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Matt Fortney

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PBA card...how long until I'm eligible?
« on: April 21, 2007, 02:41:05 AM »
Just a quick question. I want to bowl in the Central Regional tourney on the May 25-27, but I haven't joined yet. Here's the question. If I send in my application this week, will I be eligible for the tournament in May? Just don't know how long it will take to process or whatever. thanks in advance.

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jkiser01

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Re: PBA card...how long until I'm eligible?
« Reply #1 on: April 21, 2007, 11:13:55 AM »
If I remember correctly, it took about 3 weeks to hear back that my application was approved.. They have to verify average and what not..

It might be approved by then, if not you might have to pay the $275 non-member entry fee.. I would make sure to tell them what your plans are when submitting your application..
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Long Roller

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Re: PBA card...how long until I'm eligible?
« Reply #2 on: April 21, 2007, 11:22:22 AM »
I faxed mine in and called the next day and became a member for that weekends regional.  A call will help push it through...
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Matt Fortney

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Re: PBA card...how long until I'm eligible?
« Reply #3 on: April 21, 2007, 11:39:55 AM »
the non-member entry isn't an option in the tourny i want to bowl in though, members only. the RPC.

thanks for the advice Long Roller...also, i can throw plugged stuff in regional comp. right?

Matt
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Long Roller

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Re: PBA card...how long until I'm eligible?
« Reply #4 on: April 21, 2007, 02:11:33 PM »
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the non-member entry isn't an option in the tourny i want to bowl in though, members only. the RPC.

thanks for the advice Long Roller...also, i can throw plugged stuff in regional comp. right?

Matt


I believe it has to be clear plugged...
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jkiser01

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Re: PBA card...how long until I'm eligible?
« Reply #5 on: April 21, 2007, 02:34:36 PM »
I joined when they where really busy with new entries.. It was a couple of years ago whren they where waiving the initiation fees to get new members..

Maybe thats why my application took so long to get approved..

good luck..

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Re: PBA card...how long until I'm eligible?
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2007, 05:41:28 AM »
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the non-member entry isn't an option in the tourny i want to bowl in though, members only. the RPC.

thanks for the advice Long Roller...also, i can throw plugged stuff in regional comp. right?

Matt


I believe it has to be clear plugged...
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clear plugs only for national events, any plugged ball is legal in regionals.
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Re: PBA card...how long until I'm eligible?
« Reply #7 on: April 24, 2007, 12:20:45 AM »
Right from the PBA web site this is the equipment you can use and it addresses plugged equipment.
 
Q: What equipment can I use?
A: The PBA follows most USBC guidelines regarding bowling ball specifications, with a few exceptions. Plugged balls can be used in PBA Regional Tour, PBA Senior Tour, and PBA Tour Qualifying Rounds competition. Only balls with clear plugs that adhere to the guidelines below can be used in PBA Tour competition.

As for finger and thumb inserts, the following guidelines apply:

• In PBA Tour competition, clear plugs and solid inserts (slugs) may be used in finger and thumbholes, provided they do not exceed three fourths (3/4) of an inch across the diameter of the hole. When manufactured inserts are used in conjunction with clear plugs or solid inserts, the total thickness cannot exceed three fourths (3/4) of an inch.

• In PBA Senior Tour, Regional Tour, PBA Tour Qualifying Round, U.S. Open, and PBA World Championship competition, there will be no specific plug limitations for plugged equipment. However, no foreign matter may be placed in the plug area, and all equipment shall otherwise comply with PBA regulations.

• In all phases of PBA competition other material may be used solely for gripping purposes provided it can be readily removed for spot checks.

• In all phases of PBA competition materials used for gripping purposes cannot exceed one quarter (1/4) of an inch across the diameter of the hole.

• In all phases of PBA competition manufactured inserts cannot exceed three fourths (3/4) of an inch across the diameter of the hole.

Go here to find a complete listing of approved equipment.
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Matt Fortney

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Re: PBA card...how long until I'm eligible?
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2007, 02:12:13 PM »
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Regional Tour, PBA Tour Qualifying Round, U.S. Open, and PBA World Championship competition, there will be no specific plug limitations for plugged equipment. However, no foreign matter may be placed in the plug area, and all equipment shall otherwise comply with PBA regulations.



nice! so it looks like if the world championship comes around to grand rapids again i can bowl in that with my plugged stuff! thanks!

Matt
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