Frequently Asked Questions
This is our best attempt at answering all those questions that keep you up at night. Not
only will these answers help you sleep at night, at least a couple of them should help you win a game of trivial pursuit.
I need to know something about the history of bowling. I don't need enough to get an 'A', I just want to get the assignment done
Answer: For everything you want to know about the
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.. I want to pick the brain of the coach with the best record in YBC history
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UNBOWLIEVABLE! Are there other bowling sites I can look at?
Answer: Sure, the internet is full of interesting bowling web sites.
Click here for links to a few of them.
What are the rules of bowling etiquette?
Answer
: The rules of bowling etiquette is a system of showing respect for other people in the bowling centre and especially on the lanes close to you. Click here for more information.What's My Average
Answer
: You take your total score and divide that by the number of games you have played. Your average will usually fluctuate quite dramatically for a newer bowler and then
stabilize. Important Note: The typical average for a woman is 153, and the typical average for a man is 173. What is a handicap?
A handicap is an equalizing factor which allows one team or individual to compete on a level playing field with others of greater or lesser skill. Most leagues use team
handicapping systems. The handicap is calculated by adding together all of the averages on the team and them subtracting that total from a pre-determined scratch mark. ( usually
1000). Some leagues use a percentage of the difference- 80% or 90%, but most are 100%. Individual handicaps work the same way only with smaller scratch marks- usually 225 or 250.
What is Scratch Bowling?
This refers to scoring without handicaps. Several major leagues operate this way. Your
scratch score is your basic game total.
What does POA mean?
POA is Pins Over Average which is the equivalent of 100% handicapping. In a 100% handicap or POA event the winners are determined by the bowler or team which beats
their average by the most. How does our team get points?
There's a variety of different formats which are commonly used in league play. The following three are the most popular.
Team versus Team-Your team plays another team on the same pair of lanes and the team with the highest points each game (handicap included) gets points (usually 2) for the win.
In some cases the team with the highest 3 games series also receives points for the series win. The Peterson point system is a modification of this system wherein the winning team
gets 5 and both teams receive points based on their total pinfall.
(1 point for every 100 pins.)
Team versus Field.-your team plays all the teams in the league at one time and you receive
points (usually 1) for each team you beat. If you were in a 6 team league you would receive 5 points in a game if you beat all 5 of the other teams.
Match Play- the most common form of match play has each player on the team playing the corresponding player on the other team. Using this method each position is worth 1 point
and the team with the highest total sometimes receiving bonus points (usually 3. This system works best with scratch bowling or individual handicaps.
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What happens if I can't make it to bowling?
Answer
: It's not usually a problem. There are several things that can happen, again depending on your specific league
1. Substitution (Sub)
This is the preferred option. Almost every league allows one or two substitutions for a team. The substitute will establish their own average in the league from which the team can
calculate their handicap.It helps the team and it also introduces league bowling to one of your friends. In some cases the sub will pay the lineage portion of your bowling fees if asked.
2. Pre-Bowling
This is the second best option. Most leagues allow you to Pre-Bowl (see your league constitution) which means you can bowl your games in advance and your team will use
them when you are absent. It's always a good idea to Pre-bowl one series and have it ON HOLD for emergencies, otherwise you can make arrangements to come down and
Pre-Bowl when required. Pre-Bowls count toward your average and team points, however High scores bowled as Pre-Bowls are not eligible for year end awards.
3.Doe Scores
A Doe score is the score used if you are absent and have not pre-bowled and don't have a sub. Again most leagues use a doe score of the bowler's established average less 10%.
Example: For a 150 average the doe score would be 150 - 15 = 135. A doe score does not count toward your average. |
