GUIDE TO THE EVENT Version 1.1 16 January 2022 - (INCLUDING ALL TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS) - Tenpin Bowling Australia
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GUIDE TO THE EVENT
(INCLUDING ALL TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS)
Version 1.1
Changes highlighted in grey
16 January 2022
A MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR Welcome to the 2022 ANC. A tenpin bowling tournament like no other before it, as we begin the exciting road to ensuring our sport will be ready to win gold at the Brisbane Olympics in 2032. The aim of this guide is to provide all players and officials with information that will help them to better understand the various events that comprise the ANC and to ensure they gain maximum enjoyment from their involvement. The 2022 ANC comprises of four competitions: • President’s Junior Interstate Shield • TBA Australian Junior Masters (including Under 14 Masters) • Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament • TBA Australian Masters (including Classic Cup) I trust that this guide will help everyone, regardless of their role, to have a better understanding of the event and ensure that the 2022 ANC truly delivers on some exciting experiences for all involved. Yours Sincerely, Ashlee Perry Managing Director STRIKE 3 Bowling Pty Ltd 1|Page
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION A – EVENT SCHEDULE & DETAILED INFORMATION
1. Event Headquarters 3
2. Rules and Regulations 3
3. Key Dates Summary 3
4. Application & Entry Forms, Closing Dates & Refunds 4
5. COVID-19 Related Lockdown Refunds 4
6. Electronic Devices 4
7. Smoking and Consumption of Alcohol 4
8. Mobile Phones 4
9. Currency and Prize Money 4
10. 2022 ANC Zip Tag 5
11. Squad Times 5
12. Nationally Ranked Events at the ANC 5
13. Team Managers Meeting 5
14. Opening Ceremonies 5
15. Team Photos 5
16. Functions and Catering 6
17. Presentation Functions 6
18. Merchandise 6
19. Your Player Stories 6
20. Event Schedule- Version 2 7
SECTION B – TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONS
1. TBA Australian Junior Masters 8
2. TBA Australian Masters 10
3. Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament 12
4. President’s Junior Interstate Shield 19
SECTION C – APPLICATION & ENTRY FORMS
1. President’s Junior Interstate Shield 26
2. Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament 27
3. TBA Australian Junior Masters 28
4. TBA Australian Masters 29
APPENDIX 1
Important Contacts 30
2|PageSECTION A – EVENT SCHEDULE & DETAILED INFORMATION
1. EVENT HEADQUARTERS
Email: ashlee@strike3bowling.com.au
Phone: 0449 905 497
During the event, all enquiries should be directed to Event Headquarters, located at Zone Bowling Moonah.
2. RULES and REGULATIONS
All TBA Tournament Rules and Regulations will apply, unless in conflict with any rules and regulations
outlined in this guide. Tournament Accreditation Number A22/0001. Any matters arising which are not
covered in this guide will be determined by the STRIKE 3 Bowling (STRIKE 3) tournament team.
These rules and associated information are based on the principle that unless it specifically states in this
guide that something is allowed or permitted, it is to be assumed that it is not allowed or permitted.
3. KEY DATES SUMMARY
The following key dates are shown throughout this guide;
• 30 November 2021 State & Territory Automatic Franchise Confirmations Close
• 30 November 2021 TBNZ Automatic Franchise Confirmations Close
• 20 January 2022 TBA Exclusivity on TBA21 Players Ends
• 31 January 2022 New Franchise Application Forms Close
• 21 February 2022 New Franchises Confirmed and Advised
• 31 March 2022 Team Entry & Player Registration’s Close
• 30 April 2022 Submission of Team Shirt Design’s Close
• 15 June 2022 TBA Australian Masters Entries Close
• 15 June 2022 TBA Australian Junior Masters Entries Close
• 25 July 2022 President’s Shield Team Managers Meeting
• 25 July 2022 President’s Shield Team Photos and Opening Ceremony
• 25 to 28 July 2022 President’s Junior Interstate Shield
• 28 July 2022 President’s Shield Presentation Function
• 29 July 2022 Devil’s Lair / President’s Shield Pro-Am
• 29 to 31 July 2022 TBA Australian Junior Masters (including under 14)
• 29 to 31 July 2022 Devil’s Lair Tasmania
• 1 & 2 August 2022 TBA Australian Masters (including Classic Cup)
• 3 August 2022 Walter Rachuig Team Managers Meeting
• 3 August 2022 Walter Rachuig Team Photos and Opening Ceremony
• 3 to 6 August 2022 Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament
• 6 August 2022 Walter Rachuig Presentation Function
3|Page4. APPLICATION & ENTRY FORMS, CLOSING DATES & REFUNDS
A. TBA AUSTRALIAN & JUNIOR MASTERS
For entry forms to enter the TBA Australian Masters and/or the TBA Australian Junior Masters, please refer
to Section C- Forms or go to www.strike3bowling.com.au. Entry confirmation will be emailed to all players
once payment has been received. Entries close on 15 June 2022, unless full. Late entries will only be
accepted at the discretion of STRIKE 3. Players who withdraw after this date or do not bowl in the event,
will not be entitled to claim a refund. Confirmed refunds are only payable directly to the player who made
the original payment.
