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OPTIONAL SCRATCH RULES 2026
Optional Scratch is open to all participants using 6 divisions as follows:
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Division A – Averages 210 and above
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Division B – Averages between 194 and 209
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Division C – Averages between 180 and 194
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Division D – Averages between 160 and 179
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Division E – Averages between 140 and 169
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Division F – Averages up to 139
Scores used in the Optional Scratch event will be the 9 scratch games bowled during the handicap portion of the tournament (i.e. singles, doubles and team events).
Optional Scratch division awards will be determined by the bowler’s highest single game and the highest 3-game series. The award ratio will be a minimum of 1:10 per division. One hundred percent of the prize fund from each division in the Optional Scratch event will be returned to that division.
Entry into the Optional Scratch event must be submitted before the first ball in the Handicap division of the tournament. Entry fee will be $25 USD for all divisions.