DOTs

Digibowl Online Tournaments – Fall 2020

Tournament Registration Begins: October 28th, 2020

Tournament Registration Closes: November 28th, 2020

Entry: $12 ($10 Prize Fund, $2 Admin)

Finals Beginning Date: December 13th, 2020

Prize Fees returned 100%

Prize Ratio is 1:5

Finals Ratio is 1:5 with a max of 8. At 60+ entries, 12. At 80+ entries, 16.

Tournament Rules

1. Competitors may enter once.
2. Handicap for this event is 90% of 220.
3. Entering averages
   1. Previous season’s (2019/20) highest of
      1. A  single USBC or CTP league average based on a minimum of 21 games.
      2. A composite average of all USBC or CTP leagues, including leagues with less than 21 games.
   2. If no average last year,  use highest current season USBC or CTP average at the time of entry for 21 or more games. This average must be proven by the bowler.
   3. Unsanctioned bowlers will use their current league average. This average must be proven by the bowler.
   4. Bowlers with none of the above must bowl scratch.
      1. If current season average for at least 21 games at time of bowling exceeds last season’s average by 10 or more pins, current season average must be used.
4. Qualifying and Finals
   1. Qualifying Squad will consist of 6 total games across 2 weeks.
   2. The Finals will consist of 1 game matches. Each new round will use the immediate following game. In the event of 60+ entries, the last round will consist of a 3 game series.
   3. The first 3 games of each league session will be the only ones counted for the duration of the tournament.
5. Weeks will be considered as running from Sunday-Saturday for the duration of this event.
6. Scores must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on the Sunday following the end of each week. Exceptions require admin approval. Failure to submit on time will result in a 0 for all scores that week. Scores are to be submitted to the website – www.digitalbowlingsociety.com – including a picture of the recap sheet proving your scores or a league secretary link to your league that must be updated before scores close on the Sunday following the end of a week.
7. The average adjustment rule will apply (Rule 319e).
8. Any bowler may be subject to a re-rate at the discretion of the tournament director at any point until their squad begins. Re-rated bowlers may opt for a refund or accept the re-rated average.
9. It is each bowler’s responsibility to ensure their average and handicap are correct in the event. If the average submitted is lower, the bowler may risk disqualification if not corrected before the end of the first week of play, as it could lead to a bowler receiving more handicap. If the submitted average is higher, the bowler will bowl with the number submitted if the error is not corrected by the end of the first week of play.
10. All decisions of the tournament manager are final unless an appeal is made.
11. As a general rule, when in doubt follow the rules according to our online league or contact the tournament director with questions.
12. Prebowling is not allowed without direct approval from the tournament director beforehand. Blind scores will be marked as -30 pins from the bowler’s average each game.

Scratch Sweeper
$5 Entry Fee ($4.50 Prize Fund, $0.50 Admin), 1:5 Payout Ratio
Scratch scores for each entry are compiled and paid out based on standings.

Week 1 HDCP Sweeper
$3 Entry Fee ($2.75 Prize Fund, $0.25 Admin), 1:5 Payout Ratio
This sweeper only uses the Week 1 scores submitted, with handicap, and is paid out based on standings.

Week 2 HDCP Sweeper
$3 Entry Fee ($2.75 Prize Fund, $0.25 Admin), 1:5 Payout Ratio
This sweeper only uses the Week 2 scores submitted, with handicap, and is paid out based on standings.

HDCP Doubles Sweeper
$3 Entry Fee ($2.75 Prize Fund, $0.25 Admin), 1:5 Payout Ratio
Uses both partners scores combined, with handicap, and is paid out based on standings.

High 5 HDCP Sweeper
$5 Entry Fee ($4.50 Prize Fund, $0.25 Admin), 1:5 Payout Ratio
This sweeper has two ways to cash. The first is through using your highest 5 games out of qualifying, with handicap, against the field and is paid out based on standings. The second is through having the highest game, with handicap, in any of the 6 qualifying games. The sweeper uses $3 of each entry’s Prize Fund portion. Each high game uses $0.25 of each entry’s Prize Fund portion, for a total of $1.50.