RULES AND FORMAT
| Qualification | 2 separate squad ( 2 days qualifying each squad) |
| February 25, 2013 - Squad A - 8 games | |
| February 26, 2013 - Squad A - 8 games | |
| February 27, 2013 - Squad B - 8 games | |
| February 28, 2013 - Squad B - 8 Games | |
| How to Qualify? | A. 28 players from the general standing |
| B. 2 top Qatari youth players after top 28 general standing. | |
| C.2 top any Qatari players after top 28 general standing | |
| D.4 players from desperado squad | |
| STEP 1 Finals | 30 players ( 22 players from A(pos. 7- 28) + 2 players from B + 2 players |
| from C + 4 players from D) will play 8 games starting from scratch. | |
| Top 10 will qualify for step 2 | |
| Players positioned 1-6 in the general standing will qualify for step 2 | |
| Players not continuing to step 2 will be ranked pos. 17-36 | |
| STEP 2 Finals | 16 Players will play 8 games starting from scratch. Top 4 will qualify for step 3.Player not continuing for step 3 will be ranked 5-16 according to their positionin their standing from step 2. |
| STEP 3 Finals | 2 MATCHES (seeded 1 vs. seeded 4 & seeded 2 vs seeded 3. 2 games total pinfall.2 winners will continue to step 4. Players not continuing to step 4 will be rankedposition 3 - 4. |
| STEP 4 Finals | 1 MATCH( WINNER VS. WINNER) 2 GAMES TOTAL PIN FALL |
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Total prize fund 81.800 US DOLLAR |
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Position 1 will receive 25,000 US DOLLAR |
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| Position 2 | 12.000 |
| Position 3 | 4.000 |
| Position 4 | 4.000 |
| Position 5 | 1.600 |
| Position 6 | 1.600 |
| Position 7 | 1.600 |
| Position 8 | 1.600 |
| Position 9 - 16 | 1.200 |
| Position 17 - 36 | 1.000 |
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Daily H-Series (8 Games) during Qualification days. For more than 1 winner prize will be shared |
200 US Dollar (each squad separated) |
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Entry Fees |
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| Registration Fee |
600 US$ (includes 16 games) - Squad A |
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700 US$ (includes 16 games) - Squad B |
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400 US$( playing on Squad B after playing Squad A) |
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Desperado squad |
100 US dollar ( 1 game) |
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Tournament Tie Rules |
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| Qualification + STEP 1 & 2 |
The highest ranked player will be the player with the highest last game. |
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If a tie still exists the highest ranked player with the highest 2nd lastgame, the the player with the highest
3rd game etc. |
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Step 3 & 4 |
one ball roll off on a full set of pins will be played,repeated till the tieis broken. |
| Desperado | the highest positioned player will be the player with the highestposition after the qualification. |
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Tournament Schedule |
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| February 25, 2013 |
Squad A 16:00 hrs 8 games |
| February 26, 2013 | Squad A 16:00 hrs 8 games |
| February 27, 2013 | Squad B 16:00 hrs 8 games |
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February 28, 2013 |
Squad B 16:00 hrs 8 games |
| Desperado - right after the squad - 1 game | |
| FINALS | |
| March 1, 2013 | Step 1 16:00 hr. 8 games 30 players |
| March 2, 2013 | Step 2 13:00 hr. 8 games 16 players |
| Step 3 16:30 hr. 2 games 4 players | |
| Step 4 18:00 hr. 2 games 2 players | |
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Tournament Rules |
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1. Sanction |
This tournament is sanctioned by QBF, FIQ-WTBA,Asian Zone & FIQ-WTBA world |
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2.Eligibility |
This is a single tournament that is OPEN to ALL |
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Exception: Any bowler from any reason that are suspended from its federationor association. Any bowler under 14 years of age. |
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3.Register for Squad |
Qualification: 1. Will be played in 2 ( A and B) Squads with a maximum of 60 players in each squad ( a total of 120 players). A player can choose to play in either A Squad or B squad or both squads. You can only register a squad / squads via our official website (www.qatarbowlingfederation.com). Last date to register online is February 23. Registration in the bowling center will be accepted depending on the available slots on each squad. Please check our website to learn for the squad availability. Desperado: Any player that has registered and played for a squad is entitled to play the Desperado squad. |
| 4. Lane Movement |
Qualification: 8+8 games. Players move after each 2 games. Left move to left, right move to right. |
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Finals: Step 1 & 2 8 games Will move left / right after each 2 games. Step 3 & 4 2games will be played on the same pair of lanes. |
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Important Reminders: |
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Attire |
Shirts / polo shirts / slacks or any long pants. NOTE: NO JEANS ALLOWED |
| Lane Draw |
Tournament official will do the lane draw in the counter |
| Qualifying Results | End of each squad |
| Awarding of Prizes | Before the start of the squad |
| Smoking | Anybody found smoking while the game is in progress will be automaticallyout from the tournament. |
| Ball Puffs | Not to be placed on top of the keyboards. |
| Servicing of Bowling Ball | No servicing of bowling balls between the games. It could be done after the squad. |
| Slow Bowling | Kindly observe slow bowling procedures |
| Contact Details: |
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Mr. Bandar Al-Shafi Secretary General Qatar Bowling Federation M: (+974) 5589-9444 T: (+974) 4432-9178 Website: www.qatarbowlingfederation.com Email: info@qatarbowlingfederation.com |
