BOWLING RULES Rule 2. GENERAL PLAYING RULES

Art. 1a - Game - Definition Note: The following rules are suggested play· A game of American tenpins consists of ing rules for high school bowling competition 10 frames. A player delivers two balls in adapted from the United States Bowling each of the first nine frames unless a Section V - High School Guide Congress Rulebook. Contact your state high is scored. In the 10th frame, a player school athletic association for variations to delivers three balls if a strike or is these guidelines. 2018-2019 Bowling Handbook scored. Every frame must be completed by each player bowling in regular order. Rule 1. LANE AND PIN DIAGRAM

Art. 1b - Baker System Rules & Guidelines Art. Lane Equipment Specifications 1- The Baker System is a modified format Competitions must be scheduled on lanes consisting of teams of two or more bowlers. that are currently USBC certified, and only

USBC approved equipment may be used. Art. 28 - Strike

A strike is made when the full setup of 10 pins is knocked down with the first delivery in a frame. It is marked by an (x) in tile small square in the upper-right corner of the frame where it was made. The count for one strike is 10 plus the number of pins knocked down on the player's next two deliveries.

Art. 2b - Double Two consecutive strikes is a double. The count for the first strike is 20 plus the number of pins knocked down with the first delivery following the second strike.

Art. 2c - Triple or Turkey Three successive strikes is a triple or turkey. The count for the first strike is 30.

Art. 2d - Spare A spare is scored when pi ns left standing after the first delivery are knocked down

with the second delivery in that frame. It is marked by a (/) in the small square in the upper-right corner of the frame. The count for a spare is 10 plus the number of pins knocked down by the player's next delivery.

Art. 2e - Open on one lane, and for the next frame alternate approach, in position to make a succeeding  Pins that lean and touch the kickback or An open Is recorded when a player fails to and use the other lane until five frames are delivery. When a foul is recorded the delivery side partition. knock down all 10 pins after two deliveries bowled on each lane of the pair. No changes counts but the player is not credited with  All such pins are termed dead wood and in a frame. can be made in the order of players after the any pins knocked down by that delivery. must be removed before the next delivery. start of a game. No pins may be conceded and only pins

