TEAM BOWLING RULES

Florida State University does not provide accident insurance coverage for injuries received by Intramural participants. Each participant should make sure that he/she has coverage either through family policies or the student insurance plan. We cannot emphasize this point enough.

Florida State University PROHIBITS possession or consumption of alcoholic beverages on University property. This includes the Intramural Sports Complex and Tully Gym. Violators will be asked to leave the area. Failure to do so can result in forfeiture of the ball game, suspension of individuals and/or teams, and appropriate action by the University Judicial Office.

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FSU IM Sports follows American Bowling Congress Rules except for the following modifications.

I. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY

1. Participation is limited to currently-enrolled, fee-paying FSU students, faculty members, and full-time staff. FAMU & TCC students and members of the community are not eligible. All areas of eligibility are covered in the Intramural By-Laws which are available through the Campus Recreation Office and online at the FSU Campus Recreation web site.

2. In order to participate in an Intramural contest each player must present their validated FSUCard. Exceptions must be directed to the Intramural Sports Office for consideration by the IM staff during regular business hours (9:00am-6:00pm). Bring a photo ID and proof of payment to obtain a waiver from the IM staff. No such waiver will be granted at the game/match site.

3. All players must sign-in with an intramural supervisor at the match site prior to each match to be eligible to participate.

II. TEAM COMPOSITION

1. (4-on-4) Each team consists of four players, with a maximum roster size of eight players per match. Three players must be present for a match to begin.
(3-on-3) Each team consists of three players, with a maximum roster size of six players per match. Two players must be present for a match to begin.

2. Substitute players may replace active bowlers between games only.

III. THE LINEUP

1. When necessary, a coin toss will determine which team will set its line-up first in the first game. The opposing team will set its line-up first in the second game. An additional coin toss will be held to determine which team will set its line-up first in the third and final game.

2. To set a line-up, a team will determine which of its players will bowl for the game and also determine the order of the bowlers. Traditionally, the best bowler bowls first with the worst bowler filling the last position in the order.

3. When beginning a game with one less than the standard number of players, the open position will be the last position in the order. The position may not be filled until the next game begins.

IV. RULES

1. Intramural bowling follows the general rules set forth by the ABC (American Bowling Congress).

V. SCORING

1. (4-on-4) Four players from each team will match-up head-to-head in each game.
(3-on-3) Three players from each team will match-up head-to-head in each game.

2. Each player who wins a head-to-head matchup will receive one point. In the event of a tie, each tied player will receive 1/2 point.

3. When one less than the standard number of players bowl for one team, the open position will receive a score of 80 or the average of the other three bowlers, whichever is lower. The open position will automatically lose the head-to-head matchup, and the 1 team point, to the team with four players regardless of the pin total in that position.

4. (4-on-4) The team with most total pins for the game will receive 3 additional points. If tied, each team will receive 1.5 points.
(3-on-3) The team with the most total pins for the game will receive 2 additional points. If tied, each team will receive 1 point.

5. Three games will bowled with the point scores added from each game to obtain the final team point score. Less than three games may be bowled upon mutual agreement of team captains. If a team tallies 11 points (4-on-4) or 8 points (3-on-3) in just two games, it is not required to bowl the third game.

6. In the event of a tie in total team points after three games, the total number of pins for the entire match will serve as the tie-breaker. In championship round play, a fourth game will be bowled to break the tie.

VI. SPORTSMANSHIP

1. The mission of Intramural Sports is to provide a recreational environment for the University community which is safe and enjoyable. While the game atmosphere is often competitive, ensuring participant safety, providing a fun, social atmosphere, and promoting sportsmanlike behavior among participants, spectators, and team followers are our primary concerns. The game atmosphere should remain good-natured at all times. Participants shall maintain good sportsmanship throughout their participation in all facets of the intramural program.

2. The Sportsmanship Rating System is intended to be an objective scale by which teams' attitude and behavior can be assessed throughout the intramural sports league and playoff seasons. Behavior before, during, and after an intramural sports contest is included in the rating. The team captain is responsible for educating and informing all players and spectators affiliated with his/her team about the system.

3. A team is responsible for the actions of the individual team members and spectators related to it. Additionally, FSU Intramural Sports does not recognize the use of coaches. Only the team captain shall speak to the officials regarding administrative matters (protests, ejections, disqualifications, etc). Furthermore, the team captain's efforts in assisting officials/staff to calm difficult situations and to restrain troubled teammates are key to controlling team conduct.

4. Sportsmanship is vital to the conduct of every Intramural contest. In order to encourage proper conduct during games, officials, administrative personnel, and supervisors shall make decisions on whether to warn, penalize or eject players or teams for poor sportsmanship. These decisions are final. The Intramural Sports administrative staff will rule on further penalties as a result of unsportsmanlike conduct.

5. Each participant should choose his or her team members carefully, as all team members will suffer the consequences of any disciplinary action taken by the Intramural Sports staff against that team for violation of the intramural rules and sportsmanship guidelines. The Intramural Sports administrative staff reserves the right to review any rating given to a team.

6. Additional information regarding team and participant sportsmanship including the rating method, factors, and scale is available in the Sportsmanship section of the Intramural Sports Handbook, available online at the FSU Campus Recreation web site.