How to Enter a Tournament as a Non-Member
Seattle, WA - August 1, 2003
The PBA appreciates that some bowlers wish to remain amateurs for various reasons but still enjoy competing with the best bowlers in the world.
To enter PBA tournaments please follow these procedures:
Regional Tournaments
All questions concerning Regional tournaments (entries, rules, etc.) should be directed to the Regional Managers. Their contact information is on pba.com.
1. Download the non-member Regional entry form from the pba.com website.
2. Fill out and mail along with a money order or cashiers check in the amount of $275.00 ($285 starting May 1st, 2009) to the Regional Manager running the tournament. You can find their addresses and other contact information at the top of each regional page.
3. Non-member entries are not processed until deadline date (seven days prior to the tournament) to ensure that all PBA members get into the tournament.
4. Non-member may enter at the site but will only receive a spot if all members have gotten into the tournament.
LUMBER LIQUIDATORS PBA TOUR
All questions concerning Lumber Liquidators PBA Tour tournaments (entries, rules, etc.) should be directed to Barb Wilt at (206) 332-9688 Ext. 6025 or barbw@pba.com.
1. Download the non-member PBA Tour Qualifying Round or Open tournament entry forms from the pba.com website.
2. Fill out and mail along with a check or credit card information to the address listed at the bottom of the form.
3. The entry fee for qualifying tournaments is $300. Non-Members pay $600 for the Denny's Dick Weber Open and the PBA Marathon Championship and $500 for the 66th U.S. Open.
4. If you are paying by credit card, you may fax this form to the number on the bottom of the form.
5. No entries will be taken over the phone. If you are unable to download the entry form, we will be happy to mail or fax a copy to you if you call (206) 332-9688.
6. You will receive a confirmation letter from us along with Motel 6 information for the tournaments you are entering, information on attending a mandatory non-member meeting prior to the tournament and rules and equipment lists.
7. Non-members may enter at the site by seeing a Tournament Director before attending the mandatory non-member meeting on the Tuesday evening prior to the PBA Tour Qualifier Round at 7 p.m. or at least one (1) hour prior to the start of bowling on Wednesday which begins at noon. Anyone entering at the site should expect to pay an additional $100 on site fee.
8. Non-members who enter the PBA Dick Weber Open or 66th U.S. Open may go on-line two weeks prior to the tournament to find out what squad they have been assigned to as well as when the non-member meeting will be held.
9. Non-members may enter at the site of the Open tournaments by seeing a Tournament Director before the mandatory non-member meetings or at least one (1) hour prior to the start of bowling.
THE PBA SENIOR TOUR
All questions concerning PBA Senior Tour tournaments (entries, rules, etc.) should be directed to Barb Wilt at (206) 332-9688 Ext. 6025 or barbw@pba.com
Entries for non-members wishing to bowl on the Senior Tour should be mailed or faxed to the address at the bottom of the entry form. All non-member entrants will be placed on standby until 30 days prior to the tournament at which time we will fill the field. The PBA does not take entries from non-members over the phone.
To enter the USBC Senior Masters, please go to www.bowl.com or call (800) 514-2695 Ext. 3415.
If you are unable to download the form, please call the office and we will mail or fax you a copy.
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