B. WALTER RACHUIG & PRESIDENT’S SHIELD
For application forms to enter to the Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament and/or the President’s Junior
Interstate Shield, please refer to Section C- Forms or go to www.strike3bowling.com.au. Please see
relevant sections below outlining the application process and closing dates. Team confirmation and
player registration closes on 31 March 2022. Late applications will only be accepted at the discretion of
STRIKE 3. Teams who withdraw after this date or do not bowl in their team event, will not be entitled to
claim a refund. Confirmed refunds are only payable directly to the team who made the original payment.
5. COVID-19 RELATED LOCKDOWN REFUNDS
In the instance of a COVID-19 related lockdown only, Master’s entrants and representative teams will be
entitled to a full refund after the normal closing dates. This refund is only payable on the basis of Tasmania
being closed to non-essential travel from the city/region where the individual and/or team resides on the
days that the competition entered is being held. Confirmed refunds are only payable directly to the player
and/or team who made the original payment.
6. ELECTRONIC DEVICES
Apart from medical aids, no electronic earpieces, headphones or any other electronic device can be worn
or used by players, whilst they are competing.
7. SMOKING AND CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOL
Will be prohibited during a session of continuous games. Smoking is not allowed inside the venue at any
time.
8. MOBILE PHONES
Competitors mobile phones must be on silent whilst competing, at all times.
9. CURRENCY AND PRIZE MONEY
All prices and prize money in this document are expressed in Australian Dollars (AUD) and are inclusive of
GST for tax purposes.
4|Page10. 2022 ANC ZIP TAG
All players, coaches and managers taking part in the 2022 ANC will receive a specially made zip tag for
their bowling bag or backpack as a memento of the event.
11. SQUAD TIMES
Please refer to the schedule of events for further information. Squads may be added, amended and/or
deleted at any time, subject to entries, at the discretion of the STRIKE 3 tournament team.
12. NATIONALLY RANKED EVENTS AT THE ANC
• TBA Australian Masters
• TBA Australian Junior Masters
13. TEAM MANAGERS MEETINGS
Team Manager meetings will be held for both team events as follows;
• President’s Shield- Monday 25 July 2022
• Walter Rachuig- Wednesday 3 August 2022
Venue: Zone Bowling Moonah
Time: 9.00am
14. OPENING CEREMONIES
Opening Ceremonies will be held for both team events as follows;
• President’s Shield- Monday 25 July 2022
• Walter Rachuig- Wednesday 3 August 2022
Venue: Zone Bowling Moonah
Time: 11.30am
Dress: Team Uniform
15. TEAM PHOTOS
Team photos will be taken of all teams at both events as follows;
• President’s Shield- Monday 25 July 2022
• Walter Rachuig- Wednesday 3 August 2022
Venue: Zone Bowling Moonah
Time: From 10.30am
Dress: Team Uniform
5|Page16. FUNCTIONS AND CATERING
All presentation functions will be ticketed events. Tickets will be available from STRIKE 3 Bowling. For
further information, pricing and the purchase of tickets, please email STRIKE 3 Bowling at
ashlee@strike3bowling.com.au
Catering for all teams and groups is available at Zone Bowling Moonah. For further information please
contact the centre on (03) 6145 0450.
Please Note: Outside catering or brought in food is not allowed at Zone Bowling Moonah. All breaches of
this rule will be managed directly by centre management.
17. PRESENTATION FUNCTIONS
Presentation functions will be held for both team events as follows;
• President’s Shield- Thursday 28 July 2022
Venue: Hyperdrive Go Kart Centre, 22 Mertonvale Circuit Kingston
Time: 7.00pm
Dress: Comfortable- Time to go racing!
