THE FINER DETAILS

Basic League Rules

– Payment for 10 weeks of bowling ($150 per bowler) due at start of program. Rented or owned bowling shoes are required to be worn by all participants, and not included in weekly dues. If needed, shoes can be rented weekly at the current open play rate.
– Players average will be established on the first 3 games of bowling. Subsequent games will be scored using a handicap of 100% of the difference between the bowler’s average and a scratch figure of 200.
– Team position standings will be determined on a point basis, with 1 point awarded for each game won and 1 point awarded for the high team series in each match.
– Pre/post bowling will not be allowed.
– Absentee bowlers will receive a score of their most recent average plus handicap. Vacancies will receive a score of 120 plus 80 pins of handicap.

Prize/Donation Distribution

Donation payout will be equal to 100% of the dues collected, less weekly lineage fees.
Payouts will be made by check and mailed directly to the winning team’s choice of approved charitable organization.

After the final week of competition, the winning team will provide payee information and mailing address for their selected organization. Checks will be mailed within two weeks of completion. Checks will not be written to individuals/bowlers.

Payouts based on 10 teams of 4:
– 1^st Place: $3200 (or 80% of total prize fund) to winning team’s choice of approved charitable organization.
– 2^nd Place: $800 (or 20% of total prize fund) to second place team’s choice of approved charitable organization.

Eligible Causes include (but are not limited to):

– Local Organizations (Food pantries, local shelters. Fundraisers benefiting specific local individuals or families will be allowed based on review & approval.
– Animal Welfare Charities
– Anti-Discrimination Organizations
– Child Advocacy
– Children & Family Assistance
– Clean Water Initiatives
– Disaster Relief
– Environmental Causes
– Health & Medical Research
– Housing
– Fighting Hunger
– Human Services & Aid
– Literacy & Education
– Veteran Support
– Youth Development

Spare Time Entertainment reserves the right to review and approve/deny eligibility of organization selections. Organizations will not be approved if they are found to be divisive, controversial, for-profit, promoting violence or hate, or supporting political or otherwise controversial opinions. Organizations must be reputable and verifiable.

Please be respectful of others and help us create a fun and conflict-free environment to raise money and awareness for a good cause!