Attire

Men and women participants must wear a shirt with a butterfly-type collar and casual slacks, trousers or jeans. (Women may wear Capri pants provided the length is below the knees).

Mock collared or collarless dress shirts will be permitted provided they are worn with casual slacks or trousers. Bowlers may NOT wear jeans with either of these two shirt styles. Ordinary T-shirts will not be permitted.

During participation in any event, bowlers are NOT permitted to wear: hats, sweats, shorts, skirts, skorts, culottes or zubas (pants with elastic cuffs).

All clothing must be neat, clean and in good condition.

The dress code will be enforced by designated tournament staff members. They will make judgment calls relative to dress code questions or concerns, while any questionable items or special circumstances will be addressed by the Manager on Duty.

It has often been said that looking your best helps instill a sense of pride that can assist you in competing at your very best.

Increasingly, Open Championships bowlers are showing their pride by participating in the Pride Award program, which recognizes teams that dress alike. All teams that dress in matching shirts and pants (no jeans) will receive a special lapel pin.

But whether or not your team participates in the Pride program, the Open Championships requires that you abide by its dress code. Bowlers will be asked to change their attire if deemed inappropriate by tournament management or designee. Tournament management or designee decision shall be final.