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Central Alabama Bowler of the Year Program
The following details the qualifications and point calculations for the USBC Central Alabama Association Bowler of the Year Program.
The awards ceremony is typically held in October (exact date to be announced each year).
Bowler of the Year Point Calculations
High Average (Composite Average of 120+ Games)
A descending point scale is applied to the first 10 places of the final composite average.
| Place | Points | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st High Average | 10 | 6th High Average | 5 |
| 2nd High Average | 9 | 7th High Average | 4 |
| 3rd High Average | 8 | 8th High Average | 3 |
| 4th High Average | 7 | 9th High Average | 2 |
| 5th High Average | 6 | 10th High Average | 1 |
Total Games Bowled
A descending point scale is applied to the first 10 places for the total games bowled in the entire bowling year.
| Place | Points | Place | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| Most Games Bowled | 10 | 6th Most Games Bowled | 5 |
| 2nd Most Games Bowled | 9 | 7th Most Games Bowled | 4 |
| 3rd Most Games Bowled | 8 | 8th Most Games Bowled | 3 |
| 4th Most Games Bowled | 7 | 9th Most Games Bowled | 2 |
| 5th Most Games Bowled | 6 | 10th Most Games Bowled | 1 |
Tournaments
- Entry: Earn 2 points for each paid event entry in CAA sponsored & certified tournaments (Team, Doubles, Singles & All Events).
- Team Captain: Earn 1 point as the Team Captain for each completed entry form.
Tournament Placement Points (1st - 5th Place)
A descending point scale for each bowler placing in the first 5 places of a CAA adult tournament category.
| Place | Points |
|---|---|
| 1st Place | 10 |
| 2nd Place | 9 |
| 3rd Place | 8 |
| 4th Place | 7 |
| 5th Place | 6 |
Adult High Series Calculations
| Series Score Range | Points |
|---|---|
| 650 to 674 (Women only) | 1 |
| 675 to 699 (Women only) | 2 |
| 700 to 724 | 3 |
| 725 to 749 | 4 |
| 750 to 774 | 5 |
| 775 to 799 | 6 |
| 800 to 900 | 7 |
Youth High Series Calculations
| Series Score Range | Points |
|---|---|
| 550 to 574 (Female only) | 1 |
| 575 to 599 (Female only) | 2 |
| 600 to 624 | 3 |
| 625 to 649 | 4 |
| 650 to 674 | 5 |
| 675 to 699 | 6 |
| 700 to 724 | 7 |
| 725 to 749 | 8 |
| 750 to 799 | 9 |
| 800 to 900 | 10 |
High Game Calculations
- 4 points for every 11 in-a-row game (not including 298 or 299).
- 5 points for every 298 game.
- 6 points for every 299 game.
- 7 points for every 300 game.
- **Youth Only:** 3 points for every 10 in-a-row game (not including 298 or 299).
Clean Sweep Series (No Open Frames in a 3-Game Series)
- 3 points for every clean sweep series.
- Note: It is the bowler's responsibility to obtain a printout of each clean sweep series for submission.
Other CAA Participation
- Sponsor new first-time bowlers (who have never had a USBC membership before) with paid membership, and earn 1 point for each.
Awards
Bowler of the Year (Category Winners)
The first-place bowler in each category receives a shirt & trophy:
- Men (age 59 & under): Adult Male Bowlers age 59 years and below
- Senior Men (age 60 & above): Adult Male Bowlers age 60 years and above
- Women (age 59 & under): Adult Female Bowlers age 59 years and below
- Senior Women (age 60 & above): Adult Female Bowlers age 60 years and above
- Youth Male: Youth Male Bowlers (participating in youth leagues)
- Youth Female: Youth Female Bowlers (participating in youth leagues)
CAA Bowler of the Year (Overall Champion)
The bowler with the most overall points is determined to be the CAA BOWLER OF THE YEAR.
- This bowler receives a CAA Jacket & Plaque.
- Please note that the Jacket is a once-in-a-lifetime award; future awards can be added to the jacket.
Tie-Breaker Rule: Should a tie exist for CAA Bowler of the Year, the award shall be decided on the basis of the bowler with the most improved average from the previous year's highest book average, or if no book average, the most improved after 21 games in the current year.