Tickets: $90 including GST per person
• Walter Rachuig- Saturday 6 August 2022
Venue: Hotel Grand Chancellor, 1 Davey Street Hobart
Time: 7.00pm
Dress: Dress Up
Tickets: $90 including GST per person
18. MERCHANDISE
The 2022 ANC merchandise range will be available at Zone Bowling Moonah each day throughout the
event.
19. YOUR PLAYER STORIES
Be social and share your 2022 ANC experiences, thoughts, images and video clips in the lead up and during
the event on Facebook & Instagram. Simply go to the STRIKE 3 Bowling social media pages or hashtag
your posts with #discovertasmania, #ANCISBOWLING and #strike3. Online etiquette applies.
6|Page7|Page
60th ANNIVERSARY 2022 AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP - 25 JULY to 6 AUGUST 2022
EVENT SCHEDULE - VERSION 2 - 13 JANUARY 2022
v Date & Start Time > 7.00am 7.30am 8.00am 8.30am 9.00am 9.30am 10.00am 10.30am 11.00am 11.30am 12.00pm 12.30pm 1.00pm 1.30pm 2.00pm 2.30pm 3.00pm 3.30pm 4.00pm 4.30pm 5.00pm 5.30pm 6.00pm 6.30pm 7.00pm 7.30pm 8.00pm 8.30pm 9.00pm
LANE
LANE DRESSING & Opening
MONDAY 25 JULY LANE DRESSING President's Shield Official Practice Male President's Shield- Matches 1 to 4 DRESSIN Female President's Shield- Matches 1 to 4
TEAM PHOTOS Ceremony
G
LANE
TUESDAY 26 JULY LANE DRESSING Female President's Shield- Matches 5 to 10 (includes lane dressing) DRESSIN Male President's Shield- Matches 5 to 10 (includes lane dressing)
G
LANE
WEDNESDAY 27 JULY LANE DRESSING Female President's Shield- Matches11 to 15 (includes lane dressing) DRESSIN Male President's Shield- Matches 11 to 15 (includes lane dressing)
G
LANE
Trophy President's Shield Presentation Dinner & Night with the
THURSDAY 28 JULY LANE DRESSING Male President's Shield- Matches 16 to 19 DRESSIN Female President's Shield- Matches 16 to 19 Devil's Lair Site Build
Ceremony PBA Stars
G
20. EVENT SCHEDULE- VERSION 2
LANE
Door's
FRIDAY 29 JULY LANE DRESSING TBA Australian Junior Masters Qualifying- Squad A DRESSIN TBA Australian Junior Masters Qualifying- Squad B President's Shield- Devil's Lair Pro Am Devil's Lair Tasmania 1
Open
G
Door's Door's
SATURDAY 30 JULY LANE DRESSING TBA Australian Junior Masters Qualifying- Squad C LANE DRESSING Devil's Lair Tasmania 2 LANE DRESSING Devil's Lair Tasmania 3
Open Open
TBA Australian
Door's
SUNDAY 31 JULY LANE DRESSING TBA Australian Junior Masters Matchplay Finals Junior Masters LANE DRESSING Devil's Lair Tasmania Finals
Open
Finals
LANE LANE LANE
Walter Rachuig & Australian Masters
MONDAY 1 AUGUST LANE DRESSING DRESSIN TBA Australian Masters Qualifying- Squad A DRESSIN TBA Australian Masters Qualifying- Squad B DRESSIN TBA Australian Masters Qualifying- Squad C
Official Practice
G G G
LANE
TBA Australian
TUESDAY 2 AUGUST LANE DRESSING TBA Australian Masters Qualifying- Squad D DRESSIN TBA Australian Masters Matchplay Finals Devil's Lair Tasmania Packdown
Masters Finals
G
LANE
LANE DRESSING & Opening
WEDNESDAY 3 AUGUST Devil's Lair Tasmania Packdown Male Walter Rachuig- Matches 1 to 4 DRESSIN Female Walter Rachuig- Matches 1 to 4
TEAM PHOTOS Ceremony
G
The schedule of the main activities of the 2022 ANC is shown below (subject to change);
LANE
THURSDAY 4 AUGUST LANE DRESSING Female Walter Rachuig- Matches 5 to 10 (includes lane dressing) DRESSIN Male Walter Rachuig- Matches 5 to 10 (includes lane dressing)
G
LANE
FRIDAY 5 AUGUST LANE DRESSING Female Walter Rachuig- Matches 11 to 15 (includes lane dressing) DRESSIN Male Walter Rachuig- Matches 11 to 15 (includes lane dressing)
G
LANE
Trophy
SATURDAY 6 AUGUST LANE DRESSING Male Walter Rachuig- Matches 16 to 19 DRESSIN Female Walter Rachuig- Matches 16 to 19 Walter Rachuig Presentation Dinner
Ceremony
GSECTION B- TOURNAMENT RULES AND REGULATIONS
1. TBA AUSTRALIAN JUNIOR MASTERS
A. ELIGIBILITY
This tournament is open to all TBA members and all non-resident players who are a member of an IBF
affiliated federation, in good standing, who are under 18 as at 1 January 2022. IBF affiliated federation
members must show their proof of federation membership at check-in. There will be a male and female
division and all rules apply to both divisions.
