(Revised 10/17/23)
We are a sanctioned league and as such must abide by USBC RULES. We are allowed some small rule adjustments which are as followed.
A. The management of this league shall be invested in the Board of Directors, consisting of the duly elected officers and the team captains. Officers: President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasure, and Director of Communications.
B. League membership will elect officers in an announced election that will take place during the end of season meeting. In the case of a new president, the past president will remain on the board for one year (if possible) as a second Vice President, to help with the transition.
C. The Board of Directors has the power to appoint committee chairs to assist in managing the league, for example, Social Events Coordinator, Web Master, Rules Committee, etc.
D. League membership will approve the League Rules.
E. A quorum will consist of 25% of active members.
A. The league will bowl on Tuesday nights at the Corbin Bowl. Start time of league will be 8:50pm.
The League will consist of teams with playing strength of 4 people per team.
This will be a split season.The first half, 15 weeks (Winter Session) will begin on the first Tuesday after Labor Day. The second half, 15 weeks (Spring Session), date will be determined at the meeting the first night of bowling.
The Super Bowl roll-off between the winners of the Winter Session and the Spring Session will be held on the 31st week. No make-ups.
Sweepstakes will also be held on the 31st week.
B. There will be 3 position weeks in each half: the 5th, 10th and 15th weeks.
C. Byes will be determined at the meeting the first night of bowling.
A. Bowling fees will be determined at the meeting on the first night of bowling.
B. Bowling fees will cover the cost of awards, banquet, donations and other expenses.
C. A deposit equal to the 2 last weeks of bowling will be paid by all regular bowlers. In the event of a departure, this fee will be used to cover two weeks of bowling while a replacement bowler is found. All regular bowlers are responsible for this fee, regardless of when they join the league.
D. A regular bowler is responsible for bowling fees whether they attend or not.
E. A roving substitute will be charged an amount voted upon at the meeting on the first night of bowling.
F. There will be no shortages. If a player is present to bowl, they MUST be current. In the event of an emergency, a grace period can be granted upon notification to the treasurer. Failure to comply could result in forfeiture of games bowled. It is the captain’s responsibility to assure that every member on their team is current.
G. If a bowler reserves a spot on the team and is unable to start the season, that team may field a “no bowler” with an average of 130, male or female. The bowler will still be responsible for the league fees.
A. Entering averages- no team maximum entering average.
B. Entering averages for individuals will be based on league average from last season bowled, first from our league and secondly from USBC book, limited to 3 years. This average will be used for the first nine games bowled, then actual average and handicap for games bowled will be used. For new bowlers and bowlers who haven’t bowled in the last three years, averages and handicap will be established after the first three games bowled.
C. This is a handicap league. Handicap will be based on 90% of 230.
D. All members and substitutes must be sanctioned through the USBC.
E. After the season begins and there is an unfilled spot on a team, the open spot may be filled by a sanctioned bowler.
F. Legal line-up:
One regular bowler may constitute a legal line-up.
A legal line-up must be present at the start of the game.
G. Forfeitures:
When a forfeit has been declared, the team present shall bowl as though the team was being contested.
The team present must score higher than their absentee averages plus current handicap, to win each game.
All games must be completed.
H. Tardy Players:
A bowler who arrives late may enter the game, providing 3 frames have not been completed. This only applies to the first game.
A frame shall be considered complete when the bowler in the anchor position of each team has completed their frame.
There will be no warm-ups for a tardy bowler.
No make-up on missed frames. Score for missed frame will be absentee average divided by ten. Any amount after the decimal point will be dropped.
I. Absentee Bowlers:
Absentee score will be the current average minus 10 pins.
No absentee score may be used more than two weeks in succession. After two weeks, revert back to the vacancy score and notify the treasure.
J. Incomplete Teams:
In the event of a bowler shortage, “VACANT” will be entered on the re-cap sheet. A 130-line average will be used with the appropriate handicap for this average(currently 90).
A team is not automatically awarded 4 wins when opposing a “VACANT” team. They must score higher than their absentee averages plus their current handicap.
K. Substitutes:
A roving sub may be used. No sub may bowl with more than one team for the regularly scheduled games each week. When a roving sub bowls on a team, the regular bowler will be responsible for the balance owed after the sub fee, which is determined at the meeting held on the first night of bowling.
A team may choose to have a 5th wheel. A 5th wheel can only bowl for a single team during the year. A 5th wheel agrees to pays the regular bowler fee. In order to bowl during a first half position week, they must have bowled a minimum of nine (9) games. Those used in a second half position week, must have bowled a minimum of twelve (12) games. A fifth wheel can bowl for the Championship if they have bowled a minimum of twenty-one (21) games.
No new regular bowler the last three(3) weeks of the season(Winter or Spring sessions.)
No subs may be used for any position week or the Championship Game. A 5th wheel may bowl if they meet the qualifications above. A substitute bowler can bowl for Sweepers if they have bowled a minimum of 21 games.
No substitutes for a “No Bowler” listed.
Use of an “Unsanctioned Bowler” may result in forfeiture of games played. Captains should clear bowlers and advise secretary of any team changes.
House rules dictate that there will be No Pacers.
