pba regional tour South region

PBA AMF Mechanicsville Open | 2020

Event dates
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Host center
AMF Hanover Lanes

7317 Bell Creek Road
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
United States

Saturday, October 24, 2020

One Squad: MAX FIELD 56 BOWLERS
Roll call is 9:00 a.m.
9:15 a.m. – 9:45 a.m. practice across house on your competition pairs.
10:00 a.m. Start - (six games)
Top 12 players advance to finals.
Finals - six games round robin matchplay (30 bonus pins for win, pinfall carries forward from qualifying)
Total pins after twelve game determines winner.
(based on 48 entries or more).

Payout Ratio

1:3

Entry Fee

PBA Members: $245
Non-Members: $310 (e-check or credit card only)

Entry Deadline

Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Monday, October, 19.
After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the PBA South Region Manager.

Balance Holes

Beginning August 1, 2020, the use of a balance hole is prohibited. The rule states all holes in a bowling ball must be used on every delivery; any hole not used is considered a balance hole, making the ball illegal. Bowlers who do not use their thumb no longer can have a thumb hole, as it now is considered a balance hole. They also need to mark their ball to show where they place their palm on delivery.

W-9 Forms

IRS is requiring that we get new W-9 forms for all bowlers who earn winnings in PBA events. If this is your first tournament of 2020 where you have cashed, you will be required to complete a W-9 form prior to receiving any prize money. This requirement pertains to all participants, whether you are a member or not.

Product Registration

There have been some changes in product registration. AMF 300 and Mongoose are no longer participating in product registration. Neither their products will be allowed to be used in competition nor their logos will be allowed on jerseys. For a complete list of 2020 Product Registered companies, go to www.pba.com/registered-products.

Eligibility Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing. Nonmembers must meet PBA average requirements.

1st Place is projected to pay $2,300
12th Place is projected to pay $500
Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $400.
Based on 48 entries.

*This event will not award senior checks, there is a senior event Sunday Oct. 25.