Art. 21 - Spilt Art. 7b - Deliberate Foul actually knocked down or moved entirely A is a setup of pins left standing after Art. 5b - Uneven Number of Teams When a player deliberately fouls to benefit off the playing surface of the lane as a the first delivery. provided the head pin is In the event a competition has an uneven by the calling of a foul, the player shall be result of a legal delivery may be counted. down and: number of teams participating, the first credited with zero pin fall for that delivery and  At least one pin is down between two or bowler of a team cannot begin his/her next not allowed further deliveries in that frame. Art. 8b - Legal Pintail more standing pins: t.e .• 7·9 or 3-10. frame until the last bowler has completed If questions arise, Article 12. Provisional Ball When any of the following occur, the delivery  At least one pin is down immediately the first ball of the team's previous frames. should be followed. counts but the resulting pin fall does not: ahead of two or more standing pins;  A ball leaves the lane before reaching the i.e., 5-6. Art. 6a - Legal Delivery Art. 7c - Foul Detection pins. A delivery is made when the ball leaves the A USBC approved automatic foul-detecting  A ball rebounds from the rear cushion. player's possession and crosses the foul line device must be used if available. When not Art. 3 - Scoring  A pin rebounds after coming in contact into playing territory. Every delivery counts available, a foul judge must be stationed in Except when a strike is scored, the number with the body, arms or legs of a human unless a dead ball is declared. A delivery a position to have an unobstructed view of pins knocked down by the player's first must be made entirely by manual means. of the foul line. Should a foul-detecting delivery is to be marked next to the small  A pin is touched by mechanical pin setting Each delivery must be made with the same device become temporarily inoperative, the square in the upper right-hand corner of equipment. that frame. and the number of pins knocked hand with the exception of injury or disability. competition manager may designate an  Any pin knocked down when dead wood is down by the player's second delivery is to be No device may be incorporated in or affixed individual(s) to call fouls. being removed. marked inside the small square. If none of to the ball that detaches on delivery or Is a  Any pin knocked down by a human the standing pins are knocked down by the moving part during delivery except those Art. 7d - Apparent Foul A foul shall be declared and recorded if the pinsetter. second delivery in a frame. the score sheet approved by USBC. A permanently disabled automatic foul detecting device or foul judge  The player commits a foul. shall be marked with a (.). The count for the player may use special equipment to aid in fails to call a foul that is apparent to:  A delivery is made with dead wood on the two deliveries in the frame shall be recorded grasping and delivering the ball. Both coaches Or one or more members of lane or in the gutter and the ball contacts immediately. Art. 6b - Changing Delivery each of the opposing teams, official scorer such dead wood before leaving the la ne surface. Art. 4 - Series - How Bowled If because of injury or disability a bowler or competition manager. If there is a dispute  If illegal pin fall occurs and the pl3)'er is Two lanes immediately adjoining each other finds It necessary to change delivery from refer to Article 12, Provisional Ball. entitled to additional deliveries in the shall be used in each game of league play. right- to left-handed or vice versa. the com- frame, the pints) illegally knocked down The first game of a series shall start on the petition manager may permit the bowler to Art. 8a -Legal Pin fall must be re-spotted where they originally lane where the team is scheduled with each change delivery. If approval is obtained, the Pins to be credited to a player following stood before delivery of the ball. succeeding game starting on the lane where bowler must establish a new average. a legal delivery shall include: the team finished its previous game. At the  Pins knocked down or off the pin deck by Art. 78 - Definition of 8 Foul Art. 9a - Pi ns - Improperly Set option of the league. each game may be the ball or another pin. A foul occurs when a part of the player's It is each player's responsibility to determine bowled on a different pair of lanes, but a full  Pins knocked down or off the pin deck by body or footwear encroaches on or goes if a setup is correct the player shall insist game must be bowled on each pair. a pin rebounding from a side partition or that any pints) incorrectly set be re-spotted beyond the foul line and touches any part rear cushion. of the lane. Equipment or building during or before delivering the ball, otherwise the Art Sa - Order of Bowling  Pins knocked down or off the pin deck by a after a delivery. A ball is in Play after a delivery setup is deemed to be acceptable. When Members of competing teams shall success- pin rebounding from the sweep bar when it until the same or another player is on the bowling at a full setup or to make a spare ively and in regular order bowl one frame is at rest on the pin deck before sweeping if it is discovered immediately after the dead wood from the pin deck. delivery that one or more pins are set improperly but not missing the delivery and another player, spectator, or moving object  Foul: The player shall complete the frame  The coaches can completely agree on one resulting pintail count. No change can be as the ball is being delivered and before and then bowl one provisional ball at a full or more scores lost. If scores on a pair of made in