the following criteria: 1. Prior to competing, the institution must provide USBC Collegiate a list of all branch campuses

wishing to combine 2. Eligibility form must clearly identify the campus for each student-athlete

ELIGIBILITY RULES

Only certified competition involving more than one school shall be considered intercollegiate competition. In order for an intercollegiate team to be considered for the Sectional Qualifiers or USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships competition, all participating team members must meet or exceed USBC Collegiate rules. USBC Collegiate defines first semester eligibility as August 1 – December 31 and second semester eligibility as January 1 – July 31.

Credit Hours – Rule 200-Collegiate All student-athletes (graduate and undergraduate) shall, at the time of competition, be registered as full-time students and currently attending classes which: 1. Shall not be less than 12 semester or quarter undergraduate hours for participating undergraduate

student-athletes. 2. Shall not be less than six actual semester or quarter hours for participating graduate students.

Grade Point Average – Rule 201-CollegiateStudent-athletes must maintain a minimum cumulative overall grade point average as determined by the college they are representing in intercollegiate competition which cannot be less than:

1. A 2.0 GPA is required at institutions on a 4.0 scale.2. A 3.0 GPA is required at institutions on a 5.0 scale.3. Any organization with GPA requirements less than USBC Collegiate requirements may use those

requirements in a certified USBC Collegiate event as long as the participating teams or members are only from that organization.

4. Any USBC Collegiate certified event that includes members outside that organization must use the USBC Collegiate GPA requirements.

Satisfactory Progression Rule – Rule 202-CollegiateStudent-athletes who have participated in any certified intercollegiate competition prior to the current sea-son must complete the following minimum academic progress requirements for continuing education:

1. Semester system requirements: Prior to second season of participation – 24 hours minimum. Prior to third season of participation – 48 hours minimum. Prior to fourth season of participation – 72 hours minimum.

2. Quarter system requirements: Prior to second season of participation – 36 hours minimum. Prior to third season of participation – 72 hours minimum. Prior to fourth season of participation – 108 hours minimum.

In order for graduate student-athletes to remain eligible, the student-athletes are required to successfully complete a minimum of 12 graduate credit hours (semester system) or 18 graduate credit hours (quarter system) since the previous season of participation.

Transfers – Rule 203-CollegiateCertified Program: Student-athletes transferring from an institution with a certified intercollegiate program in which they participated are not eligible for intercollegiate competition for one year.

Non-certified Program: Student-athletes transferring from a non-certified institution to a USBC Collegiate certified institution must request a waiver in compliance with Rule 304 prior to participation.

Length of Eligibility – Rule 204-CollegiateStudent-athletes (undergraduate or graduate) have a total of four years of eligibility.

1. Student-athletes attending two-year institutions are eligible for their first two years of collegiate eligibility or until they receive a degree, whichever comes first.

2. Student-athletes attending four-year institutions have a total of four years of eligibility.3. Student-athletes are permitted a maximum of four years of intercollegiate bowling eligibility.4. Graduating student-athletes will be eligible to participate in the Sectional Qualifiers or USBC

Intercollegiate Team Championships with less than full-time academic status providing they are taking the required credit hours needed for graduation in their final term.

Use of Eligibility – Rule 205-Collegiate1 Student-athletes rolling a ball in intercollegiate competition (NCAA, NJCAA, NAIA, etc.) use a year of

eligibility.2. Student-athletes participating while academically ineligible in intercollegiate competition use a year

of eligibility. 3. Hardship cases involving medical/injury reasons can be submitted to the USBC Collegiate office in

writing if the student-athlete has competed in two events or less prior to January 1.4. Participation as an individual (not on an intercollegiate team) does not constitute a year of eligibility.5. The participation of pacers in intercollegiate competition is specifically prohibited in USBC Collegiate

certified events.

Eligible Roster Limits – Rule 206–CollegiateA school is limited to a maximum of:

25 eligible student-athletes on a men’s or mixed team first semester 25 eligible female student–athletes on a women’s team first semester An additional three student-athletes can be added to each team on the second semester eligibility form. A team may not have more than 28 eligible student-athletes for the second semester.

Once a student-athlete is approved for competition by USBC Collegiate he/she may not be replaced on theprogram’s active roster for any reason.

In the event a school violates this rule, they will be disqualified from any event(s) bowled in whichthe violation occurred.

Professional Membership – Rule 207-CollegiateAmateur Eligibility – Certified intercollegiate activities are considered amateur events. Individuals who are considered “professionals” pursuant to Professional Membership policy are not eligible to bowl in intercol-legiate events.

1. An individual who is classified as a touring and/or resident professional by a professional bowling organization is not eligible for USBC Collegiate membership. If a bowling organization’s title uses the word professional, individuals applying for membership or holding membership, or competing in an event as a professional in that organization shall not be eligible for intercollegiate competition.

2. An individual who has ever held membership or competed as a professional in any professional bowling organization may appeal to USBC Collegiate for a waiver a minimum of one year after the expiration of his or her professional membership.

3. USBC Collegiate will consider reinstatement of amateur status only if the individual has competed as a professional in five (5) or fewer professional events.

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SUSPENSIONS/REINSTATEMENT

Penalty for Unfair Tactics – Rule 300-CollegiateUSBC Collegiate members, or non-members applying for USBC Collegiate membership, violating the provi-sions of this rule shall be liable for suspension of or denial of USBC Collegiate membership privileges:

1. Attempting to gain an unfair advantage by directly or indirectly tampering with lanes, bowling pins and/or bowling balls so they no longer meet USBC specifications. Penalty – Forfeiture of game or games including awards and/or suspension of membership.

2. Placing the game of tenpins in jeopardy of unfair criticism by the use of dishonest, disreputable tactics in connection with the game of bowling.

3. Using an assumed name or bowling under the name of another person scheduled to bowl in a certified conference or tournament. Penalty – Forfeiture of all games in which such a student-athlete was used. All involved and found guilty shall be liable for suspension of membership.

4. Conduct derogatory to the best interest of intercollegiate bowling, including the use of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages while competing in conference or tournament play.

5. Misuse of any funds entrusted to them as a conference officer, team captain, or tournament official.6. Participation in bowling activities in violation of USBC Collegiate eligibility rules.

Suspension Action – Rule 301-CollegiateUSBC Collegiate has the authority to make administrative decisions regarding eligibility of student-athletes, coaches or schools upon notification of any rule violations.

Ineligible/Suspended Bowlers – Rule 302-CollegiateA student-athlete(s) suspended from membership in USBC Collegiate shall be ineligible to participate in all certified conferences and tournaments or to hold any conference or tournament office. Academically ineligible student-athletes are not eligible to participate in USBC Collegiate certified events.

1. The use of an academically ineligible or suspended student-athlete shall result in a forfeit of any event in which the student-athlete was used. Eligible student-athletes can use their individual scores for determining awards.

2. Academic ineligibility or suspension from USBC Collegiate membership does not affect USBC eligibility.3. Protests and appeals must be in writing stating the grounds for the protest or appeal. A protest involv-

ing eligibility must be filed with USBC Headquarters, Attention: USBC Collegiate within 48 hours of the infraction.

4. If an ineligible athlete is used in competition, the team will receive no team ranking system points and that competition’s final standings will be recalculated along with the team ranking system points. The team also is not eligible for bonus pins or extra games.

Reinstatement of Membership Privileges – Rule 303-CollegiateThe procedure for reinstatement is as follows: 1. The reinstatement request shall be in writing and set forth in detail the charge(s) against the

member(s) and the USBC or USBC Collegiate rule(s) involved. 2. The reinstatement request shall be signed by the person(s) making the request and filed with USBC

Collegiate. 3. The reinstatement request will be forwarded to the necessary parties for their comments. These

comments must be received within 10 days from the date of notification. 4. USBC will make an administrative decision once all responses received within the timeframe are

reviewed.

5. The status of applicants shall remain unchanged until individuals have been advised of reinstate-ment by the USBC Collegiate office.

Request for Waiver – Rule 304-CollegiateStudent-athletes may request a waiver of eligibility rules when circumstances beyond their control resultin an unwarranted forfeiture of eligibility. A request for waiver shall be submitted in writing to the USBCCollegiate office and will be considered in the same manner as an appeal or protest. The waiver must berequested prior to participation. A request for a waiver will be considered for the following reasons:

1. A transfer hardship request may be applied for: a. if the institution discontinues an academic program, b. the student-athlete’s course work for that major program has been completed at that institution, c. if a recognized intercollegiate bowling program is discontinued. Individuals will not be granted

this waiver until October 15 of the current bowling season.2. Credit hours – A class repeated due to an unsatisfactory initial grade may be used only once in

meeting satisfactory progress requirements.3. Remedial or non-credit courses may be used to satisfy minimum academic progress requirements

provided the institution considers the courses to be prerequisites for specific degree credit courses and gives those classes the same equivalent as others at the institution.

4. Non-Certified program – A student-athlete from a non-certified institution who competes in a USBC Collegiate certified competition.

A transfer request cannot be submitted when a student-athlete changes a major or because of medical hardship.

Appeals of Administrative Decisions – Rule 305-CollegiateStudent-athletes suspended from or denied USBC Collegiate membership may file a written application for reinstatement of membership privileges with USBC.

Reinstatement cannot be granted until student-athletes have concluded the specified period of ineligibility, during which time they have refrained from any type of bowling competition in violation of USBC Collegiate rules.

USBC’s administrative decisions may be appealed to the chairperson of the USBC Legal and Legislative Committee. The appeal must be filed in writing within 10 days of the date of the letter notifying them of the administrative decision. A statement of the reasons for the appeal must be included. The appeal would be forwarded to USBC Headquarters, Attn: USBC Rules Department.

INTERCOLLEGIATE EVENTS

Intercollegiate Tournament Eligibility for USBC Collegiate Certification – Rule 400-CollegiateThe tournament manager can establish eligibility for USBC Collegiate certified tournaments under one of the following conditions, and the eligibility rules must be carried on the entry forms and/or posters:

1. Limit entry to USBC Collegiate members only.2. Limit entry to USBC Collegiate members and eligible non-members who pay a tournament participa-

tion fee of $25 prior to bowling.Only student-athletes who are USBC members before participation in the tournament are eligible for USBC awards.

Baker Competition – Rule 401-CollegiateThe following guidelines must be adhered to in order for tournament formats using the Baker System of

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scoring to be certified:1. Traditional games (team, doubles and singles) are eligible for awards.2. A team that bowls a Baker System 300 game is eligible to receive a school award. Each school is

eligible for one award per season.3. Five Baker games shall equal one team game.

ABC Secretary Emeritus Frank Baker developed the Baker format. In this format, the leadoff bowler rolls the first and sixth frames, the second player rolls the second and seventh frames, the third player rolls the third and eighth frames, the fourth player rolls the fourth and ninth frames, and the fifth player rolls the fifth and 10th frames including any extra deliveries in the 10th frame.

Note: Baker games may occur at any point in the event format. For award purposes, however, they should not interrupt any three-game series.

Mixed Team – Rule 402-CollegiateAn intercollegiate team will be designated as a mixed team by USBC Collegiate when it submits mem-bership application form(s) with one to four members of one gender and one or more members of the opposite gender.

Schools that have five or more of each gender at any point during the season are required to compete as separate men’s and women’s programs and pay the required membership fees. A school’s season begins the date USBC Collegiate receives the first membership application form and continues until July 31.

