CAAC Singles Tournament
Format
Welcome to the 2026 CAAC Singles
Bowling Championships. Our bowlers will compete in two divisions today using a
format that mirrors that of the upcoming MHSAA Regional Tournament. Schools
entered a maximum of six boys and six girls for today’s event.
Thank you to the coaches of our CAAC bowling programs. They devote so much time to
our bowlers with little (or no) pay and are vital to the future of high school
bowling. Also, thank you to each of the
volunteers who helped make today’s event possible. Finally, thank you to the
staff of Royal Scot for hosting the tournament.
Time Schedule: *may vary*
8:00 a.m. Check
In & Registration
8:30 a.m.
Coaches Meeting in the Lounge
8:40 a.m.
Announcements & National Anthem
8:50 a.m.
Warm-ups (10 minutes)
9:00 a.m. Begin
Scoring
A 30-45 minute
lunch break will be given after qualifying.
Match Play Lanes will be reoiled during the lunch break.
Bowlers will be allowed to throw 2 balls on each lane prior to match play
beginning.
No warm ups will
be allowed after the first match play game.
Spectator Policies
It is great to have parents,
friends, and family here as spectators. We ask you observe the following
courtesies during competition.
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Enthusiasm and cheering is welcome, please make
ALL cheers positive and in support of your school’s bowler – do not direct
remarks at other bowlers – Good sportsmanship is appreciated.
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Noisemakers (whistles, air-horns, etc) are not
permitted.
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Flash photography is not allowed, please turn
the flash off from cameras and smartphones.
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Only coaches, bowlers, or officials are allowed
in the bowling area.
No alcohol
consumption allowed by spectators during the competition.
Miscellaneous Information
USBC equipment
rules and MHSAA regulations will govern the competition. All disputes will be
handled on-site by the tournament manager.
There will be
10 minutes of practice before qualifying.
Lane
assignments were processed when entries were received. You will be notified of
your starting lanes at check-in.
FORMAT:
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Each participant will bowl a six-game qualifying
block in the morning. Athletes will all be moving right – skipping one pair - after
each game.
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The top 16 boys and top 16 girls will qualify
for the afternoon match play.
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Ties for the top 16 places will be broken using
the most recent game bowled in the qualifying round, game 6, then game 5, etc.
·
Match play matches will consist of one game,
total pins, until the top 4 athletes remain in each division. Semi-Finals and
Finals match play will be two games, total pins.
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Pairings will be seeded by the morning
qualifying round pinfall, 1 vs 16, 2 vs 15, etc.
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The bracketed match play round will be single
elimination.
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Medals will be given to places 1-4 in each
division.
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“Match play
format” is as follows: the bowler
assigned to the left lane starts the match and bowls (1) complete frame. Then
the bowler on the right will bowl (2) Consecutive frames. both bowlers then
take turns bowling (2) consecutive frames at a time till the completion of the
game.
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Ties in the match game round will be broken with
a 9-10 frame roll-off.
Oil Pattern – The MHSAA Lane condition is the Kegel
Phantom II Pattern.
Coaching – A maximum of
two coaches per gender will be allowed admission. There can only be TWO coaches
per gender allowed in the bowling area during competition. Coaches are expected
to follow the dress code and exemplify proper sportsmanship. Coaches are not
allowed on the approaches, as per MHSAA rules, coaching should take place
between frames only.
Paddock Area – Bowlers will use the Lounge area as
paddock area.
Line-up Changes – Line up changes will be taken care
of at check-in.
Admission/Spectators –
Admission Fee is $5 per spectator. Infant-Preschool age and Senior Citizens are
Free.
Equipment - Participants
shall be limited to a maximum of FIVE bowling balls in the bowling center, and
TWO balls in the bowler’s area. Additional bowling balls should be kept in the
paddock area. A bowler may not leave the center to get other balls during competition.
Equipment changes will be allowed during competition. Bowling balls must be on
the USBC approved ball list to be used in MHSAA competition.
Ball Cleaning – Players
may not alter the surface of the ball with abrasives or apply cleaner after
competition begins. USBC Rule 18 has been rescinded. Starting August 1, 2022,
bowlers are no longer allowed to use isopropyl alcohol to clean a bowling ball
once competition has started. Cleaning or polishing a ball is allowed with a
dry (no pre-soaked products) cloth. Using rosin for grip is allowed, but the
ball must be wiped clear.
Competition Area – Only
the bowlers who are in the lineup and are currently competing are allowed in
the bowlers seating area.
