Tournaments
In any month throughout the bowling season, tournaments take place for
everyone! Some for the beginner, some for the novice, and some for the pro!
The following is just a small sample of the tournaments you can take
part in if you join a league at your local bowling center:
National Classified
5 & 10 Pin |
4 Steps to Stardom
5 & 10 Pin |
Pick a Partner
5 Pin |
Youth Challenge
5 Pin |
400 Club
5 Pin |
World Club
10 Pin |
Club 55+ Triples
5 Pin |
Team Challenge
5 & 10 Pin |
Canadian Bowling
Championships on TSN
5 & 10 Pin |
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Tournament Basics
In order to compete
in any tournament an individual must bowl in a league in a
member centre of the Bowling Proprietors' Association of B.C.,
with the exception of the Canadian Open Five Pin Bowling
Championships.
Tournaments fall into two categories: handicap and
scratch. Generally speaking a "handicap"
tournament is one in which bowlers are allowed or given a
number of points per game to be added to their individual
score depending on their average.
To establish an average a bowler is required to bowl
a minimum number of games in regular league play.
However, in five pin bowling the format differs somewhat in
that winners are declared on the basis of number of points
bowled over established averages which amounts to being given
a 100% handicap.
Any type of handicap system enables beginners and average
bowlers to successfully compete against more skilful
bowlers.
A "scratch" tournament is one where no handicap
is given and is usually comprised of high average or
"classic" bowlers. Complete rules governing any
tournament may be obtained from your local bowling centre or
the Bowl BC office.
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