Live coverage from the 13th annual Mini-Eliminator in Las Vegas
07/03/06
The 2006 July Mini-Eliminator will begin on Monday, July 3rd and run for 7 days with 3 qualifying squads daily (10am-noon-2pm; Sat 4pm also) The goal of every bowler is to make the Sunday Finals where everyone is GUARANTEED TO TRIPLE THEIR MONEY& EARN AT LEAST $750- the largest bottom prize in ME history!
All 22 squads will feature 3 games of qualifying with 1 in 8 bowlers, per division, advancing to the finals each squad & earning at least $750. Bowlers can be guaranteed additional money by earning one of the 114 byes:
- be a Division Squad leader & get 1 bye - $1,000 (75 total)
- be a Division Daily leader & get 2 byes - $1,500 (30 total)
- be the Highest Division Series & get 3 byes - $2,000 (5 total)
Bonus Byes:
Top Woman and 60+ Series gets 2 byes - $1,500 (2 total)
2nd Highest Woman and 60+ gets 1 bye - $1,000 (2 total)
When determining the 1 in 8 cut per division in each squad ALL ENTRIES WILL BE COUNTED. Also, once a bowler makes the cut, they may continue to bowl to earn byes, but CANNOT TAKE A FINALS SPOT AWAY FROM ANOTHER BOWLER! Any bowler that has already advanced, and re-enters, will receive a free re-entry if they bowl a score in the 1 in 8 cashing ratio.
BONUS: ONCE YOU MAKE THE FINALS ALL OF YOUR RE-ENTRIES ARE ONLY $100.
The Mini-Eliminator finals will take place on Sunday, July 9th around 6pm and will not interfere with any other Las Vegas finals. The finals format is beat half-the-field in your division to advance. When all five divisions have one bowler left these five division champions will bowl a one game shootout to determine the top 5 places and the $25,000 Mini-Eliminator Champion.
Mini Eliminator Guaranteed Prizes (Regardless of Entries):
Round 1 - $750
Round 2 - $1,000
Round 3 - $1,500
Round 4 - $2,000
Round 5 - $2,500
Round 6 - $3,000
Division Champions Shootout (Top 5 Prizes Guaranteed)
1st place - $25,000
2nd place - $12,500
3rd place - $8,000
4th place - $6,000
5th place - $5,000
Recruit 2 new bowlers and receive a free Mini-Eliminator or Brunswick Shootout entry. Recruit 4 get both!! $500 value.
MoRich Bowling Balls is once again sponsoring a special doubles tournament to kick off Mini-Eliminator week; The MoRich Over & Under Doubles Championships. This event will be a 2 day weekend tournament (July 1 & 2) and you do not have to bowl in The Mini-Eliminator to participate.
All doubles teams must consist of one bowler under age 50 and one bowler 50 and over. All male and female bowlers are welcome except current PBA exempt players and any bowler that has won more than one PBA national title in the past 10 years. The only other rules that must be followed in forming a doubles team is both bowlers cannot be current PBA members and both cannot be former PBA or PWBA national/senior title holders.
There will be 5 squads; three on Saturday (July 1) and two on Sunday (July 2.) Each squad will have its own 3-game qualifying and cashing. One in 10 teams each squad will advance to the finals and guaranteed a minimum of $1,000. The highest scoring team in each squad will earn 2 byes & guaranteed $2,000. Every squad will also feature a 1 in 5 cashing ratio with last cash guaranteed to pay at least $800 - Double Your $!
The MoRich Doubles finals will take place after the last qualifying squad on Sunday (7/2- around 2pm.) All teams that have advanced, except the 5 teams earning 2 byes, will bowl one game with the top 50% advancing to the next round. Teams keep bowling as long as they continue to beat half the field. In Round 3, the five seeded teams will join the remaining teams, and continue to bowl 1 game rounds until the $10,000 MoRich Doubles champion is crowned.
Entry fee is $400 per team. Teams may re-enter and cash with each entry. You may change partners as often as you like, but once a team makes the finals, the two bowlers must continue to bowl together for the rest of the tournament. If a team that has already advanced to the finals bowls again and makes the 1 in 10 cut, they do not take a finals spot away from another team, but will cash as the highest non-finalist team in that squad. Once a team earns 2 byes they may not re-enter.
MoRich Doubles Guaranteed Finals Payout (Regardless of Entries):
Round 1 - $1,000
Round 2 - $1,500
Round 3 - $2,000
Round 4 - $3,000
Final Match:
1st place - $10,000
2nd place - $5,000
With 250 Teams Prizes grow to:
Round 1 - $1,500
Round 2 - $2,000
Round 3 - $2,500
Round 4 - $3,500
Final Match:
1st place - $12,000
2nd place - $6,000
Get 2 new balls with your Shootout entry.
The Brunswick Shootout is another way to cash at The Mini-Eliminator. This GUARANTEED $100,000+ event offers Mini-Eliminator entrants a chance to win over $42,000 in cash prizes and get 2 new Brunswick balls with free expert drilling (1 ball only.)
HERE IS HOW TO ENTER
There are a maximum of 350 spots in the Shootout and 3 ways to secure one for yourself.
1. Win one of the 90 free spots given away in the 9 Shootout win-a-spot squads during Mini qualifying.
2. Recruit 2 new bowlers to the Mini & get a free Shootout entry.
3. Buy a Shootout entry for $250: You get 2 free balls & 1 ball drilled. If you win a spot get a full refund.
GET YOUR NEWBALLS
All Shootout bowlers will receive one of the newest Brunswick balls that will be drilled at no charge (extra charge for grips and slugs) plus a Target Zone for spares. In the Shootout, Brunswick balls must be used exclusively (Quantum & Revolution Balls OK) including spares. The bowler can choose to use the new balls or other Brunswick balls they have.
THE FORMAT
All bowlers qualifying or buying a spot into the Shootout will bowl 3 games with any Brunswick ball on Fri. night, July 7th: at 5pm (36 to 49 /50+/ 205 & Under divisions) or at 7:30pm (Open Division / 35 and under.) All will bowl 3 game across 6 lanes with everyone dropping their lowest game (only your highest 2 games count!) A total of 65 bowlers will advance to the finals the next day: the top 13 highest 2 game series from each division.
NEW: The highest series in each division receives 2 byes in the Shootout finals and is guaranteed $750. All other finalists earn a minimum of $250.
