PBA Ernst Apparel Central Open

Squad Times
Oil Pattern

Schedule

Tuesday, August 10
Practice Session: 1-3 p.m.
Orientation Meeting: 3 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)
Pro-ams: 4:30 & 7 p.m.

Wednesday, August 11
Roll call is 30 minutes prior to all squads.
A Squad: 11 a.m. – (eight games)
B Squad: 5 p.m. – (eight games)
Top 16 players advance (based on 63 entries or more).

Thursday, August 12
Round Robin Match Play: 12 p.m. – (8 games)
Stepladder roll-off: 4:30 p.m.
Finals format will be adjusted accordingly with less than 63 entries.

Tournament Notes

IMPORTANT: PBA FACE MASK POLICY

All competitors and non-competitors will follow the local governmental mandate for the wearing of facemasks. The PBA encourages social distancing when possible. This policy is subject to change or modification.

Eligibility
Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing. Non members must meet PBA average requirements.

Host
The Davidson Family

Pattern
PBA Johnson 40

Payout Ratio
1:3

Entry Fee
PBA Members: $245
Non-Members: $310 (money order, cashiers check or credit card only)

Field Capacity
90 (subject to change)

Entry Deadline
Online entries for members and non-members opens at midnight on Monday, May 15th.
Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Friday, August 6th.
After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the PBA Central Region Manager.

W-9 Forms
IRS is requiring that we get new W-9 forms for all bowlers who earn winnings in PBA events. Players that have filled out W-9’s in 2020 and have recently changed residence will need to fill out an updated form. This requirement pertains to all participants, whether you are a member or not.

Product Registration
There have been some changes in product registration. For a complete list of 2021 Product Registered companies, go to
http://www.pba.com/resources/equipmentSponsors.asp?Type=1

Prize Fund

1st Place is projected to pay $3,500
16th Place is projected to pay $600
Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $500.

MSBS Hi Skore Lanes West Branch Sweeper

Squad Times
Oil Pattern

Entry Fee: $50

QUALIFYING
Squad A -- Noon
Check-In -- 11:00am to 11:58am

FORMAT
Qualifying: 4-games across 4 pairs of lanes.
Match Play: Cut to top 16 (based on 72 entries), then bowlers are seeded into a bracket. Single-game elimination matches for those who qualify.
Prize Ratio:  A minimum of 1 in 4 entries will cash in this event.  With 72 entries, 17th and 18th would also cash.

THIS EVENT IS CAPPED AT 64 ENTRIES

NORTHERN MI SWEEPER REGION
This is event #6 for the  Northern MI region of the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Series.  Each bowler's top 3 events will count toward their individual points in each region.  The top 1 for this region will automatically cash in the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Championship in August/September.  

MEMBERSHIP
There is a $10 membership once again for the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Series, and it can be payable in any of the regions. $5 can be paid in the first event bowled and the other $5 can be paid at event #2 bowled.  If you pay the $10 at or before this kickoff event, you will also receive $10 worth of raffle tickets, as we will be raffling off a bowling ball and perhaps other prizes as well.  The $10 membership only needs to be paid one time per Sprummer season and qualifies you for points in each region if you decide to bowl in other regions as well.  This event will be part of the Northern MI region.  

CONTACT
Brian Regan
cell (810) 240-6175
email brian@scratchbowling.com

MSBS Country Lanes Sprummer Sweeper

Squad Times
Center
Oil Pattern

Entry Fee: $45

QUALIFYING
Squad A -- 7:00pm
Check-In -- 6:00pm - 6:55pm

FORMAT
Qualifying: 4-games across 4 pairs of lanes.
Match Play: Cut to top 15 (based on 60 entries), then bowlers are seeded into a bracket. Single-game elimination matches for those who qualify.
Prize Ratio:  A minimum of 1 in 4 entries will cash in this event.

2021 SPRUMMER SWEEPER SERIES -- SW METRO DETROIT
This is event #9 for the SW Metro Detroit region of the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Series.  Each bowler's top 4 events will count toward their individual points in this region, and the top 2 in points will automatically cash in this region's rolloff.  The top 1 in this region after the rolloff will also automatically cash in the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Championship in September.  

MEMBERSHIP
There is a $10 membership once again for the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Series, and it can be payable in any of the regions. $5 can be paid in the first event bowled and the other $5 can be paid at event #2 bowled.  If you pay the $10 at or before the the combined kickoff event in this region OR at this combined doubles event, you will also receive $10 worth of raffle tickets, as we will be raffling off a bowling ball and perhaps other prizes as well.  The $10 membership only needs to be paid one time per Sprummer season and qualifies you for points in each region if you decide to bowl in other regions as well.  

PAST CHAMPIONS OF THIS EVENT
2019 - Lonnie Jones
2015 - Frank Snodgrass

CONTACT
Brian Regan
cell (810) 240-6175
email brian@scratchbowling.com

MSBS Continental Lanes Sprummer Sweeper

Squad Times
Oil Pattern

Entry Fee: $45

QUALIFYING
Squad A -- 7:00pm
Check-In -- 6:00pm - 6:55pm

FORMAT
Qualifying: 4-games across 4 pairs of lanes.
Match Play: Cut to top 15 (based on 60 entries), then bowlers are seeded into a bracket. Single-game elimination matches for those who qualify.
Prize Ratio:  A minimum of 1 in 4 entries will cash in this event.

