Athletes may enter a maximum of two bowling events.
Competitors are encouraged to provide their own bowling balls and shoes. House balls and shoes may be available at the competitor’s expense.
The age division of competition for doubles will be determined by the younger age of the two partners as of December 31, 2009.

Format

All formats will be scratch.
Bowlers will be divided into squads by age division.
Bowling times and lanes will be assigned by squad.
Singles will bowl two sets of three games during qualifying.
In singles, in each age division, the highest score of the two sets will be considered for the finals. The top eight scores will advance to a roll-off. Scores will not carry over.
Doubles and mixed doubles will bowl one set of three games during qualifying.
In doubles and mixed doubles, the top eight combined scores will advance to a roll-off.
In the roll-off, all bowlers will bowl one set of three games. The bowler’s final three game total (combined total for doubles teams) shall determine his/her place within an age division.
Awards will be presented for 1st through 8th place for each event within each age division

Sport Rules

This tournament will be conducted in accordance with United States Bowling Congress rules, except as modified herein.
All equipment shall meet United States Bowling Congress specifications. The ESSG reserves the right to check equipment at any time.