Bowling Rules

 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

  1. Logistics
    1. The Teams
  2. Gameplay
    1. Games
    2. Scoring
    3. Attendance
    4. Sportsmanship

LOGISTICS

  1. The Teams

    1. All teams will consist of seven (7) players, chosen at random.

      1. Team size may vary depending on season league size.

      2. Players may request to sign-up with one (1) “buddy” to be placed on the same team. This must be done at the time of the initial sign-up and both players must choose each other. All attempts will be made to match the two players on the same team.

    2. Teams have the opportunity to come up with a team name in the first few weeks of the season to be used throughout the remainder of the season. Team names may not be offensive or use any derogatory terms of any kind.

GAMEPLAY

  1. Games

    1. Each team will play as many games as possible in a 2-hour time frame.

    2. If you do not complete your game in time but have a higher score, we’ll still take the higher score.

    3. If you experience any technical issues with your assigned lane, please trying and find leadership to assist. If you cannot find, go to the front desk and ask a Frames employee for assistance.

    4. You cannot bowl for another person, including an absent bowler, under any circumstances.

    5. Bowl on your own lane. Only scores achieved under your own name will count.

    6. Lane assignments are found in the weekly emails, on League Lobster, and posted at the bowling alley.

    7. Bowling balls of various weights and sizes are provided, but players may also bring their own ball.

    8. All players are required to wear proper bowling shoes. Bowlers may use shoes from Frames (no charge) or can bring their own bowling shoes.

  2. Scoring

    1. The highest score each individual player achieves each week will be used to calculate a team average for the week.

    2. If any member of the team is absent, a score 10 pins less than their established average will be used for the team score that week.

    3. A bowler is considered to have established an average for the season after 2 weeks of play.
    4. If an absent bowler has no established average, they will not be factored into the score that week (won’t hurt or help the team).
    5. Scores are posted every week on League Lobster.

  1. Attendance

    1. Any individual who does not report to bowling for the first two weeks of the season and doesn’t inform the Bowling Director and their team, will be given one opportunity to confirm they are still a player in the season. If there is no response, they will forfeit all monies paid and not be permitted to play for the remainder of the season. The next person on the waitlist will be invited to play the remainder of the season.

    2. No make-up days will be permitted for absent players.

    3. In order to have veteran status for the following season, you must attend 75% of weeks of bowling during the season. If more than 25% of weeks are missed, veteran status will not be granted to the player for the following season. Attendance will be taken.

    4. If you miss more than 50% of games within a given season, you will not be eligible to register for the next season.

  2. Sportsmanship

    1. Big Apple Recreational Sports is New York City’s non-profit, community-minded co-ed sports league for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and LGBTQI-friendly New Yorkers who want to play competitive sports in an athletic environment free of harassment, discrimination and drama. Our leagues are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all participants. To that end, all players are expected to conduct themselves with the highest level of sportsmanship.

    2. Sportsmanship is defined as: fairness and respect for one’s opponents, teams, and referees, as well as exhibiting graciousness in winning and losing.

    3. Threatening language, verbal threats, or slurs against race, religion, ethnicity, sexuality, or gender will not be tolerated under any circumstances.

    4. If any unacceptable behavior as outlined above is observed by any member of the BARS community and found to be true after an investigation by the Director of Bowling or Bowling Operations Manager, it may result in suspension and/or ejection from a game, season or league.