B. BOWLING BALLS
1. All bowling balls used in this tournament must be within the specifications defined in chapter 6 of the
TBA Rule Book.
2. Each Player will be permitted to register a maximum of four bowling balls for this tournament.
3. The completed bowling ball registration form must be lodged online prior to the first game of the
tournament. No replacements or additions will be allowed once the bowling ball form has been lodged.
4. Only registered bowling balls for this tournament may be stored in the official ball paddock area provided
by STRIKE 3.
5. An inspection of any players bowling balls may be performed at any time and location. A penalty at the
full discretion of the STRIKE 3 Tournament Team may be applied to any infringement.
6. Players will need to submit a new form for each tournament played, even in the case of retaining
the same four bowling balls from a previous tournament.
C. QUALIFYING
Qualifying is open to all eligible players, who will bowl eight games of qualifying in a single session in a male
and females division. Multiple entries are not allowed. The top twelve male and female qualifiers, based
on total pinfall, will compete in the Matchplay Finals. In the event of a tie for 12th place, a 9th & 10th frame
playoff will be played until the tie is broken.
D. MATCHPLAY FINALS
All twelve players will complete eleven games in a matchplay format with wins, draws & losses determining
the order. Two points will be awarded for a win, one for a draw and zero for a loss. Pinfall does not carry
over. At the conclusion of the eleven matches, the top four male and female players will progress to the
Knockout Finals. In the event of a tie for any position, total pinfall will be used to split the tie. If there is still
a tie in the case of 1st to 4th place, a 9th & 10th frame playoff will be played until the tie is broken to determine
the placing and order for the Knockout Finals.
8|PageE. KNOCKOUT FINALS
The 1st and 4th placed male and female players will play a single game match to determine the winner. The
2nd and 3rd placed male and female players will play a single game match to determine the winner. In the
event of a tie in either match, a full game will be replayed to determine the winner. If there is a second tie,
a Golden Strike will determine the winner with the highest placed bowler deciding whether to start or follow.
Players will play one frame at a time, alternating lanes, until one player strikes in a frame when the other
doesn't to determine the winner.
The winners of both matches will play a single game match to determine the champion. In the event of a
tie, a full game will be replayed to determine the champion. If there is a second tie, a Golden Strike will
determine the champion with the first placed player deciding whether to start or follow. Players will play one
frame at a time, alternating lanes, until one player strikes in a frame when the other doesn't to determine
the champion.
The highest placed loser from the Knockout Finals will finish 3rd with the other losing finalist finishing 4th.
F. TBA AUSTRALIAN UNDER 14 JUNIOR MASTERS
Open to all male and female players who are under 14 years of age, as at 1 January 2022. The highest
placed male and female players at the conclusion of the TBA Australian Junior Masters will be crowned the
TBA Australian Under 14 Junior Masters Champion.
G. PROTESTS & RESULTS ENQUIRIES
Only competing players directly involved with this event may lodge a protest or results enquiry in relation to
this event. This must be lodged in writing (and signed) to the tournament team within sixty minutes of the
completion of the final frame of the tournament. After this time, results will be considered as final and no
further correspondence will be addressed by the tournament team.
H. ENTRY FEE & ENTRY FORM
• $290 including GST
• Entry form is located under Forms at end of this Guide or can be downloaded from
www.strike3bowling.com.au
I. PRIZE MONEY (including GST)
STRIKE 3 guarantee to pay equal prize money to males and females, regardless of any differences in
final entry numbers. All prize money will be confirmed on 22 June 2022.
