Sunday, December 22, 2013

34th Annual Olympia Match Game Championships

The tournament is limited to a maximum of 84 bowlers. All entrants must be members of the Thurston County USBC and the United States Bowling Congress. Non members may purchase an Associate USBC membership or pay a $5.00 participation fee at the tournament. Entrants must have bowled a minimum of 21 games in a TCUSBC League prior to December 31, 2013 or have bowled a minimum of 36 games in a TCUSBC League during the 2012-13 Season or reside in Thurston County, WA. Any prior participants, currently serving in active military duty are eligible as are all past champions. 

The tournament is USBC certified and consists of 9 games qualifying with 3 games at each of 3 bowling centers. All bowling is scratch and total pins will determine the finalists that advance to the double elimination Match play finals. With 64 or more entries, 32 bowlers will advance to the finals. With fewer than 64 entries, 24 will advance.

The qualifying round will be on Saturday, January 25, 2014 as follows:

Squad 1A - -  12:00 PM  - -  Westside Lanes
Squad 1B - -  12:00 PM  - -  Westside Lanes
Squad 2A - -   3:00 PM   - -  Tumwater Lanes
Squad 2B - -   3:00 PM  - - Aztec Lanes
Squad 3A - -   6:00 PM  - - Aztec Lanes    

Squad 3B  - -   6:00 PM   - - Tumwater Lanes

MATCH PLAY FINALS - - January 26, 2014 - - Westside Lanes @ 9:00 AM

Early Entries must be received or post marked by January 21, 2014. Entries received on the day of the tournament will be assessed a $10.00 Late Entry Fee. Full entry fee must accompany the entry form to guarantee a reservation in the tournament.  Personal or Business checks will not be accepted after the entry closing date without prior approval of Tournament Director.  If more than 84 entries are received, a waiting list will be established on a first received and paid in full basis.  No fees will be refunded after January 23, 2014.

EARLY ENTRY FEE:     
Prize Money - - $82.50
Tournament Expense - - 7.00               
Bowling Expense - - 30.50
TOTAL - -  $120.00
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