A school cannot certify a mixed team once the school has a recognized USBC Collegiate men’s and women’s program during the current season. A mixed team from a school that has men’s and women’s teams will not be recognized by USBC Collegiate and are not eligible for TRS points.

Mixed teams are classified as men’s teams and placed in the men’s division in USBC Collegiate certified competition.

A school with a USBC Collegiate mixed team shall be included in the men’s all-events standings for that tournament. A woman competing on the mixed team shall be included in the men’s all-events standings for that tournament.

Team Rosters – Rule 403-CollegiateOnly three men’s teams and three women’s teams may represent an institution during a competition day. Prior to the start of any competition, a school must declare one team as its varsity team. All other teams competing from the school will be designated as junior varsity teams. If a school only has one team com-peting in the event, that team will be assigned to the varsity division. The varsity is the only team that will earn points toward post-season qualification. Failure to designate a varsity team prior to the start of com-petition will result in that school not receiving Team Ranking System points for the competition. If the team in the varsity division uses an ineligible athlete during the competition, the team will be removed from the standings and will not receive points for that event.

In the event a school violates this rule, they will be disqualified from any event(s) bowled in which the viola-tion occurred.

Substitutions – Rule 404-CollegiateA player once removed cannot return to bowl for the remainder of the game. A maximum of three substitu-tions are permitted during each game, only one of which is allowed in the 10th frame.

Awards – Rule 405-CollegiateAn intercollegiate tournament certified by USBC Collegiate shall only provide awards and similar mementos that are compatible with traditional college requirements as to what constitutes an acceptable award.

Monetary prizes may be offered in the form of scholarship provided the money is given to the school in the name of both the intended recipient and the college and is not funded through the entry fee from the tour-nament. It is unacceptable to award cash prizes directly to a student-athlete in certified USBC Collegiate events.

Headsets – Rule 406-CollegiateCD players, iPods, cell phones, and headsets cannot be worn by athletes during intercollegiate bowling competition in the settee area.

Bowling Equipment – Rule 407-CollegiateParticipants will not wear apparel or use bowling equipment depicting alcohol, tobacco, gambling, illegal substance(s) or inappropriate language/gestures during competition. Penalty – First offense will result in a verbal warning and apparel change or removal of equipment. Failure to comply will cause the bowler’s scores to be disqualified and the bowler to be removed from the competition.

USBC INTERCOLLEGIATE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS AND ITC SECTIONAL QUALIFIERS

USBC Collegiate shall adopt rules from time to time deemed appropriate with respect to the USBC Intercol-legiate Team Championships and Sectional Qualifiers. Any such rule must comply with the USBC Playing Rules. The Intercollegiate Team Championships and Sectional Qualifiers are certified by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and shall be administered by USBC Collegiate and applicable USBC rules and guidelines.

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Team Requirements – Rule 500-CollegiateSubmitting the entry forms and accepting the berths to the ITC and Sectional Qualifiers means that all coaches and athletes agree to abide by all event and competition rules and policies. Each athlete and coach must sign and submit to the event manager a Rules Declaration Form. Any event and/or competition violation could result in disqualification.

Bowling Equipment – Rule 501-CollegiateAll teams competing in the Sectional Qualifiers and the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships must submit a ball registration form prior to the start of competition.

All equipment must meet USBC specifications. The number of bowling balls a student-athlete can use in the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships and Sectional Qualifiers is limited to five (5) bowling balls, including practice and competition. Once the equipment registration is completed, no additional equip-ment may be added. A bowling ball may only be listed once on a ball card. A student-athlete can only use equipment listed under his/her name.

A bowling ball may only be replaced if the tournament manager declares that the bowling ball is damaged beyond repair. A replacement bowling ball can be submitted to the tournament manager who will have that ball checked, approved and listed on the Equipment Registration form before it is used in competition. A bowling ball may be repaired if approved by the tournament management.

Penalty for first offense: Individual and team are warned. Penalty for additional offenses: Bowler is disqualified from the event and all game(s) in which the violation occurred are forfeited.

Removal of Bowling Equipment from Center – Rule 502-CollegiateBowling ball(s) submitted on the ball card cannot be removed from the center. Any bowling ball(s) removed from the center cannot be used for the remainder of the competition.

Team Uniforms and Use of Advertisement and/or Logos on Equipment, Uniforms and Apparel – Rule 503-CollegiateThe official uniform must be loose-fitting and not made of denim, fleece, nylon or spandex-like material. No jeans, warm-up suits or hats of any kind are permitted. All student-athletes require a neat appearance in both clothing and personal grooming. Team uniforms and use of advertising/logos on equipment, uniforms and apparel for the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships and Sectional Qualifier competitions must adhere to the following:

1. Team Shirts – Each student-athlete must wear shirts that are identical in style, color, print and design. All shirts must consist of collared, v-neck, rib-lined, or banded necklines only. T-shirts are not approved for competition. Each team member must have the school name, initials, or registered trademark logo in letters a minimum of 1-inch high on the shirt’s back. Hand-printed lettering is not allowed (professional airbrush excluded). Removable plaques with school names are permitted. All lettering must be legible, in English, and identical to each student-athlete’s shirt.

2. Logos – A student-athlete may wear apparel that bears a trademark and/or logo provided the follow-ing criteria are met:

a. No more than four logos (team logo or sponsor) are permitted on a team uniform. b. Logo(s) can be placed only on the right or left shirtsleeve, shirtfront chest and/or the front of the

student-athlete’s skirt, culottes, skort, walking shorts or slacks. c. Logo(s) cannot exceed 2 inches in height and 3 inches in width, including any additional material

surrounding the normal trademark or logo (i.e. patch/emblem). School trademark, logos, name are exempt from this policy.

d. All team members must have the same logo advertisements on their shirts. Logos must be placed in the identical location on all team members.

e. In the event the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships and/or Sectional Qualifiers have major sponsorship, the student-athletes will be required to wear an event logo and/or sponsor advertisement/logo during the entire event. Event management will determine placement of this advertisement/logo.

3. Women’s Apparel – Female student-athletes are required to wear slacks, skirts, culottes, skorts or walking shorts. All skirts, culottes, skorts or walking shorts must be no shorter than one-half the distance from the inseam to the top of the knee in length and/or no shorter than the fingertips when arms are at their sides while standing. Each student-athlete must wear slacks, skirts, culottes, skorts or walking shorts similar in color and the same in print or design. Slacks must not contain drawstring waists or elastic bottoms (ankles). Mixing of team apparel (skorts and skirts) is not permitted.

4. Men’s Apparel – Male student-athletes are required to wear slacks. Slacks must not contain draw-string waists or elastic bottoms (ankles). Each student-athlete must wear slacks similar in color and the same in print or design.

Student-athletes must comply with these rules at all practice sessions and competitions. The tourna-ment director will enforce these guidelines and questionable apparel must be referred to the tournament director for approval before it is worn. Bring alternative team uniforms that follow the dress code in case approval is denied.

Penalty – Failure to comply with any dress code will result in a verbal warning and apparel change (if applicable). Second offense will result in a verbal warning, apparel change (if applicable), and/or possible disqualification for that block and following blocks until rectified.

Coaches’ Attire and Use of Advertisement and/or Logos on Apparel – Rule 504-CollegiateCoaches’ attire and use of advertising/logos on apparel for the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships and Sectional Qualifying competitions must adhere to the following:

1. Coaches must wear appropriate attire during all practice sessions and competitions. Apparel must fall under the following guidelines. The tournament director will enforce these guidelines. Penalty – Failure to comply with this rule will result in a verbal warning and apparel change (if applicable). Second offense will result in a verbal warning, apparel change (if applicable), and/or possible ejection from coaching that block and following blocks until rectified.

2. Coaches’ apparel must be loose-fitting and not made of denim, fleece, spandex-like material. Sweat-shirts are not permitted. No jeans, cargo pants or slacks with drawstring waists or elastic bottoms (ankles) are allowed. No T-shirts or hats of any kind are permitted. Women choosing to wear skirts, culottes, skorts or walking shorts must make sure they are no shorter than one-half the distance from the inseam to the top of the knee in length and/or no shorter than the fingertips when arms are at their sides while standing. A neat appearance in both clothing and personal grooming is required by all coaches.

3. Shirt Lettering – Coaches are allowed to have the school name, initials or registered trademark logo in letters a minimum of 1-inch high on the shirt’s back. Hand-printed lettering is not allowed (profes-sional airbrush excluded). Removable plaques with school names are permitted. All lettering must be legible.

4. Advertising and Logos – If coaches choose to wear athletic apparel that bears the trademark and/or logo of athletic equipment or apparel manufacturer or distributor, it must follow the guidelines established for team uniforms.

Practice – Rule 505-CollegiateThere will be a 15-minute practice session prior to all blocks of competition. Bowlers not present forfeit their time. Substitutes will receive no additional practice balls before entering competition. Tournament participants are not permitted to practice at the bowling center hosting the ITC Sectionals, ITC, and ISC on days scheduled for competition, except during designated practice sessions. Violators will be disqualified from tournament play.

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Re-Racks – Rule 506-CollegiateEach team is allowed a total of one re-rack per Baker game. Violations will result in a forfeit of all pinfall for that frame. Tournament management may grant additional re-racks.

Team Score Verification – Rule 507-CollegiateCoaches or team representatives are responsible for verification of their team’s score. Any scoring correc-tions must be made prior to signing the recap.

Awards – Rule 508-CollegiateITC awards will be issued for the first, second and third place in each division. There will be a third-place award presented to the bracket runners-up in each division. In addition, the championship team in each division will receive commemorative rings.

The ITC will recognize a men’s and women’s most valuable player. Athletes are eligible for the all-tourna-ment team only in the division that they compete. A woman competing in the men’s division on a mixed team is only eligible for the men’s all-tournament team.

Schedules will be adjusted based on the number of teams per division at each Sectional Qualifier.

Coach Designation – Rule 509-CollegiateEach team will be allowed to designate two coaches per team. The coach listed on the official entry form will be the official representative of the team for all matters and will receive all applicable event amenities. The assistant coach’s name must be provided to the tournament officials during team registration. During competition, only the two designated coaches and the eight designated athletes will be allowed in the set-tee area.

Equipment Alterations – Rule 510-CollegiateAltering the surface of a bowling ball by the use of abrasives, cleaners, or polish is prohibited during competition. In addition, no substance may be placed on the outer surface of the bowling ball. The outer surface of the ball may only be cleaned with a dry towel once the bowler has begun competition. Competi-tion is defined as any time teams are bowling for score. No modifications can be made to affect the balance of the bowling ball (i.e. additional weight holes, modification of existing holes, etc.).

Penalty for first offense: Individual and team are warned and the ball is removed from that competition (qualifying block or match). Penalty for second offense: Forfeiture of game in which the violation occurred.

Lane Courtesy – Rule 511-CollegiateTo maintain a consistent pace of bowling, it is proper etiquette to observe one-lane courtesy and deliver the bowling ball within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the tournament manager. Additional courtesy or delivery time is inappropriate, delays the pace and hinders the completion of competition on time. Official team warnings will be issued by tournament management directly to the designated coach.

First offense: Team receives a warning.

Second offense: Team will receive a score of zero for all remaining frames in the game.

Third offense: Team is removed from the event.

