THE 2007 - 2008 TOURNAMENT GUIDELINES

1)    Only MHSIBCA member coaches are eligible for Invitational Tournament listings.

2)    All Tournaments must follow USBC and MHSAA rules. A USBC Tournament Certification should be applied for by going to http://www.bowl.com/rules/tournamentcertification.aspx. Chris Shipman, Romeo, has provided some instructions on the process of certification. Just click and download: USBC Tournament Certification Process.

3)    Member coaches wishing to conduct an Invitational Tournament must submit a Tournament Donation Invoice and a copy of the Tournament Entry form (along with the $25.00 minimum suggested donation) in a Microsoft Word document or similar acceptable format (contact Harry Burkey at semhsbc@aol.com). Tournament document should be submitted at least 30 days prior to desired web posting. Schools who wish to post announcements of their event for an upcoming season must have had their tournament approved in a previous season. Entry Forms should include the following:

  A) Rules—this should not violate USBC or MHSAA rules and should include a list of awards.

  B) Format—this should include an outline of timing and type of bowling involved (see posted example for further info).

  C) Fees - Entry and General Admission—this should be on the Cover Page.

  D) Oil Pattern to be used: Suggested that one of the three Kegel Challenge Oil Patterns be used.

4)    Entry Forms will be reviewed by the Tournament Committee for approved web site posting. Invitational Tournaments that are approved cannot use the MHISBCA name as an endorsement. MHSIBCA only reviews tournament rules to protect the integrity of the association and its members.

5)    Invitational Tournaments should employ/use a Tournament Manager who is not directly coaching a team during the event.

6)    The MHSIBCA does not endorse any event.  The posting on the website is done strictly as a service for association members.

7)    Donation checks ($25.00 minimum suggested) should be made payable to: MHSIBCA and sent to: MHSIBCA Tournament Entries; 1239 Brys Drive, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236.

8)    Upon completion of the Tournament, all results, including individual scores, must be sent to MHSIBCA for posting.

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