Cost
Registration: $20 (Includes Sanction, Scholarship Registration and Paid Advancement for tournaments

Weekly fees: 2 games $5.00 (5 years and under)   3 games $7.00

If you are not coming to the center with your child, please make sure they have the weekly fee as they will not be allowed to bowl unless fee has been paid prior to bowling.

Fundraiser
Because bowlers are charged a discounted price for bowling in addition to not contributing to a prize fund, it is necessary to conduct a fundraiser. These funds are used to purchase numerous trophies and awards and pay for the banquet at the end of the season which parents and bowlers are invited to attend. Each bowler in the program is REQUIRED to participate.

     1 or 2 bowlers in a family----------1 Box of Candy
      3 or 4 bowlers in a family----------2 Boxes of Candy

Discounted Practice
When youth bowlers present their sanction card at the counter, they will not be charged for shoe rental and will only be charged $2.50 for practice games. (No discount during Glow Bowl) It is the bowler's responsibility to carry the card and not lose it. Duplicate cards cannot be issued. We will issue them another card identifying them as a youth bowler for a $10.00 fee. It is impossible for the staff to remember over 200 faces so if you forget or lose your card, please do not ask that an exception be made. No exceptions are to be made by a staff member whether or not they know the bowler.

Discounted Purchases
The first 2 weeks of bowling, we will be offering a discount to anyone purchasing bowling equipment for their child. Discount is NOT available on merchandise already on sale.

Week #1: 10%          Week #2:  5%

Trade Ins
We will give $10.00 credit towards the purchase of a new ball if you are trading in an old one. Only 6-10 lb. balls will be accepted. If a ball is damaged, we reserve the right to refuse it.

Tardiness
Lanes will be turned on at 8:50 and 11:50 for practice. Scoring will begin promptly at 9:00 and 12:00. Bowlers arriving after the 3rd frame has been completed will not be allowed to bowl that game. They will need to sit out until the beginning of the next game. Please be punctual!

Website
You will find a lot of information on our website. Standings, upcoming tournament information, high score recognition, specials, etc. Please get used to using this as your information source.

Inclement Weather
In the event we will be closed due to bad weather it will be announced on WLBK and WDEK. Please do not call and ask us to return a call if we're not bowling.

Pre Bowls
Should your child have to miss a week of bowling, they will be allowed to prebowl. There will be no make up games after Saturday. Due to the prebowl situation being so hectic and often taking up all available lanes, prebowls will now be at specific start times and 3-4 bowlers may be grouped together on a lane. Prebowlers will be allowed ONE (1) practice frame on each lane before we begin scoring. Bowlers will be allowed 5 prebowls during the season and this will be strictly enforced. If you are an older bowler and are taking a job, we would suggest letting them know that you are not available until later in the day. If additional prebowls are necessary due to mandatory school sport practices, Saturday games or mandatory church commitments, you will need a letter from your coach or pastor on letterhead stating specific dates. Notes on scrap paper will not be acceptable. This must be turned in by day of prebowl. We will NOT accept letters AFTER you have prebowled. If for custodial reasons, you need to make other arrangements, please let us know as soon as possible. No exceptions will be made to the prebowl times in order to have lanes available for open bowlers.

Remember: can you think of another sport that lets you pre-play the game?

Prebowl Times:

Monday: 6:30 or 7:00 START
Wednesday: 7:00 or 7:30 START
Thursday & Friday: 4:00 OR 4:30 START
Sunday: Anytime between 6:00 & 8:30 (must be finished by 8:30)
Prebowls on NO SCHOOL days will also be allowed between 10 AM and 1 PM!

Prebowl times depend upon lane availability and cannot be guaranteed. When you come in to prebowl please know your LEAGUE CODE, TEAM NUMBER, AND WEEK THAT YOU ARE BOWLING FOR!

NO PREBOWLS ON WEEKS OF POSITION ROUNDS

Absentees
If a bowler must be absent on Saturday, you will use a BLIND score which is the absent bowler's average minus 10 pins. Absent bowler will be required to pay their regular fee the following week. Please try to be here on Saturdays, as it's always more fun to bowl as a team!

Substitutes
Substitutes are allowed as long as they are sanction bowlers.

Instruction
We will be providing free instruction one evening during the week. We will need you to sign up on Saturdays so we know how many instructors we need to have here. Sorry, phone calls on the day of instruction will not be acceptable. You may drop the bowler off or you are welcome to stay. If you are staying, please leave the coaching to the instructors during that time.

Awards
Awards will be based on the bowler's final average from previous season for the first 3 weeks. If it is a new bowler, it will be based on their average after 9 games have been bowled.

SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM: This year all bowlers have been registered in the Scholarship Program. It is your choice whether or not you participate. All participants ARE REQUIRED to help raise funds through the annual Bowlathon Fundraiser. All money raised will be put into the scholarship fund for Four Seasons bowlers. Over the past 14 seasons the bowlers have accumulated $85,000.

Everyone is eligible for the scholarships as this is not based on ability, but rather participation. During the past 12 seasons, approximately $41,000 has been awarded to graduating seniors.

Men's Bowling Association Scholarship: The Men's Bowling Association awards $1,000.00 in scholarship funds each year. It is divided equally between all graduating seniors. Please ask for an application.

Scholarship Invitational Tournament: The Illinois State Bowling Proprietors have implemented an Invitational Tournament with only high school students eligible to participate. $6,000.00 in scholarship money is awarded to the top 3 males and top 3 females. Look for entries at the end of the season.

VACANCY SCORES: When there is a vacancy spot on the team, we will use the average of the league with handicap. The score will be changed every 4 weeks according to league average.

CAPS: There are to be no caps worn during league or tournament play.

Video Games: No playing of video games during league or tournament play. Before or after only.

Shoes: Street shoes must also be left on carpeted area. They are NOT to be worn down to the tile floor.

Food or Drinks: Food and drinks are NOT allowed in the seating area. ABSOLUTELY NO FOOD OR DRINKS ARE TO BE CARRIED IN FROM OUTSIDE! Staff will be directed to dispose of carry ins.

NOT AT LANES AND READY TO BOWL: When a bowler is not at the lanes and ready to bowl when it is their turn without opposing team being previously notified, a zero (0) is to be recorded for that frame.

Bowling Etiquette: If you and a bowler on either side get up to bowl at the same time, the bowler on the right should be allowed to go first. Step off the approach while you wait so you don't distract them.

Fouls: All fouls are to be recorded regardless of age. When a foul is committed on the first ball, the pins should be reset so there is a full set, bowler receives (0) for the first ball and is allowed to roll a second ball. If they knock down ALL pins, it is recorded as a spare.

Deliberate Fouls: When a player deliberately fouls, they shall receive (0) for that delivery and not be allowed any further deliveries in that frame. A ball is in play and a foul may be called after legal delivery has been made and until the same or another player is on the approach and ready to bowl.

Derogatory Conduct: Any YABA member violating the following rules during league or tournament play shall be liable for suspension of, or denial of YABA membership and privileges:

1. Using any type of tobacco products or alcoholic beverages
2. Using foul language or gestures
3. Wearing clothes depicting foul language or gestures

If a bowler is ever seen using tobacco products or alcoholic beverages, they will be immediately suspended from the program and most likely have membership revoked by the state.

Foul language or gestures WILL NOT BE TOLERATED.

After practice has been completed, put ALL names in the lineup whether they are present or not. If they prebowled it will be indicated by an (O) above their name. If they did not prebowl, they have until the end of the 3rd frame to catch up. When it is their turn to bowl, press S to SKIP THEM. If they arrive by the end of the 3rd frame, push R for RESUME so they can catch up.