RBT ‘13 MARIETTA Scratch Open
Format and Rules

RBT Tournament Format 
Fair and Competitive – 8 GAMES OF QUALIFYING - Two rounds of qualifying; everyone bowls five (5) games skipping one pair of lanes to the right. Field is then cut in half and bowlers bowl three (3) more games, and then cut to Match Play ROUNDS. Match Play has (3 or 4) rounds of TWO GAMES for total pins. First and second round of Match Play will be two games for total pins. Final four and Championship will be 1 (single) game elimination. Top qualifier after each block will cash. 

Entries Qualifiers Byes Top Qualifiers
40-60 8 none $100/2
61-80 12 1st round qualifiers 1-4 $150/2
81 + 16 none $200/2
Match Play Breakdown - 


Side Action Breakdown (5 game block)
1. Side Pot $25 entry
2. Out the gate & last game $10 entry
4. Unlimited brackets $6 each
5. Cut the field (eliminator) $10 entry


Tournament Rules
* This is a non-sanctioned scratch tournament. There is no handicap. The tournament 
will be governed by applicable USBC rules
* Youth may bowl in compliance with USBC Rule 400
* The scores posted on the computerized scorekeeper will be the official scores. No
scoring changes should be made unless approved by the Tournament Officials
* Bowlers are not allowed to alter the surface of the ball once tournament play begins according to 
USBC rule 18
* All rule disputes will be settled at the discretion of the Tournament Directors who has final say
* NO unsportsmanlike conduct will be tolerated. You may be asked to leave without refund of 
entry fees
* Only two re-racks allowed per game
* PBA members are welcome! 
* The Tournament Directors reserve the right to accept or reject any entry.
* Entry fees are non-refundable.
* Prize ratio will be one (1) prize for every (5) entries
* No personal checks. Cash or Money Orders only 



Tournament Directors:
Theo McNair 678 575-8109 and Tim McNair 770 331-5373

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