Schedule

Friday, November 18

• Practice Session:  2-4 p.m.
• Orientation Meeting: 4 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)

Saturday, November 19

• Roll call is 30 minutes prior to all squads.
• A Squad: 8 a.m. – (seven games)
• Top 12 players advance to Bracket Match Play beginning at 1:30 p.m.
• Finals format will be adjusted accordingly with less than 48 entries.

Tournament Notes

IMPORTANT: PBA FACE MASK POLICY
All competitors and non-competitors will follow the local governmental mandate for the wearing of facemasks. The PBA encourages social distancing when possible. This policy is subject to change or modification.

Eligibility

• PBA Challenge events are open to PBA members who do not hold a PBA title and non-members who have never won a PBA event.
• Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing. Non members must meet PBA average requirements.

Host
The Held Family

Pattern
PBA Holman 38

Payout Ratio
1:3

Entry Fee

• PBA Members: $200
• Non-Members: $265 (money order, cashiers check or credit card only)

Field Capacity
60 (subject to change)

Entry Deadline

• Online entries for members and non-members opens at midnight on Monday July 11^th.
• Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Monday, November 14^th.
• After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the PBA Central Region Manager.

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. Players that have filled out W-9’s in 2020 and have recently changed residence will need to fill out an updated form. This requirement pertains to all participants, whether you are a member or not.
 
Product Registration
There have been some changes in product registration.  For a complete list of 2022 Product Registered companies, go to
http://www.pba.com/resources/equipmentSponsors.asp?Type=1

Prize Fund

• 1^st Place is projected to pay $1,500
• 12^th Place is projected to pay $550
• Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $400.

Schedule

Saturday, October 29

• Practice Session:  5-6:30 p.m.
• Orientation Meeting: 6:30 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)

Sunday, October 30

• Roll call is 30 minutes prior to all squads.
• A Squad: 8 a.m. – (eight games)
• Top 12 players advance (based on 48 entries).
• Bracket Match Play (based on 12 finalists)
• Round 1 – Qualifiers 5-12 (best-of-three-games): 1 p.m.
• Round 2 – Winners bowl qualifiers 1-4 (best-of-three-games): Immediately Following
• Round 3 – Winners bowl (single game): Immediately Following
• Round 4 – Winners bowl (single game): Immediately Following
• Finals format will be adjusted accordingly with less than 48 entries.

Tournament Notes

IMPORTANT: PBA FACE MASK POLICY
All competitors and non-competitors will follow the local governmental mandate for the wearing of facemasks. The PBA encourages social distancing when possible. This policy is subject to change or modification.

Eligibility
Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing and non members must meet PBA average requirements.

Host(s)
PBA Member Dave Small; GM Angie Colip

Pattern
PBA Cheetah 35

Payout Ratio
1:3

Entry Fee

• PBA Members: $245
• Non-Members: $310 (money order, cashiers check or credit card only)

Field Capacity
88

Entry Deadline

• Online entries for members and non-members opens at midnight on Monday, July 11^th.
• Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Monday, October 24^th.
• After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the PBA Central Region Manager.

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. Players that have filled out W-9’s in 2020 and have recently changed residence will need to fill out an updated form. This requirement pertains to all participants, whether you are a member or not.
 
Product Registration
There have been some changes in product registration.  For a complete list of 2022 Product Registered companies, go to
http://www.pba.com/resources/equipmentSponsors.asp?Type=1

Prize Fund

• 1^st Place is projected to pay $2,000
• 12^th Place is projected to pay $600
• Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $450.

Schedule

Saturday, October 15

• Practice Session:  1-3 p.m.
• Orientation Meeting: 3 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)

Sunday, October 16

• Roll call is 30 minutes prior to all squads.
• A Squad: 8 a.m. – (eight games)
• Top 12 players advance (based on 48 entries).
• Bracket Match Play (based on 12 finalists)
• Round 1 – Qualifiers 5-12 (best-of-three-games): 1 p.m.
• Round 2 – Winners bowl qualifiers 1-4 (best-of-three-games): Immediately Following
• Round 3 – Winners bowl (single game): Immediately Following
• Round 4 – Winners bowl (single game): Immediately Following
• Finals format will be adjusted accordingly with less than 48 entries.

Tournament Notes

IMPORTANT: PBA FACE MASK POLICY
All competitors and non-competitors will follow the local governmental mandate for the wearing of facemasks. The PBA encourages social distancing when possible. This policy is subject to change or modification.

Eligibility
Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing.  Non members must meet PBA average requirements.

Host(s)
PBA Member Dave Small; GM Josh Soloman

Pattern
PBA Salvino 44

Payout Ratio
1:3

Entry Fee

• PBA Members: $245
• Non-Members: $310 (money order, cashiers check or credit card only)

Field Capacity
120 (subject to change)

Entry Deadline

• Online entries for members and non-members opens at midnight on Monday, July 11^th.
• Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Monday, October 10^th.
• After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the PBA Central Region Manager.

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. Players that have filled out W-9’s in 2020 and have recently changed residence will need to fill out an updated form. This requirement pertains to all participants, whether you are a member or not.
 
Product Registration
There have been some changes in product registration.  For a complete list of 2022 Product Registered companies, go to
http://www.pba.com/resources/equipmentSponsors.asp?Type=1

Prize Fund

• 1^st Place is projected to pay $2,500
• 12^th Place is projected to pay $600
• Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $450.

