Bowling

SOND BOWLING UPDATES AND POINTS OF EMPHASIS:

The State Bowling Tournament will be held in Fargo (West Acres Bowl) and Mandan (Midway Lanes) on November 5, 2023. 

• Events offered will be·  Singles (local and state competition),  Unassisted Ramp Bowling (local and state competition) and Assisted Ramp Bowling (local and state competition\). 

• Bowlers must have a strong level of independence while bowling to compete at the State Tournament.

• All bowlers must be able to move from the seating area to the competition area (bowling lanes) independently.

• Bowlers should be trained and encouraged to compete in Singles if they can complete a pendulum arm swing independently.

• Bowlers who use a wheelchair and are able to complete the bowling action (pendulum arm swing) should be encouraged to compete without a ramp.

• Ramp Bowling:

  • Ramp bowling is used when an athlete does not have the physical ability to roll a ball with their hand or hands.  Athletes should be encouraged and trained to bowl without a ramp if they are physically able.  Athletes using ramps will be placed in separate divisions from other bowlers. All other tournament rules shall apply to athletes in the ramp divisions. 

  • The ramp bowling process will be as follows: All games will be bowled on the same lane.  Changing lanes will not occur and foul lights will be turned off.   Bowlers will bowl three games or a time limit of two hours whichever comes first.  Ramp Bowlers will bowl 3 consecutive frames at a time. 

• Unassisted Ramp Bowler:

o   Athlete positions ball on the ramp with assistance (lifting and placing ball from ball return to ramp).

o   Athlete aims ramp into position unassisted (by themselves).

o   Athlete pushes ball down ramp toward target (no assistance).

•  Assisted Ramp Bowler:

o   An assistant must always have his/her back to the pins.

o   Athlete or the lane assistant positions ball on the ramp.

o   An assistant may aim the ramp towards the pins, based on direction (either verbally or by physical cues) from the athlete. Remember the assistant must have his/her back to the pins and move the ramp only when directed (verbally or by physical cue) from the bowler.

o   Athlete pushes ball down ramp toward target (no assistance).

Important Dates To Remember:

• Athlete and Coaches Registration:  On or before August 21.  A training roster (include all coaches and athletes) and all athlete and coaches paperwork should be submitted to SOND within three days (August 24th).

• Practice Starting date is September 5, 2023.  ONLY coaches and athletes with all paperwork completed and on file with SOND are eligible to participate in practices.

• Area Tournaments held October 2-15.

• State Tournament Entry Deadline October 20, 2023.  ONLY athletes who have completed at least 12 games by Oct. 20th  are eligible for State Tournament entry.

• Final three games results are due October 25, 2023. (Only for those bowlers who had not completed all 15 games prior to the October 20th deadline and then completed the remaining 3 games.)

• State Bowling Tournament is November 5, 2023 at West Acres Bowl (Fargo) and Midway Lanes (Mandan).

SPORTSMANSHIP AND BOWLING COURTESY:

1.   Be ready to bowl when it is your turn.

2.   When you are finished bowling immediately return to your seat.

3.   Allow bowler to your right to bowl first when both bowlers are ready at the same time.

4.   Stay seated until it is your turn to bowl.

5.   Never use other bowler’s equipment without permission.

6.   Wait until pin-setting machine has finished its cycle before beginning to bowl.

7.   Get assistance if ball doesn’t return or pins aren’t set correctly.

8.   “Roll” the ball, don’t “Throw” it.

9.   Don’t bring refreshments with you near the lanes.

10.  Use the restroom before reporting to your assigned lane.