ITC Sectional Format – Rule 512-CollegiateEach division will bowl 16 four-game Baker matches for a total of 64 Baker games.

Each team will bowl a rotating schedule with the final match of the fourth block being a position round. The scratch total pinfall for the 64 Baker games will determine the four Sectional Qualifier teams per division advancing to the Intercollegiate Team Championships.

Schedules will be adjusted based on the number of teams per division at each Sectional Qualifier.

ITC Format – Rule 513-CollegiateEach division will begin competition bowling two blocks of four four-game Baker System matches. For eachmatch, Baker games 1 & 2 will be bowled on one lane with teams switching lanes on the same pair forBaker games 3 & 4. The total pinfall for 24 Baker games will determine the 1–16 rankings going into thedouble-elimination competition

All 16 teams in each division will participate in the true double-elimination competition within the assigned8-team bracket, consisting of a best four-out-of-seven Baker System match. There will be no byes. Bracketassignments will be determined by qualifying scores. #1 will bowl #16, #2 will bowl #15, #3 will bowl #14,#4 will bowl #13, #5 will bowl #12, #6 will bowl #11, #7 will bowl #10 and #8 will bowl #9 in the openinground of match play. From the second round on, the winning teams of each match will remain in the winnerbracket and the losing teams will move into the non-winner bracket. In order for a team in the non-winnerbracket to advance in the tournament, they must keep winning. Once a team in the non-winner bracketincurs a second loss, that team is eliminated from the tournament.

The ITC televised finals format will be a single-elimination best two-out-of-three Baker match between thetwo bracket champions in each division. Teams that are participating in the finals will be allowed unlimitedpractice on a designated pair of lanes prior to the match. After the TV introductions of the teams, the start-ing five athletes will receive one practice shot on their starting lane.

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Entry Forms – Rule 514-CollegiateThe Sectional Qualifier entry form must be completed, signed and submitted along with the $325 entryfee (non-refundable) to the USBC Collegiate national office by Feb 28. The ITC entry form acceptingthe team’s ITC berth must be signed and returned to USBC Collegiate by March 28. There are no entryfees to the Intercollegiate Team Championships.

ITC Lineup – Rule 515-CollegiateTeams must submit a team lineup and playing order prior to each Baker match-play game. The lower-seeded team will submit the team lineup and playing order to the scorekeeper/monitor first. Any team making an illegal lineup change during a Baker game will forfeit the entire game in which the change occurred. A lineup change made between Baker games does not prohibit the team from using the extra player during the following game as a substitute.

ITC Match Play Lane Selection – Rule 516-CollegiateThe top-seeded team will select the starting lane for each match and/or roll-off. The teams will switch lanes for each game in the match including the tie-breaking game.

Ties – Rule 517-CollegiateITC Sectionals: In the event there is a tie going into the position round, the team with the highest third16 Baker game total is seeded higher. If a tie exists between two teams to determine which team(s) willadvance to the ITC, a two-game Baker match will be bowled. If a tie still exists after this two-game Bakermatch, the tie will be broken by a ninth and 10th frame roll-off. The same athletes who rolled the ninthand 10th frame during the roll-off match will bowl in the roll-off in the same positions. If a tie still exists,the same athletes will continue rolling ninth and 10th frames alternating lanes until the tie is resolved.Lanes used for ties will be determined by the tournament manager. Team starting lane will be determinedby a coin toss.

ITC Qualifying: In the event there is a tie for any position at the completion of qualifying, the team with the highest pin total for the last 12 Baker games will be assigned the higher seed. If the 12 game total is a tie, the highest Baker game for all 24 games will be used. If the high game is a tie, each subsequent high game will be used until the tie is broken.

Match play: If a tie exists at the end of any double-elimination match or after the third game oftelevision, there will be an eighth Baker game bowled (fourth game for TV) to complete the match.

If a tie still exists after the eighth Baker game (or fourth game for TV), a ninth and 10th frame roll-off willbreak the tie. The players who rolled the ninth and 10th frames may be selected from the entire team. Ifa tie still exists, the same players will continue rolling ninth and 10th frames alternating lanes until the tieis resolved.

ITC Use of an Ineligible Athlete – Rule 518-CollegiateThe use of an ineligible player at ITC Sectionals or the ITC will result in the team being disqualified from the event.

ITC Bowling Equipment Regulations – Rule 519-Collegiate1. The ITC will not conduct an equipment weigh-in. A student-athlete will be required to register all bowling

balls (up to a maximum of five bowling balls) with the event. Only balls listed on the ITC Equipment Registration Card may be used in competition. Each bowling ball can only be registered once with the event and only used by the student-athlete who registered it. All balls must be registered prior to

beginning the official practice session on Thursday morning. The event management team will handle emergency situations on a case-by-case basis.

2. Student-athletes are limited to use of a maximum of five (5) bowling balls in the ITC, including practice and competition. No additional balls may be added once the ball card is submitted to the tournament manager. Each bowling ball registered must contain official manufacturer identifying mark, logo, and trademark or product name imprinted over the heaviest portion of the ball prior to being drilled. If your equipment does not have any of these identifying markings, you must have the bowling ball’s official paperwork. The paperwork must say the manufacturer, name of bowling ball, verification that it meets USBC specifications and signed by the manufacturer with their title and telephone number. If you are unable to acquire the official paperwork, you will not be able to use that bowling ball in the tournament. A student-athlete or team cannot register undrilled equipment.

3. Changes to equipment may be made between blocks, provided the bowling ball meets USBC specifica-tions. All alterations must be done by a USBC approved pro shop or in the paddock area of the host bowling center. Bowling equipment cannot leave the competition premises once it has been registered with the event. If you prefer to alter your own equipment, space will be provided in the paddock. How-ever, you must have your own equipment to make alterations or receive permission to use someone else’s equipment.

4. Tournament staff may conduct spot checks in order to verify the bowling balls being used in competition are listed on the ITC Equipment Registration Card. In the event that a bowling ball is found not to meet USBC specifications after competition has begun, the ball will not be permitted in competition until it has been modified and meets the specifications.

5. Any student-athlete or team not following these rules may be disqualified from the event at the event management’s discretion. Event management shall determine all matters not covered.

Event Termination/Release ClauseTo the Chief Operating Officer of the United States Bowling Congress: We hereby make application to par-ticipate in the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships and/or ITC Sectional Qualifier. We warrant that we are USBC Collegiate members. We agree to abide by all tournament and playing rules and regulations prescribed by USBC, including all provisions set forth on this form. USBC Collegiate may cancel the Intercol-legiate Team Championships and/or ITC Sectional Qualifiers in the event of acts of God, war, government regulations, disaster, fire, strikes, civil disorders, weather catastrophes, labor disputes and strike, threats

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of terrorism or terrorism, and travel advisories. In the event of cancellation, USBC Collegiate will not be responsible for participant expenses. We further agree that USBC may use our names and likenesses (including video) for promotional purposes at no cost to us and with no fees being paid by us. The entrants whose names appear on this application and/or authorized replacements hereby agree that the USBC, and its officers and agents, shall not be liable for any injury resulting from participation in bowling in the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships and/or ITC Sectional Qualifiers, absent willful or gross negligence on the part of USBC.

USBC INTERCOLLEGIATE SINGLES CHAMPIONSHIPS

The Intercollegiate Singles Championship (ISC) Sectional Qualifiers are certified by the United StatesBowling Congress (USBC) and shall be administered by the USBC Collegiate office and applicable USBCrules will be observed.

Squads – Rule 600-CollegiateThere will be separate divisions for men and women. The men’s division will start at 8:30 a.m. and thewomen’s division will be conducted at 3:30 p.m.

Eligibility – Rule 601-CollegiateParticipants in the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships (ISC) must meet the following USBCCollegiate eligibility criteria:

1. Full-time student enrolled in the Spring semester at a higher education institution (minimum of 12 hours undergrad or six hours graduate).

2. Be a USBC Collegiate member for the current season or pay a non-member participation fee of $25 to the tournament manager.

3. Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) as determined by the college they are enrolled in.

4. Student-athletes have a maximum of four years eligibility in the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships.

5. Participants in the ISC are not required to be a member of an intercollegiate bowling team.6. ISC advancers will be required to submit a completed USBC Collegiate eligibility form to the USBC

Collegiate office by May 1.7. An individual who is classified as a touring and/or resident professional by a professional bowling

organization is not eligible for USBC Collegiate membership. If an organization’s title uses the word professional, individuals applying for membership or holding membership in that organization shall not be eligible for Intercollegiate Singles Championships.

8. Graduating student-athletes will be eligible to participate in the Intercollegiate Sectional Qualifier and National finals with less than full-time academic status providing they are taking the required credit hours needed for graduation in their final term.

Entry Fee – Rule 602-CollegiateISC entry fees postmarked by January 30 are $50 per participant. Entries postmarked after January 31are $75 per participant. The ISC Sectional Qualifier entry form must be completed, signed and submitted along with the entry fee (non-refundable) to the USBC Collegiate national office and postmarked no later than Feb 28. Entries are based on a first-come, first-serve basis. USBC Collegiate reserves the right to decline entries based on availability. Walk-in entries will not be accepted and any cancellation spots will not be filled on site. USBC Collegiate does not charge an award fee.

Participation – Rule 603-CollegiateMultiple entries are not accepted. Participants may bowl in any ISC Sectional Qualifier location.

Participation as an individual in the Intercollegiate Singles competition does not constitute a year of USBC Collegiate intercollegiate team eligibility. There is no limit to the number of participants from a university.

Athlete Requirements – Rule 604-CollegiateSubmitting the ISC Sectional Qualifier and ISC National entry form and fee means that all student-athletes agree to abide by all event and competition rules and policies. Any event and/or competition rule or policy violation could result in disqualification.

Sectional Qualifier Format – Rule 605-CollegiateAll participants will bowl six (6) games of competition, moving pairs with total pinfall determining final standings. A total of twenty-four (24) men and sixteen (16) women will advance to the Intercollegiate Singles Championships. A minimum of four (4) men will advance to the ISC from each sectional site. The remaining eight (8) advancer’s in the men’s division will be allocated based on the size of the field at each sectional.

Ties – Rule 606-CollegiateSectionals: In the event of a fourth-place tie after the completion of the six games of the ISC qualifying competition, a ninth and 10th frame roll-off will be utilized until the tie is broken. The individual bowling the highest first three-game total will select the starting lane. The competing student-athletes will receive two practice balls on each lane. The student athlete on the left lane will begin the roll-off.

In the event that a qualifier needs to be replaced and there is a tie to determine who will advance to the ISC, the high game from the qualifying scores will determine the student-athlete to advance. If the high score for each student-athlete is the same, each subsequent high score will be used until the tie is broken.

Nationals: In the event there is a tie for any position at the completion of qualifying, the athlete with the highest game in qualifying will be assigned the higher seed. If a tie exists at the end of any match in the match-play portion of the event, a ninth and 10th frame roll-off will be utilized until the tie is broken.

Dress Code – Rule 607- CollegiateParticipants in the USBC Intercollegiate Singles qualifying must be professional in appearance and meet the following USBC Collegiate dress code rules:

The official uniform must be loose-fitting and not made of denim, fleece, nylon or spandex-like material. No jeans, warm-up suits or hats of any kind are permitted. All student-athletes are required to have a neat appearance in both clothing and personal grooming. Uniforms and use of advertising/logos on equipment, uniforms and apparel for the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships and Sectional Qualifier competi-tions must adhere to the following:

1. All shirts must consist of collared, v-neck, rib-lined, or banded necklines only. T-shirts are not ap-proved for competition..