Subs are governed by additional rules in compliance with USBC.
Subs are Not eligible for individual league awards. They are eligible for USBC awards and team awards.
L. Make-ups/Postponements:
If a team is unable to bowl,the captain of the opposing team should be notified 24 hours in advance. In case of an emergency, the 24 hour limit is waived; however, the opposing team captain and/or the secretary of the league must be notified as soon as possible.
The League Secretary must be notified.
Make-up games must be scheduled with the house.
All make-up games must be played within two weeks or one full week before the next position week, whichever comes first. Failure to comply with this rule will result in a forfeit.
Teams may bowl unopposed:
a. Teams bowling unopposed will bowl as though they are opposed: i.e, all members will start and finish each game on the same lane. They may not split their team to save time or for any other reason.
b. Rule-USBC: a league officer or representative must be present for scores to be eligible for awards.
Both teams must be present for the last week of each half and for the Super Bowl. Absolutely no make-ups or pre-bowling permitted.
M. Points:
Play will be for four(4) points: 1 point for each game won, and 1 point for series total.
In case of a tie for game or series, a half point will be issued to each team.
N. Rules Committee:
A Rules Committee was established and will consist of a minimum of three (3) members..
Any rule not covered herein will be further endorsed and will coincide with USBC rules. Any additions made in a regular meeting of the league and duly voted upon will become a part of these rules. In the event of any dispute concerning games, USBC rules will prevail.
A. Types of awards will be decided each season by the Board of Directors.
B. Awards will be given for First Place for each half of the season. In the event of a tie for first place, total pins will decide the winner.
C. In the Super Bowl, the winner is the team who wins two out of the three games. In case of a tie game, resulting in one and a half games for each team, total pins will decide the winner. If total pins are still tied, there will be an 8th, 9th, and 10th frame roll off
D. Team awards will be given for:
Team High Handicap Series.
Team High Handicap Game.
The captain or team member must sign for the receipt of all team awards.
E. Individual awards will be given for men’s and women’s:
High Handicap Series.
High Handicap Game.
Most Improved.
High Average.
F. To qualify for an individual award in the league, a bowler must have bowled 2/3 (two-thirds) of the regularly scheduled games.
G. No team or individual will be allowed more than one prize in any group of prizes. If one team or individual holds High Series and High Game, High Series takes precedence. Bowlers must have 21 games before handicap will be applied for High Series or High Game.
A. On position weeks: the first place team will bowl on the lane farthest to the left, with the 2nd ,3rd, 4th,... place teams sequentially moving to the right.
B. The League Championship Game will be played in the center lanes of our league.
PRESIDENT- St. Nicholas Bowling League Duties of elected officers Oversee the league and handle all disputes. Chairs the meetings Appoint committee chairs (Rules, Social, Web Master, etc.)
VICE-PRESIDENT- Assist the President. Take over the job if the President cannot complete the season.
SECRETARY- Collect and handle all sanction fee issues.
TREASURER- Handle all money matters. Give a financial report at meetings.
DIRECTOR OF COMMUNICATIONS- Takes minutes at all meetings. If not present, the president will appoint a person to take the minutes. E-Mail information to league members throughout the season. *Note: For 2022-23 season, Secretary and Treasurer will be a combined duty.
Revised 10/17/23
Use this link to find your handicap
PRESIDENT: Christian Durazo
VICE PRESIDENT: John Alex
TREASRER: Patsy O’Neal
SECRETARY: Cathy Kerhulas
HISTORIAN: Gus Sapon
DIRECTOR of COMMUNICATION: Lea Dakis
DIRECTOR of FUN: Norma Khoury
CAPTAINS:
TEAM 1- Vasili Milonas
TEAM 2- Michelle Atkinson
TEAM 3- Arthur Durazo
TEAM 4- Jimmy Kyriazis
TEAM 5- Effie Brotsis
TEAM 6- Larry Morgan
TEAM 7- Athina DeBusk
TEAM 8- Susan Chonas
TEAM 9- Norma Khoury
TEAM 10- Dean Sapon
TEAM 11- Mary Lyons
TEAM 12- Matt Sapon
TEAM 13- Greg Annis
Team 14- Peter Andrews
Strike on Demand is a fundraiser for our league. For every dollar you donate, 50% goes to our league. This brought in over $1200 last season. This money is then donated back to the church and is also used to fund our parties, coffee hours, etc.
Usually during the second game, an employee from Corbin Bowl will sell tickets for $1 each. You can buy as many tickets as you wish. If your ticket is drawn, you will have the opportunity to win half of the pot.
How do you win?
If you have an average of 150 or above, you must throw a strike. If you don't, you will be given $1 for every pin you knocked down. If you have an average between 120-149, you must throw a strike or a spare. If you don't, you will receive $1 for each pin you knocked down. If you have an average below 120, you must throw a 9 or better on your first ball. If you throw an 8 or less, you must complete the spare. Once again, if you don't, you will receive $1 for every pin you knocked down.
What if I don't win?
If you don't satisfy the winning criteria above, the remaining money is rolled over to the next week and everyone will have another chance to buy tickets for a chance to throw their best shot.