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SCRATCH MASTERS RULES 2026
Scratch Masters 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 195 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 159
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Division F – Averages up to 139
The 6-game scratch total from Saturday’s events will be used to determine the 6 qualifiers per division. If a tie exists for the 6th position, the bowler with the highest 3-game scratch series will be the 6th seed.
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Scratch Masters will be an eliminator style competition.
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All 6 qualifiers will bowl 2 games. The top 4 bowlers in each division will advance to the next round.
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The 4 bowlers that advance will bowl 1 game, and the highest 2 bowlers advance to the championship match and bowl 1 game, winner take all.
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A tie at the conclusion of any of the rounds will be settled by a 10th frame roll off.
Entry into the Scratch Masters event must be submitted before the first ball in the Handicap division of the tournament. Entry fee ($USD) is $40 for divisions A/B/C. Entry fee ($USD) is $30 for divisions D/E/F.
In the event any division does not have at least 6 entries, entry fee will be refunded to participants when prize checks are mailed. The award ratio for Scratch Masters will be a minimum of 1:10 per division.