2. Logos – A student-athlete may wear apparel that bears a trademark and/or logo provided the following criteria are met:

a. No more than four logos (team logo or sponsor) are permitted on a uniform. b. Logo(s) can be placed only on the right or left shirtsleeve, shirtfront chest and/or the front of the

student-athlete’s skirt, culottes, skort, walking shorts or slacks. c. Logo(s) cannot exceed 2 inches in height and 3 inches in width including any additional material

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surrounding the normal trademark or logo (i.e. patch/emblem). School trademark, logos, name are exempt from this policy.

d. In the event the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships and/or Sectional Qualifiers have major sponsorship, the student-athletes will be required to wear an event logo and/or sponsor advertisement/logo during the entire event. Event management will determine placement of this advertisement/logo.

3. Women’s Apparel – Female student-athletes are required to wear slacks, skirts, culottes, skorts or walking shorts. All skirts, culottes, skorts or walking shorts must be no shorter than one-half the distance from the inseam to the top of the knee in length and/or no shorter than the fingertips when arms are at their sides while standing. Each student-athlete must wear slacks, skirts, culottes, skorts or walking shorts similar in color and the same in print or design.

4. Men’s Apparel – Male student-athletes are required to wear slacks. Slacks must not contain drawstring waists or elastic bottoms (ankles).

Student-athletes must comply with these rules at all practice sessions and competitions. The tournament director will enforce these guidelines and questionable apparel must be referred to the tournament direc-tor for approval before it is worn.Penalty – Failure to comply with any dress code will result in a verbal warning and apparel change (if applicable). Second offense will result in a verbal warning, apparel change (if applicable), and/or possible disqualification for that block and following blocks until rectified.

Equipment Alterations – Rule 608-CollegiateAltering the surface of a bowling ball by the use of abrasives, cleaners, or polish is prohibited during competition. In addition, no substances may be placed on the outer surface of the bowling ball. The outer surface of the ball may only be cleaned with a dry towel once the bowler has begun competition. Competition is defined as any time teams are bowling for score. No modifications can be made to affect the balance of the bowling ball (i.e. additional weight holes, modification of existing holes, etc.).

Penalty for first offense: Individual is warned and the ball is removed from that competition (qualifying block or match).

Penalty for second offense: Forfeiture of game in which the violation occurred.

Code of Conduct – Rule 609-CollegiateAll participants in the ISC must adhere to the USBC Collegiate Code of Conduct. Failure to comply will result in immediate disqualification. Participants in the ISC Sectionals are prohibited from drinking alcoholic beverages, smoking or using tobacco products at the host center, whether they are competing or not. In the event a student-athlete is witnessed possessing alcohol or behaving in a manner unbecoming of an ISC Sectional participant, he/she will be immediately disqualified for the remainder of the event and subject to suspension.

Practice – Rule 610-CollegiateThere will be a 10-minute practice session prior to the start of competition. Bowlers not present will forfeit their time.

Settee Area – Rule 611-CollegiateOnly student-athletes competing in the USBC Intercollegiate Singles qualifying are allowed in the settee area once competition starts. Individual coaches are not permitted in the settee area.

Re-Racks – Rule 612-CollegiateParticipants are allowed a total of one re-rack per game. Violations will result in a forfeit of all pinfall for that frame. Tournament management may grant additional re-racks.

Lane Courtesy – Rule 613-CollegiateTo maintain the pace of bowling, it is proper etiquette in this event to observe one-lane courtesy and deliver the bowling ball within a reasonable amount of time. Additional courtesy or delivery time is inappropriate, delays the pace and hinders the completion of competition on time as determined by the tournament manager.

First offense: Individual receives a warning.

Second offense: Individuals will receive a score of zero for all remaining frames in the game.

Third offense: Individual will be removed from the event.

Score Verification – Rule 614-CollegiateParticipants are responsible for verification of their score. Any scoring corrections must be made prior to signing the recap sheet.

ISC National Format – Rule 615-CollegiateAll twenty-four (24) men and sixteen (16) women in each division will bowl six (6) games of qualifyingto determine the seeding for the match-play brackets. The top eight athletes in both divisions after six(6) games of qualifying will receive byes in match play.

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Athletes qualifying first through eighth in the men’s division will be seeded into Round 2 of match play. Ath-letes in the women’s division qualifying fifth through eighth will be seeded into Round 2 of match play andthe athletes first through fourth will be seeded into Round 3 of match play. For match play, participants will compete in a three-game total pin match bracket with the higher-seeded athlete selecting the starting lane. The participant on the left lane will start the match. Athletes will switch lanes after each game of the match, and alternate who starts each game. Match play will continue until the four qualifiers for the semi-finals in both the men’s and women’s divisions are determined. The semifinal matches and championship matches are one-game matches.

Declined Invitation – Rule 616-CollegiateIn the event a participant declines an invitation to the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships prior toApril 1, the next-highest finisher in that Sectional Qualifier will be invited. If the invitation is declined afterApril 1, the spot may not be filled.

Expenses – Rule 617-CollegiateUSBC Collegiate will cover reasonable travel expenses for the participants to the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships including transportation and hotel.

Bowling Equipment – Rule 618-CollegiateThe number of bowling balls a student-athlete can use in the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships and Sectional Qualifiers is limited to five (5) bowling balls, including practice and competition.

Termination/Release ClauseTo the Chief Operating Officer of the United States Bowling Congress: I hereby make application to partici-pate in the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships event listed and tender the entry fees required therefore. I warrant that I am a USBC Collegiate member or have paid the $25 non-member participation fee. I agree to abide by all tournament playing rules and regulations prescribed by USBC, including all provisions set forth on this form. I specifically agree for myself and any replacement chosen by me or for me that if I am not eligible for participation and/or cannot bowl in the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships, then my prize, bowling, and expense fees shall be forfeited and all sums tendered by me as prize, bowling and expense fee may be retained by USBC as liquidated damages. The entrant whose name appears hereon or my authorized replacement hereby agrees that the USBC, its officers and agents shall be liable only to the extent of returning entry fees, less expenses, if and when that entrant shall be prevented from bowling any event in the tournament through premature termination of the tournament, which may be brought about by war, national emergency or emergencies or causes relating thereto result-ing there from fires, labor difficulties, terrorism or threats of terrorism, or other causes beyond the control of USBC. I further agree that USBC may use my name and likenesses (including video) for promotional purposes at no cost to me and with no fees being paid by me. The entrant whose name appears on this application and/or authorized replacement hereby agrees that the USBC, and its officers and agents, shall not be liable for any injury resulting from participation in bowling in the USBC Intercollegiate Singles Championships, absent willful or gross negligence on the part of USBC.

CODE OF CONDUCT

USBC Collegiate and National Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association

Philosophy

USBC Collegiate, the national governing body of intercollegiate bowling, in conjunction with the National

Collegiate Bowling Coaches Association, provides collegiate bowling opportunities to enhance students’ academic, athletic and personal development. Given this perspective, USBC Collegiate and the NCBCA accept responsibility to provide a competitive environment that stands for the highest ideals in competi-tion, character, ethics and sportsmanship.

Membership with USBC Collegiate and participation in a certified intercollegiate bowling program is considered a privilege. In order to maintain that membership, student-athletes and coaches are expected to demonstrate good sportsmanship, honesty, integrity and respect for others as well as abide by all applicable rules, policies, regulations and laws. These include federal and state regulations and laws, city ordinances, USBC Collegiate rules and policies, and the student-athlete’s institution team rules and policies. Collegiate bowlers and collegiate coaches, as representatives of the bowling community, are among the most visible players in the industry. Because of America’s fascination with sports and those who play, a unique platform exists to be a role model, mentor or spokesperson. USBC Collegiate, the bowl-ing industry and your institution benefit from this exposure. However, this platform brings with it a set of privileges and responsibilities both on and off the lanes.

To this end, USBC Collegiate in conjunction with the NCBCA has adopted a standard of ethical conduct and behavioral expectations for all USBC Collegiate and NCBCA members in accordance with basic policies set by institutions across the country and other collegiate athletic governing bodies. A balanced student-athlete will be a responsible citizen who achieves academically and performs athletically. The code does not constitute an exhaustive list of punishable misconduct but rather prescribes standards to guide indi-vidual choices. Student-athletes who violate these standards will be subject to disciplinary action by USBC Collegiate as well as the institution they represent in order to promote their own personal development and to protect and maintain order and stability in USBC Collegiate.

Alcohol Philosophy

USBC Collegiate does not condone the use of alcohol and promotes an environment in which choosing not to drink alcoholic beverages is preferred and socially acceptable. USBC Collegiate and the NCBCA firmly believe the use of alcohol can be detrimental to the physical and mental well-being of student-athletes. The use of alcohol can seriously interfere with the performance of individuals as students and as athletes and can be extremely dangerous to the student-athlete and his/her teammates.

Alcohol abuse is a progressive disorder in which physical and psychological dependency can develop. The negative physical and mental effects of the abuse of alcohol are well documented. Even low levels of alcohol impair brain function, judgment, alertness, coordination and reflexes. It is the responsibility of all student-athletes and coaches to know the risks and damaging effects associated with alcohol use and abuse.

USBC Collegiate and NCBCA Policies The following policies are in effect during activities associated with any USBC Collegiate event:

Alcohol Policy

USBC Collegiate and NCBCA members are expected to abstain from the possession, use or distribution of alcoholic beverages. Student-athletes and coaches participating in any event conducted by USBC Collegiate are prohibited from consuming and/or possessing alcohol. Teams also must adhere to this policy at the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships Sectional host bowling center as well as at the Intercollegiate Team Championships and Intercollegiate Singles Championships host bowling centers and host hotels. This policy applies from the tournament scheduled date of arrival through the tournament scheduled date of departure.

Illegal Drug Policy

USBC Collegiate and NCBCA firmly believe that the use of illegal and/or performance enhancing drugs (excluding those prescribed by a physician to treat specific medical conditions) is totally inconsistent

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with the purpose of intercollegiate athletics and can be detrimental to the physical and mental well-being of student-athletes and teammates. The use of drugs can seriously interfere with the performance of individuals as students and as athletes and can be extremely dangerous to the student-athlete and his/her teammates. The use of illegal drugs by student-athletes is strictly prohibited at all times.

Tobacco Policy

USBC Collegiate and NCBCA do not condone the use of tobacco, including the use of smokeless tobacco. USBC Collegiate and the NCBCA firmly believe the use of tobacco products can be detrimental to the physical and mental well-being of student-athletes. The negative effects of tobacco abuse are well documented. USBC Collegiate and the NCBCA strongly encourage all student-athletes and coaches to completely abstain from the use of tobacco products. Coaches and student-athletes are prohibited from using tobacco products during all practice, competition and related events, whether they are competing, and/or while in team uniform at any time.

Sportsmanship Policy

One of the primary objectives of competition is to develop and foster respect for fellow participants, coaches, game officials and spectators. Participants and coaches should recognize their responsibility for proper conduct at the Sectional Qualifiers and Championship events. Coaches and/or athletes should recognize and assume responsibility for the actions of themselves and their team members.

