Whatcom County Team Tournament
2026 WCUSBC Team Tournament
With Blind Doubles Option
April 11th & 12th, 2026
20th Century Bowl, 1411 N State St., Bellingham, WA
USBC Sanctioned
**ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF EACH SQUAD**
You must bowl Team to be eligible for Masters Champion consideration
SQUAD TIMES AVAILABLE
Saturday, April 11th // 9:00am or 12:30pm
OR
Sunday, April 12th // 9:00am or 12:30pm
Fees breakdown per bowler:
Lineage fee: $14.50
Expense fee: $ 5.00
Prize Fund: $20.50
Total: $40.00
Fees breakdown for Blind Doubles per bowler:
Lineage fee: $ 0.00
Master Championships: $ 3.00
Prize Fund: $ 7.00
Total: $10.00
FORMAT:
Format will be three games of regular 10-pin bowling on the same pair of lanes by a four-person team, comprising of all men, all women, or mixed. EVERY EFFORT WILL BE MADE TO RE-OIL LANES IN-BETWEEN SHIFTS.
Blind Doubles teams will be created by random draw prior to the start of bowling for each squad on a first-come, first-served basis.
ELIGIBILITY:
This tournament is USBC sanctioned. USBC cards or proof of card purchase for each team member must be presented prior to bowling. If you do not hold a USBC card, one can be purchased for Association dues of $25.
MULTIPLE ENTRIES:
Event may be bowled more than once but at least one bowler must change on the team. Blind Doubles is limited to once per squad bowled.
ENTRIES:
Entries will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each squad. No Walk-Ins allowed after this time. Entry fee of $40.00 per bowler per event breaks down as follows: Lineage $14.50, Prize fund $20.50, Expenses $2.00, Masters Championship $2.00, Jr. Scholarship $1.00. Entry fee of $10.00 per bowler for Blind Doubles breaks down as follows: Lineage $0.00, Prize fund $7.00, Master Championships $3.00.
AVERAGES:
Bowler must use their 2024-2025 COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more. If no 2024-2025 composite average then either : (2) the current highest average based on 21 games or more at the time of entry, or (3) you will enter using a 220 scratch average. (USBC Rule 319a(2) – 10 pin Avg Rule WILL apply.) If your highest current average as of 21 games or more as of the day of the event is at least 10 pins higher than your 2024-2025 Composite Average, you MUST use your current average.
Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the completion of the 1st game could result in disqualification if the reported average is LOWER than the actual average. (USBC Rule 319a(3). IF YOU HAVE NO COMPOSITE AVERAGE FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON, PLEASE BRING A COPY OF A CURRENT LEAGUE STANDING SHEET TO PROVE AVERAGE IF THE AVERAGE CAN NOT BE VERIFIED ONLINE.
It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.
PRIZE FUND:
Prize ratio for the Team portion will be 1 for every 6 entries.
Blind Doubles will only pay the top (5) teams.
Prize money will be returned 100% with last place money at least equal to the prize fund fee.
HANDICAPS:
Team Handicap will be the total of each bowler’s handicap which is calculated at 90% of 220.
Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above.
Tournament House is limited to at least 10 lanes per event.
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You must bowl TEAM to be eligible for Masters Champion (Scratch/Handicap) consideration. (If multiple entries are bowled, ONLY the first series bowled will count towards Masters standings.)
Whatcom Youth Singles Tournament
2026 Youth Singles Tournament
February 28th – March 1st, & March 7th-8th
Park Bowl, 4175 Meridian, Bellingham, WA
$500 ADDED TO PRIZE FUND
USBC Sanctioned
**ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF EACH SQUAD**
SQUAD TIMES AVAILABLE
Saturday February 28th 9:00am & 1:00pm
Sunday March 1st 9:00am & 1:00pm
Saturday March 7th 9:00am & 1:00pm
Sunday March 8th 9:00am & 1:00pm
Fees breakdown per bowler:
Lineage fee: $7.50
Expense fee: $0.00
Smart Fund: $12.50
Total: $20.00
FORMAT:
Format will be three games of regular 10-pin bowling on the same pair of lanes.