THE FINALS
The Shootout Finals will take place on Sat., July 8th at 7:30pm. All finalists, except the bowlers earning the 2 byes, will bowl a one game match within their division. Round 1 matches will be determined by qualifying series. Winners keep on advancing and earning more money. The division qualifying leaders will enter the finals in Round 3 and bowl the lowest remaining seeded bowler in their division. After 4 Rounds one bowler will be left in each division. These final 5 bowlers, which are guaranteed no less than $2,000, will bowl in a one game shootout for $14,750.
HOW TO WIN FREE SPOTS
Top 2 series from each Division win a shootout spot in the following Squads:
All Monday & Tuesday Squads
All 10am Squads Wednesday - Friday
90 total free entries
65 Cashers in Finals
Round 1 - $250
Round 2 - $500
Round 3 - $750
Round 4 - $1,000
Top 5 Prizes ($14,750)
1st place - $5,000
2nd place - $3,000
3rd place - $2,500
4th place - $2,250
5th place - $2,000
•• All Shootout entries must be purchased by Friday 7/7 at noon.
•• There is no guarantee all balls will be drilled by Shootout finals so purchase your entry early!
•• If a bowler prepays for The Shootout and wins an entry they will receive a full refund.
•• Must bowl 1 squad in main event to purchase Shootout spot.
•• Recruit 2 new bowlers (by 6/12) to the Mini & get a free Brunswick Shootout entry.
•• Free drilling of one ball included with Shootout entry fee.
BRUNSWICK PRACTICE RANGE
The Brunswick Practice range will return for the Mini-Eliminator. The practice range is staffed by Brunswick Technical Reps who can help you fine tune the reaction of your existing or newly drilled Brunswick bowling balls on the actual tournament conditions. Be sure you bring your Brunswick equipment to the Mini, as use of the range is free, courtesy of Brunswick, but only Brunswick balls are allowed.
SWEEPERS ARE BACK - 2 FORMATS TO CHOOSE
Dexter Shoes will be sponsoring two nightly sweepers (Monday, July 3rd and Wednesday, July 5th) that will feature 2-game qualifying and no finals. One in 5 bowlers will cash with last place paying DOUBLE YOUR MONEY ($400.) Scores from both squads will be combined to determine the nightly prize list.
Entry fee is $200 per squad and a solid prize fund is guaranteed. With only 200 entries (100 per squad) top prize will pay $5,000 and 10th will pay $1,000. You can bowl both squads and cash on each entry but only once for a prize of $1,000 or more. All sweeper prizes will be paid the following day at 10am. Sweepers are for Mini-Eliminator bowlers only. Brackets and side pots will be offered during the Dexter sweepers.
Guaranteed Prize Fund (Based on 200)
1st place - $5,000
2nd place - $2,650
3rd place - $1,500
4th place - $1,300
5th place - $1,250
6th place - $1,200
7th place - $1,250
8th place - $1,150
9th place - $1,100
10th place - $1,000
1 in 5 cash, minimum $400
Lane #1 is proud to present the Match Play Shootout sweepers. There will be 2 Match Play Shootouts held; the first on Tuesday, July 4th and the second on Thursday, July 6th. Each shootout will feature a single game elimination match play format with no re-entry. If you win your first two matches you double your money and win $400! Win 3 matches and triple your money ($600)!
Every time you win a match you earn more money! Last year's match play sweepers attracted over 200 entries per event. With a sellout of 280 entries top prize is $5,000! The cashing ratio for each shootout is at least 1 in 4 bowlers with every casher guaranteed to double their money. All sweeper winnings will be paid the following day by 10am.
Round 1 and 2 Bonus: Top 10 losing games win a Lane #1 ball.
All $200 entries in the match play shootout must be prepaid one hour before the first round (4pm). Late entries will be accepted, at the tournament director's discretion, if it doesn't create additional byes or until the computer has randomized and assigned lanes. No refunds are allowed if you are a no show. You must bowl in The Mini-Eliminator to participate.
GUARANTEED PAYOUTS
Win 2 games - $400
Win 3 games - $600
Win 4 games - $800
Win 5 games - $1,000
Win 6 games - $1,250
Final Match (with 280 entries):
1st place - $5,000
2nd place - $2,500
$1000 BONUS TO ANYONE WHO WINS THE SHOOTOUT WITH A LANE #1 BALL
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5 EASYWAYS TO ENTER:
1. Mail entry to: Mini-Eliminator P.O. Box 13853, Las Vegas, NV 89112 (personal checks must be postmarked on or before June 12 / Certified Checks/Money Orders OK anytime)
2. Fax us your entry; 702-451-6135 (cc only) Please check box below for squads you have paid for!
3. Enter online www.minieliminator.com (cc only)
4. Phone in your entry 1-877-900-MINI (cc only)
5. Walk into The Orleans & pay before you bowl! (no checks)
THE 3-GAME QUALIFIER EVENT
Boldface squad times are Shootout win-a-spot squads.
$250 1st entry / $200 all re-entries
Monday, July 3 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Tuesday, July 4 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Wednesday, July 5 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Thursday, July 6 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Friday, July 7 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Saturday, July 8 - 10am, 12pm 2pm, 4pm
Sunday, July 9 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
PURCHASE SHOOTOUT ($250)
(Paid Shootout Entries are fully refundable if you win a spot)
Lanes stripped and oiled before all first squads.
Friday, July 7 - 5pm (36 to 49 / 50+ / 205 & under ONLY)
Friday, July 7 - 7:30pm (35 & under, Open division ONLY)
PURCHASE SWEEPER ENTRIES ($200)
Lanes stripped and oiled before all first squads.
Monday, July 3 - 5pm, 7pm (2 game sweeper)
Tuesday, July 4 - 5pm (match play shootout)
Wednesday, July 5 - 5pm, 7pm (2 game sweeper)
Thursday, July 6 - 5pm (match play shootout)
OVER & UNDER DOUBLES ENTRIES ($400) Lanes stripped and oiled before all first squads.
Saturday, July 1 - 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Sunday, July 2 - 10am, 12pm
Entry Forms are available in the official brochure. To download the brochure click here.
TOURNAMENT WEEK SCHEDULE
(all Times are estimates)
Good News: The Mini Finals and the Shootout Finals will NOT conflict with other event finals.