MALE (estimated) FEMALE (estimated)
1st- $2,500 plus Trophy 1st- $2,500 plus Trophy
2nd- $1,200 plus Trophy 2nd- $1,200 plus Trophy
3rd- $800 plus Trophy 3rd- $800 plus Trophy
4th- $500 4th- $500
5th- $300 5th- $300
Under 14 Champion- Trophy Under 14 Champion- Trophy
9|Page2. TBA AUSTRALIAN MASTERS
A. ELIGIBILITY
This tournament is open to all TBA members and all non-resident players who are a member of an IBF
affiliated federation, in good standing, who have attained the age of 18 years or above, as at 1 January
2022. IBF affiliated federation members must show their proof of federation membership at check-in. There
will be a male and female division and all rules apply to both divisions.
B. BOWLING BALLS
1. All bowling balls used in this tournament must be within the specifications defined in chapter 6 of the
TBA Rule Book.
2. Each Player will be permitted to register a maximum of four bowling balls for this tournament.
3. The completed bowling ball registration form must be lodged online prior to the first game of the
tournament. No replacements or additions will be allowed once the bowling ball form has been lodged.
4. Only registered bowling balls for this tournament may be stored in the official ball paddock area provided
by STRIKE 3.
5. An inspection of any players bowling balls may be performed at any time and location. A penalty at the
full discretion of the STRIKE 3 Tournament Team may be applied to any infringement.
6. Players will need to submit a new form for each tournament played, even in the case of retaining
the same four bowling balls from a previous tournament.
C. QUALIFYING
Qualifying is open to all eligible players, who will bowl eight games of qualifying in a single session in a male
and females division. Multiple entries are not allowed. The top twelve male and female qualifiers, based
on total pinfall, will compete in the Matchplay Finals. In the event of a tie for 12th place, a 9th & 10th frame
playoff will be played until the tie is broken.
D. MATCHPLAY FINALS
All twelve players will complete eleven games in a matchplay format with wins, draws & losses determining
the order. Two points will be awarded for a win, one for a draw and zero for a loss. Pinfall does not carry
over. At the conclusion of the eleven matches, the top four male and female players will progress to the
Knockout Finals. In the event of a tie for any position, total pinfall will be used to split the tie. If there is still
a tie in the case of 1st to 4th place, a 9th & 10th frame playoff will be played until the tie is broken to determine
the placing and order for the Knockout Finals.
10 | P a g eE. KNOCKOUT FINALS
The 1st and 4th placed male and female players will play a single game match to determine the winner. The
2nd and 3rd placed male and female players will play a single game match to determine the winner. In the
event of a tie in either match, a full game will be replayed to determine the winner. If there is a second tie,
a Golden Strike will determine the winner with the highest placed bowler deciding whether to start or follow.
Players will play one frame at a time, alternating lanes, until one player strikes in a frame when the other
doesn't to determine the winner.
The winners of both matches will play a single game match to determine the champion. In the event of a
tie, a full game will be replayed to determine the champion. If there is a second tie, a Golden Strike will
determine the champion with the first placed player deciding whether to start or follow. Players will play one
frame at a time, alternating lanes, until one player strikes in a frame when the other doesn't to determine
the champion.
The highest placed loser from the Knockout Finals will finish 3rd with the other finalist finishing 4th.
F. TBA CLASSIC CUP
Open to male players with an entering average of 199 or lower and female players with an entering average
of 189 or lower. The highest placed male and female players at the conclusion of the TBA Australian
Masters will be crowned the TBA Classic Cup Champion.
G. PROTESTS & RESULTS ENQUIRIES
Only competing players directly involved with this event may lodge a protest or results enquiry in relation to
this event. This must be lodged in writing (and signed) to the tournament team within sixty minutes of the
completion of the final frame of the tournament. After this time, results will be considered as final and no
further correspondence will be addressed by the tournament team.
H. ENTRY FEE & ENTRY FORM
• $390 including GST
• Entry form is located under Forms at end of this Guide or can be downloaded from
www.strike3bowling.com.au
I. PRIZE MONEY (including GST)
STRIKE 3 guarantee to pay equal prize money to males and females, regardless of any differences in
final entry numbers. All prize money will be confirmed on 22 June 2022.
MALE (estimated) FEMALE (estimated)
st
1 - $5,000 plus Trophy 1st- $5,000 plus Trophy
2nd- $2,000 plus Trophy 2nd- $2,000 plus Trophy
3rd- $1,000 plus Trophy 3rd- $1,000 plus Trophy
4th- $600 4th- $600
5th- $400 5th- $400
Classic Cup Champion- $400 plus Trophy Classic Cup Champion- $400 plus Trophy
11 | P a g e3. WALTER RACHUIG TROPHY TOURNAMENT
A. INTRODUCTION
These rules, and the Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA) rules that do not conflict with the Guide to the Event,
will apply for the conduct and control of the Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament and related matters. In the
event of any state/territory/zone rule conflicting with these rules, then these rules will take precedence.
