HIGH SCHOOL GUIDEBOOK TABLE OF CONTENTS

What is USBC High School?...... 3 Beginning a new program...... 4 High School tools and programs...... 5 rules...... 6 Certification of high school post-season events ...... 18 Scholarship opportunities...... 18 Opportunities for athlete advancement ...... 19 Dexter High School All-American Team ...... 22

Mission To provide benefits, resourcesand programs that enhance the bowling experience.

USBC High School 621 Six Flags Drive Arlington, TX 76011 Telephone: 800-514-BOWL, ext. 8426 Email: [email protected]

Go to BOWL .com for the latest on: • High School tournaments and results • News about athletes • Eligibility

18_11102 BOWL.com/HighSchool 11/18 | High School Guide WHAT IS • No age, size, strength or gender limitations. USBC HIGH SCHOOL? • Provides an option for schools seeking Title IX compliance. USBC High School is a resource pro- • Does not compete with other varsity gram that offers assistance in the cre- for athletes. ation, growth and maintenance of high • Offers another to add to a high school bowling programs to school school athletic program. administrators, high school state • Minimal start-up expenses. athletic associations, state proprietor • An excellent non-contact sport. associations and industry member or- • Gives youth additional opportunities ganizations. to compete, earn high school varsity letters and college scholarships. USBC High School actively offers guidance to all levels of high school bowling by providing rules, instruc- BOWLING: A LIFETIME SPORT tional opportunities, membership, awards and industry resources to en- Bowling is for everyone! Bowling has no sure the success of high school bowl- age, size, strength or gender limitations. ing nationwide. Seventy million people, young and old, bowl each year; 18 million Americans USBC High School maintains strong age 17 and under bowl each year. Or- relationships with the National ganized programs are available to the Federation of High School Associa- youngest of competitors and all skill tions, state athletic associations, the levels. Bowling Proprietors’ Association of America and USBC Coaching. It Bowling offers student-athletes vari- provides a stepping stone to further ous opportunities to continue to grow developmental opportunities such within the sport, whether recreationally as collegiate bowling and the or at the sport’s highest level. Student- Junior Gold program. athletes can continue to enjoy the sport at nearly 5,000 bowling centers nation- wide, at more than 200 colleges or strive BENEFITS OF to compete internationally or at the pro- HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING fessional level.

• Promotes higher grades and lower Bowling offers many benefits through- school dropout rates through par- out life, including being a great form of ticipation. exercise. A standard three-game series • Offers student-athletes a safe, will engage 134 muscles contributing to clean, the lifting, swinging and delivery of more supervised, alcohol- and tobacco- than 800 pounds of weight free environment. during the course of up to 60 rolls.

BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide 3 HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING: program in your district makes sense. Not REACHING A NEW AUDIENCE only will you engage more students in a competitive high school sport, you can do Bowling is a sport in which most stu- it for minimal start-up expenses and no dents can participate; teaching students facility maintenance or equipment costs. discipline, teamwork and dedication. Be- yond reaching new students, high school A typical budget can include transporta- bowling doesn’t compete for the same tion, uniforms, coach’s stipend, awards and athletes as other high school sports, is competition and practice fees. These costs an excellent non-contact sport and gives often times can be offset by participa- student-athletes additional opportuni- tion fees and fundraising. Often, bowling ties to earn high school varsity letters centers will offer discounts on lane usage and college scholarships. for after-school practice and competition.

Adding a high school bowling program Athletes are responsible for providing to your school/district gives more stu- their own equipment and . Bowl- dents the opportunity to participate for ing centers have rental shoes and house their school. For instance, states like bowling balls that are available to athletes Connecticut and Nebraska have created who do not have their own equipment. Unified high school bowling programs. The Unified format joins able-bodied stu- Starting a varsity bowling program in dents and special needs athletes togeth- your district can benefit in many ways: er on a team, allowing them to compete • Overall low cost of program side by side. This format allows schools • Include more students in to engage students who like to volunteer participation who may not be engaged enough to par- • Low cost for students to participate ticipate in sports in the average competi- tive environment. BEGINNING A NEW PROGRAM Bowling continues to be a sport that engages the percentage of the student • Determine interest level in the community body that is not actively engaged in – Talk to bowling centers, parents, sports or activities. Bowling does not athletes and any additional interested discriminate based on gender, age, individuals. strength or ability; allowing all who • Create a task force – Identify leaders wish to compete the same opportu- of the program to serve as contacts, nity at success. A high school bowling meet with schools, create rules, program can give a school the ability to develop playing formats and develop reach out equally to ALL students to be- competition schedules. come engaged and active. • Meet with school officials – Set up meetings with school athletic directors, principals and superintendents to THE LOW COST OF promote the implementation of an HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING interscholastic bowling program. • Outline rules – USBC does not govern With today’s diminishing school budgets, high school bowling. When start- starting a varsity high school bowling ing a high school bowling program,

