Sinai Open
Instructions
Qualifying (Trials):
Highest total Pinfall for three blocks of four games each. Multiple re-entries are permitted, with no limit (subject to lane availability) At the completion of the Trials, the field will be cut to.
Women: Top 14 + 2 locals.
Men: Top 32 + 4 locals.
Final Round: Block of 12 Games, Starting From scratch.
Round Robin Finals: 2nd round from scratch.
Women: Top 7 + 1 Local.
Men: Top 15 + 1 Local
Bowlers will play 1 game match against each other finalist in their respective divisions plus a position round. Scoring system will be total Pinfall Plus 10 for win and 5 for tie.. Zero for loss. Including the position round Starting from scratch.
Stepladder and Final: Top 4 Ladies and top 4 Men will advance to Step Ladder Finals - 1 game match 4 vs. 3… winners vs. 2 Championship Match Winner vs. 1
Organized & Managed by:
Egyptian Bowling Federation .
Sanctioned as a Ranking Championship by FIQ – W.T.B.A, Asian Bowling Federation Ranking points will be awarded.
For further information or inquiry please contact:
Egyptian Bowling Federation 12 El-Ferdos Building–Nasr City-Cairo – Egypt
Tel./Fax. (2 02) (24719727) / (24726027)
www.egyptbowling.com info@egyptbowling.com
Rules & Regulations:
1.All EBF & FIQ – W.T.B.A. playing rules & regulations will be applied.
2.Open to bowlers in good standing, of EBF & all members of organizations/countries affiliated with FIQ – W.T.B.A.
3.Sanctioned by W.T.B.A & ABF as a Ranking Tournament – Asian Ranking points will be awarded.
4.All entries must be submitted with relevant fees. There are no refunds.
5.Lane changes:
During trials bowlers shift 2 lanes to right after each 2 games.
Finals Stage 1 & 2
Bowlers shift after each game.
Even numbers shift 2 lanes right.
Odd numbers shift 2 lanes Left.
6. Protests:
Scores: Must be submitted as soon as possible & prior to beginning of next stage.
A submission fee of L.E. 50 must be accompanied with protest & such fee may be refunded if the protest is accepted in form & objective.
Foul: Must notify lane Marshal Before delivery of next ball.
7.Slow Bowling:
Players must be ready to bowl at due turn & should not delay stepping into the approach in preparation to bowl, if the lane immediately adjacent to them on the left & right side is clear.
A penalty shall be imposed on a bowler who is "4" frames behind the leader
(Exceptions; delays caused by machine breakdown.. etc.)
8.Tie Break:
Should a tie occur for the final qualifying position at the completion of Qualifying trials -
A one game roll-off between all tied bowlers.
Finals Stage 1:
Determined by difference between highest & lowest game in finals stage 1.
Winner will be the bowler with least difference.
Finals Stage 2:
Same format as finals stage 1.
Round Robin Finals:
Time permitting a tiebreak game shall be bowled between the tied players.
Highest total pinfall will decide the winner.
Alternatively, the same format as used in stage 1 & 2 will be applied.
Step-ladder finals: 9th & 10th frame roll off.
9. Bowling Balls:
It is the responsibility of each bowler to ensure that all bowling balls used in the tournament are certified a legal ball for weight, balance & comply with all regulations as specified by W.T.B.A. Any bowler found using an illegal ball will be subjected to disqualification & Forfeit of any awards, prizes & ranking.
10. Check – In: Bowlers are required to check-in 30 mints.
Prior to each event.
11. Fees: Qualifying (Trials) fees should be paid 24 hrs. in advance.
12. Phones: Mobile phones should be switched off they are strictly forbidden in the playing area.
13. I.D. : Player ID cards must be carried at all times.
14. Special Notes:
Bowlers are entitled & restricted to 2 trials) per day.
Requests for additional squads (trials) will be granted subject To lane availability.
Bowlers are expected to dress & act in a manner to uplift & uphold the image of the sport of bowling, especially on camera.
Any matters arising & not covered in these tournament rules shall Be decided by the tournament committee or the technical Committee of the Egyptian Bowling Federation, whose decision Shall be final.