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Experience fair, competitive play with USBC standardized rules and regulations.

Treasure Coast USBC Association

Legislative Update

The following is a synopsis of the changes since the last printing of this book. The synopsis lists the rule and affect of the change. All changes are effective August 1, 2009.

Introduction

USBC Youth Standard membership is available to bowlers who are 20 years old on or before August 2. Required Fees: Standard Youth membership dues increased to $17. Junior Gold: Girls average changed to 150.

General Playing Rules

Rule 3. Rule 100j and 302a become Rule 3 - Modified Format, which also allows bumper bowling to be certified by USBC. Baker System, which is a modified format, was deleted.

Awards

Rule 51a. New youth award program recognizing game accomplishments in 25-pin increments.

Rule 51b. New youth award program recognizing series accomplishments in 50-pin increments.

Rule 53. Average requirements for adult average-based awards are changed.

Rule 54b. League High Series is only available for youth.

League Rules

Rule 105. Gives leagues flexibility for vacancy scores just as they are for absentee scores.

Rule 107c. Gives leagues more flexibility to determine eligibility for league awards.

Rule 109a. Allows leagues the flexibility to determine the minimum legal lineup.

Rule 113a. Allows leagues to declare co-champions if it adopts a rule.

Rule 113b. Allows leagues the opportunity to decide what type of tie-breaker best suits its needs but must

consist of at least one frame.

USBC Playing Rules

Whenever you and your friends play a game, someone usually asks up front, “Does everyone know the rules?” For each game or sport we play or watch, rules are essential. All participants must agree to play by the “rules of the game” which makes it fair and gives everyone a chance to win.

In the sport of bowling, the USBC Playing Rules represent the framework for all USBC-certified league and tournament competition. They make the sport of bowling fair for all players, no matter what their skill levels.