4 BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide determine the governing entity in USBC Youth Membership your state; in a varsity state this would USBC Youth Membership is available to be the state athletic association; in a interscholastic competitors. When clas- club state an entity has taken the gov- sified as a high school league type, this ernance so you will need to contact membership can serve as an individual them and be sure to find out their membership for those student-athletes rules and format for competition. wishing to participate. Not every team • Form conferences – Organize the member must purchase and this does program by forming conferences to not certify a league or competition. This assist in scheduling competition and only applies for interscholastic purposes working with area bowling centers to and must be designated as such in the secure competition and practice times. league type. The $4 dues provide the • Establish statewide network – Keep com- high school bowler the following ben- munication lines open statewide to efits: ensure everyone is operating under • USBC Youth membership card the same guidelines and for the • USBC official average creation of statewide post-season (minimum of 12 games) competition. • Getting started – Identify potential • Eligible to bowl in USBC certified coaches, set up competition season tournaments through July 31 and schedule, advertise to athletes • Access to the Find A Member feature and conduct tryouts. on Bowl.com • Three main components – To manage a successful high school bowling pro- • Eligible to apply for USBC gram, the three main components are scholarships coaching, facilities and equipment. • Eligible to be nominated for the Dexter High School All-American Team HIGH SCHOOL TOOLS AND PROGRAMS • Eligible to purchase USBC Youth High awards (11 in a Row, 300 game USBC High School offers several materi- and 800 series) als to assist those interested in starting high school bowling programs. These Membership will be processed using the materials not only will help in starting a current USBC Youth processing system program, but membership/registration with the member being responsible for programs provide benefits for coaches providing interscholastic competition and bowlers once a program is initiated. scores to the coach/processor to deter- mine average. Take Your Approach to the Next Level Booklet This informational booklet offers guid- ance to student-athletes looking to take their bowling talents to the collegiate level. This booklet includes a list of uni- versities with bowling programs, as well as a detailed section specific to the grow- ing opportunities for female bowlers.

BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide 5 USBC Youth Membership Frequently Asked Questions: Q: How will USBC Youth memberships be processed?

A: The first step is to secure a league

application and membership applica-

tions. Please contact your local USBC

association, or call USBC Headquarters

at 1-800-514-2695 ext. 8426 for your

supplies.

Q: Does the entire high school team have to join for an individual to be a member?

A: No. USBC Youth Membership can

serve as an individual membership,

when classified as a high school

league and used for interscholastic

purposes. The entire team does not

have to join. Those who choose to join

would complete the application and

submit the dues.

BOWLING RULES

Note: The following rules are suggested playing rules for high school bowling competition adapted from the Bowling Congress Rulebook. Contact your state high school athletic as- is scored. In the 10th frame, a player sociation for variations to these guidelines. delivers three balls if a or is scored. Every frame must be completed by each player bowling in regular order. Rule 1 . LANE AND PIN DIAGRAM

Art. 1 – Lane/Equipment Specifications Art. 1b – Baker System Competitions must be scheduled on lanes The Baker System is a modified format that are currently USBC certified, and only consisting of teams of two or more bowlers. USBC approved equipment may be used. Art. 2a – Strike A strike is made when the full setup of 10 Rule 2 . GENERAL PLAYING RULES pins is knocked down with the first delivery in a frame. It is marked by an (x) in the small Art. 1a – Game – Definition square in the upper-right corner of the frame A game of American tenpins consists of where it was made. The count for one strike 10 frames. A player delivers two balls in is 10 plus the number of pins knocked down each of the first nine frames unless a strike on the player’s next two deliveries.

6 BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide Art. 2b – Double Art. 4 – Series – How Bowled Two consecutive strikes is a double. The Two lanes immediately adjoining each count for the first strike is 20 plus the other shall be used in each game of league number of pins knocked down with the first play. The first game of a series shall start delivery following the second strike. on the lane where the team is sched- uled with each succeeding game starting Art. 2c – Triple or Turkey on the lane where the team finished its Three successive strikes is a triple or previous game. At the option of the league, turkey. The count for the first strike is 30. each game may be bowled on a differ- ent pair of lanes, but a full game must be Art. 2d – Spare bowled on each pair. A spare is scored when pins left standing after the first delivery are knocked down Art. 5a – Order of Bowling with the second delivery in that frame. It is Members of competing teams shall marked by a (/) in the small square in the successively and in regular order bowl upper-right corner of the frame. The count one frame on one lane, and for the next for a spare is 10 plus the number of pins frame alternate and use the other lane knocked down by the player’s next delivery. until five frames are bowled on each lane of the pair. No changes can be made in the Art. 2e – Open order of players after the start of a game. An open is recorded when a player fails to knock down all 10 pins after two deliveries Art. 5b – Uneven Number of Teams in a frame. In the event a competition has an uneven number of teams participating, the first Art. 2f – bowler of a team cannot begin his/her next A split is a setup of pins left standing after frame until the last bowler has completed the first delivery, provided the head pin is the first ball of the team’s previous frames. down and: • At least one pin is down between two or Art. 6a – Legal Delivery more standing pins; i.e., 7-9 or 3-10. A delivery is made when the ball leaves the • At least one pin is down immediately player’s possession and crosses the foul line ahead of two or more standing pins; into playing territory. Every delivery counts i.e., 5-6. unless a dead ball is declared. A delivery must be made entirely by manual means. Art. 3 – Scoring Each delivery must be made with the same Except when a strike is scored, the number of hand with the exception of injury or dis- pins knocked down by the player’s first deliv- ability. No device may be incorporated in or ery is to be marked next to the small square affixed to the ball that detaches on delivery in the upper right-hand corner of that frame, or is a moving part during delivery except and the number of pins knocked down by those approved by USBC. A permanently the player’s second delivery is to be marked disabled player may use special equipment inside the small square. If none of the stand- to aid in grasping and delivering the ball. ing pins are knocked down by the second delivery in a frame, the scoresheet shall be Art. 6b – Changing Delivery marked with a (-). The count for the two If because of injury or disability a bowler deliveries in the frame shall be recorded finds it necessary to change delivery from immediately. right-handed to left-handed or vice versa,

BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide 7 the competition manager may permit the a legal delivery shall include: bowler to change delivery. If approval is • Pins knocked down or off the pin deck obtained, the bowler must establish a by the ball or another pin. new average. • Pins knocked down or off the pin deck by a pin rebounding from a side parti- Art. 7a – Definition of a Foul tion or rear cushion. A foul occurs when a part of the player’s • Pins knocked down or off the pin deck body or footwear encroaches on or goes by a pin rebounding from the sweep beyond the foul line and touches any part bar when it is at rest on the pin deck of the lane, equipment or building during before sweeping dead wood from the or after a delivery. A ball is in play after a pin deck. delivery until the same or another player is • Pins that lean and the kickback on the approach in position to make a suc- or side partition. ceeding delivery. When a foul is recorded, • All such pins are termed dead wood the delivery counts but the player is not and must be removed before the next credited with any pins knocked down by delivery. No pins may be conceded and that delivery. only pins actually knocked down or moved entirely off the playing surface Art. 7b – Deliberate Foul of the lane as a result of a legal delivery When a player deliberately fouls to ben- may be counted. efit by the calling of a foul, the player shall be credited with zero pinfall for that Art. 8b – Illegal Pinfall delivery and not allowed further deliveries When any of the following occur, the deliv- in that frame. If questions arise, Article 12, ery counts but the resulting pinfall does not: Provisional Ball should be followed. • A ball leaves the lane before reaching the pins. Art. 7c – Foul Detection • A ball rebounds from the rear cushion. A USBC approved automatic foul-detecting • A pin rebounds after coming in contact device must be used if available. When not with the body, arms or legs of a hu- available, a foul judge must be stationed man . in a position to have an unobstructed view • A pin is touched by mechanical pinset- of the foul line. Should a foul-detecting de- ting equipment. vice become temporarily inoperative, the • Any pin knocked down when dead competition manager may designate an wood is being removed. individual(s) to call fouls. • Any pin knocked down by a human pinsetter. Art. 7d – Apparent Foul • The player commits a foul. A foul shall be declared and recorded if • A delivery is made with dead wood the automatic foul detecting device or foul on the lane or in the gutter and the judge fails to call a foul that is apparent to: ball contacts such dead wood before Both coaches or one or more members of leaving the lane surface. each of the opposing teams, official scorer, • If illegal pinfall occurs and the player or competition manager. If there is a dis- is entitled to additional deliveries in pute, refer to Article 12, Provisional Ball. the frame, the pin(s) illegally knocked down must be respotted where they Art. 8a – Legal Pinfall originally stood before delivery of the Pins to be credited to a player following ball.

8 BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide Art. 9a – Pins – Improperly Set standing pin before the ball reaches It is each player’s responsibility to deter- the pins. mine if a setup is correct. The player shall • A human pinsetter removes or inter- insist that any pin(s) incorrectly set be feres with any downed pin before it respotted before delivering the ball, oth- stops rolling. erwise the setup is deemed to be accept- • A player on the wrong lane or able. When bowling at a full setup or to out of turn, or one player from each make a spare if it is discovered immedi- team on the pair of lanes bowls on ately after the delivery that one or more the wrong lane. pins are set improperly but not missing, • A player is interfered with by the the delivery and resulting pinfall count. No pinsetter, another player, spectator, change can be made in the position of any or moving object as the ball is being pin(s) left standing after the bowler’s first delivered and before delivery is com- delivery, unless: pleted. In such case, the player has the 1. The pinsetter moved or misplaced option to accept the resulting pinfall or any pin(s), or have a dead ball called. 2. Any standing pin(s) is/are outside • Any pin is moved or knocked down the range of the sweep bar. Any such as a player delivers the ball but before pin(s) will be respotted where it (they) the ball reaches the pins. originally stood before the delivery. • A delivered ball comes in contact with a foreign obstacle. Art. 9b – Pins – Rebounding Pins that rebound and stand on the lane Art. 11 – Bowling on Wrong Lane must be counted as standing pins. During competition, a dead ball shall be called and the player or players required to Art. 9c – Pins – Replacement rebowl on the correct lane when: Should a pin be broken or otherwise • One player bowls on the wrong lane. badly damaged during the game, it shall • One player from each team on the pair be replaced at once by another as nearly of lanes bowls on the wrong lane. uniform in weight and condition with the • If more than one player on the same set in use. The competition manager shall team bowls on the wrong lane in turn, determine whether pins shall be replaced. all deliveries stand as bowled. Upon A broken pin does not change the score discovery, bowlers shall complete sub- made by the bowler. The pins knocked sequent frames on the correct lanes. down are counted, and then the broken • In singles match-play competition pin is replaced. where a player normally bowls two frames each time it is the player’s Art. 10 – Dead Ball turn to bowl, and the player bowls on When a dead ball is called, the delivery the wrong lanes, a dead ball shall be does not count and the correct pins must called and the player required to re- be respotted. The player is allowed to re- bowl on the correct lanes, providing bowl that delivery. A ball shall be declared the error was discovered before the dead if any of the following occur: opposing player has made a delivery. • After a delivery, attention is immedi- Otherwise, the score stands as bowled, ately called to the fact that one or more with all subsequent frames in the game pins were missing from the setup. bowled on the correct lanes. • A human pinsetter interferes with any

BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide 9 Art. 12 – Provisional Ball Art. 13b – Scores – Lost A provisional ball or frame shall be bowled A game(s) or frame(s) within a game when a protest involving a foul, legal pin- which is irretrievably lost in the scoring fall or a dead ball is made and cannot be process is null and void. The game(s) or resolved. The following procedures apply frame(s) must be rebowled unless one of when a dispute occurs: the following conditions is met: For the first ball of any frame, or after the • Scores of any players that have been second ball in the 10th frame if the first lost can be documented. ball was a strike: • The coaches can completely agree on • Foul: The player shall complete the one or more scores lost. If scores on frame and then bowl one provisional a pair of lanes can be documented ball at a full setup of pins. or agreed upon, the game shall be • Illegal pinfall: The player shall com- continued from the point of interrup- plete the frame and then bowl one tion. If some but not all of the scores provisional ball at the same setup can be documented or agreed upon, which would have remained standing those bowlers whose scores cannot had the disputed pin(s) not have be substantiated shall rebowl the fallen. game to the point of interruption, at • Dead ball: The player shall complete which the game shall be continued in the frame then bowl a complete regular order. provisional frame. Art. 14 – Forfeit – Delay of Game On a spare attempt or the third ball of the No unreasonable delay in the progress of 10th frame: any game is permitted. If a player or team • Foul and illegal pinfall: No provisional refuses to proceed with a game after being ball is necessary. directed to do so by the competition man- • Dead ball: A provisional ball shall be ager/games committee, the contest shall bowled at the same setup which was be declared a forfeit. standing when the disputed ball was bowled. Art. 15 – Interrupted Game The scoresheet and a record of both scores If equipment failure on a pair of lanes for the frame in which the provisional would delay the progress of a series, an delivery was made shall be kept. The pro- official can: test must be referred to the competition • Authorize the game and series to be manager/games committee for a final completed on another pair of certified decision. lanes. • Authorize the game and/or series to Art. 13a – Scoring be bowled on one lane when another Scores must be recorded in plain view pair of certified lanes is not available. of opposing players. Every frame bowled However, when the original pair or by each player shall be recorded. The another pair of certified lanes becomes recorded scores are the official record. available, the team(s) may resume play Correction of clerical errors will be done on a pair of lanes. An interrupted game in accordance with the procedures and series shall be resumed from the adopted by each state athletic/activities point of interruption. association.

10 BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide Rule 3 . USBC cations set forth in the USBC Equipment EQUIPMENT SPECIFICATIONS Specification Manual. Any materials added to or included in the cover stock shall be Note: The USBC Equipment Specifications equally distributed throughout the entire Manual containing all USBC equipment cover stock of the ball, except for materials specifications, including detailed informa- used in logos and other required markings. tion on all revised measurement and mate- rial specifications, is available at BOWL.com Art. 4 – Bowling Ball Weight, or by contacting USBC at (800) 514-BOWL. Size, Markings and Holes The circumference of a ball shall not be Art. 1 – Bowling Pins – more than 27 inches, nor shall it weigh Markings, Labels And Coatings more than 16 pounds. The diameter of the Pins used in USBC competition shall only ball must be constant. bear the name and trademark of the origi- nal manufacturer or distributor and be The surface of a ball must be free of all marked “USBC Approved.” Except for rea- depressions or grooves of specific pattern, sonable wear and color, the pins in each except for holes or indentations used for set must be uniform in appearance includ- gripping the ball, identification letters and ing finish and labels. numbers, and incidental chipping or mar- ring caused by wear. Any bowling ball used The coating of the pin must be transparent in USBC certified competition must be (clear) or solid color with the exception of approved and identifiable as a ball listed in the neck markings, identifying symbols or the “Approved Bowling Balls” list located name which must be clearly visible or of a on the specifications and certifications contrasting color. page of BOWL.com.

Standard wood or plastic-coated pins shall Additionally, for identification purposes, bear the same labels and permit numbers each ball must have some form of serial and shall not vary more than four ounces number (this may be engraved or re-en- in each set. graved by the bowler). Since all bowling balls manufactured prior to the creation of Synthetic pins shall bear the same labels the ball list (January 1991) have been pre- and permit numbers and shall not vary viously approved, the acceptance of these more than two ounces in each set. balls is at the discretion of the competition manager/games committee. Art. 2 – Bowling Ball – Approval Bowling Balls Balls used in USBC competition shall: The following limitations govern drilling Meet USBC equipment specifications at holes in a ball: time of manufacture. • Holes or indentations, not to exceed • Be USBC approved. five, for gripping purposes. • Meet the USBC specifications detailed • One hole for balance purposes, not to in Rule 3, Articles 3-8: exceed 1-1/4 inch in diameter. • One vent hole to each finger and/or Art. 3 – Bowling Ball Material thumb hole, not to exceed 1/4 inch in A bowling ball shall be constructed of solid diameter. material (i.e., no liquids), without voids • One mill hole for inspection purposes, in its interior and conform to the specifi-

BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide 11 not to exceed 5/8 inch in diameter from the ball without destroying the and 1/8 inch in depth. device. Removable devices shall be • Any thumb hole that is not used permitted, provided: with the thumb inserted during the • Such devices are used for changing approach would be classified as a the span, pitch or the size of the grip- balance hole. ping holes. • Are constructed of a nonmetallic Art. 5 – Bowling Ball Balance material. After drilling, the following tolerances are allowed in the balance of the ball: • Are locked in position during delivery. For a ball weighing 10.0 or more pounds: • No device shall be employed for the 1. Not more than three ounces differ- purpose of adjusting the static balance ence between the top of ball (finger of the ball. hole side) and the bottom (solid side • No voids shall be permitted under the opposite finger holes). device. 2. Not more than one ounce difference All such devices must first be submitted between the sides to the right and and approved by USBC before being used left of the finger holes or between in USBC competition. Once approved, the the sides in front and back of the device may not be altered and may not finger holes. be used in conjunction with any other ap- For a ball weighing 8.0 or more pounds but proved device. less than 10.0 pounds: 1. Not more than two ounces difference The introduction of metal or any other between the top of the ball and the substance not comparable to the original bottom. material used in the manufacture of the 2. Not more than 3/4 ounce difference ball is prohibited. Also, altering a ball in between the sides to the right and any way to increase its weight or cause it left or between the front and back of to be out of balance beyond the tolerances the finger holes. is prohibited. For a ball weighing less than 8.0 pounds: 1. Not more than 3/4 ounce difference Plugs may be inserted for the purpose of between the top of the ball and the re-drilling a ball. Designs may be embed- bottom. ded in a ball as guides, or observation or 2. Not more than 3/4 ounce difference identification purposes, provided the de- between the sides to the right and signs are flush with the outer surface of left or between the front and back of the ball. There shall be no interior voids the finger holes. and the plugs or designs must be of ma- terial similar to, although not exactly the Art. 6 – Bowling Ball – Other Requirements same as, the original material out of which Movable devices are not permitted in the ball was made; and shall otherwise a ball except that a device for changing comply with all bowling ball specifications. the finger span or the size of finger and No foreign material may be placed on the thumb holes may be inserted, provid- outer surface of the ball. ing the device is locked in position dur- ing delivery and cannot be removed Art. 7 – Bowling Ball Surface Hardness

12 BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide The surface hardness of a ball shall be not less than 72 Durometer “D.” The use Art. 3 – Baker System of chemicals, solvents or other methods to Each player in the lineup will complete change the surface hardness of the ball is one frame in successive order until 10 prohibited. frames have been completed. The player who begins the 10th frame of the game Art. 8 – Bowling Ball Altering Surface will execute all deliveries for that frame. Altering the surface of a bowling ball by The scores of the opposing teams are the use of abrasives while bowling in then compared with the higher score USBC competition is prohibited. All bowl- being awarded the specified number of ing balls so altered must be removed points. Teams with less than a full lineup from the competition. The use of ap- will receive a score of zero for each open proved cleaning agents such as isopropyl position in the rotation for the purposes of (rubbing) alcohols and polishing machines determining the team total score. is permissible. Art. 9 – Approaches and Foreign Substance Art. 4 – Team Match-play Format The application of any foreign substance The individual scores of the players in the on any part of the approach that de- lineup are added together and compared tracts from the possibility of other play- with the score of the opposing team. The ers having normal conditions is prohib- team with the higher score for each game ited. This includes, but is not limited is awarded the specified number of points. to, substances such as talcum powder, Teams with less than a full lineup will re- pumice and resin on shoes. Soft rub- ceive a score of zero for each open posi- ber soles or heels that rub off on the tion for the purposes of determining the approach also are prohibited. team total score.

Rule 4 . COMPETITION Art. 5 – Total Pinfall The individual scores of the players in Art. 1 – American Tenpins the lineup are added and the teams are A game of American tenpins consists of 10 ranked according to highest total pinfall. frames. A player delivers two balls in each of the first nine frames unless a strike is Art. 6 – Ties scored. In the 10th frame, a player deliv- The awarding of points or breaking of ties ers three balls if a strike or spare is scored. will be done in accordance with the pro- Every frame must be completed by each cedures adopted by each state athletic/ player bowling in regular order. activities association.

Art. 2 – Individual Match-play Format The scores for the corresponding play- ers in each team’s lineups are compared with the higher score being awarded the specified number of points. Teams with less than a full lineup will receive a score of zero for each open position for the pur- poses of determining the winner of the individual point(s).

BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide 13 Rule 5 . COMPETITION RULES Art. 4b – Legal Lineup A legal lineup will be determined in ac- Art. 1 – Competition Manager/Games cordance with the procedures adopted by Committee each state athletic/activities association. Competition shall be administered by a competition manager. In conjunction with Art. 5a – Round – How Bowled the competition manager, a games com- Two lanes immediately adjoining each mittee shall assume responsibility for all other shall be used in each game of play. aspects of the competition management. The first game of a round shall start on the The games committee shall make deci- lane where the team is scheduled with sions on matters not specifically covered each succeeding game starting on the by the rules or on the misapplication of a lane where the team finished its previous rule during a competition. The decision of game. Each game may be bowled on a dif- the competition manager and games com- ferent pair of lanes, but a full game must mittee is final. be bowled on each pair.

