PSAL

RULES AND REGULATIONS FOR BOYS AND GIRLS BOWLING
Updated for the 2010-2011 Season

1. SPORT SPECIFIC INFORMATION

1.1. Season Start Date - August 20, 2010

1.2. Season End Date - November 30, 2010.

1.3. Date that all make-up games must be completed - November 8, 2010

1.4. Maximum number of games, exclusive of playoff - 16

1.5. Minimum number of players required to start a game - eight (8) eligible student-athletes present

1.6. Times of games-

1.6.1. Games will start promptly at 4:00 PM. (If both teams agree, the starting time can be 3:30 PM) unless a change in time is mutually agreed upon by the schools, and is included in the official league schedules, as posted on www.psal.org.

16.2. A forfeit will be declared if a team does not show up within 30 minutes of game time.

1.7. All teams are required to complete their league schedules, and all games must be completed by November 8, 2010.

1.8. Games that are not played by November 8, 2010 will be counted as forfeits for both teams involved.

2. TRYOUTS & PRACTICE

2.1. Schools must have 5 days of practice prior to the first interschool contest (scrimmage or game) and each individual must have at least 2 practices.

2.2. Approved tryout dates for all students are September 8-September 21, 2010 and May 10-May 28, 2010

2.3. A school may not conduct organized practices prior to August 20, 2010.

3. TEAM ROSTERS

3.1. All coaches must electronically submit a Team Roster to www.psal.org prior to the first scheduled contest (game, meet, and match) of the season (league or non-league).

3.2. No PSAL team is permitted to compete unless an approved team roster is posted on the website.

3.3. Failure to submit a roster will result in a forfeit for each contest played.

3.4. Minimum number of players required to start a game is eight (8).

3.5 No players may be added to your team after October 22, 2010.

4. CHANGES IN SCHEDULE

4.1. The PSAL office will issue official schedules for each sport.

4.2. Coaches have an opportunity to request adjustments or corrections to dates, times, and locations.

4.3. Any changes in the schedule must be made between September 8 -September30, 2010. After the closing date, only emergencies will be considered.

4.4. The procedure for making any changes is to contact your commissioner - Gkastin@schools.nyc.gov or Akastin@schools.nyc.gov with your date requests.

4.5. The original game number, new date, time and location must be included.

4.6. All parties involved must be in total agreement, so please contact the opposing coach and agree on a new date before making your request.

4.7. Everyone must be aware that lane availability is a major concern when rescheduling a contest. Your requests will be carefully reviewed and if possible the change will be made. Check with your bowling center to make sure that there are lanes available for your match.

4.8. AFTER DATE ONLY EMERGENCY REQUESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED BY THE COMMISSIONER OR SPORTS COORDINATOR.

4.9. NO CHANGE IS OFFICIAL UNTIL IT HAS BEEN CHANGED ON THE SCHOOLS SCHEDULE POSTED ON THE PSAL WEBSITE.

5. CANCELLATIONS INDOOR SPORTS-ONLY

5.1.1. All games will be played as scheduled unless cancelled by the PSAL. Check www.PSAL.org after 1:00 PM on game day.

5.1.2. The teacher/coach of the home team must notify the Athletic Director and the teacher/coach of the opposing tame and the commissioner of a cancellation by 1:00 PM for regularly scheduled league games.

6. STUDENT- ATHLETES

6.1. Each student-athlete must have a signed parental consent form on file for each sport before the first day of participation in that sport (tryouts, practice) on that day.

7. TEACHER/COACHES

7.1. All coaches must attend one of the mandatory coaching clinics.

7.2. Failure to attend will result in a loss of 2 hours from your coaching allocation.

7.3. Games cannot proceed unless both coaches are present and the required AED unit is present. All coaches must bring their AED unit to all games, practices and scrimmages.

7.4. If the AED unit is NOT present, a coach cannot practice, scrimmage, or play a game.

7.5. If it is a game situation and neither team has an AED unit, the game will be declared a forfeit and each coach will have 4 hours deducted from his/her allocation.

7.6. Coaches must be present in the bowling center when his/her team is practicing.

7.7. Each teacher/coach must actively supervise team members, until they are safely away from the site of competition at "away" games.

7.8. Only a licensed teacher with current First Aid/CPR/ AED may substitute for the assigned teacher coach.

8. VOLUNTEER ASSISTANT COACHES

8.1. Volunteer assistant coaches are to be off of the lanes during a game. They may give pointers to assist the head coach and bowlers. They must be duly authorized by the school Principal.

8.2. A letter of authorization from the Principal must be affixed to the official scorebook, for inspection by officials and coaches. NO WRITTEN AUTHORIZATION FROM THE PSAL IS REQUIRED.

8.3. If an assistant is to substitute at any time for the Head Coach, the assistant must be in possession of a six digit Department of Education file number and fully certified in First Aid/CPR/AED.

