U.S. Open Qualifier - Stardust Bowl III

Do you want a chance to win a FREE Entry into the U.S. Open and compete against the best bowlers in the world? Provided we have enough bowlers, 1st place wins a FREE Entry into the U.S. Open, a $500 value plus cash prizes. Bowl against the best bowlers in the region in this tournament. The Ultimate Scratch Tournament in NW Indiana. This 6 Game Qualifer has a $100 entry fee which means you can win big. Odds of cashing are great with a 1 in 4 Cashing Ratio. We also run $5 Brackets, and a $20 Side Pot that includes a ($12) High Game Pot each game and a ($8) 6 Game Survival Pot. Do you have the grapefruits to put up the money to prove you have game?

TOURNAMENT INFO

Tournament Runs 1 Day ONLY

Sunday January 16, 2011 @ 10:30am

1st Place $1,000 + $500 FREE Entry into the U.S. Open

Printable Flyer & Entry Form

Qualifying Round: 6 Games across 12 lanes moving pairs each game. Left Lane moves Left, Right Lane Moves Right.
Stepladder Finals immediately following the Qualifying round. 5 Bowlers will compete in the Stepladder Finals.
The Top 4 Scratch Series Automatically Advance to the Stepladder Finals after Game 6
The remaining 5th spot will be determined by one more Game between spots 5-10 with total pins carrying over to that 7th Game. Random Draw for Lanes
Any PBA Member who has an Exempt Status with the PBA is not eligible to bowl.
Prizes: Must Have 6 Bowlers to Guarantee 1 FREE Entry into the U.S. Open.

Prize List on the Front of Flyer is based on 40 bowlers at a 1 in 4 Cashing Ratio
Cash and Prize List will go up or down depending on amount of entries
Any bowler that wins a FREE entry but does not participate in the U.S. Open forfeits any money that was paid as the entry fee for the U.S. Open.
Bowlers may not substitute U.S. Open Entry for Cash
Pay-out same day as tournament

This tournament is open to any bowler who is certified under the USBC or pays the USBC participation fee. Bowlers must also have had a 200 average or higher for any previous season with 36 games or more.
The Tournament Director reserves the right to reject any entry prior to bowling.
Once the tournament begins, no refunds will be given for any reason.
This is not a sanctioned tournament, but All USBC Rules Apply
The U.S. Open Tournament itself is conducted in accordance with the general playing rules of the Professional Bowling Association.
All Decisions made final by the Tournament Director. All Pay-Outs are Final once paid out.
Entry Fee: Pre-Pay or make a reservation BEFORE Jan. 16, 2010 = $100 per person, Walk In the Day of Tournament = $110 per Person. Side Pots Extra $20. (6 Game High Game Pot $12, 6 Game Survival $8). Plus $5 Brackets for Game Sets 1-3 & 4-6