# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Greater Bloomington USBC Elite 8
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am
- **Event Description**: TOURNAMENT RULES
1. CERTIFICATION: This tournament is sanctioned by the United States Bowling Congress (USBC) and as such is governed strictly by the rules and regulations of that organization. All 2025-2026 USBC playing rules will be enforced.

2. ELIGIBILITY:  Must be a 2025-2026 Greater Bloomington USBC Sanctioned bowler.

3. CHECK-IN TIME: Check in begins 60 minutes prior to the squad start time.

4. LATE ENTRIES: Day of tournament entries will be permitted as space allows up to 30 minutes prior to squad time, with a $10.00 late entry fee. We recommend early entry sign ups. 

5. RESERVATIONS:  Bowlers must be checked in 15 minutes prior to practice time.  Those who are not will forfeit their spots to anyone in the wait list or walk-ins for that day.

6. PRIZE FUND: Top 8 will cash regardless of number of entries.  If there are more than 32 entries, additional places will be paid on a 1:4 ratio.

7. PAYOUT:  All players eliminated in the same round will cash the same amount.  Additional places past the 8th place will be determined on the 5 game qualifying series and in accordance with Rule 5.

8. LANE BREAKDOWN:  If there is a breakdown, tournament management reserves the right to move bowlers to another pair of lanes.

9. PROTESTS: The action of the Tournament Officials will be final unless an appeal is made in accordance with Rule 706. Protests must be made before Tournament awards are presented.

10. PATTERN: Challenge Shot – No one will be told what pattern is used until the tournament concludes.

11. TIES: In the event of a tie for 8th place, a 9th and 10th frame roll-off will determine the higher seed.  In the event of a tie at the end of the roll-off a sudden death 1 ball roll-off will decide.
In the event of a tie for any other position, the seeding will be determined based on the highest individual game of qualifying until the tie is broken.  If still tied a coin flip will occur. Playoff Ties will be broken with a 9th and 10th frame roll-off, if still tied a sudden death 1 ball roll-off will decide.

12. BRACKET PLAYOFF: will be a 2-game total pinfall match.  Round 8 will have 5 minutes of practice.  All other rounds will have 2 practice balls on each lane.  

13. LATE ARRIVAL: will be allowed to start in the frame being bowled with a zero score for any missed frames.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/bloomington/greater-bloomington-usbc-elite-8/200028376979822
- **Event Categories**: sports, tournaments, contests
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 45

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Bloomington
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: Pheasant Lanes
- **lat**: 40.485623886364
- **long**: -88.94404425
- **full address**: Pheasant Lanes, 804 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704-3535, United States

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Greater Bloomington USBC Elite 8 being held?
  - **A:** Greater Bloomington USBC Elite 8 takes place on Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am to Sun, 01 Feb, 2026 at 09:00 am at Pheasant Lanes, 804 N Hershey Rd, Bloomington, IL 61704-3535, United States.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Greater Bloomington USBC Elite 8?
  - **A:** Greater Bloomington USBC Elite 8 is organized by Greater Bloomington USBC Association.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Greater Bloomington USBC Elite 8 is ideal for sports fans, athletes, fitness enthusiasts, and anyone who loves the thrill of live competitive action and the energy of a crowd. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Bloomington, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Greater Bloomington USBC Elite 8 sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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