Every attempt will be made to re-oil lanes in-between the Sunday squads each weekend.
ELIGIBILITY:
This tournament is USBC sanctioned. USBC cards or proof of card purchase for each bowler must be presented prior to bowling. If you do not hold a USBC card, one can be purchased for Association dues of $4.00.
MULTIPLE ENTRIES:
Event may be bowled more than once, however, only the highest entry bowled will be eligible for prize fund.
ENTRIES:
Entries will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each squad. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Entry fee of $20.00 per bowler per event breaks down as follows: Lineage $7.50, Smart Scholarship $12.50, Expenses $0.00.
PLEASE SUBMIT PAYMENT WITH ENTRY.
AVERAGES:
Bowler must use their highest 2024-2025 COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more.
If no 2024-2025 average then: A current average based on 12+ games by January 1, 2026 may be used. All others will enter using a 220 scratch average. (USBC Rule 319a(2) shall NOT apply).
CORRECT AVERAGE:
Average verification is required. Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the end of the first game of any series shall result in disqualification if submitted average is LOWER than the correct average (USBC Rule 319a(3)). It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.
PRIZE FUND:
Smart fund account setup in winner(s) name(s).
Prize ratio for the Youth Tournament will be 1 in 4 entries.
HANDICAPS:
Singles Handicap will be 90% of 220.
USBC RULES 319-c, 319-d, 319-e will be waived.
Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above.
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Whatcom County Women's Open
2026 WOMEN’S Open Tournament (Singles/Doubles)
With Blind Doubles Option
February 28th - March 1st & March 7th-8th
Park Bowl, 4175 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
USBC Sanctioned
**ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF EACH SQUAD**
You must bowl Open to be eligible for Masters Champion consideration
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BOWL THIS SEASON’S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (SINGLES, DOUBLES, & TEAM), YOU MUST BOWL IN A LEAGUE IN WHATCOM OR SKAGIT COUNTY FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON
SQUAD TIMES AVAILABLE
Saturday February 28th 9:00am & 1:00pm
Sunday March 1st 9:00am & 1:00pm
Saturday March 7th 9:00am & 1:00pm
Sunday March 8th 9:00am & 1:00pm
Fees breakdown per bowler: Fees breakdown for Blind Doubles per bowler:
Lineage fee: $14.50 Lineage fee: $ 0.00
Expense fee: $ 5.00 Master Championships: $ 3.00
Prize Fund: $20.50 Prize Fund: $ 7.00
Total: $40.00 Total: $10.00
FORMAT:
Format will be three games of regular 10-pin bowling on the same pair of lanes. Blind Doubles teams will be created by random draw prior to the start of bowling for each squad on a first-come, first-served basis. When you sign up for a squad time, PLEASE specify which event you are wanting to bowl, Open Doubles, or Open Singles. Every effort will be made to re-oil the lanes in-between squads on each day of the tournament.
ELIGIBILITY:
This tournament is USBC sanctioned. USBC cards or proof of card purchase for each team member must be presented prior to bowling. If you do not hold a USBC card, one can be purchased for Association dues of $25. If you are a member of Skagit County USBC only, you are still allowed to bowl, but you would have to pay our local association dues of $8.
MULTIPLE ENTRIES:
Both the Doubles and the Singles event may be bowled more than once but at least one bowler must change on the team of Doubles. Blind Doubles is limited to once per squad bowled. If you bowl multiple times, ONLY the first series per event will be counted towards the Masters Tournament qualifying.
ENTRIES:
Entries will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each squad. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Entry fee of $40.00 per bowler per event breaks down as follows: Lineage $14.50, Prize fund $20.50, Expenses $5.00 (Tourney Expense - $2.00, Jr Scholarship - $1.00, Masters Championship - $2.00). Blind Doubles entry fee of $10.00 per bowler breaks down as follows: Lineage $0.00, Prize fund $7.00, Master Championships $3.00.