9. BOWLING CENTERS

9.1. All bowling centers must be approved by the Bowling Commissioner and the PSAL, prior to its first usage.

9.2 Give your bowling center a copy of your home matches

9.3 Reserve the lanes for your home matches and practices

9.4 Schools that do not provide the above may forfeit their games.

10. EQUIPMENT

10.1.Sport Specific Equipment

10.2.Safety Equipment

10.2.1. AED Unit MUST be present at ALL practices, scrimmages and games

10.2.2. The PSAL recommends that all coaches travel with a team medical bag, which include the following items:

10.2.2.1. band aids

10.2.2.2. skin patch

11. UNIFORMS

11.1.All players must be in appropriate school uniforms according to the Bowling Rules and Regulations:

11.1.1. All student-athletes must be dressed in identical school uniforms in order to bowl. The bowling uniform consists of an appropriate shirt which bears the school's name or bowling logo. All team shirts must be of matching color, style and print. Hats and other head coverings are not permitted to be worn. No jewelry may be worn.

11.1.2. If student-athletes on a team are not properly uniformed at the start of a match, the coach of the properly dressed team must call the commissioner and a forfeit will be awarded to that team.

12. COMPETITIONS

12.1.Home Team

12.1.1. The first team named in the schedule is the home team.

12.1.2. A minimum of eight eligible student-athletes must be present at the start of a match and eight (different) student-athletes must be used during the first two games. A team with fewer than eight players will be assessed a forfeit. During the third game of the match, any four student-athletes may compete.

12.2. Teacher-coaches are to present their line-ups (A & B games) to each other prior to the first game.

12.3. The best four bowlers must be used on the "A" Team.

12.4. The next four best bowlers must be used on the "B" Team. After the 2nd match there shall not be more than a 5 pin difference from the 4th best bowler on the "A" team and the # 1 bowler on the "B" team.

12.5. One (1) two-minute time out is permitted during each game. During the time out, all play will stop.

12.6. All three games must be bowled during each match.

12.7. A minimum of five (5) minutes warm-up time (on neutral lanes, if possible) is to be allotted for each team.

12.8. Only those bowlers starting on the "A" or "B" Teams, respectively may warm-up in the lanes prior to their matches.

12.9. In the "C" match, only those bowlers who did not already bowl on the "C" match lanes may make one (1) practice ball.

12.10. Each starting bowler is permitted to bowl two (2) balls or "shadow" on each lane assigned to his/her foursome. These lanes may not be used earlier that day as practice lanes for the specific bowlers assigned.

12.11. All "A" and "B" games should be bowled at the same time on adjacent lanes.

12.12. The "C" must be bowled at all matches. The "C" game is bowled at the conclusion of the "A" and "B" games.

12.13. The home team shall select the lanes for all games played, and also have the option of selecting the left or right lane as their starting side.

12.14. Substitution
Bowlers may be substituted in accordance with the YABA rules. Such substitution may not include any of the scheduled eight (8) bowlers being used in games 1 and 2. When a substitution is made during a game, the score of such game shall be credited to the starting bowler.

12.15 The substitute bowler can only enter at the end of a completed frame. A sub cannot be brought in to make a spare.

12.16. A bowler once removed from a game cannot return to bowl in the same game.

12.17. A player may be substituted from the bench at anytime in the competition. Players may NOT be interchanged between "A" and "B" teams once the line-up has been submitted.

12.18. Most alleys have foul detectors. Should the alley in use lack a foul detector, or should it malfunction, coaches should request that the management designate a neutral person to act as a foul judge.

12.19. The only people permitted in the designated bench are the teacher, coach, and team members, only as listed on the official roster published on www.psal.org

12.20. All other persons and spectators must be seated in the stands.

Other Rules

Fouls
A foul occurs when a part of the player's body encroaches on or goes beyond the foul line and touches any part of the lane, equipment or building during or after a delivery.
When a foul is recorded the delivery counts, but the player is not credited with any pins knocked down by that delivery

NOTE: The foul line is of infinite length including walls, flooring, posts and ball returns.

Dead Ball

When a dead ball is called, the delivery does not count and the correct pins must be respotted. The player is allowed to rebowl that delivery.

A ball shall be declared dead if, after a delivery, attention is immediately called to the fact that one or more pins were missing from the setup.

If an individual bowls out of turn, does the delivery count?

No, a dead ball would be declared and the correct bowler is then required to continue play.

Bowling on Wrong Lane or out of turn

A dead ball shall be called and the player or players required to rebowl on the correct lane when:

a. One player bowls on the wrong lane.
b. One player from each team on the pair of lanes bowls on the wrong lane.

If more than one player on the same team bowls on the wrong lane in turn, all deliveries stand as bowled.