Saturday, July 1
FREE PRACTICE SESSION 9am-10:30am
Qualifying Noon - 2pm - 4pm
Sunday, July 2
Qualifying 10am & Noon
Finals 2pm
Sunday, July 2
FREE PRACTICE SESSION 2pm-4pm
Monday, July 3
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm (All squads Shootout squads)
2-Game Sweeper 5pm & 7pm
Tuesday, July 4
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm (All squads Shootout squads)
Match Play Shootout 5pm
Wednesday, July 5
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm (10am Shootout squad)
2-Game Sweeper 5pm & 7pm
Thursday, July 6
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm (10am Shootout squad)
Match Play Shootout 5pm
Friday, July 7
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm (10am Shootout squad)
Shootout qualifying 5pm (36 to 49 / 205 & under / 50+)
& 7:30pm (35 & under / Open division)
Saturday, July 8
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm -4pm
Shootout Finals 7:30pm
Sunday, July 9
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm
Finals at 6pm
1. Playing Rules:
The rules of the 2006 Mini-Eliminator (ME) & Doubles Tournament (DT) and those of the USBC will govern all participants of the tournament. The “rules” are found on this page and throughout the application. The tournament director will determine matters not covered by those rules and regulations. Any rules not covered in the application will be decided by the tournament director and will be considered final and binding. The tournament director reserves the right to refuse any entry for any reason. If a bowler provides false information the bowler shall be liable to return any prizes won. There shall be no liability on the part of Pinacle Events, Coast Casinos or event sponsors, to any entrant as a result of false information furnished.
2. Eligibility:
Tournament Director reserves the right to reassign a bowler from one division to another if in his opinion the bowler has an unfair advantage. 35 and under Division: This Division is Amateur only. Any male bowler that has not reached their 35th birthday by July 1, 2006 will bowl in this division. (See eligibility rules on page 3 of this brochure.)
36 to 49 Division: This Division is Amateur only. Any male bowler over the age of 35 and has not reached their 50th birthday by July 1, 2006 will bowl in this division. (See eligibility rules on page 3 of this brochure.)
The 50+ Division: Any bowler age 50 and over on July 1, 2006 is eligible to compete in this division. (See eligibility rules on page 3 of this brochure.)
The 205 and Under Division: (See eligibility rules on page 3 of this brochure.).Tournament Director reserves the right to re-rate or disqualify a bowler if he feels the bowler’s claimed average doesn’t truly represent the bowlers ability or if they are trying to gain an unfair advantage.
2a. Bowlers under the age of 18 on July 1, 2006 must submit a parental consent form. Such entries are subject to the approval of the tournament director.
3. ME Entry Fee:
Your first entry fee of the tournament is $250. All re-entries fees are $200.Once a bowler makes the Finals their re-entries are $100. Bowlers will earn a free entry into the ME or Brunswick Shootout for recruiting 2 bowlers by June 12th that did not bowl in last year’s ME or the Super Bowl ME. All sponsors and promoters of the ME have been given a specific number of complimentary entries. Credit cards will be accepted for all entries and will include a 5% handling fee. Owners of credit cards used at tournament site must be present and have proper identification. No checks accepted, at the tournament site. Travelers checks OK. Paid entries only can reserve a spot.
3a. DT Entry Fee: All entries are $400 per team.
4. ME PRIZES:
1 in 8 bowlers will advance to the finals and cash for a minimum of $750. All finalists will be paid by check which can be immediately cashed at The Orleans. All prizes not picked up will be mailed to the bowler unless otherwise specified. Special sponsor arrangements can be made with prior notice. BONUS PRIZES: On all 4th & 8th entries ONLY bowlers will receive a top-of-the-line Brunswick bowling ball and Turbo 2-n-1 Grips. The ball must be picked up at The Orleans by Sunday, July 9th, at 4pm. No balls will be shipped to bowlers. Drilling is not included in this promotion. You must bowl the four entries before receiving bonus. On your 10th entry bowlers will receive a pair of Dexter high end bowling shoes. All shoes will be shipped directly to bowlers home.
4a DT Prizes: 1 in 5 teams per squad will cash for a minimum of $800. Squad leaders receive 2 byes and earn a minimum of $2000. 1 in 10 will advance to finals and earn a minimum of $1000.
5. ME Guarantees:
The top 5 prizes of $25,000/1st, $12,500/2nd, $8,000/3rd, $6,000 /4th, $5,000 /5th. Also guaranteed is $750 for all Finalists, $1000 for all squad leaders, $1500 for all daily leaders, and $2000 for highest series of the tournament per division. See other parts of application for other guarantees in finals. The Shootout prize fund will be guaranteed at a minimum of $42,750.00 and $5,000 first.
5a. DT Guarantees: All cashers minimum $800, all finalists minimum $1,000, top prize minimum $10,000.
6. ME Finals:
One in eight entries per squad will advance to the Finals in each division. If the fraction is 5 or under no additional bowler will advance. (With 32 entries to 36 entries 4 bowlers will advance. With 37 entries 5 bowlers will advance.) Finals format is listed in the application. If the number of bowlers in a finals round is an odd number, the smaller number will advance and the larger number will receive a cash prize and be eliminated. (Tournament director reserves the right to advance the larger number of bowlers.) All rounds will consist of one game across 2 lanes. It is the responsibility of the finalist to be at the tournament site when they are bowling. No tournament official will contact the bowler.
7. TIES:
If there is a tie for a bye, cut score to any finals (including Shootout) or seed position, high game breaks the tie (highest doubles team game will be used in the DT). If high game is tied, the second high game will be used. If there is a tie in the ME finals, DT finals or Shootout finals, a 1 ball roll-off will break the tie.
8. EXPENSES:
100% of the entry fees will be returned to the prize fund until all guarantees are met. A maximum of 15% will be taken out for lineage and expenses. Depending on the sponsor deal, money may be taken out for product purchased for bonus entries. All products are purchased at a discount, no profit will be made on product. All side action may be subject to a maximum of 12.5% deduction for expenses.
9. SHOOTOUT:
Up to $42,750 of the ME total purse plus $100 per 2 ball set will be allocated to satisfy the guarantees of The Shootout. All paid entries into the Shootout will go directly to the main event prize fund as follows; $150 to prize fund and $100 to purchase balls.
10. REFUND:
Any event entry not used will be refunded with no penalty except match play shootout entries. Refunds must be requested. Anyone prepaying for the Brunswick Shootout will receive a full refund if they win a free entry. Shootout refunds for no-shows will be accepted as long as the free shootout ball has not been picked up by the bowler requesting the refund.
11. RE-RACKING:
Contestants allowed 2 re-racks per game. Additional re-racks must be approved by an official.
12. LANE COURTESY:
Bowlers shall be permitted a maximum of two lane clearance to the left and right.