Schedule

Friday, October 7

• Practice Session:  3-5 p.m.
• Orientation Meeting: 5 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)
• Pro-am: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, October 8

• Roll call is 30 minutes prior to all squads.
• A Squad: 9 a.m. – (eight games)
• B Squad: 3 p.m. – (eight games)
• Top 1/3 advance to Cashers Round.

Sunday, October 9

• Cashers Round: 10 a.m. – (eight games) all pinfall carries over.
• Top 4 advance: 3:00 p.m.  (16 game total pinfall) to stepladder finals.

Tournament Notes

IMPORTANT: PBA FACE MASK POLICY
All competitors and non-competitors will follow the local governmental mandate for the wearing of facemasks. The PBA encourages social distancing when possible. This policy is subject to change or modification.

RPI Qualifier
This event will qualify for points in the Central Region only. The top 4 PBA Members who are eligible in this event will qualify for the RPI Finals in January of 2023. These four bowlers will qualify to bowl for a top prize of $16,000 and a total prize fund exceeding $80,000. In order to be eligible, the PBA Member must bowl a minimum or 3 Central Region tournaments.

Host(s)
The Tackett Family

Pattern
PBA Bear 41

Payout Ratio
1:3

Entry Fee

• PBA Members: $245
• Non-Members: $310 (money order, cashiers check or credit card only)

Field Capacity
72 (subject to change)

Entry Deadline

• Online entries for members and non-members opens at midnight on Monday, July 11^th.
• Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Monday, October 3^rd.
• After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the PBA Central Region Manager.

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. Players that have filled out W-9’s in 2020 and have recently changed residence will need to fill out an updated form. This requirement pertains to all participants, whether you are a member or not.
 
Product Registration
There have been some changes in product registration.  For a complete list of 2022 Product Registered companies, go to
http://www.pba.com/resources/equipmentSponsors.asp?Type=1

Prize Fund

• 1^st Place is projected to pay $2,500
• 16^th Place is projected to pay $600.
• Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $450.

Schedule

Friday, September 16

• Practice Session:  3-5 p.m.
• Orientation Meeting: 5 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)
• Pro-am: 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, September 17

• Roll call is 30 minutes prior to all squads.
• A Squad: 9 a.m. – (eight games)
• B Squad: 3 p.m. – (eight games)

Top 12 teams advance (based on 36 team entries or more).

Sunday, September 18

Bracket Match Play With Bye Rounds (based on 12 teams)

• Round 1 – Teams 5-12 bowl (best-of-seven team Baker games): 9 a.m.
• Round 2 – Winners and Qualifiers 1-4 bowl (best-of-seven team Baker games): Immediately following
• Round 3 – Winners bowl (best-of-five team Baker games): Immediately following
• Round 4 – Winners bowl (best-of-five team Baker games): Immediately following

Finals format will be adjusted accordingly with less than 36 team entries.

Tournament Notes

IMPORTANT: PBA FACE MASK POLICY

All competitors and non-competitors will follow the local governmental mandate for the wearing of facemasks. The PBA encourages social distancing when possible. This policy is subject to change or modification.

Eligibility
Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing.  Non members must meet PBA average requirements.

Host(s)
Aaron Shanklin; PBA Members Dave Wodka & Steve Easterday

Pattern
PBA Scorpion 42

Payout Ratio
1:3

Entry Fee

• PBA Members: $245
• Non-Members: $310 (money order, cashiers check or credit card only)

Field Capacity
40 teams (subject to change)

Entry Deadline

• Online entries for members and non-members opens at midnight on Monday, July 11^th.
• Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Monday, September 12^th.
• After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the PBA Central Region Manager.

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. Players that have filled out W-9’s in 2020 and have recently changed residence will need to fill out an updated form. This requirement pertains to all participants, whether you are a member or not.
 
Product Registration
There have been some changes in product registration.  For a complete list of 2022 Product Registered companies, go to
http://www.pba.com/resources/equipmentSponsors.asp?Type=1

 

HOTEL INFORMATION

Quality Inn
2024 SR 39 N.W.
Dover, OH 44622
(330) 364-8881

Rates: $129/night plus tax for single/double occupancy
Note: Booking MUST be made by Tuesday, August 16, 2022 to get this rate.

Holiday Inn Express
145 Bluebell Dr. SW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
(330) 339-7731

Rates: $118/night plus tax for single/double occupancy

Please mention Wabash Lanes when making reservations.

Prize Fund

• 1^st Place is projected to pay $5,000/team
• 12^th Place is projected to pay $1,250/team
• Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $1,000/team

Get signed up today for the 8 Gamer being held on Sunday September 11, 2022 at 10AM at Joliet Town & Country Lanes. Entry fee is $60 no matter when you pay (CASH OR CHECK ONLY). The field is limited to 105 bowlers. Tournament has both a scratch and handicap division (you cash on the side you finish higher on). Pots and brackets will be available the day of. Youth can bowl for SMART. Pattern will be Kegel Arsenic 41'. To sign-up or for more info contact Gary Sula at 815-341-0186.

Friday - 5:00 PM - 5 game sweeper (replaces practice session) - $40 entry fee, $1000 added prize money, brackets and side pots available. Payout: 1:4.