AVERAGES:
Bowler must use their 2024-2025 COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more.
If no 2024-2025 average then either : (2) a current highest average based on 21 games or more for the 2025-2026 season as of the date of entry may be used, or (3) you will enter using a 220 scratch average.
(USBC Rule 319a(2) – 10 pin Avg Rule WILL apply.) If your highest current average as of 21 games or more and as of 1/1/25 is at least 10 pins higher than your 2024-2025 Composite Average, you MUST use your current average.
REPORTING CORRECT AVERAGES:
Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the completion of the 1st game could result in disqualification if the reported average is LOWER than the actual average. (USBC Rule 319a(3). IF YOU HAVE NO COMPOSITE AVERAGE FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON, PLEASE BRING A COPY OF A CURRENT LEAGUE STANDING SHEET TO PROVE AVERAGE IF THE AVERAGE CAN NOT BE VERIFIED ONLINE.
It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.
PRIZE FUND:
Prize ratio will be 1 for every 6 entries.
Blind Doubles will only pay the top five teams.
Prize money will be returned 100% with last place money at least equal to the prize fund fee.
HANDICAPS:
Singles Handicap will be 90% of 220. Doubles Handicap will be 90% of 440 for the team.
USBC RULES 319-c, 319-d, 319-e will be waived. Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above.
Whatcom County Open
2026 Open Tournament (Singles/Doubles)
With Blind Doubles Option
February 28th - March 1st & March 7th-8th
Park Bowl, 4175 Meridian St, Bellingham, WA
USBC Sanctioned
**ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF EACH SQUAD**
You must bowl Open to be eligible for Masters Champion consideration
TO BE ELIGIBLE TO BOWL THIS SEASON’S OPEN CHAMPIONSHIP (SINGLES, DOUBLES, & TEAM), YOU MUST BOWL IN A LEAGUE IN WHATCOM OR SKAGIT COUNTY FOR THE 2025-2026 SEASON
SQUAD TIMES AVAILABLE
Saturday February 28th 9:00am & 1:00pm
Sunday March 1st 9:00am & 1:00pm
Saturday March 7th 9:00am & 1:00pm
Sunday March 8th 9:00am & 1:00pm
Fees breakdown per bowler: Fees breakdown for Blind Doubles per bowler:
Lineage fee: $14.50 Lineage fee: $ 0.00
Expense fee: $ 5.00 Master Championships: $ 3.00
Prize Fund: $20.50 Prize Fund: $ 7.00
Total: $40.00 Total: $10.00
FORMAT:
Format will be three games of regular 10-pin bowling on the same pair of lanes. Blind Doubles teams will be created by random draw prior to the start of bowling for each squad on a first-come, first-served basis. When you sign up for a squad time, PLEASE specify which event you are wanting to bowl, Open Doubles, or Open Singles. Every effort will be made to re-oil the lanes in-between squads on each day of the tournament.
ELIGIBILITY:
This tournament is USBC sanctioned. USBC cards or proof of card purchase for each team member must be presented prior to bowling. If you do not hold a USBC card, one can be purchased for Association dues of $25. If you are a member of Skagit County USBC only, you are still allowed to bowl, but you would have to pay our local association dues of $8.
MULTIPLE ENTRIES:
Both the Doubles and the Singles event may be bowled more than once but at least one bowler must change on the team of Doubles. Blind Doubles is limited to once per squad bowled. If you bowl multiple times, ONLY the first series per event will be counted towards the Masters Tournament qualifying.
ENTRIES:
Entries will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each squad. NO EXCEPTIONS!
Entry fee of $40.00 per bowler per event breaks down as follows: Lineage $14.50, Prize fund $20.50, Expenses $5.00 (Tourney Expense - $2.00, Jr Scholarship - $1.00, Masters Championship - $2.00). Blind Doubles entry fee of $10.00 per bowler breaks down as follows: Lineage $0.00, Prize fund $7.00, Master Championships $3.00.