Art. 2 – Competition Manager Art. 5b – Order of Bowling The competition manager or his/her des- Members of competing teams shall suc- ignee will conduct a pre-meet conference cessively and in regular order bowl one with a school representative from each frame on one lane, and for the next frame team to review the competition proce- alternate and use the other lane until five dures, lane assignments and provide any frames are bowled on each lane of the pair. special instructions. The competition man- No changes may be made in the order of ager is responsible for making decisions players after the start of a game. When a on matters not specifically covered by the team bowls against another team with the rules. same number of bowlers, the next frame may be started prior to completion of the Art. 3 – Appeal previous frame. Club Level — The decision of the competi- tion manager or games committee is final, Art. 6 – Substitutes unless an appeal is made to USBC High Substitutes will be allowed in accordance School within 48 hours of the decision. with the procedures adopted by each state Varsity Level — Appeals of on-site decisions athletic/ activities association. will be determined in accordance with the procedures adopted by each state athletic/ Art. 7 – Coach activities association. To participate in a competition, each team is to have a high school coach pres- Art. 4a – Roster/Lineup ent at all times. The high school coach No later than the start of the game, a will determine the members of the ros- coach shall submit to the competition ter and is responsible for the eligibility manager an accurate roster of all eligible of the team. The high school coach will players on the team. The coach shall des- determine the players and their order ignate the starting lineup prior to the start in the lineup for the competition. The of each game. high school coach will record the scores following a game or round.

14 BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide Rule 6 . CONDUCT Rule 7 . TERMS AND DEFINITIONS

Section 1 – Unsportsmanlike Conduct All terms are listed alphabetically in the definition section. Art. 1 – Unsportsmanlike conduct includes actions which are unbecoming to an ethi- cal, fair, or honorable individual. It consists - A - of acts of deceit, disrespect or vulgarity and Absentee – The score used for a player on includes taunting. the roster who is absent. Art. 2 – Taunting includes words or ac- Approach – Portion of lane behind foul line tions intended or designed to embarrass, used by bowlers to build momentum to ridicule or demean others under any cir- delivery. cumstances including on the basis of race, Arrows – Aiming points embedded in the religion, gender or national origin. lanes starting about 15 feet from the foul Art. 3 – Improper tactics in connection line. with the game of bowling includes, but is Award – Prizes given based on merit pinfall not limited to, physical and verbal abuse or position standings. toward other persons. - B - Section 2 – Conduct: Players, Coaches, School Baker System – A format consisting of two Representatives or more members following each other in Art. 1 – No player, coach and/or school order, each bowling a complete frame, un- representatives shall act unsportsman-like, til a complete game is bowled. Ten frames taunt or engage in improper tactics while are combined to calculate a team game. on or near the competition before, during Bonus – Used in match-play formats for or between games. winning a match. A match can consist of Art. 2 – A team shall not refuse to play one or more games in a particular match. when directed to do so by the tournament The amount of the bonus awarded is de- manager. fined by each competition. Art. 3 – No official or game personnel shall use any form of alcohol or tobacco product - C - beginning with arrival at the competition Certified – Bowling competition conducted site until departure following the comple- in accordance with USBC rules, on equip- tion of the competition. ment manufactured and installed to the organization’s specifications. Section 3 – Penalties Clean game – A game with spares or strikes Penalties for violations of these articles in every frame. will be determined in accordance with the procedures adopted by each state athletic/ Coach – An individual who counsels or activities association. gives suggestions that influence a player in determining his or her play, the choice of equipment or the method of delivery. Competitor – Those participating in the competition. Competition – An event where two or more teams compete.

BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide 15 Competition manager – The person who or- - G - ganizes and conducts a competition. They Games committee – A committee appoint- are responsible for all decisions made at ed by the competition manager to assist each competition. with the competition. Count – Number of pins knocked down on - H - each first ball. Handicap – Pins awarded to individuals or teams in an attempt to equalize the com- petition. - D - Delivery – The combination of a bowler’s Headpin – The 1-pin. approach and release. Double – Two consecutive strikes. - L - Lineups – The order in which members Dressing (also oil) – The substance used of a team will compete for the game or to coat or dress the lanes, a necessity to match. protect the lane surface. Usually has a mineral oil base. Lane conditions – Distribution of lane con- ditioner on the playing surface. Dead wood – Any fallen pins remaining af- ter the execution of any delivery. - M - Dead ball – Any delivery made not counting Match play – Portion of competition in for score during competition. which bowlers are pitted against each other. - E - Mixed competition – Organized competition Equipment – Anything used, worn or car- of men and women competing together. ried by or for the player. - O - Etiquette – The rules of acceptable be- Open – A frame in which a player fails to havior. If they are followed, all players knock down all 10 pins after two deliver- will gain maximum enjoyment from the ies is referred to as an . game. The overriding principle is that con- sideration should be shown to others at - P - all times during competition. – Rolling 12 consecutive strikes in one game for a score of 300. - F - Pin – A pin must weigh between 3 lbs., Foul – Touching or going beyond the foul 6 oz. and 3 lbs., 10 oz. It is 15 inches line with any body part at delivery. high and 15 inches in circumference at its Foul line – A solid stripe, usually black, broadest point. which separates the approach from the Pin deck – The area where the pins are set. lane. The foul line is of infinite length (See Rule 1 Art. 1) including walls, flooring, posts and ball Pit – Open area behind pin deck where returns. pins and balls gather. Frame – Each game is divided into 10 Position rounds – Part of competition when frames, the first nine allowing a maxi- teams or players face each other based on mum of two shots with a maximum of their standings. Example, first place meets three shots allowed in the 10th frame. second, third meets fourth, etc.

