Bowling

State Tournaments

 
 (updated 2-10-12)
 
2012 MHSAA State Bowling 
The MHSAA has announced the sites for the 2012 State Bowling Tournaments, scheduled for Friday, February 24.   Both Classes will be centrally located in the Jackson area this year.
 
Class I will be held at Paradise Lanes, Jackson, MS
820 Cooper Rd.
Jackson, MS 39212
Tony Echols, Proprietor
 
Class II will be held at Fannin Lanes, Flowood, MS
1145 Old Fannin Rd.
Brandon, MS 39047
601.919.8001
John Christopher, Proprietor
 
The host schools will be announced following the Regional Tournaments. Coordinating the tournaments will be Mr. Art Everhart (601.859.7227).
 
IMPORTANT: Schools qualifying for State Tournaments should submit to the MHSAA their Eligibility Rosters immediately following Regional Tournaments (fax:  601.924.1725). The State Entry Form should be faxed BOTH to state host school and to the MHSAA.
 
 

Eligibility - Clarifications

  • Rules/regulations for eligibility are same as for all other MHSAA sanctioned sports/activities
  • Seventh and eighth graders may participate on high school teams
  • There are no restrictions on the number of matches/games a student-athlete must complete in order to be eligible for regional/state tournaments
  • A student-athlete who does not bowl in the regional tournament, but whose school qualifies for state tournament, is still eligible to bowl in the state contest

 

MHSAA Regional Bowling Tournament Request to Host Information
Please be advised that schools wishing to host the bowling regional tournament for their Class and Region should submit a request to host in writing to the MHSAA.  Please include school host contact, the site, the date, review of facilities, parking, housing (if needed), and the site contact person (who can serve as the rules interpreter).  Remember that the regional tournament must be scheduled after Feb. 4, and on or before Feb. 11.  The deadline to submit your request is Oct. 28th.  You may fax your request to 601.924.1725.

Forms

Eligibility Roster

Coaches: the Eligibility Roster is due in our office as soon as you qualify for the first round of playoffs in a sport. If your Eligibility Roster is not completed and submitted to MHSAA before the first round of playoffs you will be fined $50.00 immediately.

Regional Tournaments

2011 Regional Results

Bowling questions can be directed to Diane Bruser of the MHSAA, Kevin Hartigan of Rebel Lanes in Tupelo (Cell: 662-422-9548), or Art Everhart of Jackson (Cell: 601-672-2519, Home: 601-859-7227).

Schools will be divided into 2 classes: Class 1 and Class 2 (determined by the size of the school). The United States Bowling Congress High School Rules will be used, with some modifications in scoring when needed. Teams will conduct themselves by the MHSAA policy. Any violations will be subject to ejection and fined.

No later than five days prior to the Regional Tournament, schools must submit an Official Entry Form to the Host Site and the MHSAA. Teams qualifying for the State Tournament must submit an Eligibility Roster and an Official Entry Form (in this section) to the Host Site and the MHSAA office immediately after regional tournament.

Hosted by schools/bowling centers in north, central and south locations:

  • Class I and Class II North – TBA
  • Class I Central – TBA
  • Class I South and Class II Central – TBA
  • Class II South – TBA/TBA

Number of Schools Qualifying for State = 8 per Class, Boys and Girls

  • Top two teams in each Class and region = 6 boys / 6 girls
  • Plus, two “wildcard” teams – the next two top scoring teams within the Class = 2 boys / 2 girls

Format for Regional Tournaments will be same as State Tournament Format

  • Bowl 4 games
  • Top 2 teams will bowl a Baker System Game for Regional Championship
  • All teams eligible for Regional Tournament
  • If practical for bowling centers, boys and girls teams will bowl at different times on same day–one in the morning session and one in the afternoon session

Assignments

Teams not restricted to matches with schools in their region/class · Teams do not have to bowl against all region members during the regular season · Region assignments are for Regional Tournaments only

Dress Code - Clarifications

  • Chino-styled slacks, ankle- length, of any color
  • Bowling shirts, collared shirts or t-shirts with school logo
  • Team members must be dressed alike
  • No shorts, skorts, skirts or cargo pants

Tryouts

Bowling teams shall have the option of selecting a team by holding tryouts on two weekdays after school in May or before the third week in October. This is related to team selection only. It does not include organized practice after the team is selected. Organized practice dates will remain as noted on the MHSAA Sports Calendar.

Schools must submit a “Request for Tryout” Form located in the MHSAA Sports Information Manual.

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