B. ORIGIN
The Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament was established in December 1963, in recognition of the work
performed by Walter A Rachuig, a Director of the American Bowling Congress, in guiding the establishment
of the Australian National Sporting Organization during the period of February 1962 through until July 1963.
C. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament is to determine annually the best state, territory,
city, region, centre and/or country representative team of tenpin bowlers, each consisting of six players per
team in both the male and female divisions. To foster, develop and advance a spirit of good sportsmanship,
fellowship and gender equality along with promoting and maintaining a good relationship amongst the
representative teams.
D. VENUE
The Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament 2022 will be conducted from 3 to 6 August 2022 (during the 2022
ANC) at Zone Bowling Moonah, Hobart, Tasmania.
E. CONTROL OF MATCHES
STRIKE 3 will appoint the tournament team who will be responsible for all tournament preparations and
conduct of the matches whilst in progress.
F. SPONSORSHIP
Team/s sponsorship is unrestricted, providing it meets national advertising guidelines and regulations. i.e.,
cigarette advertising is not allowed.
G. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
1. Must be a financial member of TBA, TBNZ or an IBF affiliated federation - in good standing.
2. If requested by STRIKE 3, must provide evidence of maintaining a minimum average of 180 for males
and 160 for females in a recognised competition in the last three years.
3. Must be capable of conducting themselves in such a manner so as not to reflect discredit on TBA,
STRIKE 3 Bowling (STRIKE 3), the team they are representing, or tenpin bowling.
4. Must be eighteen (18) years or above on the 1st January 2022.
12 | P a g eH. STATES, TERRITORIES, CITIES, REGIONS & COUNTRIES TO BE REPRESENTED
Participation in the Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament will be open to one team of six males and/or one
team of six females, representing the following twenty areas of Australia and New Zealand under a franchise
system:
• Australian Capital Territory- Territory Association Franchise
• New South Wales- State Association Franchise
• Northern New South Wales- Allocated Franchise
• Sydney - Allocated Franchise
• Northern Territory- Territory Association Franchise
• Queensland- State Association Franchise
• North Queensland- Allocated Franchise
• Brisbane - Allocated Franchise
• Gold Coast- Allocated Franchise
• South Australia- State Association Franchise
• Adelaide- Allocated Franchise
• Tasmania- State Association Franchise
• Hobart- Allocated Franchise
• Victoria- State Association Franchise
• Victoria Country- Allocated Franchise
• Melbourne - Allocated Franchise
• Western Australia- State Association Franchise
• Perth- Allocated Franchise
• TBA21- National Body Franchise
• New Zealand- National Body Franchise
1. Any other teams that STRIKE 3 may from wish to invite post the franchise application closing date to
ensure, to the best of its abilities, that twenty representative teams compete.
2. All teams must have a `nickname’. i.e. Queensland Strikers. The preferred `nickname’ must be
included on the franchise application form. Any clashes of nicknames will be managed with the
representative teams after 31 January 2022.
13 | P a g eI. FRANCHISE APPLICATION SYSTEM AND APPROVAL
1. State and Territory Associations receive one franchise each automatically. Each state and territory
association must advise STRIKE 3, using the franchise application form, which team/s they will submit
to compete in the 2022 Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament by 30 November 2021. Rule H. 1. will apply
after the closing applications date.
2. TBA receives one franchise automatically for a TBA21 male and female team and retains selection
priority on eligible players until 20 January 2022.
3. TBNZ receives one franchise automatically and must advise STRIKE 3, using the Franchise Application
Form, which teams they will submit to compete in the 2022 Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament by 30
November 2021. Rule H. 1. will apply after the closing applications date.
4. Any state or territory association, regional and/or city association, party, group, league, business, TBA
affiliated bowling centre, country or individual can apply for an allocated franchise, but can only apply
for a franchise allocated to their specific region of residence or office.
5. All other applications for a franchise must be made on the Franchise Application Form and submitted to
STRIKE 3 by 31 January 2022. Rule H. 1. will apply after the closing applications date.
6. Successful franchise applicants will be advised no later than 21 February 2022 at which time they will
need to sign a licence agreement with Strike 3 to be issued an invitation to compete in the event. On
signing of the licence agreement, an invoice will be issued for payment no later than 31 March 2022.