the position of any pin(s) left standing delivery is completed. In such case, the setup of pins. lanes can be documented or agreed upon, after the bowler's first delivery unless: player has the option to accept the result-  Illegal pin fall: The player shall complete the game shall be continued from the 1. The pin setter moved or misplaced any ing pin fall or have a dead ball called. the frame and then bowl one provisional point of interruption. If some but not all of pin(s), or  Any pin is moved or knocked down as a ball at the same setup which would have the scores can be documented or agreed 2. Any standing pin(s) is/are outside player delivers the ball but before the ball remained standing had the disputed pin(s) upon, those bowlers whose scores cannot the range of the sweep bar. Any such reaches the pi ns. not have fallen. be substantiated shall re-bowt the game pin(s) will be re-spotted where it (they)  A delivered ball comes in contact with a  Dead ball: The player shall complete the to the point of interruption. at which the game shall be continued in regular order. originally stood before the delivery. foreign obstacle. frame then bowl a complete provisional frame. Art. 14 - Forfeit - Delay of Game Art. 9b - Pins - Rebounding Art. 1.1 - Bowling on wrong Lane On a spare attempt or the third ball of the No unreasonable delay in the progress of Pins that rebound and stand on the lane During competition, a dead ball shall be 10th frame: any game is permitted. If a player or team must be counted as standing pins. called and the player or players required to  Foul and illegal pinfall: No provisional ball refuses to proceed with a game afte r being re-bowl on the correct lane when: is necessary. directed to do so by the competition man- Art. 9c - Pins - Replacement  One player bowls on the wrong lane.  Dead ball: A provisional ball shall be ager/games committee, the contest shall be Should a pin be broken or otherwise badly  One player from each team on the pair of bowled at the same setup which was declared a forfeit. damaged during the game, it shall be replaced lanes bowls on the wrong lane. standing when the disputed ball was at once by another as nearly uniform  If more than one player on the same team bowled. Art. 15 - Interrupted Game in weight and condition with the set in use. bowls on the wrong lane in turn, all deliveries The score sheet and a record of both scores If equipment failure on a pair of lanes would The competition manager shall determine stand as bowled. Upon discovery, bowl- for the frame in which the provisional delay the progress of a series, an official can: whether pins shall be replaced. A broken ers shall complete subsequent frames on delivery was made shall be kept. The protest  Authorize the game and series to be pin does not change the score made by the the correct lanes. must be referred to the competition man- completed on another pair of certified lanes. bowler. The pins knocked down are counted,  In Singles match-play competition where ager/games committee for a final decision.  Authorize the game and/or series to be and then the broken pin is replaced. a player normally bowls two frames each bowled on one lane when another pair of time it is the player's turn to bowl, and the Art. 13a - Scoring certified lanes is not available. However, Art. 10 - Dead Ball player bowls on the wrong lanes, a dead Scores must be recorded in plain view of When a dead ball is called, the delivery does ball shall be called and the player required opposing players. Every frame bowled by when the original pair or another pair of not count and the correct pins must be res- to re-bowl on the correct lanes, provid- each player shall be recorded. The recorded certified lanes becomes available, the potted. The player is allowed to re-bowl that ing the error was discovered before the scores are the official record. Correction of team(s) may resume play on a pair of lanes. delivery. A ball shall be declared dead if any opposing player has made a delivery, clerical errors will be done in accordance An interrupted game and series shall be of the following occur: otherwise the score stands as bowled, with with the procedures adopted by each state resumed from the point of interruption.  After a delivery, attention is Immediately all subsequent frames in the game bowled athletic/activities association. called to the fact that one or more pins on the correct lanes. were missing from the setup. Art. 13b – Scores – Lost Rule 3. USBC EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS  A human pinsetter interferes with any Art. 12 - Provisional BaIl A game(s) or frame(s) within a game which is standing pin before the ball reaches the A provisional ball or frame shall be bowled Irretrievably lost in the scoring process is null Note: The USBC Equipment Specifications pins. when a protest involving a foul, legal pin- And void. The game(s) or frame(s) must be re- Manual containing all USBC equipment  A human pinsetter removes or interferes fall or a dead ball Is made and cannot be bowled unless one of the following conditions specifications, including detailed information on with any downed pin before it stops rolling. resolved. The following procedures apply Is met: all revised measurement and material specifications, is available at BOWL.com or by  A player bowls on the wrong lane or out when a dispute occurs:  Scores of any players that have been contacting USBC at (800) 514-BOWL. of turn. or one player from each team on For the first ball of any frame, or after the lost can be documented. the pair of lanes bowls on the wrong lane. second ball in the 10th frame if the first ball  A player is interfered with by the pinsetter. was a strike:

 No voids shall be permitted under the Art. 1- Bowling Pins - Art. 4 - Weight, Size, For a ball weighing 10.0 or more pounds: Markings, Labels and Coatings Markings and Holes 1. Not more than three ounces difference device. Pins used in USBC competition shall only The circumference of a ball shall not be between the top of ball (finger hole side) All such devices must first be submitted bear the name and trademark of the original more and the bottom (solid side opposite finger and approved by USBC before being used manufacturer or distributor and be marked than 27 inches, nor shall it weigh more than holes). in USBC competition. Once approved, the "USBC Approved." Except for reasonable 16 pounds. The diameter of the ball must be 2. Not more than one ounce difference device may not be altered and may not be wear and color, the pins in each set must be constant. between the sides to the right and left of used in conjunction with any other approved the finger holes or between the sides in device. uniform in appearance including finish and The surface of a ball must be free of all front and back of the finger holes. labels. depressions or grooves of specific pattern, except for holes or indentations used for For a ball weighing 8.0 or more The introduction of metal or any other sub- The coating of the pin must be transparent gripping the ball, identification letters and pounds stance not comparable to the original (clear) or solid color with the exception of the numbers, and incidental chipping or mar- but less than 10,0 pounds: material used in the manufacture of the ball neck markings, identifying symbols or name ring caused by wear. Any bowling ball used 1. Not more than two ounces difference is which must be clearly visible or of a in USBC certified competition must be between the top of the ball and the prohibited. Also, altering a ball in any way to contrast- approved and identifiable as a ball listed in bottom. increase its weight or cause it to be out of ing color. the "Approved Bowling Balls' list located on 2. Not more than 3/4 ounce difference balance beyond the tolerances is prohibited. Standard wood or plastic-coated pins shall the specifications and certifications page of between the sides to the right and left or Plugs may be inserted for the purpose of bear the same labels and permit numbers BOWL.com. between the front and back of the finger re-drilling a ball. Designs may De embedded and shall not vary more than four ounces in holes. in a ball as guides, or observation or each set. Additionally, for identification purposes, each For a ball weighing less than 8.0 pounds: identification purposes, provided the designs ball must have some form of serial number 1. Not more than 3/4 ounce difference are flush with the outer surface of the ball. Synthetic pins shall bear the same labels (this may be engraved or re-engraved by between the top of the ball and the There shall be no interior voids and the and permit numbers and shall not vary more the bowler). Since all bowling balls bottom. plugs than two ounces in each set manufactured prior to the creation of the ball 2. Not more than 3/4 ounce difference or designs must be of material similar to. list (January 1991) have been previously between the sides to the right and left or although not exactly the same as the original Art. 2 - Bowling Ball - approved, the acceptance of these balls is at between the front and back of the finger material out of which the ball was made; Approval Bowling Balls the discretion of the competition manager/ holes. and shall otherwise comply with all bowling Balls used in USBC competition shall: games committee. Art. 6 - Bowling Ball - Other ball specifications. No foreign material may Meet USBC equipment specifications at Requirements be placed on the outer surface of the ball. time' The following limitations govern drilling holes Movable devices are not permitted in a ball Art. 7 - Bowling Ball Surface Hardness of manufacture. in a ball: except that a device for changing the finger The surface hardness of a ball shall be  Be USBC approved.  Holes or indentations. not to exceed five, span or the size of finger and thumb holes not less than 72 Durometer "D." The use of  Meet the USBC specifications detailed for gripping purposes. may be inserted, providing the device is chemicals, solvents or other methods to in Rule 3. Articles 3-8:  One hole for balance purposes. not to locked in position during delivery and cannot change the surface hardness of the ball is Art. 3 - Bowling Ball Material exceed 1·1/4 inch in diameter. be removed from the ball without destroying prohibited. A bowling ball shall be constructed of solid  One vent hole to each finger and/or thumb the device. Removable devices shall be material (i.e., no liquids), without voids in its hole. not to exceed 1/4 inch in diameter. permitted, provided: Art. 8 - Bowling Ball Altering Surface interior and conform to the specifications set  One mill hole for inspection purposes. not Such devices are used for changing the Altering the surface of a bowling ball by forth in the USBC Equipment Specification to exceed 5/8 inch in diameter and 1/8 span. pitch or the size of the gripping the use of abrasives while bowling in USBC Manual. Any materials added to or included inch in depth. holes. competition is prohibited. All bowling balls in the cover stock shall be equally distributed Are constructed of a nonmetallic material. so altered must be removed from the throughout the entire cover stock of the ball. Art. 5 - Bowling Ball Balance Are locked in position during delivery. competition. The use of approved cleaning except for materials used in logos and other After drilling, the following tolerances are No device shall be employed for the agents such as isopropyl (rubbing) alcohols required markings. allowed in the balance of the ball: purpose of adjusting the static balance of and polishing machines is permissible. the ball.