AVERAGES:
Bowler must use their 2024-2025 COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more.
If no 2024-2025 average then either : (2) a current highest average based on 21 games or more for the 2025-2026 season as of the date of entry may be used, or (3) you will enter using a 220 scratch average.
(USBC Rule 319a(2) – 10 pin Avg Rule WILL apply.) If your highest current average as of 21 games or more and as of 1/1/25 is at least 10 pins higher than your 2024-2025 Composite Average, you MUST use your current average.
REPORTING CORRECT AVERAGES:
Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the completion of the 1st game could result in disqualification if the reported average is LOWER than the actual average. (USBC Rule 319a(3). IF YOU HAVE NO COMPOSITE AVERAGE FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON, PLEASE BRING A COPY OF A CURRENT LEAGUE STANDING SHEET TO PROVE AVERAGE IF THE AVERAGE CAN NOT BE VERIFIED ONLINE.
It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.
PRIZE FUND:
Prize ratio will be 1 for every 6 entries.
Blind Doubles will only pay the top five teams.
Prize money will be returned 100% with last place money at least equal to the prize fund fee.
HANDICAPS:
Singles Handicap will be 90% of 220. Doubles Handicap will be 90% of 440 for the team.
USBC RULES 319-c, 319-d, 319-e will be waived. Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above.
Annual Red Hearts Doubles Tournament
19th ANNUAL RED HEARTS
DOUBLES TOURNAMENT
PARK BOWL
4175 Meridian St, Bellingham WA
Mix or Match Doubles (any combo men/women)
Saturday February 14th, 2026 – Start Time – 1PM, Check-In -- Noon
ENTRY FEE: $40.00 PER PERSON
ENTRIES CLOSE - WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11th, 2026, payment can follow
VALENTINE’S BONUS
Each participant will receive a gift (value $5.00 to $100.00).
After each entrant bowls her/his FIRST STRIKE IN THE SECOND GAME, she/he will pick a Valentine and receive the dollar amount written on the Valentine ($1.00-$20.00).
Bowling $14.50
Prize Fund $19.50
Total Expenses $ 6.00
Entry Fee $40.00
Checks payable to: WCUSBC Your check is your receipt.
FORMAT:
Format will be three games of regular 10-pin bowling on the same pair of lanes by a two-person team.
Blind Doubles teams will be created by random draw prior to the start of bowling.
ELIGIBILITY:
This tournament is USBC sanctioned. USBC cards or proof of card purchase for each team member must be presented prior to bowling.
If you do not hold a USBC card, one can be purchased for Association dues of $25.
All participants must be at least 18 years old.
ENTRIES:
Entries will close February 11th but payment may follow. If possible, please pay entry fees with your entry.
Entry fee of $40.00 per bowler per event breaks down as follows: Lineage $14.50, Prize fund $19.50, Expenses $6.00.
Entry fee of $10.00 per bowler for Blind Doubles breaks down as follows: Lineage $0.00, Prize fund $7.00, Masters Championships $3.00.
AVERAGES:
Bowler must use their 2024-2025 COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more.
If no 2024-2025 average, then either: (1) highest current average based on 21 games or more for the 2025-2026 season, as of January 1st, 2025 may be used, or you will enter using a 220 scratch average. (USBC Rule 319a(2) WILL apply. If your current highest sanctioned average as of the tournament date is at least 10 pins higher than your 2024-2025 Composite Average, you will enter with your current highest average.
CORRECT AVERAGE:
Average verification is required. Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the end of the first game of any series shall result in disqualification if submitted average is LOWER than the correct average (USBC Rule 319a(3)). It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.
PRIZE FUND:
Prize ratio for the Red Hearts portion will be 1 for every 6 entries.
Blind Doubles will only pay the top five teams.
All prize money will be returned 100% with last place money at least equal to the prize fund fee.
HANDICAPS:
Each bowlers handicap will be 90% of 220.
USBC RULES 319-c, 319-d, 319-e are waived. Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above.