13. SCORING:
All bowlers must sign their own score sheet and leave one copy on the scorer ’s table on the last lane they bowled. Bowlers are advised to keep a copy of all score sheets for proof of entry. All cashing scores will be verified by a computer printout at the desk. If a bowler fails to write their score on their score sheet they may be given a ZERO for that game.
14. RESERVATIONS:
Only paid entries are guaranteed a spot. Walk-ins accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
15. TOURNAMENT CONDUCT AND REFUND:
If by war, terrorism, fire, tornado, gas shortage, water damage, or labor unrest, etc., or act of God, it becomes impossible to conduct or complete ME week as publicized, all unused portions of the entry fees shall be returned.
16. BOWLING BALLS:
Plugged balls, finger and thumb inserts are allowed. All bowling balls must meet USBC specifications for weight, balance and hardness. Tournament director reserves the right to check any balls used in the tournament.
17. CONSENT:
Participants are hereby informed that portions of Tournamnet Week shall be photographed, broadcast, recorded, televised or otherwise exhibited to the public. They consent to such exhibition and to the use and to the licensing of others to use their respective names, voice sketch, motion picture, video tape, recordings, broadcast or other exhibition or reproduction of the ME or any part thereof and in any advertisement, publicity or promotion thereof, to release all rights, title and interest they or any of them may have thereafter, waiving forever any claim or right to be compensated or to other consideration on account of cash use, exhibition or reproduction.
18. NON-RESIDENTS
of the United States are subject to a 30% deduction from all prizes as U.S. tax unless the country is exempt and player signs proper forms.
19. DRESS CODE:
Bowlers are expected to dress appropriately for all competition. There are no specific dress codes for qualifying but bowlers are asked to use their discretion. Dress code for all finalist will be slacks (no jeans) and a collar shirt. No hats allowed in finals. Tournament Director has the right to disqualify a bowler if deemed wearing offensive apparel.
20. BALLS
pictured in this brochure are for advertising purposes only. Products given away will be the latest available from the sponsors.
21. NON-SOLICITATION:
No products or tournaments may be promoted at the tournament site without permission from Pinacle Events & Coast Casinos.
22. ENTRY DEADLINE:
Entries will be accepted right up to the last squad of each event unless otherwise posted in this application. Recruiting deadline is June 12th.
23. TIMES:
All squad and finals times are estimates. It is the responsiblity of the bowler to be at the bowling center at the times required.
24. COMP ENTRIES:
When determining the 1 in 8 cut all entries will be counted.If a bowler has earned a free Shootout entry & then wins a spot no other bowler will receive a free Shootout entry.
25. BONUS BYES:
Guaranteed byes for women and super senior (60+) will be awarded only if no women or 60+ bowlers has not earned those byes.If no 60+ or women bowlers advanced to the finals then up to 2 60+ and women bowlers will be added to the finals and receive the appropriate byes.
26. SWITCHING DIVISIONS:
Bowlers may not switch divisions once they have bowled in a qualifying squad.
27. REFUND:
Once a bowler competes in any side event (Shootout or Sweeper) they may not receive a refund for their first main event entry.
28. RECRUITING:
Any bowler signing up two bowlers that did not compete in the last two Mini-Eliminators will receive a choice of a free entry into the July, 2006 Mini-Eliminator or the July, 2006 Brunswick Shootout. If a bowler recruits 4 new bowlers they will receive both entries for free. To receive credit for recruiting a bowler the recruited bowler MUST include the recruiter's name on their entry form and send it in no later than June 12, 2006. Recruiters may not be recruited. No free recruiting entries will be rewarded after June 12th---NO EXCEPTIONS!
Starting Today
The Orleans Bowling Center - July 3-9, 2006
WELCOME
Welcome to the 13th annual Mini-Eliminator tournament week in Las Vegas. All the action takes place at the Orleans Bowling Center where new lanes have just been installed. This year will feature 5 big events beginning with an Over/Under Doubles Tournament (July 1-2) & ending with the Mini-Eliminator (July 3-9).
All five events will feature solid prize funds where everyone cashing will either double or triple their entry fee. Over 500 bowlers are estimated to win $750 and many more will earn $2,000+. The Orleans and Gold Coast will offer discounted room rates for tournament bowlers and guests. All entrants staying at a Coast Casino property will receive $100 in match play coupons on their first entry. (click on the image to enlarge it.)
All five events will feature solid prize funds where everyone cashing will either double or triple their entry fee. Over 500 bowlers are estimated to win $750 and many more will earn $2,000+. The Orleans and Gold Coast will offer discounted room rates for tournament bowlers and guests. All entrants staying at a Coast Casino property will receive $100 in match play coupons on their first entry. (click on the image to enlarge it.)
Event #1: The Mini-Eliminator
The 2006 July Mini-Eliminator will begin on Monday, July 3rd and run for 7 days with 3 qualifying squads daily (10am-noon-2pm; Sat 4pm also) The goal of every bowler is to make the Sunday Finals where everyone is GUARANTEED TO TRIPLE THEIR MONEY& EARN AT LEAST $750- the largest bottom prize in ME history!
All 22 squads will feature 3 games of qualifying with 1 in 8 bowlers, per division, advancing to the finals each squad & earning at least $750. Bowlers can be guaranteed additional money by earning one of the 114 byes:
- be a Division Squad leader & get 1 bye - $1,000 (75 total)
- be a Division Daily leader & get 2 byes - $1,500 (30 total)
- be the Highest Division Series & get 3 byes - $2,000 (5 total)
Bonus Byes:
Top Woman and 60+ Series gets 2 byes - $1,500 (2 total)
2nd Highest Woman and 60+ gets 1 bye - $1,000 (2 total)
When determining the 1 in 8 cut per division in each squad ALL ENTRIES WILL BE COUNTED. Also, once a bowler makes the cut, they may continue to bowl to earn byes, but CANNOT TAKE A FINALS SPOT AWAY FROM ANOTHER BOWLER! Any bowler that has already advanced, and re-enters, will receive a free re-entry if they bowl a score in the 1 in 8 cashing ratio.
BONUS: ONCE YOU MAKE THE FINALS ALL OF YOUR RE-ENTRIES ARE ONLY $100.
The Mini-Eliminator finals will take place on Sunday, July 9th around 6pm and will not interfere with any other Las Vegas finals. The finals format is beat half-the-field in your division to advance. When all five divisions have one bowler left these five division champions will bowl a one game shootout to determine the top 5 places and the $25,000 Mini-Eliminator Champion.