USBC Collegiate and NCBCA members are ambassadors of collegiate bowling and enjoy certain privileges of such status. They also bear the responsibility of behaving with dignity and sportsmanship. Coaches and student-athletes shall conduct themselves at all times reflecting the high standards of honor and dignity that should characterize participation in competitive intercollegiate sports. Coaches and student-athletes shall conduct themselves in a manner reflecting positively on the reputation of themselves, their represen-tative institutions, the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships, Intercollegiate Singles Championships and USBC Collegiate.

Officials, coaches, participants and spectators shall act in the highest ideals of sportsmanship at all times. Unsportsmanlike conduct includes actions which are unbecoming to an ethical, fair and honorable individual. It consists of, but is not limited to, acts of deceit, disrespect, vulgarity, verbal or physical abuse and taunting or unseemly celebrations. Officials, coaches, participants, parents, athletic administra-tors, program directors and spectators should keep in mind that actions which are done in a manner to disconcert or be derogatory toward the opposing team(s) or a specific opponent or individual is considered inappropriate. While intense and emotional game action and conduct are certainly a responsible part of intercollegiate sports contests, cheering and other support should always be positive in nature.

Violations of Code of Conduct

It is the personal responsibility of all student-athletes and coaches to adhere to all applicable rules, policies, regulations and laws concerning the use of alcohol, drugs, tobacco and sportsmanship at all events conducted by USBC Collegiate. Ignorance of the rules is not an excuse. Student-athletes are expected to know the rules to protect their eligibility, the eligibility of their teammates and that of the institution they represent. Student-athletes and/or teams who are found responsible for behavior that violates any of these policies may be subject to disciplinary action by USBC Collegiate as well as the institution they represent.

Violations of the Code of Conduct by a student-athlete, team, and/or coach may result in immediate dis-qualification of the individual and/or team from the event in which the violation occurred. Any disqualifica-tion from a USBC Collegiate recognized event will be reviewed by USBC. Violations by the student-athlete or coach may result in loss of membership with USBC Collegiate for a minimum of one year. Student-athletes who are suspended by USBC Collegiate lose collegiate eligibility equal to the time they are suspended. The institution also may be subject to loss of membership in USBC Collegiate and denied participation in all events conducted by USBC Collegiate beginning the following season for one full year. If a student-athlete opts to transfer from the suspended institution to an eligible institution, an additional year will be added to

the standard USBC Collegiate Transfer Rule.USBC’s administrative decisions may be appealed to the chairman of the USBC Legal and Legislative Committee. The appeal must be filed in writing within 10 days of the date of the letter notifying the student-athlete of the administrative decision. A statement of the reasons for the appeal must be included. The appeal should be forwarded to USBC Headquarters, Attention: USBC Collegiate.

All persons involved in collegiate bowling must continue their efforts to facilitate its growth in a positive way, which includes the development of student-athletes, better coaching and officiating with a continuing emphasis on good sportsmanship by student-athletes, coaches and spectators. USBC Collegiate and the NCBCA will continue their responsibility to provide a competitive environment that stands for the highest ideals in competition, character, ethics and sportsmanship. We will do this by continuous review, develop-ment and enforcement of conduct standards, rules and policies in the best interest of the overall sport, each program and competition, including regular and post-season play.

ITC SECTIONALS

Sectional Qualifier PoliciesThe USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships Sectional Qualifiers are certified by the United States Bowling Congress and shall be administered by USBC Collegiate staff and applicable USBC rules and guidelines. Participation will be by invitation only based on season performance as outlined below.

An intercollegiate bowling team must become one of the top 80 men’s or top 64 women’s schools during the regular season to advance into postseason competition and participate in the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships Sectional Qualifying events. To become one of the 80 men’s or 64 women’s teams, schools have to advance by:

• Winning its USBC Collegiate certified conference, OR• Earning enough points in the Team Ranking System (TRS) and participating in three or more USBC

Collegiate certified events which qualify for Team Ranking System Points (TRS)

USBC Collegiate will determine which of four Sectional Qualifiers each team will participate, creating a balance in field strength at each Sectional. Sectional Qualifying will consist of a two-day competition with the top-four finishers in the men’s and women’s division at each Sectional Qualifier advancing to the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships.

The Sectional Qualifiers will consist of a two-day competition and will take place March 9-10, 2013.• Entry fees and forms must be submitted by March 1. Non-refundable entry fees are $325

per team. Missing the deadline will result in forfeit of Sectional Qualifier competition. All other expenses associated with competing in the Sectional Qualifier are the responsibility of the team competing. USBC Collegiate does not charge an award fee.

• Failing to meet the Feb. 1 spring semester or April 5 spring quarter eligibility deadlines will result in termination of any post-season competition (Sectional Qualifiers or USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships). An additional eligibility check will be conducted at the Sectional site and each coach is required to submit an eligibility card to the Sectional Qualifier manager at team registration.

• Only one men’s team and one women’s team per school may compete in the Sectional Qualifier. Men and women have separate divisions. Mixed teams compete in the men’s division.

• The advancing 80 men’s or 64 women’s schools will be ranked from high to low based on final TRS totals.

• USBC Collegiate will consider field strength, geographic distance and economics when assigning schools to Sectional Qualifiers and attempt to assign both men’s and women’s teams from the same school to the same Sectional, if applicable, and subject to other requirements.

• USBC Collegiate also will attempt to have no more than two of the top eight and no more than four of

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the top 16 schools based on the final TRS totals in the same Sectional subject to other requirements.• USBC Collegiate will release final TRS standings and Sectional Qualifier assignments by Feb. 20,

2013. Results can be found on the Collegiate section of BOWL.com. USBC Collegiate will send official confirmation of a team’s assigned Sectional Qualifier. USBC Collegiate decisions on team placement at the Sectional Qualifiers are final.

• At the Sectional Qualifiers, team rosters can include up to eight student-athletes who hold current USBC Collegiate membership and have bowled for their school in a minimum of one certified intercol-legiate team competition during the current season prior to Sectional Qualifying competition.

• Teams qualifying to compete in the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships are financially respon-sible for their travel and all other expenses associated with the competition except for team lodging.

POST-SEASON ADVANCEMENTAn intercollegiate bowling team must become one of the top 80 men’s or top 64 women’s schools during the regular season to advance into post-season competition and participate in the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships’ Sectional Qualifying events. Four Sectional Qualifiers will advance the top-four finishers in each division to the USBC Intercollegiate Team Championships’ 32-team field of 16 men’s and 16 women’s teams.

Schools have two opportunities to advance into post-season Sectional Qualifying events.1 . Conference – Each school is eligible to declare one USBC Collegiate certified conference in which it

will attempt to advance to the post-season Sectional competition. The school shall declare through the Standardized USBC Collegiate Eligibility Form and notify its conference commissioner or secre-tary who will also report that information on the USBC Collegiate Conference Certification Applica-tion. For a conference to be eligible as a qualifier to Sectionals, the conference must have:

a. Six USBC Collegiate certified men’s teams representing different schools, all who have declared that conference as their Sectional qualifier and/or four USBC Collegiate certified women’s teams representing different schools, all who have declared that conference as their Sectional qualifier.

b. Conference competition must consist of a minimum 18 equivalent team games. c. The conference must be certified by USBC Collegiate. d. The conference champion will advance to Sectional Qualifying competition.2. Team Ranking System – Once it is determined how many teams will advance from conferences, the

rest of the Sectional Qualifying field will be completed using the Team Ranking System. This system ranks schools based on their performance in USBC Collegiate certified events.

During the regular season, a school earns points based on its finish in up to 10 USBC Collegiate certified competitions. The 10 events shall include no more than six Tier I tournaments and the remainder of the 10 events filled by Tier II tournaments and final conference standings (if applicable).

1. If a school participates in more than six Tier I tournaments, the points earned shall be averaged and multiplied by six to fit within the limit.

2. If a school competes in more Tier II tournaments and conferences (if applicable) than required to complete the 10-event limit, these points shall be averaged and multiplied by the applicable num-ber to complete the limit.

Tier I Tournaments1. Competition must be completed by Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, to be eligible for point consideration.2. The tournament format must have at minimum nine equivalent team games (i.e., five Baker System

games equal one regular game) prior to any team being cut or eliminated from the field.3. Tournament entries must be available to all institutions a minimum of 50 days prior to the start

of the event. Entries from multiple five-person teams representing the same institution can only be accepted 25 days prior to the start of the event providing space is available.

4. Only teams in the varsity division will earn Team Ranking Points.5. Student-athletes are limited to use of a maximum of five bowling balls in Tier I events including practice

and competition. All teams participating in Tier I events must submit a ball registration form prior to the start of competition.

6. Lane conditions must comply with all current USBC Sport regulations.7. All teams participating in Tier I events must submit a Lineup Form at the end of each competition day.8. The following tournaments are Tier I tournaments provided they meet the above listed requirements: • Brunswick Southern Collegiate Classic • Blue and Gold Classic • Lehigh Valley Collegiate Classic • Glenn Carlson Las Vegas Invitational • Midwest Collegiate Championships • Rebel Invitational • Keystone Quaker Classic • Sam’s Town Shoot-Out • National Collegiate Team Match Games • Backhaul Direct Hoosier Classic

Tier II Tournaments And Conferences1. Tier II events are all other USBC Collegiate certified tournaments and conferences (if applicable)

provided they meet the following requirements.2. Tier II events must have a minimum of six men’s teams representing different schools and/or four

women’s teams representing different schools participating. 3. The tournament must have a minimum of seven equivalent team games (i.e., five Baker System games

equal one regular game) or 10 matches (i.e., one team game, three Baker System games, or a best three-of-five Baker System games) prior to any team being cut or eliminated from the field.

4. Competition must be completed by Sunday, Feb. 17, 2013, to be eligible for point recognition.5. The highest-finishing declared conference team advances to Sectional competition.

Points 1. To be eligible for all points, teams must meet the October 15 fall semester or winter quarter and the

Feb. 1 semester or April 5 quarter deadlines for USBC Collegiate membership and eligibility. Teams not meeting these deadlines will not earn points for events competed in prior to having a USBC Collegiate approved membership and eligibility application on file. These competitions’ final standings will remain and the TRS points will not be recalculated. Teams missing the deadline begin to earn points with the day USBC Collegiate approved membership and eligibility application on file. Refer to USBC Collegiate rules for membership and eligibility guidelines.

2. All eligibility issues for first semester/quarter must be cleared by October 31. Student-athletes not

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cleared by this date will be ruled ineligible for first semester/quarter. 3. All eligibility issues for second semester/quarter must be cleared by February 15. Student-

athletes not cleared by this date will be ruled ineligible for second semester/quarter and deemed ineligible for post-season competition.

4. Collegiate approved membership and eligibility application is on file. Refer to USBC Collegiate Rules for membership and eligibility guidelines.

5. TRS points will be awarded to five-player teams only. Intercollegiate teams competing with less than five players at any point during an event will not receive TRS points. 6. If an ineligible player is used in any competition, his/her team will receive no TRS points and that

competition’s final standings will be recalculated along with the TRS points. The team also is not eligible for bonus pins or extra games.

7. Each school is ranked separately in men’s and women’s divisions with mixed teams being ranked in the men’s division.

8. Any USBC Collegiate certified school that participates in an eligible competition will receive points. 9. If a school has a team(s) in two or more conferences, the school will only receive points from

the USBC Collegiate certified conference declared as its advancer into post-season Sectional Qualifiers.