Art. 9 - Approaches Art. 4 - Team Match-play Format for making decisions on matters not ers, the next frame may be started prior to and Foreign Substance The individual scores of the players in the specifically covered by the rules. completion of the previous frame. The application of any foreign substance on lineup are added together and compared any part of the approach that detracts from with the score of the opposing team. The Art. 3 - Appeal Art. 6 - Substitutes the possibility of other players having normal team with the higher score for each game Club Level- The decision of the competition Substitutes will be allowed In accordance conditions is prohibited. This includes, but is is awarded the specified number of points. manager or games committee is final, unless with the procedures adopted by each state not limited to, substances such as talcum Teams with less than a full lineup will receive an appeal is made UBSC High School within athletic/ activities association. powder, pumice and resin on shoes. Soft a score of zero for each open position for 48 hours of the decision.

Art. 7 - Coach rubber soles or heels that rub off on the the purposes of determining the team total Varsity Level - Appeals of on-slte decisions To participate in a competition, each team approach also are prohibited. score. wlll be determined in accordance with the is to have a high school coach present at all procedures adopted by each state athletic/ times. The high school coach will determine Rule 4. Art. 5 - Total PInfall activities association. COMPETITION the members of the roster and is respon- The individual scores of the players in the sible for the eligibility of the team. The high lineup are added and the teams are ranked Art. 4a – Roster/Lineup school coach will determine the players and Art. 1 – American tenpins according to highest total pintail. No later than the start of the game a coach their order in the lineup for the competition. A game of American tenpins consists of 10 shall submit to the competition manager an Art. TIes The high school coach will record the scores frames. A player delivers two balls in each 6- accurate roster of all eligible players on the The awarding of points or breaking of ties following a game or round. of the first nine frames unless a strike is team. The coach shall designate the starting will scored. In the 10th frame, a player deliv- lineup prior to the start of each game. be done in accordance with the procedures Rule 6. CONDUCT ers three balls if a strike or spare is scored. adopted by each state athletic/activities Art_ 4b - Legal Lineup Every frame must be completed by each association. A legal lineup will be determined in accor- player bowling in regular order. Section 1- Unsportsmanlike Conduct dance with the procedures adopted by each Art. 1 - Unsportsmanlike conduct includes Art. 2 - Individual Match Play Format Rule 5. COMPETITION RULES state athletic/activities association. actions which are unbecoming to an ethi- The scores for the corresponding players in cal, fair, or honorable individual. It consists Art. 5a - Round - How Bowled each team's lineups are compared with the Art. 1- Competition Manager/Games of acts of deceit, disrespect or vulgarity and Two lanes immediately adjoining each other higher score being awarded the specified Committee includes taunting. shall be used in each game of play. The number of points. Teams with less than a full Competition shall be administered by a first game of a round shall start on tile lane lineup will receive a score of zero for each competition manager. In conjunction with where the team is scheduled with each suc- Art. 2 - Taunting includes words or actions open position for the purposes of determin- the competition manager, a games commit- ceeding game starting on the lane where the intended or designed to embarrass, ridicule ing the winner of the individual points), tee Shall assume responsibility for all or demean others under any circumstances aspects team finished its previous game. Each game including on the basis of race, religion, Art. 3 - Baker System of the competition management, The games may be bowled on a different pair of lanes, but a full game must be bowled on each pair. gender or national origin. Each player in the lineup will complete one the misapplication of a rule during a Art. 5b - Order of Bowling frame in successive order until 10 frames committee shall make decisions on matters Art. 3 - Improper tactics in connection with Members of competing teams shall succes- have been completed. The player who begins not specifically covered by the rules or on the game of bowling includes. but is not lim- sively and in regular order bowl one frame the 10th frame of the game will execute all competition. The decision of the competition ited to, Physical and verbal abuse toward on one lane. and for the next frame alternate deliveries for that frame. The scores of the manager and games committee is final. other persons. and use the other lane until five frames are opposing teams are then compared with the bowled on each lane of the pair. No changes higher score being awarded the specified Art. 2 - Competition Manager Section 2 - Conduct: Players, Coaches, may be made in the order of players after number of points. Teams with less than a full The competition manager or his/her desig- School Representatives the lineup will receive a score of zero for each nee will conduct a pre-meet conference with Art. 1 - No player, coach and/or school start of a game. When a team bowls against open position in the rotation for the purpose a school representative from each team to representatives shall act in an un-sportsman another team with the same number of bowl- of determining the team total score. review the competition procedures, lane assignments and provide any special instruc tions. The competition manager is responsible