Whatcom County Trios
2026 Trios Tournament
With OPTIONAL Blind Doubles
January 24th & 25th, 2026
Mt Baker Lanes, 1788 Labounty Dr, Ferndale, WA
USBC Sanctioned
**ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF EACH SQUAD**
You must bowl Trios to be eligible for Masters Champion(s) consideration
Saturday January 24th Noon (only 1 squad available)
OR
Sunday January 25th 10:00am & 1pm
Trios Fees breakdown per bowler:
Lineage fee: $14.50
Expense fee: $ 5.00
Prize Fund: $20.50
Total: $40.00
Fees breakdown for Blind Doubles per bowler:
Lineage fee: $ 0.00
Masters Championships: $ 3.00
Prize Fund: $ 7.00
Total: $10.00
FORMAT:
Format will be three games of regular 10-pin bowling on the same pair of lanes by a three-person team, any combination of Men/Women.
Blind Doubles teams per Shift will be created by random draw prior to the start of bowling each shift through TournamentBowl.com.
ELIGIBILITY:
This tournament is USBC sanctioned. USBC cards or proof of card purchase for each team member must be presented prior to bowling. If you do not hold a current USBC card, one can be purchased the day of this tournament for Association dues of $25.
MULTIPLE ENTRIES:
Event may be bowled more than once but at least one bowler must change on the team. Blind Doubles is limited to once per squad bowled.
ENTRIES:
Entries will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each squad.
Entry fee of $40.00 per bowler and breaks down as follows: Lineage $14.50, Prize fund $20.50, Expenses: $2.00, Masters Championships $2.00, Jr. Scholarship $1.00. Entry fee of $10.00 per bowler for Blind Doubles breaks down as follows: Lineage $0.00, Prize fund $7.00, Master Championships $3.00.
AVERAGES:
Bowler must use their 2024-2025 STANDARD COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more. If no 2024-2025 average then either; (2) highest current average based on 21 games or more for the 2025-2026 season as of the date of entry, or (3) you will enter using a 220 scratch average.
(USBC Rule 319a(2) will be enforced – 10 pin Avg Rule Adjustment.) If your highest current average as of the date of this tournament and as of at least 21 games is at least 10 pins or more higher than your 2024-2025 Standard Composite Average, you MUST use your current average. Sport or Challenge averages will be adjusted to Standard averages according to the USBC Average conversion chart.
Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the completion of the 1st game could result in disqualification if the reported average is LOWER than the actual average. (USBC Rule 319a(3). IF YOU HAVE NO COMPOSITE AVERAGE FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON, PLEASE BRING A COPY OF A CURRENT LEAGUE STANDING SHEET TO PROVE AVERAGE IF THE AVERAGE CAN NOT BE VERIFIED ONLINE.
It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.
PRIZE FUND:
Prize ratio for the Trios portion will be 1 for every 6 entries. Multiple payouts are allowed.
Blind Doubles will only pay the top (5) teams. Multiple payouts are allowed.
Prize money will be returned 100% with last place money at least equal to the prize fund fee per bowler.
HANDICAPS:
Each bowler’s handicap will be 90% of the average difference from 220.
Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above. All decisions of the tournament manager are final unless an appeal is made in accordance with Rule 329. Rules 319-c, 319-d, and 319-e will be waived.
You must bowl Trios to be eligible for Masters Champion (Scratch/Handicap) consideration. (If multiple entries are bowled, ONLY the first series bowled will count towards Masters standings.)
For the 2026 WCUSBC OPEN Championship Tournament taking place on February 28th, March 1st, and March 7th-8th, ONLY Whatcom County and Skagit County league bowlers are eligible to bowl.