16 BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide - R - of deceit, disrespect or vulgarity and in- Return – The track on which balls roll from cludes taunting. the pit to the ball rack. Rebowl – Usually done when a dead ball United States Bowling Congress (USBC) – is called or scores are lost. Recognized by the U.S. Olympic Com- Respotted – The act of setting a pin back mittee as the national governing body on the pin deck on its proper spot. of bowling and the organization respon- sible for amateur competition in the - S - United States. Scorer – Individual responsible for main- taining a record of the competition. - V - Scratch – Competition calculated by only Vacancy – The score used for an open gross total pinfall. positioning in the lineup of a team with an incomplete roster. Settee – The bowlers’ area between the approach and concourse. Rule 8 . POINTS OF EMPHASIS Spare – Knocking down all 10 pins with two balls. Modified Formats Spirit of the game – Unlike many sports, When modified formats are used for tour- bowling is played for the most part with- naments, all rules apply except those di- out the supervision of a referee or um- rectly affecting the modified format. pire. The game relies on the integrity of the individual to show consideration for Baker System other players and to abide by the rules. In the Baker Scoring System, each bowler Split – A spare leave in which the headpin on a five-player team rolls two frames per is down and the remaining combination game. The play is fast-paced and each of pins have a gap in them, ranging from game takes approximately 10 minutes. the 4-5 to the 7-10. The Baker System also is popular for dou- Strike – Knocking down all 10 pins on the bles tournament competition. The Baker first ball. System places the emphasis on team effort, rather than the individual accom- Substitute – A bowler who replaces anoth- plishments of team members. When the er who is scheduled to participate. Baker System is used and teams are com- prised of five members, all team mem- - T - bers follow each other in regular order to Total pinfall – A competition which is bowl a single game. decided by adding the total scores of the team members and ranking the competi- Rule 9 . AMATEURISM tors from highest to lowest. All high school bowling athletes must Triple/Turkey – Three consecutive strikes. comply with their own state high school athletic/activities amateur eligi- - U - bility rules. Unsportsmanlike conduct – Includes actions which are unbecoming of an ethical, fair It is the responsibility of the student-ath- or honorable individual. It consists of acts lete to understand all amateur eligibility

BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide 17 rules and regulations in order to maintain 4. Eligibility (all bowlers must be high their individual amateur status. school bowlers in your state) Contact USBC High School with any ques- Rule 10 . INSTRUCTIONS tions you have regarding certifying your FOR THE SCORER postseason events.

The official scorer should record the Note: If tournament dates and/or sites are names of the starting players of each changed, coverage is not automatically team in the order that they will compete. extended. USBC must be notified of the change before the tournament is con- ducted. Notify USBC in the event that your CERTIFICATION tournament is canceled. OF HIGH SCHOOL POSTSEASON EVENTS SCHOLARSHIP AND GRANT You can perform a valuable service to your participants and organizations by OPPORTUNITIES conducting USBC certified tournaments. Certification is a free service that provides The bowling industry provides more than you and tournament bowlers several ben- $6 million in scholarships each year. USBC efits from USBC: works to provide opportunities to high school and youth bowlers. • Rules guidance for your particular competition. • Expert assistance in resolving prob- Dexter High School lems, if they arise. All-American Team • Special recognition for USBC members for high scores and other achieve- Any high school bowler that holds a ments. (Only entrants who are estab- USBC Youth Membership is eligible to lished USBC members before entering apply for the prestigious All-American your tournament are eligible for USBC team. The bowler can go to BOWL.com/ recognition and eligible to purchase scholarships to apply. Requirements for USBC awards). selection include: • Minimum 3.0 GPA on 4.0 scale Apply for certification (or equivalent) • A recommendation letter from a coach Certification of all tournaments is done on- or athletic director line through the Tournament Certification • At least one additional letter of page on BOWL.com. To certify your post- recommendation season events, you will need the • A resume outlining bowling following information: accomplishments, academic achieve- 1. Tournament name (i.e. High ments and extracurricular/community School postseason) involvement 2. Dates (date of the first round through • An essay containing at least 500 words the end of the tournament) answering the provided question 3. Contact information for lead tourna- • A headshot (head and shoulders ment director yearbook style photo)