10. If a school has a team(s) in two or more tournaments that are held concurrently, each tournament shall be counted separately.

11. If a competition only has one division, the final standings will be split into a men’s division and women’s division for point consideration. If the competition and each division separately meet all requirements, then the men’s and women’s schools will receive applicable points.

12. For a Tier I event that uses a roll-off format that drops prior pinfall or a stepladder final to determine the champion or order of finish, the final standings for point consideration shall be determined by the qualifying results before such roll-off or stepladder finals.

13. If two or more schools tie for a position, the points are split and any fractions of points are dropped. 14. All schools receive one point for participation and one point for every school it finishes ahead of in the

final standings. No points are awarded for any schools tied. 15. Standings will be updated weekly through the regular season, pending receipt of competition results.

Standings can be found on the Collegiate section of BOWL.com. 16. Teams withdrawing from a tournament or not completing the competition schedule are not eligible for

TRS points. 17. Schools will be ranked from high to low based on the TRS formula. Schools that have competed in only

one event shall receive the total power points earned multiplied by the event factor. Schools that have competed in two or more events shall receive the average of the school’s power points earned multi-plied by the event factor, plus two times the total power points earned. This will be prorated for schools that exceed the Tier I or 10-total event limits. The average of the power points earned per event will be calculated by dividing the total regular-season points earned by the number of regular-season competi-tions competed in, dropping any fractional amount. The event factor is seven.

With 53 or more teams: Place Points 1 250 2 240 3 230 4 220 5 210 6 200 7 190 8 180 9 170 10 160 11 150 12 140 13 130 14 120 15 110 16 105 17 100 18 95 19 90 20 85 21 80 22 75 23 70 24 65 25 60 26 56 27 52 28 48 29 44 30 41 31 38 32 36 33 34 34 32 35 30 36 28 37 26 38 24 39 22 40 20 41 18 42 16 43 14 44 12 45 10 46 8 47 6 48 5 49 4 50 3 51 2 52 1 53-68 0

With 41-52 teams:Place Points 1 250 2 235 3 220 4 205 5 195 6 185 7 175 8 165 9 155 10 145 11 135 12 125 13 115 14 105 15 95 16 90 17 85 18 80 19 75 20 70 21 65 22 60 23 55 24 50 25 45 26 41 27 37 28 33 29 29 30 26 31 23 32 21 33 19 34 17 35 15 36 13 37 11 38 9 39 7 40 5 41 3 42 1 43-52 0

With 33-40 teams: Place Points 1 250 2 230 3 210 4 195 5 180 6 165 7 155 8 145

9 135 10 125 11 115 12 105 13 95 14 85 15 75 16 70 17 65 18 60 19 55 20 50 21 45 22 40 23 35 24 30 25 25 26 21 27 17 28 13 29 9 30 6 31 3 32 1 33-40 0

With 25-32 teams: Place Points 1 250 2 225 3 205 4 185 5 170 6 155 7 140 8 125 9 110 10 100 11 90 12 80 13 70 14 60 15 50 16 45 17 40 18 35 19 30 20 25 21 20 22 15 23 10 24 5 25-32 0

With 19-24 teams: Place Points 1 250 2 220 3 200 4 180 5 160 6 140 7 120 8 100 9 80 10 70 11 60 12 50 13 40 14 30 15 20 16 15 17 10 18 5 19-24 0

With 13-18 teams: Place Points 1 250 2 210 3 180 4 150 5 120 6 100 7 80 8 60 9 40 10 30 11 20 12 10 13-18 0

With 2-12 teams: Place Points 1 250 2 200 3 160 4 120 5 90 6 60 7 30 8 10 9-12 0

Points Breakdowns – Tier ITier I points are awarded in seven categories based on field size:

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Sept. 22 SWIBC Falls Singles Classic Bill SchwehrPalace Lanes 274 University Center RM 46BHouston, TX Houston, TX 77204-3029 713-743-5322 wwschwehr@central .uh .edu

Sept. 22-23 UNOH Racer Classic Todd BookWestgate Lanes Univ . Of Northwestern OhioLima, OH 1441 N . Cable Rd . Lima, Ohio 45805 850-206-5312 tbook@unoh .edu

Sept. 29 American Heartland David Jones Intercollegiate Bowling 1134 Central Parkway SE Conference I Warren, OH 44484Beaver-Vu Lanes 330-240-7839 Beaver Creek, OH dlj3652@yahoo .com

Sept. 29 SWIBC I Tournament Mark ScrogginsHoliday Bowl WTAMU Box 60825Albuquerque, NM Canyon, TX 79016 806-651-2372 mscroggins@wtamu .edu

Sept. 29-30 Green River Classic John RauschPhillips Lanes 1 University Dr . UPO 793Campbellsville, KY Campbellsville, KY 42718 270-849-8639 jhrausch@campbellsville .edu

Sept. 29-30 Wisconsin Conference Kyle Peterson 1st Meet 8710 50th AveDale’s Weston Lanes Kenosha, WIWausau, WI 262-909-0999 kfpeterson@wisc .edu

Sept. 30 UNM Bowling Duke Johnny Martinez City Classic 7053 Albany Hills Dr NELeisure Bowl Rio Rancho, NM 87144Albuquerque, NM 505-220-9837 jmw300@gmail .com

Oct. 6-7 42nd Annual Midwest Gloria Behr Bowling Championships W141-N6739 Memory Rd Collegiate Tournament Menomonee Falls, WI 53051AMF Bowlero 262-252-4287Wauwatosa, WI gbehr@wi .rr .comTier 1 www .orgsites .com/wi/midwestcollegiatebowling/

Oct. 6-7 Blue Hen Open Karen KatzPleasant Hill Lanes 1504 Canterbury Dr .Wilmington, DE Lansdale, PA 19446Karen .S .Katz@gmail .com 215-519-9358

Oct. 13-14 Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Casey Albert Conference cwalbert@ucdavis .eduLava Lanes Medford, OR

Oct. 13-14 Central Florida Classic Pat CostelloBoardwalk Bowl 715 S Crystal Lake DriveEntertainment Center Orlando, FL 32803Orlando, FL (321) 231-9542 (321) 231-9542 ccbowling@aol .com

Oct. 13-14 Midstates Championship Billy MurphyNorthrock Lanes 3232 N Rock RdWichita, KS Wichita, KS 67226 316-209-9035 bowlnewman@yahoo .com

Oct. 13-14 The Western Shootout Mark SchochWestern Bowl 6441 W . Washington StIndianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN 46241 317-247-4426 mschoch@royalpin .com www .royalpin .com

Oct. 13-14 Pennsylvania Classic Durbin (Ed) FisherLeisure Lanes 3440 Columbia AveLancaseter, PA Lancaster, PA 17603 717-305-0261 durbinf@comcast .net

Oct. 19-21 Tulane Invitational Hailey VeitchNew Orleans, LA 504 .314 .7228 (Office)NCAA hbeavis@tulane .edum

Oct. 20-21 Orange and Black Classic Kyle WilsonBeaver-Vu Bowl (Men) 147 Sycamore St . CPO Box 530Poelking Lanes South (Women) Pikeville, KY 41501Dayton, OH 740-501-4259 kylewilson@upike .edu www .upike .eduOct. 20-21 Kegel/ISBPA Collegiate Classic Bill DuffLandmark Lanes 7356 N . Cicero AvePeoria, IL Lincolnwood, IL 60712 (847) 982-1305 Billduff@bowlillinois .com www .bowlillinois .comOct. 20-21 KU Fall Baker Invitational Joe Ambrose & Team Matches PO Box 730Colonial Berks Lanes Kutztown, PA 19530Reading, PA 570-504-4137NCAA ambrose@kutztown .edu orwww .kubears .com joeambrosegapba@hotmail .com

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With 23 or more teams: Place Points 1 150 2 140 3 130 4 120 5 110 6 100 7 90 8 80 9 70 10 60 11 50 12 45 13 40 14 35 15 30 16 25 17 20 18 15 19 10 20 6 21 3 22 1 23-30 0

With 17-22 teams: Place Points 1 150 2 130 3 115 4 100 5 90 6 80 7 70 8 60 9 50 10 40 11 30 12 25 13 20 14 15 15 10 16 5 17-22 0

With 13-16 teams: Place Points 1 150 2 125 3 100 4 80 5 70 6 60 7 50 8 40 9 30 10 20 11 10 12 5 13-16 0

With 9-12 teams: Place Points 1 150 2 120 3 90 4 70 5 50 6 30 7 20 8 10 9-12 0

With 6-8 (men) and 4-8 (women) teams: Place Points 1 150 2 110 3 70 4 40 5 10 6-8 0

Points Breakdowns – Tier II Tier II points are awarded in five categories based on field size:

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Oct. 20-21 Florida Atlantic Palm Classic Henry Spoo Greenacres Bowl 5128 Silver Maple LaneGreenacres, FL Boynton Beach, FLhenry .spoo@palmbeachschools .org 561-523-4653

Oct. 20-21 Wisconsin Conference 2nd Meet Kyle PetersonSun Prairie Lanes 8710 50th AveMadison, WI Kenosha, WI 262-909-0999 kfpeterson@wisc .edu Oct. 26-28 Greater Ozark Invitational Ron Holmes/Hollie HamerEnterprise Park Lanes 203 Multipurpose Building-Springfield, MO UCM AthleticsNCAA Warrensburg, MO 64093 660-543-8100 holmes@ucmo .edu www .ucmo .edu/athletics Oct. 26-28 Hampton Roads Collegiate Dave Harris Bowling Invitational Norfolk StateAMF Chesapeake harrisbowling@verizon .netChesapeake, VANCAA

Oct. 26-28 Wildcat Invitational Tony O’Neal Ormond Lanes Bethune CookmanOrmond Beach, FL onealt@cookman .eduNCAA

Oct. 27-28 Boilermaker Classic Scott SavageMike Aulby’s Arrowhead Bowl 2715 Narragansett WayLafayette, IN Lafayette, IN 47909 765-426-8277 savagews@purdue .edu www .purduebowling .com Oct. 27-28 Green & Gold Classic Bryant MehioBowl America Bull Run 9857 Nimitz Ct .Manassas, VA Manassas, VA 20109 571-299-9463bmehio@wealthstrategiesmgmt .net

Nov. 2-4 FDU Bowl For The Cure Mike LoPresti, head bowling coach Invitational Fairleight Dickinson UniversityParkway Lanes 1000 River Road H-ATI-01Elmwood Park, NJ Teaneck, NJ 07666NCAA 551-427-5038 lopresti19@aol .com

Nov. 3 American Heartland David Jones Intercollegiate Bowling 1134 Central Parkway SE Conference II Warren, OH 44484Freeway Lanes 320-240-7839Wickliffe, OH dlj3652@yahoo .com

Nov. 3-4 Brunswick Southern Dennis Lockhart Collegiate Classic 2750 Austell Rd Brunswick Zone Austell Marietta, GA 30008Marietta, GA 770-435-2120 dennis .lockhart@brunbowl .com

Nov. 3-4 Jayhawk Collegiate Challenge Burton GepfordRoyal Crest Lanes 4105 Seele WayLawrence, KS 66049 Lawrence, KS 66049bgepford@ku .edu 785-393-5803http://www .royalcrestbowl .com/tournaments .asp

