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100a. Qualifications

USBC will certify leagues participating in the game of American tenpins with the following provisions:

1. All leagues must meet the following requirements:

a. Apply for certification through the local association in whose jurisdiction it bowls.

b. Consist of four or more teams with the playing strength of one or more players per team as determined by league rule.

c. Bowl in accordance with a prearranged schedule based on the number of teams in the league.

d. Adopt rules and prize list (if any). (See Rule 103b and 122.) (Suggested adult league rules can be found on bowl.com.)

e. All players seeking membership must be qualified under the bylaws of USBC. (See USBC Introduction, Chapter 1.)

f. Provide for the designation of a team champion by the games bowled in scheduled competition.

g. Govern themselves by USBC rules. Other rules may be added, but must not conflict with USBC rules.

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