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Mushtare's Law
Updated: August 4, 2006
The United States Bowling Congress will no longer issue High Score awards for scores rolled during unopposed bowling
sessions before or after regularly scheduled league times.
The USBC Board of Directors has adopted the interim rule change, which takes effect immediately and will be enforced
for the 2006-07 season.
"Issuing USBC High Score awards for scores bowled unopposed has become a growing concern," said USBC President Michael
Carroll. "USBC member delegates voted about a decade ago to allow awards for honor scores bowled without a league
officer or appointed representative present. The objective of this rule change is to protect the credibility of the
sport and the USBC awards program."
The following USBC High Score awards will not be offered if rolled in unopposed pre- or post-bowled sessions:
- 11 strikes in a row
- 298, 299 and 300 games
- 800-900 three-game series
- National high series
- National team high game
- National team high series
- Baker 300 game
- Merit awards
The flexibility of USBC Playing Rules allows members to bowl their league sessions before or after their scheduled
league times as individuals or teams, commonly referred to as "pre-bowling" or "post-bowling."
USBC will continue to recognize several accomplishments performed in unopposed pre- or post-bowling sessions with its
line of "Special Achievement" awards, including game and series honors not in the High Score category. High Score
awards will still be issued to teams that pre- or post-bowl their head-to-head matches.
USBC bylaws give the Board authority to amend rules subject to review by USBC delegates, who will have the opportunity
to consider the issue at the next USBC Annual Meeting, scheduled for March 2007.
Link to original announcement. - Bowl.com
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