J. SELECTION OF TEAMS
1. Teams can be selected by the respective team management in any format or criteria they choose.
2. The roster of players for each male and female team in the Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament must
be six players. The actual playing line-up for any match will be five players drawn from the roster
submitted.
3. A minimum of four players in each team must either be current residents of, or born in the state, territory
or country, where the team is based. Up to two players in each team may be selected from any location
providing they meet the player eligibility rules outlined in G. Player Eligibility.
4. Teams selected for the male division are allowed to select up to two female players.
5. Each franchise team must advise STRIKE 3 of the names and contact details, including email and
mobile number, of their team members on the team registration form provided by 31 March 2022, unless
a date extension is granted to the franchise by STRIKE 3 to enable a franchise to complete its selection
process.
K. TEAM UNIFORMS
1. All teams must submit their proposed shirt designs to STRIKE 3 for approval by 30 April 2022, to avoid
colour clashes between the teams. Approval will not be unnecessarily withheld, providing clauses K. 5,
6 & 7 are met.
2. State & Territory Association teams, TBA and TBNZ teams retain first right to use their respective state
and national colours in their entirety. Allocated franchise teams may use one only of these state colours
in their shirt and uniform designs, representative of their region. Likewise, allocated franchise teams
are encouraged to use colours that are not region connected to create greater variety in the team colours
used.
3. All teams must have, and wear, a team jacket using the same or similar colours to the team shirt. Logo
placements, as outlined in K. 5, 6 & 7, are not required.
4. All players must wear their approved team shirt whilst playing. Male teams may wear long pants or
knee length shorts. Female teams may wear long or 3/4 pants, knee length shorts or skirts. All players
in the team must wear the same uniform at the same time in terms of style and colours. i.e. if wearing
shorts for example, all players must be wearing shorts and these must be the same colour and style.
14 | P a g e5. The TBA logo must be visible on the left-hand sleeve of each team shirt, to be located 25mm above the
end of the sleeve. The size of the logo should be a minimum of 110mm wide and 45mm high.
6. The STRIKE 3 Bowling logo must be visible on the right-hand front chest of each team shirt, to be
located in line with the bottom of the front buttons/zip. The size of the logo should be a minimum of
80mm wide and 60mm high.
7. The 2022 ANC logo must be visible on the left-hand front chest of each team shirt, to be located in line
with the bottom of the front buttons/zip. The size of the logo should be a minimum of 80mm wide and
60mm high.
8. Teams have the freedom to choose their own design and layout including the placements of sponsor
logos.
9. Any team not complying with K. 5, 6 & 7 will be required to pay a $500 including GST fine to STRIKE 3
prior to taking part in the tournament.
10. Any team or player not complying with K. 4 will not be allowed to start the next match without rectifying
the uniform breach.
L. TOURNAMENT FORMAT
1. Teams will be opposed against each other for one complete round of nineteen matches (based on 20
teams) over a four-day period. Each match will be one full team game, and in the event of more than
one team not being represented, STRIKE 3 will determine the number of matches to be played to
provide a fair and balanced competition.
2. In the event that some franchises are not represented, and therefore it becomes necessary for the
competition to have a bye, the team playing the bye will need to bowl a total score of 950 (or more) for
the men’s division and 900 (or more) for the women’s division, for the team to win the match points.
3. Likewise, individuals in a team line-up will be required to bowl 190 (or more) for males and 180 (or more)
for females in the match to win the individual match point.
4. In the event that one or more of the nominated team members are unable to bowl prior to the
commencement of, or during the actual tournament, such that five players are not available to play, the
team can play with no less than four players and forfeit the point for the missing player. The team will
remain eligible to win the match points. If there are less than four players available for the match, the
team will forfeit the match and the opposing team will play a bye under the conditions of rule L. 2.
5. The team listed to start on the left-hand side lane of the pair, will list their order of players first.
6. Every player in each team must compete in a minimum of nine games in the tournament for the team
to be eligible for a final result. The only exception to this rule is if a player retires hurt and cannot compete
in the remainder of the event, which must be approved by the tournament team.
7. Practice lanes will be turned on and made available from the start of the current match for players not
participating in the current match. The lanes will be turned off again at the conclusion of the last match
being played. Players who are competing or have competed in the current match are not permitted to
use the warm-up lanes at any time.