like manner, taunt or engage in improper or more games in a particular match. The maximum enjoyment from the game. The -P- Perfect ~me - Rolling 12 consecutive tactics while on or near the competition amount of the bonus awarded is defined by overriding principle is that consideration before, during or between games. each competition. should be shown to others at all times during strikes In one game for a score of 300. competition. Art. 2 - A team shall not refuse to play -C- Pin - A pin must weigh between 3 lbs. 6 oz. and when directed to do so by the tournament Certified - Bowling competition conducted -F- 3 lbs.10 oz. It Is 15 inches high and manager. in accordance with USBC rules. on equip- Foul – Touching or going beyond the fouline 15 inches in circumference at its broadest Art. 3 - No official or game personnel Shall ment manufactured and installed to the with any body part at delivery. point. use any form of alcohol or tobacco product organization's specifications. Foul line - A solid stripe, usually black, Pin deck - The area where the pins are set. beginning with arrival at the competition site Clean game - A game with spares or strikes which separates the approach from the lane. (See Rule 1 Art. 1) until departure following the completion of in every frame. The foul line is of infinite length including Pit - Open area behind pin deck where pins the competition. Coach - An individual who counsels or gives walls, flooring, posts and ball returns. and balls gather. suggestions that influence a player In deter- Frame - Each game is divided into 10 Position rounds - Part of competition when Section 3. - Penalties mining his or her play. the choice of equip- frames, the first nine allowing a maximum teams or players face each other based on Penalties for violations of these articles will ment or the method of delivery. of two shots with a maximum of three shots their standings. Example, first place meets be determined in accordance with the proce- Competitor - Those participating in the allowed in the 10th frame. second, third meets fourth, etc. dures adopted by each state athletic/activities competition. association. Competition - An event where two or more -G- -R- teams compete. Games committee - A committee appoint- Return - The track on which balls roll from Rule 7. TERMS AND DEFINITIONS Competition manager - The person who ed by the competition manager to assist with the pit to the ball rack. organizes and conducts a competition. They the competition. Re-bowl - Usually done when a dead ball is called or scores are lost All terms are listed alphabetically In the are responsible for all decisions made at -H- Re-spotted - The act of setting a pin back on definition section. each competition. Handicap - Pins awarded to individuals or Count - Number of pins knocked down on the pin deck on its proper spot. teams in an attempt to equalize the competi- -A- each first ball. tion. -S- Absentee - The score used for a player on Headpin - The 1-pin. Scorer - Individual responsible for rnaintalning the roster who is absent. -D- a record of the competition. Approach - Portion of lane behind foul Delivery - The combination of a bowler's -l- Scratch - Competition calculated by only line used by bowlers to build momentum to approach and release. Lineups - The order In which members of gross total pin fall. delivery. Double - Two consecutive strikes. a team will compete for the game or match. Settee - The bowlers' area between the Arrows - Aiming points embedded in the Dresslng (also oil), - The substance used lane conditions - Distribution of lane con- lanes starting about 15 feet from the foul to coat or dress the lanes, a necessity to approach and concourse. ditioner on the playing surface. line. protect the lane surface. Usually has a Spare - Knocking down all 10 pins with two Award - Prizes given based on merit pintail mineral oil base. balls. -M- or position standings. Dead wood - Any fallen pins remaining after Spirit of the game - Unlike many sports, Match play - Portion of competition in the execution of any delivery. bowling is played for the most part without which bowlers are pitted against each other. -8- Dead ball - Any delivery made not counting the supervision of a referee or umpire. The Mixed competition - Organized cornpeti- Baker System - A format consisting of two for score during competition. game relies on the integrity of the individual tion of men and women competing together. or more members following each other in to show consideration for other players and order, each bowling a complete frame, until to abide by the rules. -E- ·0- a complete game is bowled. Ten frames are Equipment - Anything used, worn or carried Split - A spare leave in which the headpin is Open - A frame in which a player fails to combined to calculate a team game. down and the remaining combination of pins by or for the player. knock down all 10 pins after two deliveries Bonus - Used In match-play formats for have a gap in them, ranging from tile 4-5 to Etiquette - The rules of acceptable behavior. If is referred to as an open frame. winning a match. A match can consist of one they are followed, all players will gain the 7·10.

Strike - Knocking down all 10 pins on the first Baker System ball. tournament competition. The Baker System places first ball. the emphasis on team effort, rather than the In the Baker Scoring System, each bowler Substitute – A bowler who replaces another on a five player team rolls two frames per bowler who is scheduled to participate. game. The play is fast-paced and each

game takes approximately 10 minutes. The

Baker System also is popular for doubles -T- tournament competition. Total Pin Fall – A competition which is The Baker System places the emphasis on decided by adding the total scores of the team effort, rather than the individual team members and ranking the competitors accomplishments of team members. When from highest to lowest. the Baker System is used and teams are

comprised of five members, all team Triple/Turkey – Three consecutive strikes. members follow each other in regular order

to bowl in a single game. -U-

Rule 9. AMATEURISM Unsportsmanlike Conduct – Includes actions which are unbecoming an ethical, All high school bowling athletes must fair or honorable individual. It consists of comply with their own state high school acts of deceit, disrespect or vulgarity and athletic/activities amateur eligibility rules. includes taunting.

United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Rule 10. INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE Recognized by the US Olympic committee SCORER as the national governing body of bowling and the organization responsible for amateur competition in the United States. The official scorer should record the name

of the starting players of each team in the -V- order that they will compete.

Vacancy – The score used for an open positioning in the lineup of a team with an incomplete roster.

Rule 8. POINTS OF EMPHASIS

Modified Formats When modified formats are used for tournaments, all rules apply except those directly affecting the modified format.