18 BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide The selected team will be featured during The National Bowling Association (TNBA) the Junior Gold Championships and on are committed to making bowling avail- various electronic and print media. able to all by providing high school varsity team and varsity club team members with quality bowling equipment. Bowling balls USBC National Scholarships will be awarded to applicants based on financial eligibility and other requirements USBC awards several scholarships each and will be distributed on a first-come, year, including the following scholarships: first-serve basis. Maximum five bowling • Chuck Hall Star of Tomorrow (male balls per bowling team; ten per school. USBC youth member) • Alberta E. Crowe Star of Tomorrow (female USBC youth member) OPPORTUNITIES • Earl Anthony Memorial Scholarship • Annual Zeb Scholarship FOR ATHLETE • Gift for Life Scholarship • Youth Ambassador award ADVANCEMENT Besides competing for their high school, All USBC Youth members are eligible for student-athletes will find there are several these scholarships. For requirements and USBC programs available for the competi- applications, visit the Scholarship page of tive bowler. BOWL.com Junior Gold Program High School Funding Grant Program The Junior Gold Program consists of the top youth bowlers in the United States. The Through the Youth Education Services program’s objective is to help youth bowl- (YES) fund, the International Bowling ers maintain an interest in bowling through Campus Youth Department will annually emphasis on advanced training, coaching award up to four schools with $2,500 and so they may continue to grants. These grants are to be used to progress and excel in the sport. create high school bowling programs or to help fund those programs that are Dedicated youth bowlers may par- having financial difficulty due to school ticipate in the Junior Gold Program for budget cuts. several reasons: to thoroughly learn the nuances of the game, to earn college For more information and to download scholarships, as preparation for bowling an application please visit the High School at the intercollegiate level or possibly to page of BOWL.com continue in the world of international or professional bowling. S .E .T .S . Equipment Grant Junior Gold members have the opportunity The Youth Education Services (YES) to win thousands of dollars in scholarships Fund, Bowling Proprietors’ Association of and a spot on USBC Junior Team USA by American (BPAA) and United States Bowl- competing at the Junior Gold Champion- ing Congress (USBC) along with industry ships. Junior Team USA members compete partners, Classic Bowling Products and internationally against youth from around

BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide 19 the world, while also having the opportu- works with the National Collegiate Bowl- nity to refine their game with assistance ing Coaches Association to determine from elite coaches. For more information, All-American and Academic All-American visit Bowl.com/JuniorGold. recognition, Rookie of the Year and the Collegiate Bowler of the Year honors. Junior Team USA The increased participation in high school bowling has created even more For a USBC Youth member, one of the opportunities for students in collegiate most prestigious goals is the opportunity bowling. This creates increased opportu- to earn a berth on Junior Team USA. Junior nities for students to earn an education Team USA members are selected based on while participating on a collegiate bowl- performance at the Junior Gold Champi- ing team. Over half of these teams of- onships, held annually in July. fer scholarship and tuition assistance to bowlers on their teams. Members of Junior Team USA are the future stars in the sport of bowl- USBC High School and Collegiate work ing. They compete in events such as closely to develop programs that are in the World Tenpin Bowling Associa- alignment with one another. High school tion World Youth Championships, Pan bowling serves as a feeder program to American Bowling Confederation Youth intercollegiate competition. The two pro- Championships and Tournament of the grams work closely to ensure the transi- Americas, among others. tion of high school athletes into the col- legiate ranks. USBC Collegiate

USBC Collegiate, the sport’s national Team USA intercollegiate governing body, is dedicat- USBC’s commitment to top-flight level ed to providing collegiate bowling oppor- amateur competition is visible on a global tunities to enhance a students’ academic, scale. For those who make Team USA, the athletic and personal development. thrill of representing the United States in international competition can be an USBC Collegiate maintains the eligibility experience of a lifetime. and integrity of club and varsity bowling by providing certification and regula- Members of Team USA are among the most tion of the sport at the collegiate level. visible ambassadors for the sport. They The National Collegiate Athletic Asso- compete in such events as the Pan Ameri- ciation, National Junior College Athletic can Games, World Tenpin Bowling Asso- Association and National Association of ciation World and Pan American Bowling Intercollegiate Athletics recognize USBC Confederation Championships, and Tour- Collegiate as bowling’s national inter- nament of the Americas, among others. collegiate governing body. The NCAA elevated women’s bowling to an NCAA championship sport beginning with the 2003-04 academic year. USBC Collegiate also conducts the Intercollegiate Team Championships and Intercollegiate Singles Championships. It

20 BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide BOWL.com/HighSchool | High School Guide 21 DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICAN TEAM

Dexter Bowling and the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) formed a partnership in 2005 to create a true All-American award for student-athletes competing in high school bowling.

Each year, five male and five female high school student-athletes are selected for the Dexter All-American team. Each student-athlete selected receives a $1,000 scholarship. Applicants must bowl on their high school team (varsity or club classification) and must be a USBC Youth member for the current season.

The selection process is based on the student-athlete’s bowling accomplishments, academic achievements, letters of recommendation, extracurricular and community involvement, and an essay that is at least 500 words. Student-athletes must provide proof of having a minimum cumulative grade-point average of 3.0 (4.0 scale or equivalent). Through this process, those selected to the Dexter All-American team are examined in every aspect of being a student-athlete, not just in athletic achievement.

The recipients of the Dexter All-American are presented the award during the Junior Gold Championships.

To apply, student-athletes should go to BOWL.com/scholarships.

22 BOWL.com/highschool | High School Guide DEXTER HIGH SCHOOL ALL-AMERICAN TEAM PAST 6 WINNERS

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