2024 MCIT TOURNAMENT RULES
- MCIT (Music City Invitational Tournament) Is an IGBO member tournament open to men and women by invitation only. MCIT is a handicap competition sanctioned by the USBC, and will adhere to USBC rules. Participants must be a member of an IGBO league or approved by the Tournament Committee. Members of any organization identifying that individual as a professional bowler are not eligible to participate in the MCIT.
- Certification Pursuant to Rule 300c, all participants must be members of USBC and provide proof of membership (sanction card or signed statement from league secretary). If a participant is a non USBC sanctioned member, he/she must pay the appropriate fee of $25 to become a member.
- Tournament Events MCIT tournament shall consist of Singles, Doubles, Team and Individual All-Events with bowlers only being allowed to bowl once in each event. Each event consists of 3 games per event and all entries must participate in all three events. Additional optional Handicap Seniors (Age 55 and over), Scratch and Scratch Masters Events will be offered.
- Averages/Handicap Bowlers will use their highest regular season (fall/winter) USBC 2023-24 average (minimum 21 games) as of June 1, 2024. If no regular season average is available, bowlers may use their highest 2022-23 book average (minimum 21 games). Bowlers without one of the above may use their 2023 summer league average with 21 games or more. Bowlers without one of the above shall bowl with an average of 225. Handicap for the MCIT tournament shall be based upon 90% of the difference between the bowlers entering average, as determined above, and the highest verified average for the tournament. Negative handicaps shall not apply. Bowlers who have qualified for a cash prize more than $600 or more in a single event, the combined prize money won more than $900 in a tournament, and/or the combined prize money won more than $1,600 in all tournaments completed in within 12 months must report additional information including tournament, dates and prizes won to tournament Directors prior to bowling. Failure to comply could result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fees and prize winnings (USBC Rule 319D). The average of any bowler may be adjusted by the tournament committee of any bowler in question prior to the start of their first event. If the assigned average is not accepted by the bowler, the entry fee shall be refunded. See Rule 319C. It is also the bowler’s responsibility to verify their own average, if an incorrect average is used it may result in disqualification and loss of prize money. Please see USBC rule 319a-3 and 319a-4.
- Verification Averages will be verified on www.bowl.com database. Correct USBC membership number must be provided on the entry form. If average is not posted in bowl.com bowler must submit separate average verification from league secretary prior to June 30th, 2024
- Awards/Prizes All cash awards shall be based on the total pins plus assigned handicap for each event, with the exception of the optional scratch events. Awards will be given in the Handicap Division for the best Singles, Doubles, Team and individual all Events. Award ratio for handicap divisions for Singles, Doubles and Team events shall be at a minimum of at least 1:8 and award ratio for individual All Events, Handicap Seniors, and Optional Scratch division shall be 1:10. Prize fees will be returned 100%
- Registration Tournament registration shall close on July 10, 2024 or when all available spots have been filed with a limit of 24 teams. Once the maximum of 24 teams has been reached a waiting list will be created. Once an entry is accepted, refunds will only be issued at the Tournament Committee’s discretion.
- Entry Requirements and Fees Entry fees for 2024 MCIT are $125.00 and a non-participant fee will be $35.00 all payable in US funds to MCIT. Personal checks are only accepted before June 30, 2024 after which the entry fee is payable by credit card or PayPal. If payment is by check the entry must be received with paper entry form and mailed to MCIT, C/O Mark Craig, 2916 Starboard Drive, Nashville TN 37217. Entrants accepted will be based on the order in which they are received with full payment. Partial team entries will be accepted and the tournament committee will make every effort to fill vacancies. Additional optional fees for Handicap Senior, Individual Scratch division, and Scratch Masters and any other side events are located on the Entry Form.
Lineage is $27.00,
Trophies $25.00,
Prize Fund $42.00,
IGBO fee $0.75,
Awards Banquet $25.00
Expense fee $5.25.
- Late Bowlers/Substitutes it shall be the sole responsibility of each bowler to be present at their assigned lane at the time of bowling without regard to transportation irregularities, improper directions, mechanical failures or any other reason. Late bowlers shall begin in the frame in which they are ready, with prior frames scored as zero (0). If a team member is not present, the team may use an authorized substitute as permitted by the tournament committee. If no substitute is available a score of zero will be used for the missing bowler.
- Optional Scratch Events are available to all participants for an additional entry fee of $20.00 and can be paid at any time prior to bowling the first event. Divisions will be the same as the Scratch Masters. Prizes will be awarded in each division for the combined accumulative 9 game scratch total. Award ratio will be 1:10.
- Optional Handicap Seniors for bowlers age 55 and over as of July 10, 2024. Available for an additional fee of $20.00 and can be paid at any time prior to bowling the first event. Divisions will be the same as the Scratch Masters. Prizes will be awarded in each division for the combined accumulative 9 game total with handicap. Award ratio will be 1:10.
- Additionally, any rules not covered above, or by the USBC, or any disputes will be decided by the tournament committee and their decision are final.
Scratch Masters
The Scratch Masters competition, in conjunction with the MCIT is available to all participants for an additional fee depending on the division of their respected average. Scratch Master entry fee can be paid at time of entry/registration or prior to the first ball rolled in completion. 100% of the entry fee will be returned to the prize fund. All scores will be scratch, (no handicap) and will be run in 5 average divisions.
Division A: Average from 200 and up (entry fee of $50.00)
Division B: Average from 180 to 199 (entry fee of $45.00)
Division C: Average from 160 to 179 (entry fee of $35.00)
Division D: Average from 140 to 159 (entry fee of $30.00)
Division E: Average from 0 to 139 (entry fee of $25.00)
Scratch Masters will begin at 1:00 PM on Sunday July 14, 2024
Scratch Masters check-in time will be 12:30 PM on July 14, 2024 if a bowler has not checked in by the scheduled time, the alternate in that division will take their place. If no alternate is available the bowler will forfeit any prize money for that division.
During the Scratch Masters, bowlers will have 10 minutes practice prior to the start of competition on any lanes that are assigned for their average division. A pair of lanes will be available for the higher seeds to practice on but once going to their assigned lanes no additional practice will be given.
Scratch Masters playoffs will be a step ladder final 5th seed bowling 4th seed in a one game roll off, winner bowling 3rd seed and so one.
Payoff of Scratch Masters will be 1st and 2nd place only in each division.