GRAN PRIX TOUR

GRAN PRIX TOUR RULES -                                                 2008 - 2009

  1.  USBC rules will govern all Gran Prix Tour (GPT) events.

  2.  ELIGIBILITY:  Regular GPT singles tournaments are open to amateur bowlers.  In the Doubles and 5-person team

events each team may have one non-touring professional bowler.  The GPT reserves the right to determine the

professional status of an entry at any time.  Anyone who was a PBA member in the previous calendar year must

submit a letter of resignation to the PBA by August 1, 2008 to be eligible for membership in the 2008-2009 season.

EXCEPTION - Senior PBA players can compete provided

-   a)  they have not won a PBA title                                                                                                                                                                        

-   b)  they bowl in Senior PBA events only.

  3.  FEES:  Membership dues             $   25 Annually OR  $ 10 Non-Member participation fee

                    Non-Member fees             $   10 per tournament

                   Tournament fees               $ 100 per tournament

                   ***       Note - a late processing fee of  $ 5 will be charged for all walk-on entries which will be added to the prize fund.

  4.  Tournament Format:  The GPT reserves the right to modify the format due to lane availability, time  requirements, etc.

One day format -           qualifying  - 8 games, cut field to top 1/3, pins carry over    

semi-finals - 4 games                                                                                              

finals          - top 5 in a stepladder TV style roll-off.                                                                            

Doubles format  -           qualifying  - 9 games, cut field to top three teams

                                                Finals          - top 3 teams in a stepladder TV style roll-off.                                 

Team format -                qualifying  - 6 games, cut field to top 1/3, pins carry over

finals          - 2 games of matchplay with a 50 pin bonus

position round - 1 game with a 50 pin bonus

  5.  Prize List:  The regular tournament prize list will pay a minimum of 1 for 3.  A trophy will be awarded to the champion.

  6.  Gran Prix Points:  GPT members participating in tournaments will be awarded points as follows:

                                1st                           10 pts     

                                2nd                            8 pts     

                                3rd                             6 pts     

                                4th                             5 pts     

                                5th                             4 pts

6th - 12th                  3 pts

                                13th - cash                2 pts

participation             1 pt

  7.  TOP GUN – A plaque or bowling shirt will be awarded to the outstanding bowler with the best ranking based on points,

average, and earnings. The following criteria will be use to break a tie.  The most #1 rankings (points, average,

earnings), most tournament victories, most points, highest average, and most prize money earned.

Note - The All-Star tournament will count  towards the ranking.

  8.  All-Star Tournament – a special tournament  will be run at the end of the GPT bowling season.  All GPT members in good standing                                  

and having bowled in at least 3 tournaments will be eligible to participate.  Entry fee will be based on tournament participation                                                                             

as follows –

4 tournaments (or more) and 6 points      - FREE
5 tournaments and 5 points                    - $  25
4 tournaments and 5 points                    - $ 40
4 tournaments and 4 points                    - $ 65
3 tournaments                                          - $ 80

 1-2 tournaments                                           - $100

9. Top 10   - The top 10 point leaders for the current season (5 tournaments are required) will share in a Special Prize List

based on their standings.

Note - The All-Star tournament will count towards the ranking. 

10.  A) All current and previous members must wear a shirt with their last name on the back.  New members and guests

will have one tournament grace period.  No shorts.

       B)  All bowlers are required to give complete name, address, phone number, and social security number.

       C)  Lane courtesy of one pair on each side.  No double-jumping.

       D)  No kicking racks, blatant cursing, or other misbehavior.

       E)  No practice games on the tournament day.  Follow the tournament director’s instructions regarding warm-ups.

       F)  Score sheets must be signed and turned in at the end of each squad.  Ball numbers must be listed on the score sheets.

       G)  Withdraw - score must be turned in to the tournament director before leaving the tournament.

       H)  Gran Prix tournaments are sanctioned by the USBC.  All bowlers must present their USBC membership

cards prior to the start of competition.

        I)  All bowling balls must conform to USBC specifications and new models must be generally available to the public.

             The GPT Director has the right to check any ball. 

11.   Fines:   The GPT Director may assess fines of up to $ 10 per offense and /or suspension for violations of the above rules.

12.  Other:   In all matters not covered by these rules, the GPT Directors decision shall be final unless an appeal is made in

accordance with  USBC Rule 329.