The Amateur Bowlers Tour (ABT) Classic Division was founded in September 1977 to give average bowlers, 189 and under, the opportunity to compete against bowlers of their own ability on a handicap basis for guaranteed prize money. Since then, the sport of bowling has enjoyed many technological advances in equipment and lane conditions that improved scoring dramatically. The Amateur Bowlers Tour has recognized those changes; we in turn have also made changes to improve our organization and ensure that bowlers continue to have the fairest opportunity possible to compete. The ABT now features two separate divisions: the Classic Division for bowlers with averages of 189 and under and the Master Division for bowlers with averages of 190 to 225. Handicap for the Classic and Masters Division is calculated at 80% of the difference between a bowler’s tournament average and 225. Both divisions carry guaranteed prizes in each event with one cash position paid for a minimum of every six entries. The final cash position is never less than the entry fee for the event.

In November of 2007 the Amateur Bowlers Tour, Washington DC Branch reopened. Since that time tournaments have been conducted almost every weekend. Over 100 bowlers have joined this branch and shared in over $30,000 in cash and prizes in the Washington DC Metropolitan area alone (this is why we say this weekly tournament is the best kept secret in the NORTHEAST REGION). Nationwide more than $225,000,000.00 has been paid out.

PRIZE MONEY: The Washington DC Branch of the Amateur Bowlers Tour GUARANTEES its prize money based on entries. First place for singles events will always be based on entries a minimum of $300.00 with a graduated prize fund schedule where as if the branch generates more entries the prize fund and first place are increased accordingly. First place for Singles events will follow this breakdown: 3 to 29 entries - $350; 30 to 39 entries - $450; 40 to 59 entries - $500; 60 to 69 entries - $600; 70 to 79 entries -$700; 80 to 89 entries - $800; 90 to 99 entries - $900; 100 to 109 entries - $1,000. We also guaranteed each semifinalist will cash. There will be special tournaments where first place will be guaranteed at larger amounts than those above.

NOTE:

1 in 6 bowlers will cash in all WDC events (unless otherwise noted)

NATIONALS: Normally, twice a year the ABT holds a National tournament in Las Vegas where the first place prize for the Classic Division is $40,000.00 and the Masters $30,000.00. In order to bowl in these events you must have at least ten (10) squads bowled in your branch in the previous twelve months prior to the cutoff date for the National event.

WDC BOWLER OF THE YEAR AWARD: There will be a Bowler of the Year award ($1,000 & Trophy) given to the bowler that earns the most money in the WDC ABT this year. This award is strictly based on dollars earned from the Washington DC (WDC) Tournament events and new memberships to the WDC branch only. Details can be found at our website www.wdc.abtbowling.com Click on the WDC BOWLER INFO TAB.

ALL MEN AND WOMEN AVERAGING 225 OR LESS ARE WELCOME!!! SORRY NO PBA MEMBERS

ENTRY FEE
$60.00

MUST PAY $20 EXTRA TO QUALIFY FOR FULL PROGRESSIVE POT

NEW MEMBERS TO ABT WHO SAY THEY SAW THIS TOURNAMENT LISTED FROM THE BALLREVIEWS.COM WEBSITE SAVES $10 FROM THE NORMAL $30 YEARLY MEMBERSHIP

WE WILL HAVE BRACKETS!!!!

CHECK OUR WEBSITE WWW.WDC.ABTBOWLING.COM FOR OUR NEXT TOURNAMENT.....


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Les Gay Jr.
Director
Amateur Bowlers Tour
Washington DC Branch
PO BOX 7945
LARGO, MD 20792-7945
OFFICE:  (301)390-1864
EMAIL:   mail@wdc.abtbowling.com
WEBSITE: www.wdc.abtbowling.com



Edited on 3/25/2008 8:17 AM