Schedule and Location
Sunday, December 15, 2024
Pin Chasers
6816 Gall Blvd
Zephyrhills, FL 33542
Daily Schedule
Sunday, December 15
2:00 p.m. – Team Bowling Competition Begins
CLICK HERE for a listing of registered 2024 Florida Senior Games athletes by sport. (Updated in Real Time)
Team Bowling – Men – BW021
Team Bowling – Women – BW022
Team Bowling – Mixed – BW023
Florida Senior Games Qualifying Rules
Team Bowling is open to registered bowlers of the 2024 Florida Senior Games.
Entry Requirements
1. Team Bowling entry fee is $65 per team per division, for Florida-based teams. Entry fee for non-Florida-based teams is $75. Entry fee includes lanes fees. NO REFUNDS AFTER THE REGISTRATION DEADLINE.
2. Each team must complete a Team Entry Form and Waiver of Liability for each bowler.
3. All entries must be received by Friday, November 15, 2024. Late entries may be accepted at the discretion of the Event Director. Athletes registering after the November, 2024 date may be subject to a $15 late fee.
4. Athletes may enter any or all team bowling events. Athletes may only compete on one team per event.
5. A team is made up of 4 players and may also bring one alternate. The alternate may be used at any time during competition, but must first have approval from the Tournament Director. Any combination of gender is considered a mixed team.
6. The age division of competition will be determined by the youngest team player as of December 31 of the competition year. Bowling age divisions will follow the Florida Senior Games five-year age groups, not the previous 10-year age groups. The Tournament Director reserves the right to combine age divisions for competition purposes.
7. Competitors are encouraged to provide their own bowling balls and shoes. House balls and shoes may be available at the competitor’s expense.
8. All equipment shall meet USBC specifications. The Florida Senior Games reserves the right to inspect equipment.
Partner Finder
While the Florida Senior Games offers a “Partner Finder,” service for those in need of a doubles or team partner, It is the responsibility of the athlete to make contact with other athletes. FSG will not put together teams or form partnerships. Florida Senior Games staff and sport directors will not assign partners at the Games.
CLICK HERE to post your entry. By posting the entry, you are agreeing that your information will be shared with other athletes, captains, and/or coaches.
CLICK HERE to see a listing of potential partners and teams. Once you have found a team/partner, please email kpendleton@playinflorida.com to remove your name from the list.”
Format
1. Tournament will be based on scratch scores.
2. Teams will be divided into squads by age division.
3. Bowling times and lanes will be assigned by the Event Director.
4. Teams will bowl one set of three games. Winners are determined by total team score for the one set.
5. Fourth place ribbons will be awarded in addition to Gold, Silver and Bronze medals for Florida resident teams. Gold, Silver and Bronze medals will be awarded to top overall teams, if non-residents are in contention for medals.
Sports Rules
This tournament will be conducted in accordance with the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) rules, except as modified herein.
CLICK HERE for a copy of the 2023 Florida Senior Games Rule Book.
Hotel
CLICK HERE for Hotel information.
Registration
CLICK HERE to Register.
State Directors
Margaret Johnson (386) 569-1822 19mm62@gmail.com
Kathie Bothwell (386) 341-2057 kboth@bellsouth.net
FSF Staff Contact
OJ Hill
(850) 577-7207 or ojhill@playinflorida.com
Media
Nick Gandy
(850) 322-3404 or media@playinflorida.com
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