WHATCOM COUNTY SWISS
5th Annual 4-Person Handicap Team Swiss Tournament (Any combo of Men/Women)
Saturday, December 13th, 2025
20th Century Bowl, 1411 N. State St, Bellingham, WA
USBC SANCTIONED
*** Maximum of 16 Team Entries Allowed ***
*** FIRST PLACE ESTIMATED $1900 BASED ON 16 TEAMS ***
*** Entries Close Saturday, December 6th, 2025. Minimum $200 Deposit Due by 12/6/25 to hold spot. No refunds will be given if a team drops within 5 days of the tournament. ***
DOORS OPEN AT 8AM FOR CHECKIN, PRACTICE STARTS AT 9:15AM, SCORING STARTS AT 9:30AM
ENTRY FEE IS $400 / TEAM ($100 per Person)
ENTRY FEE BREAKDOWN / BOWLER:
LINEAGE: $ 35.00
ADMIN FEE: $ 5.00 ($2 – EXPENSES, $2 – WCUSBC MASTERS, $1 – JR. SCHOLARSHIP)
PRIZE FUND: $ 60.00
PAYOUTS: -- Prize Fund will be disbursed on a ratio of at least 1 to 4.
HANDICAP -- Individual handicaps are calculated at 90% of difference of average from 220. No minus handicaps. MAXIMUM INDIVIDUAL HANDICAP = 60 PINS.
AVERAGES: -- (1) Average used will be 2024-2025 USBC or CTF Standard Composite Average of at least 21 games. (2) If no averages from (1) above, average will be USBC or CTF Standard Composite Average from 2023-2024 season of at least 21 games. If no average from (1) or (2), (3) bowler will use highest current 2025-2026 verifiable USBC or CTF average of at least 21 games or more. If no averages from (1), (2), or (3) above, then bowler will use 220 average and receive 0 handicap. (USBC Rule 319a(2) – 10 pin Avg Rule WILL apply.) Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the completion of the 1st game could result in disqualification if the reported average is LOWER than the actual average. (USBC Rule 319a(3). IF YOU HAVE NO COMPOSITE AVERAGE FOR THE LAST (2) SEASONS, PLEASE PROVIDE A COPY OF A LEAGUE STANDING SHEET OF AT LEAST 21 GAMES TO VERIFY CURRENT AVERAGE WITHIN (1) WEEK OF THIS TOURNAMENT.
SWISS SCORING -- Team rosters will be listed from lowest to highest average with the lowest average bowling in position #1. The format is head-to-head competition plus handicap with the other team on the pair of lanes. There is a total of (6) points available each game, (1) for each individual game, and (2) for the team game. Every game after Game #1 in qualifying will be a position round. All team ties will be broken by total pins + handicap.
LANE ASSIGNMENTS -- For the 1st game of qualifying, lane assignments will be made based on order of entering team average (highest team avg on Lane #1). Every game after that will be a position round, with the starting lane for the 1st place team changing each game thereafter.
FORMAT -- QUALIFYING -- There will be (6) games of qualifying with points accumulating after each game bowled. After the initial (6) games, the first cut will be to the top (8) teams that will go on to SEMIFINALS. Team ties will be broken by total pins + Handicap. SEMIFINALS -- The top (8) teams will bowl (1) more position round game with total points from qualifying being carried over. The next cut will be to the top (4) teams that will go on to the FINALS.
FINALS -- The top (4) teams will bowl a (2) Game eliminator to determine the champion. No points or pins will carryover from qualifying. After Game #1, the bottom (2) team scores (total pins + handicap) will be eliminated. The (2) remaining teams will bowl the last game to determine the overall champion.
ANY RULES NOT COVERED ABOVE WILL BE GOVERNED BY CURRENT USBC RULES
Entry Forms & Payment can be dropped off at 20th Century Bowl, Mt. Baker Lanes, or Park Bowl. You can also sign up on the Whatcom County USBC Website. SIGNUP EARLY as this tourney will fill up fast. Remember that at least a $200 deposit must be paid prior to 12/6/25 to hold your team spot. No refunds will be made if a team drops out of the tournament within 5 days of the tournament. Prepaid $$ for that team dropping out will be included in the overall prize fund. Venmo is accepted. The Venmo account is below.