Nov. 3-4 J N West Coast Collegiate Gerland Nunes Team Championships 1337 Colgate DrMU Games Area Davis, CA 95616Davis, CA 530-756-3359 glnunes@ucdavis .edu Nov. 3-4 Big Red Invitational Brian LevineCort-Lanes 2059 E 68th StCortland, NY Brooklyn, NY 11234 917-805-5515 or 917-335-6898 (Scott) info@bigredinvitational .com www .bigredinvitational .com

Nov. 3-4 American Heartland David Jones Intercollegiate Bowling 1134 Central Parkway SE Conference III Warren, OH 44484Freeway Lanes 330-240-7839Wickliffe, OH dlj3652@yahoo .com

Nov. 3-4 Southern Challenge Karen CouvillonTBA PO Box 9942 Baton Rouge, LA 70813 225-205-5454 coach_Subowling@yahoo .com Nov. 3-4 Minnesota Invitational Patrick PowerMidway Pro Bowl 315 19th Ave SESt . Paul, MN Minneapolis MN 55414 608-434-9545 bowling@umn .edu MinnesotaInvitational .com

Nov. 9-11 Crusader Classic Matt NantaisStardust Bowl II ValporasioMerrillville, IN Matt .Nantais@valpo .eduNCAA Nov. 10 SWIBC II Tournament Mark Scroggins Palace Lanes WTAMU Box 60825Houston, TX Canyon, TX 79016 806-651-2372 mscroggins@wtamu .edu

Nov. 10-11 2012 Raider Classic Jeff Fleck Beaver Vu Bowl/Capri Lanes 4826 Ridgebury DrKettering, OH Kettering, OH 45440 937-272-4480 jeff_fleck@sbcglobal .net www .raidersbowling .com

Nov. 10-11 Hornet Classic Andrew Chatman Montgomery, AL Alabama StateNCAA achatmon@alasu .edu

Nov. 10-11 ISYL Leatherneck Classic Shawn WochnerMiller Time Bowling and Milan Lanes 2165 Pembridge DriveDavenport, IA and Milan, IL Lake in the Hills, IL 60156 847-254-6428 shawn_wochner@hotmail .com Nov. 10-11 Northeast Conference Meet #1 Monmouth UniversityTBA NCAA

Nov. 10-11 MEAC Conference Meet #1- Kristina Fraham - North North and South kmfrahm@umes .eduMillsboro Lanes, Millsboro, DE (N) 630-309-3899 Millsboro Lanes, Millsboro, DE (S)NCAA

Nov. 10-11 Penn State Classic Cindy KaneBellefonte Lanes 1863 Park Forest AveBellefonte, PA State College, PA 16803 814-360-2063 cjk2@psu .eduhttp://clubs .psu .edu/up/psubowling/

Nov. 16-18 UMES Hawk Classic Kristina FrahmMillsboro Lanes UMESMillsboro, DE kmfrahm@umes .eduNCAA

Nov. 16-18 CIAA South and North Event I Bowie State (N) Laurel, MD (N) & Raleigh, NC (S) Shaw (S)NCAA Nov. 17 AC Open Jody FetterhoffLenawee Recreation Bowling Center 110 S . Madison St .Adrian, MI Adrian, MI 49221 517-265-5161 ext . 4043 jfetterhoff@adrian .eduwww .adrianbulldogs .com/sports/w-bowl/index

Nov. 17-18 BU Striking Knights Classic Raymond V . SandfossMen: Tenpin Strikes and Spares Lane 847 Mallard DriveWomen: Kingpin Lanes Alexandria, KY 41001Louisville, KY 859/445-6125 rsandfoss@bellarmine .edu

Nov. 17-18 Penn State Berks Invitational James Claytor Colonial Berks Lanes 3190 Shillington RoadSinking Spring, PA Sinking Spring, PA 19608 717-278-1410 JimClaytor@msn .comwww .wix .com/psuberksbowling/berksbowling

Nov. 17-18 Titan Invite Nathan KoffkeOshkosh Lanes N8978 Lilac Rd .Oshkosh, WI Menasha, WI 54952 920-851-1872 Koffkn85@uwosh .edu

Nov. 17-18 Camarillo Open Vayle FloriaHarley’s Camarillo Bowl 19512 Donna AveCamarillo, CA Cerritos, CA 90703 714-704-9085 ext . 110 vaylefloria@yahoo .com

Nov. 23-24 National Collegiate Team Dennis Knepper Match Games McKendree UniversitySt . Clair Bowl and Bel-Air Bowl 3322 Vernier AvenueFairview Heights, IL Belleville, IL 62226Tier 1 618/381-0328 wdknepper@mckendree .edu Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 Track Kat Clash Brad HagenHuntsville Lanes Sam HoustonHuntsville, TX 936 294-3350NCAA bkh003@shsu .edu

Nov. 30 - Dec. 2 Red Flash Invitational Tom Falbo/Erika RenwickHoliday Bowl PO Box 600Altoona, PA Loretto, PA 15950NCAA tfalbo@francis .edu

Nov. 30-Dec. 2 The Virginia Union Invitational Virginia Union UniversityBowl America Southwest Lanes James Washington/Steve WallaceMidlothian, VA littlegrown@yahoo .com swallace@saintpauls .edu

Dec. 1-2 Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Casey Albert Conference II cwalbert@ucdavis .eduTBDSan Jose, CA

Dec. 1-2 The Eagle Classic Michael Catlin/Glenda CleavesStrike Zone Lanes 255 N . Highland AvenueSouthhaven, MS Memphis, TN 38111 901-581-8510/901-288-7438 mcatlin@victory .edu www .victory .edu/athletics/bowling

Dec. 1-2 Warhawk Open Kiefer SullivanBowl-A-Vard and Prairie Lanes 1813 Paso Roble WayMadison and Sun Prairie Madison, WI 53716 608-445-9163 Sullivankm14@uww .edu Dec. 1-2 MEAC Conference Meet #2- Morgan State (N) North and South & Norfolk Sate (S)NCAA

Dec. 1-2 Shippensburg Classic Nicole HallmanABC Lanes West 820 N Lamp Post LnMechanicsburg, PA Aston, PA 19014 484-467-8323 shippensburg_classic@yahoo .comhttp://shippensburgclassic .webs .com/

Dec. 1-2 Cardinal Baker Classic Blake MushenMunsee Lanes 601 East 26th StreetMuncie, IN Muncie, IN mushenb68@yahoo .com 317-985-2719 Dec. 17-18 Collegiate Shoot-Out Frank BarnhartThe Orleans 12427 Highlife DrLas Vegas, NV St . Louis, MO 63146-5051Tier I 314-808-5622 fwbowl@earthlink .nethttp://home .earthlink .net/~fwbowl/cso .htm Dec. 19-20 Glenn Carlson Las Vegas Mathieu Gee Invitational 169 W . NorwichTBA Clovis, CA 93612Las Vegas, NV 559-304-7887Tier I GCLVI@yahoo .com Dec. 27-28 Roto Grip Keystone Patrick Polash Quaker Classic 414 South Saint George St .Playdrome Rose Bowl Allentown, PA 18104Allentown, PA 610-821-4233 (h)Tier I 908-696-5542 (w)ourfamilysproshop@yahoo .com 610-770-6002 (b)

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Dec. 29-30 Lehigh Valley Collegiate Classic Patrick PolashAMF Parkway Bowling Lanes 414 South Saint George St . Allentown, PA Allentown, PA 18104Tier I 610-821-4233 (h),ourfamilysproshop@yahoo .com 908-696-5542 (w), 610-770-6002(b) Jan. 11-13, 2013 Mid-Winter Invitational Justin KosticJonesboro Bowling Center PO Box 1000 State UniversityJonesboro, AR Jonesboro, AR 72467NCAA jkostick@astate .edu Jan. 12 SWIBC III Tournament Mark ScrogginsPlano Superbowl WTAMU Box 60825Plano, TX Canyon, TX 79016 806-651-2372 mscroggins@wtamu .edu Jan. 12-13 FSU Seminole Classic Mike FineCapital Lanes Florida State UniversityTallahassee, FL 104 Crenshaw Building Tallahassee, FL 32306 850-644-1819 MFine@admin .fsu .edu http://union .fsu .edu/bowlteam

Jan. 12-13 7th Annual Roto Grip Dale Lehman Eagles Baker Challenge 2315 Lydia Ave . Stardust Bowl Zion, IL 60099Addison, IL 312-217-5736 dlehman@robertmorris .edu

Jan. 12-13 Storm Hoinke Bearcat Classic Jeff FehrS & S Western Bowl 8024 Spring Leaf DriveCincinnati, OH Cincinnati, OH 45247 513-260-7423 jfehr55@gmail .com

Jan. 13 SWIBC IV Tournament Mark ScrogginsAMF Richardson WTAMU Box 60825Richardson, TX Canyon, TX 79016 806-651-2372 mscroggins@wtamu .edu

Jan. 18-20 Big Red Invitational Bill StraubSun Valley Lanes University of NebraskaLincoln, NE wstraub@huskers .comNCAA

Jan. 18-20 Frederick E. Underwood Ken Scott Lady Bulldogs Classic Bowie StateAMF Laurel Lanes kscott@bowiestate .eduLaurel, MDNCAA

Jan. 18-20 SWAC WestTBDBaton Rouge, LANCAA

Jan. 19 Devils Duel #1 Kris MaglunogAMF Union Hills 815 N 52nd St #1015Phoenix, AZ Phoenix, AZ 85008kbmaglunog@gmail .com 602-478-2742

Jan. 19 Suffolk Tournament Kenneth RaoAMF Bayshore Lanes 533 College RdNJCAA Selden, NY 11784 631-231-1167 sccbowlingcoach@aol .com

Jan. 19-20 Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Casey Albert Conference III cwalbert@ucdavis .eduTBDFresno, CA Jan. 19-20 Blue and Gold Classic Drew CrailChippewa Bowl 420 W . Fullerton Pkwy ., Apt . 409South Bend, IN Chicago, IL 60614Tier I 859-250-4955 bluegoldclassic1@gmail .com blueandgoldclassic .weebly .com

Jan. 19-20 SFNY New Year Knockdown Dawn GugliaroStrike 10 Lanes St . Francis, NYBrooklyn, NY esgnycsb@aol .comNCAA

Jan. 20 Hawk Invitational Gary Broadhurst andAMF Pin-O-Rama Lanes George AylesworthUtica, NY 1101 Sherman Dr . Utica, NY 13501 315-792-5573 or 315-792-5645 gbroadhurst@mvcc .edu or gaylesworth@mvcc .edu

Jan. 20 Devils Duel #2 Kris MaglunogAMF Union Hills 815 N 52nd St #1015Phoenix, AZ Phoenix, AZ 85008 602-478-2742 kbmaglunog@gmail .com

Jan. 20 Red Barons Invitational Paul AndrewsRossi Lanes 1 Academic DriveElmira, NY Corning, NY 14830 315-292-8265 pandrew4@corning-cc .edu

Jan. 20 Viking Classic Walter Hauck Wallingford Lanes 75 Grasslands RoadWallingford, CT Valhalla, NY 10595 914-606-6180 walter .hauck@sunywcc .edu

Jan. 20 Cayuga CC Spartan Invitational Steve SpinneyFalcons Lanes Head Bowling CoachAuburn, NY Cayuga Community College 197 Franklin St . Auburn, NY 13021 315-294-8861 bowling@cayuga-cc .edu

