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 11th.
- Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Monday, November 14th.
- 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
- 1st Place is projected to pay $1,500
- 12th Place is projected to pay $550
- Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $400.