Mini Eliminator Guaranteed Prizes (Regardless of Entries):
Round 1 - $750
Round 2 - $1,000
Round 3 - $1,500
Round 4 - $2,000
Round 5 - $2,500
Round 6 - $3,000
Division Champions Shootout (Top 5 Prizes Guaranteed)
1st place - $25,000
2nd place - $12,500
3rd place - $8,000
4th place - $6,000
5th place - $5,000
Recruit 2 new bowlers and receive a free Mini-Eliminator or Brunswick Shootout entry. Recruit 4 get both!! $500 value.
Event #2: The MoRich Over & Under Doubles Championship
MoRich Bowling Balls is once again sponsoring a special doubles tournament to kick off Mini-Eliminator week; The MoRich Over & Under Doubles Championships. This event will be a 2 day weekend tournament (July 1 & 2) and you do not have to bowl in The Mini-Eliminator to participate.
All doubles teams must consist of one bowler under age 50 and one bowler 50 and over. All male and female bowlers are welcome except current PBA exempt players and any bowler that has won more than one PBA national title in the past 10 years. The only other rules that must be followed in forming a doubles team is both bowlers cannot be current PBA members and both cannot be former PBA or PWBA national/senior title holders.
There will be 5 squads; three on Saturday (July 1) and two on Sunday (July 2.) Each squad will have its own 3-game qualifying and cashing. One in 10 teams each squad will advance to the finals and guaranteed a minimum of $1,000. The highest scoring team in each squad will earn 2 byes & guaranteed $2,000. Every squad will also feature a 1 in 5 cashing ratio with last cash guaranteed to pay at least $800 - Double Your $!
The MoRich Doubles finals will take place after the last qualifying squad on Sunday (7/2- around 2pm.) All teams that have advanced, except the 5 teams earning 2 byes, will bowl one game with the top 50% advancing to the next round. Teams keep bowling as long as they continue to beat half the field. In Round 3, the five seeded teams will join the remaining teams, and continue to bowl 1 game rounds until the $10,000 MoRich Doubles champion is crowned.
Entry fee is $400 per team. Teams may re-enter and cash with each entry. You may change partners as often as you like, but once a team makes the finals, the two bowlers must continue to bowl together for the rest of the tournament. If a team that has already advanced to the finals bowls again and makes the 1 in 10 cut, they do not take a finals spot away from another team, but will cash as the highest non-finalist team in that squad. Once a team earns 2 byes they may not re-enter.
MoRich Doubles Guaranteed Finals Payout (Regardless of Entries):
Round 1 - $1,000
Round 2 - $1,500
Round 3 - $2,000
Round 4 - $3,000
Final Match:
1st place - $10,000
2nd place - $5,000
With 250 Teams Prizes grow to:
Round 1 - $1,500
Round 2 - $2,000
Round 3 - $2,500
Round 4 - $3,500
Final Match:
1st place - $12,000
2nd place - $6,000
Event #3: Brunswick Shootout (SOLD OUT EVERY YEAR!)
Get 2 new balls with your Shootout entry.
The Brunswick Shootout is another way to cash at The Mini-Eliminator. This GUARANTEED $100,000+ event offers Mini-Eliminator entrants a chance to win over $42,000 in cash prizes and get 2 new Brunswick balls with free expert drilling (1 ball only.)
HERE IS HOW TO ENTER
There are a maximum of 350 spots in the Shootout and 3 ways to secure one for yourself.
1. Win one of the 90 free spots given away in the 9 Shootout win-a-spot squads during Mini qualifying.
2. Recruit 2 new bowlers to the Mini & get a free Shootout entry.
3. Buy a Shootout entry for $250: You get 2 free balls & 1 ball drilled. If you win a spot get a full refund.
GET YOUR NEWBALLS
All Shootout bowlers will receive one of the newest Brunswick balls that will be drilled at no charge (extra charge for grips and slugs) plus a Target Zone for spares. In the Shootout, Brunswick balls must be used exclusively (Quantum & Revolution Balls OK) including spares. The bowler can choose to use the new balls or other Brunswick balls they have.
THE FORMAT
All bowlers qualifying or buying a spot into the Shootout will bowl 3 games with any Brunswick ball on Fri. night, July 7th: at 5pm (36 to 49 /50+/ 205 & Under divisions) or at 7:30pm (Open Division / 35 and under.) All will bowl 3 game across 6 lanes with everyone dropping their lowest game (only your highest 2 games count!) A total of 65 bowlers will advance to the finals the next day: the top 13 highest 2 game series from each division.
NEW: The highest series in each division receives 2 byes in the Shootout finals and is guaranteed $750. All other finalists earn a minimum of $250.
THE FINALS
The Shootout Finals will take place on Sat., July 8th at 7:30pm. All finalists, except the bowlers earning the 2 byes, will bowl a one game match within their division. Round 1 matches will be determined by qualifying series. Winners keep on advancing and earning more money. The division qualifying leaders will enter the finals in Round 3 and bowl the lowest remaining seeded bowler in their division. After 4 Rounds one bowler will be left in each division. These final 5 bowlers, which are guaranteed no less than $2,000, will bowl in a one game shootout for $14,750.
HOW TO WIN FREE SPOTS
Top 2 series from each Division win a shootout spot in the following Squads:
All Monday & Tuesday Squads
All 10am Squads Wednesday - Friday
90 total free entries
65 Cashers in Finals
Round 1 - $250
Round 2 - $500
Round 3 - $750
Round 4 - $1,000
Top 5 Prizes ($14,750)
1st place - $5,000
2nd place - $3,000
3rd place - $2,500
4th place - $2,250
5th place - $2,000
•• All Shootout entries must be purchased by Friday 7/7 at noon.
•• There is no guarantee all balls will be drilled by Shootout finals so purchase your entry early!
•• If a bowler prepays for The Shootout and wins an entry they will receive a full refund.
•• Must bowl 1 squad in main event to purchase Shootout spot.
•• Recruit 2 new bowlers (by 6/12) to the Mini & get a free Brunswick Shootout entry.
•• Free drilling of one ball included with Shootout entry fee.
BRUNSWICK PRACTICE RANGE
The Brunswick Practice range will return for the Mini-Eliminator. The practice range is staffed by Brunswick Technical Reps who can help you fine tune the reaction of your existing or newly drilled Brunswick bowling balls on the actual tournament conditions. Be sure you bring your Brunswick equipment to the Mini, as use of the range is free, courtesy of Brunswick, but only Brunswick balls are allowed.