Upon discovery, bowlers shall complete subsequent frames on the correct lanes.

13. SCORING - REGULATION GAME

13.1. There are three (3) points in a match, scored (1) point for each game won.

13.2.TIE GAMES

13.2.1. Game 1 and Game 2 will stand "as is" -- bowlers DO NOT bowl extra frames. Award NO POINTS to either team for any ties in games 1 and 2. Bowl a third game to determine the win. Any combination of players may be used for the third game.

13.2.2. In the event of a tie at the end of three games, total pins for the three games will constitute a winner.

13.2.3. If the tie is still unbroken, one additional frame for the third game shall be bowled and shall be scored as the tenth frame.

13.2.4. If the tie is still unbroken, teams will alternate lanes for each additional complete frame to break the tie.

13.3.DIVISIONAL TIE BREAKERS

13.4. Ties between two (2) teams will be decided as follows:

13.4.1. Head to Head competition - (matches won)

13.4.2. If tied at one match each, total pinfall (A & B games only) for both regular season matches will determine the winner. (C-game will be included if match went to deciding third game.)

13.4.3. If pinfall is tied, a special play-off match will be played under regular season rules.

13.5. Division ties involving more than two (2) teams are to be resolved by having all teams bowl at the same time with the total pinfall deciding the order of finish. The match shall be played at a "Neutral House," mutually agreed upon by coaches involved. Where agreement cannot be reached, the Commissioner shall designate the establishment. Where necessary, a coin toss may be used to break ties (with Commissioner's consent).

13.6. Special play-off date for divisional ties (if needed) is Friday, November 8, 2010.

14. OFFICIAL RULE BOOK

The official rulebook for PSAL Bowling is the USBC Youth rulebook

15. BOX SCORES

15.1. Following each PSAL league contest, coaches are required to complete and submit box scores, within 24 hours, to www.psal.org.

15.2 If a box score is not entered within 24 hours of the match, a forfeit will be entered.

16. FORFEITS

16.1. FOUR (4) hours of pay will be deducted from the teacher/coach's allocation for each forfeit on non-played PSAL League game.

16.2. A forfeit will be declared if a team does not show up within 30 minutes of game time.

16.3. The starting time is 4PM. (If both teams agree, the starting time can be 3:30PM if both teams agree).

16.4. A forfeit will be declared for any team having less than 8 players suited up for a contest. All student-athletes must be in identical team uniform.

16.5. All forfeits must be reported to the Sport's Commissioner and the Assignor within 24 hours of the contest.

16.6. If a match is forfeited, it may be used as a practice. The team that did not forfeit may bowl 12 practice games that will be paid by the PSAL.

16.7. Any match rescheduled and played without the commissioner's approval may result in a double forfeit.

16.8. The box score for a forfeited contest will be entered by the Commissioner.

16.9. Coaches may be subject to further disciplinary action, based up the circumstances surrounding the forfeit.

17. Suspended Games

17.1. If a bowling match is suspended due to leagues coming on, lane breakdowns etc. the match must be completed at the next available date for both teams. The match will be resumed at the exact point of the stoppage. In these circumstances, the commissioner must be called.

18. PROTESTS

18.1. Protests may only be made if a rule is alleged to have been applied incorrectly, or not applied.

18.2. No protest of judgment calls may be entered.

18.3. Coach must verbally inform the lead official of the protest before play commences or resumes.

18.4. If no official is present, the protesting coach must inform the other coach of the protest before play commences or resumes.

18.5.The protesting coach must ensure that a written statement of protest containing all pertinent information and citing the exact rule or rules, as quoted from the PSAL or USBC Rule Book is signed by both the school's Athletic Director and Principal and postmarked or faxed to the Commissioner within two school days of the infraction.

18.6. No protest will be reviewed without the required signatures.

18.7. The Commissioner will render a formal decision within two school days of receipt.

18.8. The protesting coach may appeal the Commissioner's decision by ensuring that a written statement of appeal, containing all pertinent information, signed by both the school's Athletic Director and Principal is postmarked or faxed to the PSAL within two school days of receipt of the Commissioner's decision.

18.9. No appeal will be reviewed without the required signatures.

18.10. The PSAL will render a formal decision within two school days of receipt.

18.11. The decision of the PSAL is final.

19. DEVELOPMENTAL TEAMS

19.1. A developmental team is a new team entering the league for the first time, or so designated by the PSAL.

19.2. Upon completing their first season, teams will be reviewed by the PSAL and have the option of petitioning the PSAL for "official" status.

19.3. Developmental teams must adhere to all of the rules governing PSAL teams.

19.4. The team record does not count in the Division standings.

19.5. The PSAL will assign a schedule for each developmental team.

19.6. All practices are to be paid by the developmental team's school.

19.7 Identical team Uniforms MUST be worn by the athletes.

20. EJECTED STUDENT ATHLETES

20.1. The minimum penalty imposed upon a student-athlete ejected from a PSAL league contest by an official will be a suspension from the next two scheduled PSAL contests (including league, post-season, or special events).

