616 W. Trenton Ave.
Findlay, OH 45840
United States
Friday, October 16
Practice Session: 2:30-4:30 p.m.
Orientation Meeting: 4:30 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)
Saturday, October 17
Roll call is 30 minutes prior to all squads.
A Squad: 8 a.m. – (eight games)
Top 12 players advance (based on 36 entries or more).
Round Robin Match Play: 2 p.m. – (eight games)
Finals format will be adjusted accordingly with less than 36 entries.
Host
Bowlero Corporation; GM Austin Powell
Payout Ratio
1:3
Entry Fee
PBA Members: $245
Non-Members: $310 (money order, cashier’s check or credit card only)
Field Capacity
60 (subject to change)
Entry Deadline
Online entries for members and non-members will open on September 15th.
Online entries will close at midnight on Monday, October 12th.
After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the PBA Central Region Manager.
PBA Tournament Qualifying Sweeper
Saturday, October 3rd
Event will begin at 11:00 a.m. (check-in 1-hour prior)
Entry fee is $70 per event. 1:5 will earn an entry into regional.
Side Pots/Brackets will be available.
PBA Members eligible; however maximum 1 PBA spot will be given.
SMART bowlers are welcome with waivers.
4 games across 8 lanes on the tournament pattern (PBA Del Ballard-34ft.)…based on total pins.
Please call center for more details/further questions.
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.
Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing. Non-Members must meet PBA average requirements.
1st Place is projected to pay $2,000
12th Place is projected to pay $500
Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $400.