Event #4: Dexter 2 Game Sweepers
SWEEPERS ARE BACK - 2 FORMATS TO CHOOSE
Dexter Shoes will be sponsoring two nightly sweepers (Monday, July 3rd and Wednesday, July 5th) that will feature 2-game qualifying and no finals. One in 5 bowlers will cash with last place paying DOUBLE YOUR MONEY ($400.) Scores from both squads will be combined to determine the nightly prize list.
Entry fee is $200 per squad and a solid prize fund is guaranteed. With only 200 entries (100 per squad) top prize will pay $5,000 and 10th will pay $1,000. You can bowl both squads and cash on each entry but only once for a prize of $1,000 or more. All sweeper prizes will be paid the following day at 10am. Sweepers are for Mini-Eliminator bowlers only. Brackets and side pots will be offered during the Dexter sweepers.
Guaranteed Prize Fund (Based on 200)
1st place - $5,000
2nd place - $2,650
3rd place - $1,500
4th place - $1,300
5th place - $1,250
6th place - $1,200
7th place - $1,250
8th place - $1,150
9th place - $1,100
10th place - $1,000
1 in 5 cash, minimum $400
Event #5: Lane #1 Match Play Shootout
Lane #1 is proud to present the Match Play Shootout sweepers. There will be 2 Match Play Shootouts held; the first on Tuesday, July 4th and the second on Thursday, July 6th. Each shootout will feature a single game elimination match play format with no re-entry. If you win your first two matches you double your money and win $400! Win 3 matches and triple your money ($600)!
Every time you win a match you earn more money! Last year's match play sweepers attracted over 200 entries per event. With a sellout of 280 entries top prize is $5,000! The cashing ratio for each shootout is at least 1 in 4 bowlers with every casher guaranteed to double their money. All sweeper winnings will be paid the following day by 10am.
Round 1 and 2 Bonus: Top 10 losing games win a Lane #1 ball.
All $200 entries in the match play shootout must be prepaid one hour before the first round (4pm). Late entries will be accepted, at the tournament director's discretion, if it doesn't create additional byes or until the computer has randomized and assigned lanes. No refunds are allowed if you are a no show. You must bowl in The Mini-Eliminator to participate.
GUARANTEED PAYOUTS
Win 2 games - $400
Win 3 games - $600
Win 4 games - $800
Win 5 games - $1,000
Win 6 games - $1,250
1st place - $5,000
2nd place - $2,500
$1000 BONUS TO ANYONE WHO WINS THE SHOOTOUT WITH A LANE #1 BALL
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MINI-ELIMINATOR DIVISIONS, ELIGIBILITY& BONUSES
The Mini-Eliminator will have 5 qualifying divisions. We have adjusted the age and eligibility rules to keep each division approximately the same size, allow new bowlers to compete, and to make it easier for new bowlers to make the finals. You only compete against bowlers in your division. This includes qualifying and the finals. The only time the divisions are combined is for the final game of the tournament.
THE MINI NOW FEATURES 5 DIVISIONS:
Division 1: 35 AND UNDER: 100% amateur only! No PBA members the past 3 years. No national champions (PBA or PWBA.) No PBA regional champions the past 3 years. No male national team members the past 3 years.
Division 2: 36 to 49: 100% amateur only! Same eligibility rules as the 35 and under division.
Division 3: 50 AND OVER: All seniors are welcomed as long as they have never won more than one National or Senior Title while a PBA member.
Division 4: 205 AND UNDER: Same eligibility rules as Division 1 PLUS you cannot have averaged over 205 in any league the past two years. If you don't have a league average the past two years you cannot bowl in this division. In addition, if you have a tournament club average higher than 205 you cannot bowl in this division.
Division 5: OPEN DIVISION: For bowlers not eligible for the other divisions. All bowlers are welcomed except current PBAexempt players and bowlers that have won more than one national PBAtitle the past 10 years.
Women eligibility: All women (except PBA members) will bowl in their age division (or 205 & under) unless they have won more than 1 PWBA National title. All multiple title winners must bowl in the Open Division.
Your first entry in the Mini-Eliminator is $250 and you will receive $50 in match play coupons ($100 if you are staying at The Orleans.) All re-entries are discounted to $200 but once you make the finals re-entries are only $100. When you bowl your 4th and 8th entries you will receive a brand new Brunswick ball. Dexter is sponsoring the 10th entry bonus; a brand new pair of Dexter SST 7 shoes.
BOWL FOR FREE - RECRUIT 2 NEW BOWLERS
IT PAYS TO BOWL EARLY…
Monday and Tuesday BONUS: All squads will reward two free Brunswick Shootout entries per division! That’s $15,000 in free entries given away on the first 2 days! 10am Bonus: Two free Brunswick Shootout entries per division will be given away in all 10am squads from Monday, July 3 - Friday, July 7! That’s $12,500 in free entries given away at 10am.
THE MINI NOW FEATURES 5 DIVISIONS:
Division 1: 35 AND UNDER: 100% amateur only! No PBA members the past 3 years. No national champions (PBA or PWBA.) No PBA regional champions the past 3 years. No male national team members the past 3 years.
Division 2: 36 to 49: 100% amateur only! Same eligibility rules as the 35 and under division.
Division 3: 50 AND OVER: All seniors are welcomed as long as they have never won more than one National or Senior Title while a PBA member.
Division 4: 205 AND UNDER: Same eligibility rules as Division 1 PLUS you cannot have averaged over 205 in any league the past two years. If you don't have a league average the past two years you cannot bowl in this division. In addition, if you have a tournament club average higher than 205 you cannot bowl in this division.
Division 5: OPEN DIVISION: For bowlers not eligible for the other divisions. All bowlers are welcomed except current PBAexempt players and bowlers that have won more than one national PBAtitle the past 10 years.
Women eligibility: All women (except PBA members) will bowl in their age division (or 205 & under) unless they have won more than 1 PWBA National title. All multiple title winners must bowl in the Open Division.
Your first entry in the Mini-Eliminator is $250 and you will receive $50 in match play coupons ($100 if you are staying at The Orleans.) All re-entries are discounted to $200 but once you make the finals re-entries are only $100. When you bowl your 4th and 8th entries you will receive a brand new Brunswick ball. Dexter is sponsoring the 10th entry bonus; a brand new pair of Dexter SST 7 shoes.