20.2. The official will notify the Sports Commissioner immediately after the contest.

20.3. The teacher/coach must post the student-athlete as INACTIVE on the PSAL website.

20.4. The teacher/coach of the suspended student-athlete may appeal to the PSAL prior to the subsequent contest.

20.5. The PSAL may impose further sanctions if there is evidence that such sanctions are justified.

20.6. The PSAL will notify the teacher/coach of the decision prior to the next scheduled league contest.

21. EJECTED TEACHER/COACHES

21.1. Any teacher/coach who is ejected from the contest must leave the bowling center immediately.

21.2. If a certified replacement teacher/coach (Department of Education licensed teacher with current First Aid, AED, and CPR certifications) is not available, the ejected teacher/coach's team will forfeit the contest.

21.3. The Sports Commissioner will notify the PSAL of the ejection immediately after the game.

21.4.The ejected teacher/coach will be suspended:

21.4.1. 1st Ejection during current season- One (1) game suspension for the next scheduled league game(regular season or playoffs)

21.4.2. 2nd Ejection during current season-Two (2) games suspension and subject to further disciplinary action by the Principal, Superintendent and or the PSAL.

22. BRAWL RULE

22.1. In the event of an altercation, if teacher/coaches lose control of their benches, and both benches clear to participate in the altercation-THAT GAME WILL BE DECLARED A DOUBLE FORFEIT AND BOTH TEAMS WILL FORFEIT A MINIMUM OF THE NEXT 2 SCHEDULED LEAGUE GAMES.

22.2. The PSAL Director may impose further sanctions if there is evidence that such sanctions are warranted.

23. DROPPING TEAMS FROM ACTIVE STATUS

23.1. If a team forfeits 3 games, during the season, for not having the minimum number of players available for a league contest, that teams schedule will be cancelled for the remainder of the season.
23.2. The team's status for the following season will be reviewed by the PSAL.

24. PLAYOFF CRITERIA

24.1.PLAYOFF TEAM SELECTION

24.1.1. All teams with a .500 record will be entered into the playoffs

24.2.TEAM PLAYOFFS

• All play-offs must be completed on the day designated.
• Round I - Wednesday, November 10, 2010
• Round II - Tuesday, November 16, 2010
• Round III - Monday, November 22, 2010
• Quarter- Finals - Monday, November 22,2010
• Semi - Finals - Tuesday, November 23, 2010 at Maple Lanes
• Finals - Tuesday, Tuesday, November 30 at Maple Lanes

24.2.1. All rounds through the quarter-finals will be played at the home site of the higher seed.

24.2.2. Winning coaches are responsible for posting results to www.psal.org on the evening of competition. If a coach cannot post the results, they MUST call the commissioner.

24.2.4. A student -athlete must have participated in at least 40% of their team's matches to be eligible for team playoffs.

24.2.5. Both the winning and losing coaches MUST enter box scores for playoff games

24.3.INDIVIDUAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

24.3.1. There will be Borough-Wide (Monday, November 15, 2010) and City-Wide Individual Contests (Thursday, November 18, 2010) for the top bowlers in each borough.

24.3.2. To be eligible for this competition a player must have at least a 160 (boys) or 120 (girls) average for the entire season. They must have played in at least 40% of the scheduled PSAL matches.

24.3.3. If a school is unable to qualify players as stated above, a coach may enter TWO (2) members of the school team to compete in the Individual Championships. This allows a minimum of TWO (2) entries for each school. It is the responsibility of each coach to have his/her school represented at this event.

24.3.4. Coaches must post official entry form with the average for the Individual Championships by Monday, November 8, 2010.

24.3.5 Bowlers bowling in the Borough Individuals should also be available to bowl in the City Individuals if they advance to the City Individuals.

24.4. No players will be permitted to participate in the Borough-Wide or City-Wide contest unless accompanied by the coach or duly authorized school representative.

24.5. Bowling coaches will be assigned to conduct the Individual Championships.

24.6. The top 10% of the number of bowlers entered in each borough competition will qualify for the City Individual Championships.

24.7. Athletes bowling a 570 series (boys) or 450 series (girls) will be considered for entry into the City Individual Championship.

24.8. Developmental team bowlers are eligible to bowl in their Borough Individuals as long as they meet the requirements.

BOROUGH INDIVIDUALS
Monday November 15, 2010

INDIVIDUAL CITY CHAMPIONSHIPS(Thursday, November 18, 2010)

Qualifiers from the Borough Championships will compete in the City Individual Championships held at Maple Lanes.

Finals will be held at Maple Lanes. All matches will begin at 3:30pm.