Bowling

When registering —  select if you want to compete in your age group or your average group.  Decide wisely

Don’t know your average? No problem –  If you are past participant the games our coordinator will have that information available for you at check in.
No First Responder Games Average? No USBC Average? – Men will need to enter the “AA” Division for the first event. Women will need to enter the Open division for the first year.  First year participants may be re-divisioned after day one if participating in multiple events
** Participants may enter both coed and gender specific events – (Virtual doubles) – scores tallied after event is completed

We have added a mixed team event – at least one female needs to be on the team.

All participants must pick up their pre-paid participation credentials at the credential office prior to participation.  This must be done in person.  It can be done anytime the office is open prior to your event.  Please bring identifying documents to verify you are a first responder. (Dept ID Card, Payroll stub with Drivers License etc…   A Badge will not qualify as an identifying document)   The credential office is open from 7 am til 5pm from May 31st til June 12th.  There will be an additional fee for participants that do not register before May 15th.  

Participants will not be allowed to participate without proper credentials on their person at the time of event.   No other person except the registered participant may pick up their credentials, please don’t ask – no exceptions – get your own credentials!!

The Credential Office is located at:

Doubletree by Hilton Fort Myers at the Bell Tower Shops

13051 Bell Tower Drive, Fort Myers, FL, 33907

Bowling Rule Changes for 2027 

• The coed division for the team event has been eliminated
• To eliminate single person divisions: Unless in the highest division:  If there is only 1 participant in the division – they will be moved UP into the next available division.
• An Elite Grandmaster Division (70+) has been added to the singles, doubles, and all events. 

USBC Tornament rules with scratch scores

Entering Average: Games tournament average will be used first.  It will be determined by the last 3 years of participation regardless of number of games.  (USBC National averages are based on last 27 games (3 years) of participation in that tournament.)  If a bowler does not have a FRG average then the prior years USBC average will be used as confirmed on www.bowl.com by tournament staff.   If neither applies, the first year male bowler will bowl in the AA Division, and the first year female bowler in the open division.

Any bowler found in non-compliance with the rules will be disqualified from the games and forfeit any medals won.  They are also subject to review for future participation under the Rules of Participation outlined by the First Responder Games.

Any rules not covered herein, will be governed by the USBC Rules.

If there are ” no-shows” or injuries on a bowling team, that cannot be replaced, the remaining participating players may bowl for the allevents category only.  No blind scores are allowed in any bowling events.

To eliminate single person divisions:  Unless in the highest division:  If there is only 1 participant in the division – they will be moved UP into the next available division

EVENT:
The event will be ten pin scratch event. USBC Rules
All events (Singles, doubles, team) will consist of 5 games – not 3
The “all events” will be the cumulative total of the 15 games bowled
The event is divided into the following divisions:

Singles:
Men

• Open division Average:210 & above
• “AA” Division Average 190 -209
• “A” Division Average: 170 – 189
• “B” Division Average: 150 – 169
• “C” Division Average: 130 – 149
• “D” Division Average: 129 & below
• Grand Master (age 50+)
• Ultra Grandmaster (age 60+)
• Elite Grandmaster (age 70+)

Women

• Open division Average:160 & above
• “A” Division Average: 130 – 159
• “B” Division Average: 129 and below

Doubles:
Men

• Open division combined Average:420 & above
• “AA” Division combinedAverage380 – 419
• “A” Division combinedAverage: 340 – 379
• “B” Division combined Average: 300 – 339
• “C” Division combined Average: 260 – 299
• “D” Division combined Average: 259 & below
• Grand Master (both participants age 50+)
• Ultra Grandmaster (both participants age 60+)
• Elite Grandmaster (both participants age 70+)

Women

• Open division combined Average:320 & above
• “A” Division combinedAverage: 259 – 319
• “B” Division combined Average: 258 and below

Mixed

• “A” Division combinedAverage: 320 and above
• “B” Division combined Average: 251-319
• “C” Division combined Average: 250 and below

Team:
Men

• Open division combined Average:840 & above
• “AA” Division combined Average: 760 – 839
• “A” Division combined Average: 680 – 759
• “B” Division combined Average: 600 – 679
• “C” Division combined Average: 520 – 599
• “D” Division combined Average: 519 & below
• Grand Master (all participants age 50+)
• Ultra Grandmaster (all participants age 60+)

Women

• Open division combined Average:640 & above
• “A” Division combined Average: 516-639
• “B” Division combined Average: 515 and below

Mixed – At least one participant must be female

• “A” Division combined Average: 640 and above
• “B” Division combined Average: 639 and below

All Events:
Men

• Open division Average:210 & above
• “AA” Division Average 190 -209
• “A” Division Average: 170 – 189
• “B” Division Average: 150 – 169
• “C” Division Average: 130 – 149
• “D” Division Average: 129 & below
• Grand Master (age 50+)
• Ultra Grandmaster (age 60+)
• Elite Grandmaster (age 70+)

Women

• Open division Average:160 & above
• “A” Division Average: 130 – 159
• “B” Division Average: 129 and below

GENERAL INFORMATION

AWARDS:
Individuals: Medals to all individuals (1^st – 3^rd places) in each divisions and age groups
Team: Medals to all individuals (1^st – 3^rd places) in each divisions and age groups

OFFICIALS
Sport Coordinator: Supervises all facets of event.

A Protest Committee consisting of the event coordinator, a neutral third party coach, and a member of the executive staff shall be assembled on matters regarding protests. The decision rendered by this committee is final