Open Singles & Ladies Only League Rules
1. League Format
- Duration: 20 Weeks.
- Format: Singles only (no teams).
- Handicap: 90% of a 220 average.
- Weekly Play: 3 games per session during regular league play.
- Pairings: You will be paired with a random player each week.
- Scoring (4 Points Possible):
- 1 Point for each individual game win.
- 1 Point for the higher overall series.
2. Payout Structure
- Guaranteed Payout: All league participants will receive a payout.
- Distribution: Prize money is distributed based on final standings after the 20-week season concludes.
- The Finals: The Top 8 finishers will advance to a Stepladder Format tournament.
3. Entry Fees & Collection
- Weekly Prize Fund: $5.00 due each week ($100 total over 20 weeks).
- The Mid-Season Collection: On Week 10, a payment of $20.00 will be collected to cover the final 4 weeks of the season.
- Commitment Policy: Full payment for the season is mandatory upon entry. Bowlers may only withdraw if they are no longer participating in the main Laughlin league.
4. Scoring & Absence Policy
- Tracking: Weekly scores and standings will be posted to the Dead Pins digital board.
- Ties: In the event of a tie, points for that game or series are split.
- Absent Bowlers (Standard): To win a point against an absent bowler, you must bowl within 10 pins of your average (e.g., a 190 average must bowl 180 or higher). If you fail to hit the target, the absent bowler receives the point.
- Absent Bowlers (Finals): During the last 2 days of the league, bowling against an absent bowler results in an automatic win regardless of score.
- Pre-Bowling: Make-up games are permitted with prior approval. Please notify the administrator in advance if you will be absent.
5. The Finals: Stepladder Format (Top 8)
The championship will be contested over two days:
Day 1
- Match 1: Seed #8 vs. Seed #7
- Match 2: Winner vs. Seed #6
- Match 3: Winner vs. Seed #5
Day 2 (Final Day of League)
- Match 4: Winner of Day 1 vs. Seed #4
- Match 5: Winner vs. Seed #3
- Match 6: Winner vs. Seed #2
- Championship Match: Winner of Match 6 vs. Seed #1
- Tie-Breaker: In the event of a tie in the final match, a sudden-death strike roll-off will take place on a separate lane.