2021 SPRUMMER SWEEPER SERIES -- SW MICHIGAN
This is event #8 for the SW Michigan region of the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Series.  Each bowler's top 4 events will count toward their individual points in this region, and the top 2 in points will automatically cash in this region's rolloff.  The top 1 in this region after the rolloff will also automatically cash in the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Championship in September.  

MEMBERSHIP
There is a $10 membership once again for the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Series, and it can be payable in any of the regions. $5 can be paid in the first event bowled and the other $5 can be paid at event #2 bowled.  If you pay the $10 at or before the the combined kickoff event in this region, you will also receive $10 worth of raffle tickets, as we will be raffling off a bowling ball and perhaps other prizes as well.  The $10 membership only needs to be paid one time per Sprummer season and qualifies you for points in each region if you decide to bowl in other regions as well.

PAST CHAMPIONS OF THIS EVENT
2019 -- Michael Jachcinski
2018 -- Tyler Wilds
2017 -- Sam Brandt
2016 -- Casey Shephard

CONTACT
Brian Regan
cell (810) 240-6175
email brian@scratchbowling.com

MSBS JAX 60 Summer Sweeper #6

Squad Times
Center
Oil Pattern

Entry Fee: $50

QUALIFYING
Squad A -- 7:00pm
Check-In -- 6:00pm to 6:55pm

FORMAT
Qualifying: 4-games across 4 pairs of lanes.
Eliminator: Cut to top 15 (based on 60 entries), then bowlers compete in a single-game eliminator, cutting the field in half each round until there is a winner.  A round of 2 or 3 will be a Final round.
Prize Ratio:  A minimum of 1 in 4 entries will cash in this event.

FORMAT IS BASED ON A FIELD OF 60 BOWLERS

CONTACT
Brian Regan
cell (810) 240-6175
email brian@scratchbowling.com

MSBS Shore Lanes Sprummer Sweeper

Squad Times
Center
Oil Pattern

Entry Fee: $45

QUALIFYING
Squad A -- 7:00pm
Check-In -- 6:00pm - 6:55pm

FORMAT
Qualifying: 4-games across 4 pairs of lanes.
Match Play: Cut to top 15 (based on 60 entries), then bowlers are seeded into a bracket. Single-game elimination matches for those who qualify.
Prize Ratio:  A minimum of 1 in 4 entries will cash in this event.

2021 SPRUMMER SWEEPER SERIES -- NE METRO DETROIT
This is event #9 for the NE Metro Detroit region of the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Series.  Each bowler's top 4 events will count toward their individual points in this region, and the top 2 in points will automatically cash in this region's rolloff.  The top 1 in this region after the rolloff will also automatically cash in the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Championship in September.  

MEMBERSHIP
There is a $10 membership once again for the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Series, and it can be payable in any of the regions. $5 can be paid in the first event bowled and the other $5 can be paid at event #2 bowled.  If you pay the $10 at or before the the combined kickoff event in this region OR at this combined doubles event, you will also receive $10 worth of raffle tickets, as we will be raffling off a bowling ball and perhaps other prizes as well.  The $10 membership only needs to be paid one time per Sprummer season and qualifies you for points in each region if you decide to bowl in other regions as well.  

PAST CHAMPIONS OF THIS EVENT
2019 - Ronnie Sparks, Jr.

CONTACT
Brian Regan
cell (810) 240-6175
email brian@scratchbowling.com

MSBS New Glass Bowl Sprummer Sweeper

Squad Times
Oil Pattern

Entry Fee: $45

QUALIFYING
Squad A -- 7:00pm
Check-In -- 6:00pm - 6:55pm

FORMAT
Qualifying: 4-games across 4 pairs of lanes.
Match Play: Cut to top 15 (based on 60 entries), then bowlers are seeded into a bracket. Single-game elimination matches for those who qualify.
Prize Ratio:  A minimum of 1 in 4 entries will cash in this event.

GREATER TOLEDO SWEEPER REGION
This is event #7 for Greater Toledo region of the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Series.  Each bowler's top 4 events will count toward their individual points in this region, and the top 2 in points will automatically cash in each region's rolloff.  The top 1 for each of these regions will also automatically cash in the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Championship in September.  

MEMBERSHIP
There is a $10 membership once again for the 2021 Sprummer Sweeper Series, and it can be payable in any of the regions. $5 can be paid in the first event bowled and the other $5 can be paid at event #2 bowled.  If you pay the $10 at or before the the combined kickoff event in this region, you will also receive $10 worth of raffle tickets, as we will be raffling off a bowling ball and perhaps other prizes as well.  The $10 membership only needs to be paid one time per Sprummer season and qualifies you for points in each region if you decide to bowl in other regions as well.

PAST CHAMPIONS OF THIS EVENT
This is our first time running a Sprummer event here!

CONTACT
Brian Regan
cell (810) 240-6175
email brian@scratchbowling.com