*** BRACKETS AND HI GAME/SERIES POTS WILL BE RUN AS SIDE ACTION DURING THE INITIAL 6 GAMES OF QUALIFYING ONLY.
*** BOWLING BALL RAFFLES WILL BE AVAILABLE THE DAY OF THE EVENT WITH PROCEEDS BEING ADDED TO THE OVERALL PRIZE FUND.
*** IF ANYONE BOWLS A 300 GAME DURING THIS COUNTY-SPONSORED TOURNANEMT, WHATCOM COUNTY USBC ASSOCIATION WILL AWARD $100 FOR EACH SANCTIONED 300 GAME BOWLED.
*** Tournament Director: Marty Rasmussen, rasfamily300@gmail.com, Venmo - @Marty-Rasmussen-3 ***
WHATCOM COUNTY 2025 SCOTCH DOUBLES / 9 PIN TOURNAMENT
2025 SCOTCH DOUBLES / 9 PIN TOURNAMENT
1 ST /2 nd GAME = 9-PIN, NO-TAP SCORING, 3 RD GAME = REGULAR DOUBLES SCORING,
4 TH GAME = SCOTCH DOUBLES SCORING
*NON-SANCTIONED TOURNAMENT*
Saturday, November 8 TH , 2025
PARK BOWL, 4175 MERIDIAN ST, BELLINGHAM, WA
**ENTRIES CLOSE 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE START TIME OF EACH SQUAD**
SQUAD TIMES AVAILABLE
Saturday, November 8th 10:30am & 1:00pm
Fees breakdown per bowler
Lineage fee: $ 14.50
Expense fee: $ 2.00
WCUSBC Masters $ 2.00
Jr. Scholarship $ 1.00
Prize Fund: $ 20.50
Total: $ 40.00
Fees breakdown for Blind Doubles per bowler:
Lineage Fee: $ 0.00
WCUSBC Masters: $ 3.00
Prize Fund: $ 7.00
Total: $10.00
FORMAT:
Format will be (4) Games as follows: 1st / 2nd Game = 9-Pin, No-Tap [9 pins on first ball counts as a strike] (add both scores together for the team), 3rd Game = Regular Doubles Scoring (add both scores together for the team), 4th Game = True Scotch Doubles (one score for the team).
Blind Doubles teams will be created by random draw prior to the start of bowling and will ONLY use the scores of Games #1 - #3.
No USBC awards in this bowling format, No USBC Sanctioning.
MULTIPLE ENTRIES:
Event may be bowled more than once, but you MUST change partners for your 2nd entry. You may cash with both partners.
ENTRIES:
Entries will close 30 minutes prior to the start of each squad.
Entry fee of $40.00 per bowler per event breaks down as follows: Lineage $14.50, Prize fund $20.50, WCUSBC Masters $2.00, Tourney Expense $2.00, Jr. Scholarships $1.00).
Entry fee of $10.00 per bowler for Blind Doubles breaks down as follows: Lineage $0.00, Prize fund $7.00, WCUSBC Masters $3.00.
AVERAGES:
Bowlers must use their 2024-2025 COMPOSITE average for 21 games or more.
If there is no 2024-2025 average, then: (1) Highest current USBC verifiable average based on 21 games or more by tournament day may be used. (2) All others will enter using a 220-scratch average. (USBC Rule 319a(2) 10-pin Rule will apply).
CORRECT AVERAGE:
Average verification is required. Failure to report the correct average or make corrections prior to the end of the first game of any series shall result in disqualification if submitted average is LOWER than the correct average (USBC Rule 319a(3)). It is the responsibility of each bowler to verify the accuracy of their own average.
PRIZE FUND:
Prize ratio for the Scotch Doubles portion will be 1 for every 6 entries.
Blind Doubles will pay the top five teams only (multiple winners are allowed).
Prize money for both will be returned 100% with last place money at least equal to the prize fund fee.
HANDICAPS:
Handicap will be 90% of 220.
Tournament shall be governed by USBC rules not covered above.