Jan. 25 Sin City Open Joey ShugartOrleans Bowling Center 1190 Del Lilly LaneLas Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV 89123 702-510-2957 JBowler2001@aol .com

Jan. 25-27 Kutztown Invitational Joe AmbroseAMF Heister Lanes PO Box 730Reading, PA Kutztown, PA 19530NCAA 570-504-4137 ambrose@kutztown .edu or joeambrosepgapba@hotmail .com www .kubears .com

Jan. 25-27 CIAA North Event II James WashingtonRichmond, VA Virginia UnionNCAA littlegrown@yahoo .com Jan. 25-27 CIAA South Event II Bobby HendersonWinston Salem, NC Fayetteville StateNCAA rhenderson@uncfsu .edu

Jan. 26 Bulldog Classic Bradley PiperGalaxy Bowl and Entertainment 310 College St .Barbourville, KY 40906 Barbourville, KY 606-546-1548 bpiper@unionky .edu www .ucbulldogs .com

Jan. 26 Blue and Orange Walter Hauck Holliday Hoe Bowl 75 Grasslands RoadWappingers Falls, NY Valhalla, NY 10595 914-606-6180 walter .hauck@sunywcc .edu

Jan. 26-27 Lion’s Classic Phil VidaSt . Charles and Plaza Lanes 9618 Hale Dr .St . Charles, MO St . Louis, MO 63123 314-368-7556 phil-mark@att .net

Jan. 26-27 Buckeye Baker Classic Paul BrownH .P . Lanes 6368 Hibiscus Ct .Columbus, OH Westerville, OH 43081 614-570-4270 kingbowler73@hotmail .com www .buckeyebowling .org

Jan. 26-27 Rebel Classic Joey ShugartOrleans Bowling Center 1190 Del Lilly LaneLas Vegas, NV Las Vegas, NV 89123Tier 1 702-510-2957 JBowler2001@aol .com

Jan. 26-27 Viterbo V-Hawk Invitational Jim SochaPlaMor Lanes 900 Viterbo Dr .La Crosse, WI La Crosse, WI 54601 608-792-4774 jmsocha@viterbo .edu Jan. 27 Bulldog Shootout Bradley PiperGalaxy Bowl and Entertainment 310 College St .Barbourville, KY 40906 Barbourville, KY 606-546-1548 bpiper@unionky .edu www .ucbulldogs .com

Jan. 27 Westchester Invitational Walter Hauck AMF Bayshore Lanes 75 Grasslands RoadBayshore, NY Valhalla, NY 10595walter .hauck@sunywcc .edu 914-606-6180

Feb. 1-3 Prairie View A & M Invitational Glenn WhiteBowl ITRC Prairie View A & MArlington, TX ghwhite@pvamu .eduNCAA

Feb. 2 Mardi-Bob Invitational Tournament Gene Pedicone Mardi-Bob Lanes 10 Grace Ct .Taft Ave, Poughkeepsie, NY Wappingers Falls, NY 12590 914-456-1254 e .pedicone@att .net Feb. 2 American Heartland Intercollegiate David Jones Bowling Conference IV 1134 Central Parkway SESuper Bowl Warren, OH 44484Canton, MI 330-240-7839 dlj3652@yahoo .com Feb. 2-3 McKendree Baker Challenge Dennis KnepperSt . Clair Bowl and Bel-Air Bowl McKendree UniversityFairview Heights, IL 3322 Vernier Avenue Belleville, IL 62226 618/381-0328 wdknepper@mckendree .edu

Feb. 2-3 Florida Gators Collegiate Shootout Jay HorowitzAlley Katz 3530 NW 26th TerraceGainesville, FL Gainesville,FL 32605 561-601-1976 info@ufbowling .com www .ufbowling .com

Feb. 2-3 Northeast Conference Meet #2 Kutzdown UniversityBowl-O-RamaReading, PANCAA

Feb. 2-3 Wisconsin Conference 3rd Meet Kyle Peterson Wagner’s Lanes 8710 50th AveEau Claire, WI Kenosha, WI 262-909-0999 kfpeterson@wisc .edu

Feb. 3 Westchester Classic Walter Hauck Holiday Hoe Bowl 75 Grasslands RoadWappingers Falls, NY Valhalla, NY 10595 914-606-6180 walter .hauck@sunywcc .edu

Feb. 8-10 Capital Classic Ricki EllisonBrunswick Doverama Delaware StateDover, DE rellison@desu .eduNCAA

Feb. 8-10 CIAA North-South Round Up Elizabeth City StateChesapeake, VA NCAA

Feb. 9 Nassau Tournament Larry DellAquilaAMF Garden City Lanes 1 Education Dr .Garden City, NY Garden City, NY 11530-6793NJCAA 516-572-7535 Lawrence .DellAquila@ncc .edu

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Feb. 9 Boulevard Bowl Collegiate Classic Ray RossBoulevard Bowl 78 Washington AvenueSchenectady, NY Schenectady, NY 12305rossrd@sunysccc .edu 518-577-0348

Feb. 9-10 River Valley Open Casey AlbertJerry Dutlers Bowl Timmothy J . EmmersMankato, MN 704 Carney Ave Mankatom MN 56001 507-399-3577 t_emmers@yahoo .com

Feb. 9-10 Pacific Coast Intercollegiate Casey Albert Conference Champ cwalbert@ucdavis .eduHigh Sierra LanesReno, NV

Feb. 9-10 The Trailblazer Phil CooperTerre Haute Bowling Center 600 E . Springhill Dr .Terre Haute, IN Terre Haute, IN 47802 812-238-2911 pcooper4@live .com terrehautebowlingcenter .com

Feb. 9-10 SWIBC Conference Championship Mark Scroggins Tournament WTAMU Box 60825Bandera Super Bowl Canyon, TX 79016San Antonio, TX 806-651-2372 mscroggins@wtamu .edu

Feb. 9-10 Wisconsin Conference 4th Meet Kyle Peterson TBD 8710 50th AveWisconsin Dells Kenosha, WI 262-909-0999 kfpeterson@wisc .edu

Feb. 9-10 Clarke University Conference Christopher Uffman Invitational 1550 Clark DrCherry Lanes in Diamond Jo Casino Dubuque, IA 52001Dubuque, IA 616-890-1687 christopher .uffman@clarke .edu Feb. 10 Thomas Burris Memorial Kyle Wilson Kentucky Collegiate 147 Sycamore St . CPO Box 530Eastland Lanes Pikeville, KY 41501Lexington, KY 740-501-4259 kylewilson@upike .edu www .upike .edu Feb. 10 19th Annual SCCC Invitational Ray RossBoulevard Bowl 78 Washington AvenueSchenectady, NY Schenectady, NY 12305 518-355-1901 or 518-577-0348 (cell) rossrd@sunysccc .edu

Feb. 15-16 The NJCAA Region XV Walter Hauck Championships 75 Grasslands RoadHoliday Hoe Bowl Valhalla, NY 10595Wappingers, NY 914-606-6180 walter .hauck@sunywcc .edu

Feb. 15-17 Backhaul Direct Hoosier Classic Bo Shipleypresented by Columbia 300 9880 N Bowman RdWestern Bowl Gosport, IN 47433Indianapolis, IN 812-345-2547Tier I eshipley@indiana .edu www .backhauldirect .com

Feb. 15-17 Morgan State Shawn GoodenBrunswick Perry Hall Morgan StatePerry Hall, MD shawn .gooden@morgan .eduNCAA

Feb. 15-17 SWAC East TBD Jackson StateJackson, MS NCAA

Feb. 17 NJCAA Region III Championship Gary Broadhurst AMF Pin-O-Rama Lanes and George AylesworthUtica, NY 1101 Sherman Dr . Utica, NY 13501 315-792-5573/315-792-5646gbroadhurst@mvcc .edu or gaylesworth@mvcc .edu

Feb. 22-24 FAMU Rattlers Classic Sheila MaratinSeminole Bowl FAMUTallahassee, FL sheila .martin@famu .eduNCAA

Feb. 22-24 Holiday Collegiate Classic Alabama A&MHoliday Bowl Bessimer, AL NCAA

Feb. 22-24 PA State Championships PO Box 730TBD Kutztown, PA 19530NCAA 570-504-4137 ambrose@kutztown .edu or joeambrosepgapba@hotmail .com www .kubears .com

Feb. 23 American Heartland Intercollegiate David JonesBowling Conference Championships 1134 Central Parkway SENortel Lanes Warren, OH 44484Monroe, MI 330-240-7839 dlj3652@yahoo .com

Feb 23-24ECAC Bob CincottaFarmingdale Lanes Adelphi UniversityFarmingdale, NY cincotta@adelphi .eduNCAA Feb. 28 - March 2 NJCAA National Invitational TJ RuggieroChampionships 2461 Sylvan PlThurway Lanes Niagara Falls, NY Buffalo, NY 716-440-9068NJCAA ruggierot@ecc .edu

March 2-3 MEAC Conference Meet #3- Howard (N) - North CarolinaNorth and South Central (S)Washington, DC (N) - Durham, NC (S)NCAA

March 2-3 Northeast Conference Meet #3 St . Francis CollegeStrike 10 LanesBrooklyn, NY NCAA March 8 USBC Intercollegiate Singles Gary BrownChampionships Sectional 621 Six Flags DrQualifying Arlington TX, 76011Allentown, PA 817-385-8427Smyrna, TN gbrown@ibcyouth .comFairview Heights, IL Las Vegas, NV

March 9-10 USBC Intercollegiate Team Gary BrownChampionships Sectional 621 Six Flags DrQualifying Arlington TX, 76011Allentown, PA 817-385-8427Smyrna, TN gbrown@ibcyouth .comFairview Heights, ILLas Vegas, NV

March 15-17 Columbia 300 Music City Classic John WilliamsonSmyrna Bowling Center Vanderbilt UniversitySmyrna, TN john .williamson@vanderbilt .eduNCAA

March 15-17 CIAA North and South III Arlene Creek -AMF Laurel (N) & acreek@bowiestate .edu (N)B&B Bowling Lanes (S) Bobby Henderson -Laurel, MD (N) & Fayetteville, NC (S) rhenderson@uncfsu .edu (S)NCAA

March 22-24 Northeast Conference Farleigh Dickinson University Championship Parkway LanesElmrood Park, NJ NCAA

March 22-24 CIAA Conference Championship Monique MorganAFM Durham MoniqueAJMorgan@aol .comDurham, NC NCAA

March 22-24 SWAC ChampionshipITRCArlington, TXNCAA

March 22-24 MEAC ChampionshipTBDNCAA

April 11-13 NCAA Championships Jan GentryDetroit, MI NCAANCAA P .O . Box 6222 Indianapolis, IN 46202 317-917-6222 Jgentry@ncaa .org

April 13 OC Unconventional Tom ReidOberlin College Lanes 350 S Professor StOberlin, OH Oberlin, OH 44074 440-775-8562 tom .reid@oberlin .edu

April 15-16 USBC Intercollegiate Singles Gary Brown Championships Arlington TX, 76011Sun Valley Lanes gbrown@ibcyouth .comLincoln, NE

April 18-20 USBC Intercollegiate Team Gary Brown Championships Arlington TX, 76011Sun Valley Lanes gbrown@ibcyouth .comLincoln, NE

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621 Six Flags DriveArlington, TX 76011