2025 Midwest Senior Masters

Date: September 6 & 7 Location: 300 Bowl, Waterford, MI

1. Tournament description. This tournament is a scratch event, sanctioned and certified by the USBC.
2. Age Requirements. You must be at least 50 years of age for males and 40 years old for females. Men under the age of 65 with a PBA National title may not bowl. Men 65 and older with less than a combined total of 10 PBA National titles and PBA50 National titles are eligible to bowl.
3. This tournament is limited to the first 156 bowlers.
4. Fees. The entry fee for this event is $150.
5. Check-in. Check-in time starts at 9:00 a.m. Starting time is 10:00 a.m. 15 minutes of practice will be provided on your starting pair of lanes.
6. Format. This event consists of a 6-game qualifying round on Saturday. Bowlers will bowl on 6 different pairs of lanes and will draw for starting lanes. 1 in 4 will cash, with the top 32 bowlers advancing to the match play rounds on Sunday. Tie(s) for 32nd position will be broken by a one game rolloff.
7. Match Play – Match play consists of a two game, total pinfall double elimination match. All ties during match play will be broken by a 9th and 10th frame roll-off.
8. Scoring changes. There are no scoring changes allowed without a Tournament Director or a bowling staff member being present.
9. Re-racks. There will be 2 re-racks allowed per game. Any further re-racks will need to be approved by the Tournament Director.
10. Scorecards. Everyone is responsible for filling out their own scorecard and returning it to the tournament office at the completion of bowling. Any incorrect scorecard could result in a disqualification. Each game needs to be verified by another bowler that is on the same pair.
11. Dress code. Competitors may wear dress slack, capris, shorts, skirts or skorts. The length of skirt, skorts or shorts must be below the bowler’s fingertips when they are standing, and their arms are hanging down at their side. No denim, patch pockets or sweatpants are permitted. No hats are allowed during competition. A shirt with your name on the back is preferred, however, it is not mandatory. All tournament bowlers must be prepared to be photographed or interviewed on camera at any time during the tournament, including practice sessions. The Tournament Director shall have discretion to approve or reject questionable apparel.
12. Cheating. Anyone that is caught cheating in any manner will be automatically disqualified and be subject to suspension from the USBC.
13. Equipment and accessories. Any bowling equipment or accessories must be approved by the USBC. No bowling ball can be used before the release date to the public.
14. Conduct – All participants are expected to behave in a professional manner. We will not tolerate behavior causing property damage of any kind. Should an offense occur in the judgement of others a fine, suspension and restitution to the bowling center may occur.
15. Rule interpretations. Any rules not covered by these by-laws will be governed by USBC rules. The Tournament Executive Director will have the final say on all disputes and interpretations of Tournament Rules.

Rules: Please note that these rules are subject to change without notice.