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strikeking

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Ball cleaning
« on: January 16, 2012, 03:28:35 AM »
I just read the rule book on cleaning a ball and discovered that you can clean a ball during a game providing you use certain cleaners.  I always was under the impression that once a game was started you could not use any cleaners to take the oil from your ball.  I plan to put a copy of the "approved cleaners" in my bag for future use in case a dispute.


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Re: Ball cleaning
« Reply #1 on: January 16, 2012, 12:22:43 PM »


Look at 18.1 - A league can adopt a rule to prohibit cleaning a ball. Most leagues don't have this rule but check your league rules first.

Rule 18 – Bowling Ball – Altering Surface

Altering the surface of a bowling ball by the use of abrasives while bowling in USBC competition is prohibited.


All bowling balls so altered must be removed from the competition. (See Specs Manual on BOWL.com.)


NOTE: If it is shown the bowler had prior knowledge his/her actions were in violation of Rule 18, the game(s) in which the violation occurred is (are) subject to forfeiture. In addition, the bowler is subject to dismissal from the league and suspension of membership.


Competition is defined as the remainder of the current game and remaining game(s) in the series being bowled.


The use of approved cleaning agents such as isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and polishing machines is permissible.
















Commonly Asked Questions – Rule 18. 18/1


When can an acceptable cleaner be used on a bowling ball?


Unless otherwise provided by league or tournament rule, cleaners designated as acceptable by USBC standards can be used on bowling balls at any time during USBC competition. For a complete list of acceptable cleaning agents, see BOWL.com.


18/2


When may I alter the surface of my bowling ball?


a. Cleaning – Cleaners approved for use anytime may be utilized before, during or after certified competition cleaners approved for only before and after competition may only be used during these times.


b. Sanding – You are permitted to sand the surface of your bowling balls prior to certified competition, however, the use of abrasives is strictly prohibited once the first ball is thrown in the competition.


c. Polishing – You are permitted to polish the surface of your bowling ball prior to certified competition. However, once tournament or league play begins, the use of a ball spinner is strictly prohibited; only an automated, self-contained polishing machine may be used.


18/3


A tournament consists of doubles and singles events. The singles event is bowled first immediately followed by the doubles. Can I sand my bowling ball between events?


No, Rule 18 does not allow the outer surface of any bowling ball to be altered with an abrasive after the start of competition. This includes balls that have not yet been introduced into play. The start of competition is defined as the point the first ball is thrown by any participant for score. Since the tournament is conducting singles and doubles concurrently, you cannot alter the surface of the bowling ball (including sanding) between events.


18/4


Can a bowler use an abrasive on just the track or just a portion of the track of the ball?


No. USBC specifications require that the entire surface of the ball be sanded in a uniform manner. Sanding a ball in any other manner would be a violation of Rule 17a, Item 1. The penalty for a violation of this rule can include disqualification, forfeiture, removal from the league, and/or suspension of USBC membership.

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spmcgivern

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Re: Ball cleaning
« Reply #2 on: January 17, 2012, 07:16:43 AM »
18/3 not having the ability to alter the surface between doubles and singles has always confused me.  The rule states once competition begins, the ball's surface cannot be altered.  If you can't alter between doubles and singles, then you should not be able to alter the ball's surface between team and doubles and singles.  I have always considered doubles and singles two separate events, yet USBC is now saying it is one event. 

What happens if I bowl doubles one weekend as a sub, then decide to bowl team and singles later?  Isn't this allowed?  If so, this would classify both events as "separate" events. 

I realize I am splitting hairs here, but this part doesn't make sense to me.


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charlest

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Re: Ball cleaning
« Reply #3 on: January 17, 2012, 10:09:18 AM »
I think you misinterpreted the initial statement:
"If a tournament consists of singles and doubles ..."
If "A" tournament --.  The USBC is not a single event. You can win Singles even if you bowl a 300 in doubles. The same with Doubles, at least in the USBC tournaments. Team is still yet another tournament. You can win Team without even entering singles or doubles.
 
And If the USBC does mean their tournamentS, they should learn to speak and type English, because what they're saying is not the situation with their own tournamentS!!
spmcgivern wrote on 1/17/2012 8:16 AM:
18/3 not having the ability to alter the surface between doubles and singles has always confused me.  The rule states once competition begins, the ball's surface cannot be altered.  If you can't alter between doubles and singles, then you should not be able to alter the ball's surface between team and doubles and singles.  I have always considered doubles and singles two separate events, yet USBC is now saying it is one event. 

What happens if I bowl doubles one weekend as a sub, then decide to bowl team and singles later?  Isn't this allowed?  If so, this would classify both events as "separate" events. 

I realize I am splitting hairs here, but this part doesn't make sense to me.


I am not a pro-bowler, but I do play one on BallReviews.com


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spmcgivern

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Re: Ball cleaning
« Reply #4 on: January 17, 2012, 11:09:17 AM »

 I see what your saying.  I took it as a USBC type tournament with the three events.  But you are right, puts a little haze over what is allowed at the USBC tournaments.



charlest wrote on 1/17/2012 11:09 AM:
I think you misinterpreted the initial statement:

"If a tournament consists of singles and doubles ..."

If "A" tournament --.  The USBC is not a single event. You can win Singles even if you bowl a 300 in doubles. The same with Doubles, at least in the USBC tournaments. Team is still yet another tournament. You can win Team without even entering singles or doubles.

 

And If the USBC does mean their tournamentS, they should learn to speak and type English, because what they're saying is not the situation with their own tournamentS!!





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