BOWL FOR FREE - RECRUIT 2 NEW BOWLERS
IT PAYS TO BOWL EARLY…
Monday and Tuesday BONUS: All squads will reward two free Brunswick Shootout entries per division! That’s $15,000 in free entries given away on the first 2 days! 10am Bonus: Two free Brunswick Shootout entries per division will be given away in all 10am squads from Monday, July 3 - Friday, July 7! That’s $12,500 in free entries given away at 10am.
APPLICATION
5 EASYWAYS TO ENTER:
1. Mail entry to: Mini-Eliminator P.O. Box 13853, Las Vegas, NV 89112 (personal checks must be postmarked on or before June 12 / Certified Checks/Money Orders OK anytime)
2. Fax us your entry; 702-451-6135 (cc only) Please check box below for squads you have paid for!
3. Enter online www.minieliminator.com (cc only)
4. Phone in your entry 1-877-900-MINI (cc only)
5. Walk into The Orleans & pay before you bowl! (no checks)
THE 3-GAME QUALIFIER EVENT
Boldface squad times are Shootout win-a-spot squads.
$250 1st entry / $200 all re-entries
Monday, July 3 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Tuesday, July 4 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Wednesday, July 5 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Thursday, July 6 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Friday, July 7 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
Saturday, July 8 - 10am, 12pm 2pm, 4pm
Sunday, July 9 - 10am, 12pm, 2pm
PURCHASE SHOOTOUT ($250)
(Paid Shootout Entries are fully refundable if you win a spot)
Lanes stripped and oiled before all first squads.
Friday, July 7 - 5pm (36 to 49 / 50+ / 205 & under ONLY)
Friday, July 7 - 7:30pm (35 & under, Open division ONLY)
PURCHASE SWEEPER ENTRIES ($200)
Lanes stripped and oiled before all first squads.
Monday, July 3 - 5pm, 7pm (2 game sweeper)
Tuesday, July 4 - 5pm (match play shootout)
Wednesday, July 5 - 5pm, 7pm (2 game sweeper)
Thursday, July 6 - 5pm (match play shootout)
OVER & UNDER DOUBLES ENTRIES ($400) Lanes stripped and oiled before all first squads.
Saturday, July 1 - 12pm, 2pm, 4pm
Sunday, July 2 - 10am, 12pm
Entry Forms are available in the official brochure. To download the brochure click here.
SCHEDULE & RULES
TOURNAMENT WEEK SCHEDULE
(all Times are estimates)
Good News: The Mini Finals and the Shootout Finals will NOT conflict with other event finals.
MoRich Over & Under Doubles Championships
Saturday, July 1
FREE PRACTICE SESSION 9am-10:30am
Qualifying Noon - 2pm - 4pm
Sunday, July 2
Qualifying 10am & Noon
Finals 2pm
Mini-Eliminator
Sunday, July 2
FREE PRACTICE SESSION 2pm-4pm
Monday, July 3
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm (All squads Shootout squads)
2-Game Sweeper 5pm & 7pm
Tuesday, July 4
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm (All squads Shootout squads)
Match Play Shootout 5pm
Wednesday, July 5
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm (10am Shootout squad)
2-Game Sweeper 5pm & 7pm
Thursday, July 6
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm (10am Shootout squad)
Match Play Shootout 5pm
Friday, July 7
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm (10am Shootout squad)
Shootout qualifying 5pm (36 to 49 / 205 & under / 50+)
& 7:30pm (35 & under / Open division)
Saturday, July 8
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm -4pm
Shootout Finals 7:30pm
Sunday, July 9
Qualifying 10am- noon - 2pm
Finals at 6pm
Mini-Eliminator & Doubles Tournament Rules
1. Playing Rules:
The rules of the 2006 Mini-Eliminator (ME) & Doubles Tournament (DT) and those of the USBC will govern all participants of the tournament. The “rules” are found on this page and throughout the application. The tournament director will determine matters not covered by those rules and regulations. Any rules not covered in the application will be decided by the tournament director and will be considered final and binding. The tournament director reserves the right to refuse any entry for any reason. If a bowler provides false information the bowler shall be liable to return any prizes won. There shall be no liability on the part of Pinacle Events, Coast Casinos or event sponsors, to any entrant as a result of false information furnished.
2. Eligibility:
Tournament Director reserves the right to reassign a bowler from one division to another if in his opinion the bowler has an unfair advantage. 35 and under Division: This Division is Amateur only. Any male bowler that has not reached their 35th birthday by July 1, 2006 will bowl in this division. (See eligibility rules on page 3 of this brochure.)
36 to 49 Division: This Division is Amateur only. Any male bowler over the age of 35 and has not reached their 50th birthday by July 1, 2006 will bowl in this division. (See eligibility rules on page 3 of this brochure.)
The 50+ Division: Any bowler age 50 and over on July 1, 2006 is eligible to compete in this division. (See eligibility rules on page 3 of this brochure.)
The 205 and Under Division: (See eligibility rules on page 3 of this brochure.).Tournament Director reserves the right to re-rate or disqualify a bowler if he feels the bowler’s claimed average doesn’t truly represent the bowlers ability or if they are trying to gain an unfair advantage.
2a. Bowlers under the age of 18 on July 1, 2006 must submit a parental consent form. Such entries are subject to the approval of the tournament director.
3. ME Entry Fee:
Your first entry fee of the tournament is $250. All re-entries fees are $200.Once a bowler makes the Finals their re-entries are $100. Bowlers will earn a free entry into the ME or Brunswick Shootout for recruiting 2 bowlers by June 12th that did not bowl in last year’s ME or the Super Bowl ME. All sponsors and promoters of the ME have been given a specific number of complimentary entries. Credit cards will be accepted for all entries and will include a 5% handling fee. Owners of credit cards used at tournament site must be present and have proper identification. No checks accepted, at the tournament site. Travelers checks OK. Paid entries only can reserve a spot.
3a. DT Entry Fee: All entries are $400 per team.
4. ME PRIZES:
1 in 8 bowlers will advance to the finals and cash for a minimum of $750. All finalists will be paid by check which can be immediately cashed at The Orleans. All prizes not picked up will be mailed to the bowler unless otherwise specified. Special sponsor arrangements can be made with prior notice. BONUS PRIZES: On all 4th & 8th entries ONLY bowlers will receive a top-of-the-line Brunswick bowling ball and Turbo 2-n-1 Grips. The ball must be picked up at The Orleans by Sunday, July 9th, at 4pm. No balls will be shipped to bowlers. Drilling is not included in this promotion. You must bowl the four entries before receiving bonus. On your 10th entry bowlers will receive a pair of Dexter high end bowling shoes. All shoes will be shipped directly to bowlers home.
