Q - How do I register for an event?
A - Register online or register 30 minutes prior to the squad starting at the host center
Q - Question: How do I qualify for the tournaments?
A - Answer: Answer: Everyone bowls 3 games across 6 lanes (unless otherwise posted) and the top 1:7 plus the divisional wildcard advance from each division qualifies to the quarter-finals. Div A is 200 & Above, Division B is 199 and below. AZ South, North & Southwest (Div A 200 & Div B 199 & Below) 1 in every 7 bowlers advance each division plus the divisional wildcard. Example 42 bowlers in your division means 7 bowlers advance to the quarter-finals which include your wildcard. In the Quarter-finals Strike Force Tour re-divisions bowlers into two new equal divisions. We take all averages that have qualified and divide into two equal divisions. This will allow bowlers to compete in the re-division bracket all the way through the finals. The quarter finals consist of three games cutting the field to the top 2/3/4/5/6 or more depending on the total number of event qualifiers. The field is cut equally until there is a champion from each division for the finals. Each champion is eligible for the tournament of champions each year. The finals are step-ladder, Low person out or winner takes all! (Exact format is posted at each event).
Q - Questions - Who makes money or cashes?
A - Answer - Everyone that makes the quarter-finals will receive a check equal to the entry fee. For example the tournament entry fee is $50; last place check will be at least $50. Each proceeding round will increase in prize money all the way to the championship. See flyer for guaranteed prize fund!
Q - Question: How much does it cost?
A - Answer: Entry fee's vary from $25-$60 depending on the type of event. Example; standard Singles events are $35-$60 and double tournaments are $25/$35.
Q - Question: Do I pay a membership?
A - Answer: You have two options for obtaining your membership. Option 1 is you don't pay membership until you cash, upon cashing the Tour will deduct the annual fee of $25 from your tournament cashing check. Your membership will be good for one year from the date you cashed. Option 1 makes you eligible for a total of 50% of the progressive pot because you are recognized as a non-member until membership is paid. Option 2-You can pay your membership upon entering the tournament, the cost is $35 and the membership is good for one year from the date you pay. Additionally you receive a Strike Force Tour shirt and special coupon book saving you $1,000’s on your local entertainment and food purchases. Paying your membership up front or having a current membership status makes you eligible 100% for bonus bucks during current status as a paid member.
The membership fee’s help off set mailing expense, advertising and administrative expense to run tournaments and manage our member database.
Q - Question: What is the Handicap basis for the tournament?
A - Answer: Handicap is based on 80% of 215 with a max handicap of 60 pins no negative over 215.
Q - Question: What is the progressive pot?
A - Answer: This is an optional pot that progressively grows based on the entrants. The progressive pot ($15) and comprises the full guaranteed prize fund that pays 1:7 entries (Central), (AZ Northern, AZ Southern & Southwest Division). Members that have a current membership are 100% eligible for the progressive pot at every tournament. If your membership is not current and you are paying your membership when you cash then you’re eligible for a max progressive percent of 50%.
Q - Question: What are Ebonite Super Sweepers?
A - Answer: This is a mid week tournament that our sponsors assist paying for 1st time and regular bowlers to get a chance to see how the tournaments work. The entry is $25 and offers you a guaranteed spot in the quarter-finals where you could win up to $1,000 w/progressive (Check Posted Flyer). Bowlers bowl 2 games and the top 1:7 bowlers advance into the quarter-finals. Example 21 bowlers bowl equals 4 bowlers advancing on a 1:7 ratio into the current week’s singles tournament.
Q - Question: What average do I enter the tournaments with?
A - Answer: You will use your highest book average from 07/08 with a composite of your current 08/09 high league average w/ at least 21 games. Example 2008 book average 174, 08/09 current league high average 178. Your entering composite average will be 176. (See tournament rules for full details) If a bowler does not have a two year average we use your highest current league average plus 8 pins. If you do not have a current league average we will use your 08/09 average plus 12 pins. If you do not have a current league or book average your entering average will be 200.
Q - Question: Is there a dress code?
A - Answer: Yes, No cut-off's, tank tops and no hats. Dress to impress and bowl well.
Q - Question: What Is the Pruitt’s free bonus squad?
A - Answer: Bowlers that participate in the regular singles events and bowl 2 squads and do not qualify them will receive a FREE bonus squad where 1:7 bowlers will guaranteed into the weekends tournament. (Only applies if posted)
Q - Question: What Is the women/senior cut score?
A - Answer: Each regular singles tournament the Tour will add up the total number of women bowlers and senior bowlers (age 60+) and ensure that 1:7 will advance into the quarter-finals. We guarantee a minimum of one women/senior to advance to the quarter-finals of each singles tournament (unless other wise posted). We take the total number of entries divided by 1:7 ratio to determine the qualifiers advancing. The Women/Senior bowlers are calculated in their perspective division first and then calculated on the women/senior cut.
Q - Question: How can I find out more information?
A - Answer: Visit our web www.strikeforcetour.com or 480-838-7119 hotline or reach the Director Direct at 602-502-4546
Closing – The Strike Force Tour was established in November 1991 and is an organization focused on brings competitive fun and excitement to the game and has paid out over $5.5. Million dollars to date. We are excited that you visited our web site and we hope that you can come join us for your first event soon. The Tour is fully automated and focused on building the sport of bowling by hosting over 42 events a year packed with many ways to advance cash and have fun. Our team comprises of people just like you hard working and looking for a good time. Our team is hand picked to deliver service, consistency and fun. We are here also to bring you the greatest technology and web interface for the complete experience. Thank you for your time and we hope to see you soon!
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