I have been bowling ABT's here in the Citrus Belt division (southern California) for 3 years now. I really enjoy them because it's a nice tournament club, and is an excellent way to get in bowling in a competitive environment. Recently however, I have noticed a drop in the money being awarded, and the entries here, particularly in the Masters division. I think ABT made a big mistake when they upped the entering average to 230, and maxed out the handicap number at 225. Many "borderline" Masters went back down into the Classic division, and right now, here at least, the Masters is really hurting. I thought Citrus Belt was getting bad, seeing only 6 or 7 people cashing at many tournaments, then I look in the local bowling paper and notice at the recent tournament in the Orange County division, only TWO cashed. So, two people made the cut, they both bowled in the semis, just for seed (really just to see who would get to choose starting or finishing in their championship match), then they bowl one more match to see who wins, and who gets second, how ridiculous. It would be funny, if it wasn't getting to be a real blow to our sport. And on top of all this, I just found out the Citrus Belt division isn't sanctioned with ABC anymore. I know for a fact, around here at least, ABT has lost a lot of bowlers, and there may be more on the way out soon, if this doesn't get turned around quickly.