Milkman,
Your wish is my command . . . I'm still yet to set the venues and run it past the state committee for approval but the follwing is my draft entry form. Read it and weep.
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Tenpin Bowling Australia – Victoria
Presents
Walter Rachuig / Walter de Veer
Team Trials 2002
Stage 1: Elimination Trial
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April 2002
Stage 2: Selection Trial
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April 2002.
Accreditation No. A02/xxxx.
Scheduled Entries Close: 8th April 2002.
General Information:
TBA – Victoria is very pleased to invite bowlers of all averages to compete is this year’s State Team Trials to represent Victoria.
I wish all bowlers good luck in their endeavours to represent Victoria against the other States and Territories at the 2002 TBA Nationals to be held at AMF Bankstown Bowl in New South Wales.
Eligibility:
These events are open to all 2002 Adult TBA registered bowlers residing in Victoria (including Albury).
Bowlers must have bowled a minimum of 24 games in a TBA Accredited League during this current year.
Average Restriction (for Walter De Veer bowlers only): A bowler must have an established average (minimum 36 games) from the previous year (2001) not exceeding 180 pins for the Men’s Division and 170 pins for the Women’s Division.
Tournament Rules:
1. Bowlers are required to check-in at the tournament room prior to the designated time each day of the tournament, any queries or protests regarding any matter, including players’ averages must be lodged at this time. Bowling will commence after a short briefing.
2. TBA Rules, Regulations and Code of Conduct shall apply at all times.
3. No Smoking is permitted during the Tournament / Trials.
4. Unsporting conduct will not be tolerated.
5. Any bowler wishing to leave the lanes during the trials must first obtain the permission of the Tournament Director or an event official.
6. Protest specified infringements / offences must be lodged with the Tournament Director immediately. Other protests and concerns are to be lodged within 15 minutes of the completion of the said trials.
7. Dress Code – All bowlers are required to wear neat, suitable attire at all times. Bowling shirts, trousers/skirts are preferred (jeans, track pants, leggings, bike shorts or T-shirts are not permitted). Ladies may bowl in tailored shorts/pants.
THE TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE WILL DECIDE ANY MATTERS NOT COVERED.
Entry Fees & Payment:
$175.00 ($50.00 deposit with entry and balance at first day’s check-in)
Other Fees Payable Upon Selection:
Upon selection, team members are required to pay the following amounts as a contribution towards team expenses (Total $650.00).
$350.00 – Payable by 12th July 2002
$300.00 – Payable by 30th August 2002
This amount is subject to fundraising and other available funds. Any shortfall in teams funding may have to be met by the team members. These monies will provide each bowler for accommodation (6 nights including breakfast), 2 Bowling Shirts, 1 Practice Shirt, 1 Team Jacket, 1 Pair Pants/Skirt, Dinner Dance Ticket, Team Photograph and Meals during the 3 tournament days.
This year a totally new uniform design (shirts only) will be provided.
Team Members will also be required to bowl in an ALL EVENTS in both the 2002 Victorian State Championships and the 2002 TBA National Championships at their own expense.
Format:
STAGE 1: ELIMINATION TRIAL
Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th April 2002 (check-in 9-9.30AM) at xxxxxxxxx (list address here)
All bowlers will bowl 14 games (7 each day) qualifying in a teams’ format.
The number of entries will determine the team size.
The handicap for WDV bowlers will be 90% of 200.
Pinfall will carry over to the selection trials.
At the completion of Stage 1:
WDV - the field will cut to the top 16 Men and top 16 Women based on pinfall including handicap.
Rachuig - the field will cut to the top 16 Men and top 16 Women based on scratch pinfall.
STAGE 2: SELECTION TRIAL
Saturday 27th and Sunday 28th April 2002 (check-in 9-9.30AM) at xxxxxxxxx (list address here).
15 Head to Head matches in a format of 4 person teams will be contested. The winner of each match will receive a bonus of 20 pins. Should a drawn match occur then each bowler, in that match, will receive a bonus of 10 pins.
WDV – A vacancy score of 180 (including handicap) will apply, if required.
Rachuig – A vacancy score of 180 for men and 170 for women will apply, if required.
WDV - TOTAL PINFALL INCLUDING HANDICAP (ELIMINATION & SELECTION TRIALS) PLUS BONUS PINS WILL DECIDE THE TOP 7 MEN AND WOMEN WHO WILL MAKE UP THE WALTER DE VEER STATE TEAM.
RACHUIG - TOTAL SCRATCH PINFALL (ELIMINATION & SELECTION TRIALS) PLUS BONUS PINS WILL DECIDE THE TOP 5 MEN AND WOMEN WHO WILL MAKE UP THE WALTER RACHUIG STATE TEAM. A FURTHER 2 MEN AND WOMEN BOWLERS WILL BE ADDED TO THE TEAMS BY A SELECTION PROCESS AND SELECTED BY THE TEAM MEMBERS AND COACHES.
Tournament Enquiries: TBA Victorian State Office 9587 7735
Mail to: TBA Victoria PO Box 3010 Mentone East Vic 3195
Fax to: 9587 7736
Nomination Form
Name: ………………………………………………………… TBA Registration No.:…………………………………
Address…………………………………………………………………………….……Postcode………………………
I am nominating for Rachuig WDV (please circle one)
LIST ALL LEAGUE AVERAGES AS AT 31/12/2001 (minimum 36 games)
Centre League Games as at 31/12/2001 Average League
Secretary Secretary’s
Signature
Please include Averages from ALL leagues bowled in 2001.
FAILURE TO DISCLOSE CORRECT INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN DISQUALIFICATION. ENTRY FORM WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED UNLESS COMPLETED IN FULL. I HAVE READ THE CONDITIONS & RULES AND AGREE TO ABIDE BY THEM.
Applicant’s Signature:……………………………………………………………………Date:………………………
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