4a DT Prizes: 1 in 5 teams per squad will cash for a minimum of $800. Squad leaders receive 2 byes and earn a minimum of $2000. 1 in 10 will advance to finals and earn a minimum of $1000.
5. ME Guarantees:
The top 5 prizes of $25,000/1st, $12,500/2nd, $8,000/3rd, $6,000 /4th, $5,000 /5th. Also guaranteed is $750 for all Finalists, $1000 for all squad leaders, $1500 for all daily leaders, and $2000 for highest series of the tournament per division. See other parts of application for other guarantees in finals. The Shootout prize fund will be guaranteed at a minimum of $42,750.00 and $5,000 first.
5a. DT Guarantees: All cashers minimum $800, all finalists minimum $1,000, top prize minimum $10,000.
6. ME Finals:
One in eight entries per squad will advance to the Finals in each division. If the fraction is 5 or under no additional bowler will advance. (With 32 entries to 36 entries 4 bowlers will advance. With 37 entries 5 bowlers will advance.) Finals format is listed in the application. If the number of bowlers in a finals round is an odd number, the smaller number will advance and the larger number will receive a cash prize and be eliminated. (Tournament director reserves the right to advance the larger number of bowlers.) All rounds will consist of one game across 2 lanes. It is the responsibility of the finalist to be at the tournament site when they are bowling. No tournament official will contact the bowler.
7. TIES:
If there is a tie for a bye, cut score to any finals (including Shootout) or seed position, high game breaks the tie (highest doubles team game will be used in the DT). If high game is tied, the second high game will be used. If there is a tie in the ME finals, DT finals or Shootout finals, a 1 ball roll-off will break the tie.
8. EXPENSES:
100% of the entry fees will be returned to the prize fund until all guarantees are met. A maximum of 15% will be taken out for lineage and expenses. Depending on the sponsor deal, money may be taken out for product purchased for bonus entries. All products are purchased at a discount, no profit will be made on product. All side action may be subject to a maximum of 12.5% deduction for expenses.
9. SHOOTOUT:
Up to $42,750 of the ME total purse plus $100 per 2 ball set will be allocated to satisfy the guarantees of The Shootout. All paid entries into the Shootout will go directly to the main event prize fund as follows; $150 to prize fund and $100 to purchase balls.
10. REFUND:
Any event entry not used will be refunded with no penalty except match play shootout entries. Refunds must be requested. Anyone prepaying for the Brunswick Shootout will receive a full refund if they win a free entry. Shootout refunds for no-shows will be accepted as long as the free shootout ball has not been picked up by the bowler requesting the refund.
11. RE-RACKING:
Contestants allowed 2 re-racks per game. Additional re-racks must be approved by an official.
12. LANE COURTESY:
Bowlers shall be permitted a maximum of two lane clearance to the left and right.
13. SCORING:
All bowlers must sign their own score sheet and leave one copy on the scorer ’s table on the last lane they bowled. Bowlers are advised to keep a copy of all score sheets for proof of entry. All cashing scores will be verified by a computer printout at the desk. If a bowler fails to write their score on their score sheet they may be given a ZERO for that game.
14. RESERVATIONS:
Only paid entries are guaranteed a spot. Walk-ins accepted on a first-come, first-served basis.
15. TOURNAMENT CONDUCT AND REFUND:
If by war, terrorism, fire, tornado, gas shortage, water damage, or labor unrest, etc., or act of God, it becomes impossible to conduct or complete ME week as publicized, all unused portions of the entry fees shall be returned.
16. BOWLING BALLS:
Plugged balls, finger and thumb inserts are allowed. All bowling balls must meet USBC specifications for weight, balance and hardness. Tournament director reserves the right to check any balls used in the tournament.
17. CONSENT:
Participants are hereby informed that portions of Tournamnet Week shall be photographed, broadcast, recorded, televised or otherwise exhibited to the public. They consent to such exhibition and to the use and to the licensing of others to use their respective names, voice sketch, motion picture, video tape, recordings, broadcast or other exhibition or reproduction of the ME or any part thereof and in any advertisement, publicity or promotion thereof, to release all rights, title and interest they or any of them may have thereafter, waiving forever any claim or right to be compensated or to other consideration on account of cash use, exhibition or reproduction.
18. NON-RESIDENTS
of the United States are subject to a 30% deduction from all prizes as U.S. tax unless the country is exempt and player signs proper forms.
19. DRESS CODE:
Bowlers are expected to dress appropriately for all competition. There are no specific dress codes for qualifying but bowlers are asked to use their discretion. Dress code for all finalist will be slacks (no jeans) and a collar shirt. No hats allowed in finals. Tournament Director has the right to disqualify a bowler if deemed wearing offensive apparel.
20. BALLS
pictured in this brochure are for advertising purposes only. Products given away will be the latest available from the sponsors.
21. NON-SOLICITATION:
No products or tournaments may be promoted at the tournament site without permission from Pinacle Events & Coast Casinos.
22. ENTRY DEADLINE:
Entries will be accepted right up to the last squad of each event unless otherwise posted in this application. Recruiting deadline is June 12th.
23. TIMES:
All squad and finals times are estimates. It is the responsiblity of the bowler to be at the bowling center at the times required.
24. COMP ENTRIES:
When determining the 1 in 8 cut all entries will be counted.If a bowler has earned a free Shootout entry & then wins a spot no other bowler will receive a free Shootout entry.
25. BONUS BYES:
Guaranteed byes for women and super senior (60+) will be awarded only if no women or 60+ bowlers has not earned those byes.If no 60+ or women bowlers advanced to the finals then up to 2 60+ and women bowlers will be added to the finals and receive the appropriate byes.
26. SWITCHING DIVISIONS:
Bowlers may not switch divisions once they have bowled in a qualifying squad.
27. REFUND:
Once a bowler competes in any side event (Shootout or Sweeper) they may not receive a refund for their first main event entry.
28. RECRUITING:
Any bowler signing up two bowlers that did not compete in the last two Mini-Eliminators will receive a choice of a free entry into the July, 2006 Mini-Eliminator or the July, 2006 Brunswick Shootout. If a bowler recruits 4 new bowlers they will receive both entries for free. To receive credit for recruiting a bowler the recruited bowler MUST include the recruiter's name on their entry form and send it in no later than June 12, 2006. Recruiters may not be recruited. No free recruiting entries will be rewarded after June 12th---NO EXCEPTIONS!