Arrival
Check in 30 minutes prior to squad time. Reservations not acknowledged by this time are no longer guaranteed.
Failure to keep your reservation may result in a $10 fine.
To cancel, contact the Tournament Director:
Justin — (413) 531-9508 or neba.tdjustin@gmail.com
Danny — (203) 627-4800 or info@bowlneba.com
Renewable by calendar year at $25. Members joining after November 1 remain in good standing for the following year. Non-members may bowl for a $15 per tournament fee.
Membership is open to bowlers who meet all of the following:
- Possesses a current USBC membership card (obtained when applying by paying the current annual USBC fee)
- Has attained age 18, or has graduated from high school, or has written parent/guardian approval per current USBC rules
- Any PBA or PWBA member who has not won a PBA, PWBA, or PBA50 national tournament in the past five (5) years (US Open and USBC Masters are exempt) and is not in the top 40 on the national PBA points list for the prior season
- Any NEBA member in good standing who wins a national title and maintains their NEBA membership may continue to compete in NEBA
Fee applies to first entry and re-entries.
Rules & Etiquette
Any USBC-sanctioned adult bowler may participate. PBA-exempt tour players are not allowed to bowl. USBC Youth members may bowl in singles tournaments only and must sign waivers stating that any prize money won will be deposited into their USBC SMART account.
Bowlers within 35 miles of the host center must bowl their first squad on Saturday night (6 PM) or Sunday morning (9 AM). Bowlers within a 35-mile radius hold last priority for the 12:30 PM squad.
Allowed
- Collared shirts with your name across the back in letters at least 3" tall (last name or full name)
- Advertising and logos on shirts, at the Tournament Director's discretion
- White shirts — previous NEBA champions only
- Business casual pants or shorts; denim is fine if it looks neat
- Women may wear capris and skirts. Skirts and shorts must reach at least fingertip length with arms at your sides
- Headbands, if in good taste
- Religious headwear
Not Allowed
- T-shirts or other non-collared shirts
- Gym/athletic pants or shorts, sweatpants, or balloon pants
- Leggings or yoga pants
- Excessively or intentionally tattered, frayed, or holey clothing
- Hats or other non-religious headwear
- Headphones or earbuds
- White shirts (unless a previous NEBA champion)
Two-lane courtesy during qualifying and match play.
Loud, unruly, and disrespectful behavior will not be allowed. Excessive celebration is also unacceptable.
Tournament Format
Lane cross determined by total number of lanes used per squad. Re-entries are permitted. Squads: Saturday 6 PM, Sunday 9 AM, Sunday 12:30 PM.