Scoring Systems

[nev25]

I'm wondering how many scoring system are around

Most Leagues Ive bowled in use a 90% of 200 or similar

I recently learned that some of the Junior Leagues use a regressive system

There is also a progressive system and a Peterson System (or variations of)

How many more are around??

And how do they work

[amagill]

Scratch Singles league at Campbelltown uses Peterson Points. From memory, you get 1 peterson point, for every 50 pins you knock over....

I bowl ina hcp league that just dropped the hcp % from 80% of 200, to 80% of 200

[magpi17]

We have a league at Taree which uses Peterson points, but we have made it interesting by using 100% handicap.

[Baz]

This is a most pertinent question at this time. TBA rules suggest: "RULE 333 HANDICAP - (Unless covered by a Leagues own Rules)
The handicap allowance shall be 80 percent and shall be figured on the difference between each individuals
average and 200 scratch."

This might have been fine when AMF Black Angles were released but not now with the burgeoning scores. On the basis of this suggestion, a bowler with a 160 average receives 32 handicap, average + handicap = 192. If a bowler in the league has, say a 225 average the first bowler gives the second 33 pins start before they walk on the lanes.

By comparison, USBC league rules state: "Handicaps
Handicapping is a means of placing bowlers and teams with varying degree of skill on as equitable a basis as possible for their competition against each other. USBC recommends that higher handicap percentages such as 100% be used for more equalized matches. The scratch base that handicap is figured from should be greater than the highest team or individual entering average. For example, if the highest entering individual average is 218, handicap should be 100% of 220.
Another option is to provide a negative handicap for all bowlers with an average above the base figure. For example, 100% handicap of 200, average is 220 bowler receives -20 handicap."

A far more realistic approach.

[Roysa]

Good thread - some interesting points.

[Michael Little]

Unfortunately here in Newcastle, there really aren't any decent scratch leagues to play in, so I bowl a handicap doubles, where we use 80% of 440 team total to a maximum handicap of 75 per team. There is a scratch singles as a side comp to the league which is just straight points win/loss.

And regarding a negative handicap for league, no bloody way would I subject myself to that lol.

[bowlrig]

Have always wondered why handicap percentages are below 100%.

Why should the better more skilled bowlers get a head start?

Rob

[Roysa]

Maybe they earnt it?

[bowlrig]

Maybe they earnt it?

I think not.

Rob

[Roysa]

In some cases maybe.

I know lots of people who have improved through practice and I've got no doubt they have earnt the results they have achieved.