M. POINTS SYSTEM
Points will be awarded as follows:
1. Each team member will be matched against the opposing team member in the corresponding position
in the line-up and the player achieving the highest total scratch score for the game will win one point for
the team. In the event of an equal game score, the point will be equally shared.
2. A team member bowling unopposed in any match will play a bye under the conditions of rule L. 3.
3. The team’s total pinfall will be compared with the total pinfall of the opposing team and two points will
be awarded to the team with the highest total pinfall.
4. In the event of an equal team score, the points will be equally shared.
15 | P a g eN. BOWLING BALLS
1. All bowling balls used in this tournament must be within the specifications defined in chapter 6 of the
TBA Rule Book.
2. Each Player will be permitted to register a maximum of four bowling balls for this tournament.
3. The completed bowling ball registration form must be lodged online prior to the first game of the
tournament. No replacements or additions will be allowed once the bowling ball form has been lodged.
4. Only registered bowling balls for this tournament may be stored in the official ball paddock area provided
by STRIKE 3.
5. An inspection of any players bowling balls may be performed at any time and location. A penalty at the
full discretion of the STRIKE 3 Tournament Team may be applied to any infringement.
6. Players will need to submit a new form for each tournament played, even in the case of retaining
the same four bowling balls from a previous tournament.
O. AWARDING OF THE WALTER RACHUIG TROPHY & TRISH DATSON MEMORIAL SHIELD
The Walter Rachuig Trophy and the Trish Datson Memorial Trophy will be presented to the champion teams
immediately after the tournament. These trophies are perpetual trophies and remain the property of the
TBA. The champion teams have the option to take the trophies back to their home region for local publicity
purposes on the condition of satisfactory and safe return to STRIKE 3 within six months of the tournament’s
completion.
1. Walter Rachuig Trophy
Separate trophies will be awarded to the male and female teams who have the highest points total in their
respective divisions. In the event of a points tie for 1st place, the tie will be broken by a one game playoff
with the highest one game points total to decide the champion. If the tie still exists, total pinfall for that game
will be used. If a points tie involves more than two teams, pinfall will decide the first two positions to play
the one game playoff. All other tied positions on points will be decided by total pinfall.
2. Trish Datson Memorial Shield
The overall winner will be determined by adding the total points from the male division to the total points in
the female division. In the event of a points tie for 1st place, the tie will be broken by a two-game playoff
(one male & one female) with the highest combined points total to decide the champion. If the tie still exists,
total pinfall for that two games will be used. If a points tie involves more than two teams, pinfall will decide
the first two positions to play the two-game playoff. All other tied positions on points will be decided by total
pinfall.
P. MEDALLIONS
Gold, Silver and Bronze medallions will be presented to each player, coach and manager only in both
divisions of the Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament and the Trish Datson Memorial Shield.
16 | P a g eQ. TROPHIES
The following individual trophies will be awarded:
1. Walter Rachuig Trophy All-Star Team
Following each Walter Rachuig Trophy Tournament, an "All Star Team" will be announced in both divisions.
Selection shall be as follows;
• The top five male point scorers shall be the male team.
• The top five female point scorers shall be the female team.
In the event of a tie for the last available position in the All-Star Team:
• The player who has played fewer games during the event will be included in the All-Star Team.
• Should the tie still remain, the player with the higher average will be included in the All-Star Team.
2. Walter Rachuig Trophy Sportsperson’s Award
Voting forms will be distributed to team managers at the beginning of the final day of play. Voting is on a
preferential voting system where (3) is the first preference. Only one form per team can be filled in, relevant
to your division, and voting forms must be returned to the tournament room by the commencement of the
last game of the tournament. Any forms received after this time will not be included in the total votes. Voting
for players withing your own team is not allowed, as is voting for players in the other division of the
tournament. The player in each division who receives the most votes will be declared the winner of the
award in that division. A tie for points will be decided by the number of “3”s received and if still equal, the
number of “2”s. Winners of the male and female Sportsperson’s Awards will be announced at the
presentation dinner.
R. PROTESTS & RESULTS ENQUIRIES
Only competing players, coaches and/or managers directly involved with this event may lodge a protest or
results enquiry in relation to this event. This must be lodged in writing (and signed) to the tournament team
within sixty minutes of the completion of the final frame of the tournament. After this time, results will be
considered as final and no further correspondence will be addressed by the tournament team.
S. ENTRY FEE PER TEAM & ENTRY FORM
• $1,950 including GST
• A Franchise Application Form is located under Forms at end of this Guide or can be downloaded
from www.strike3bowling.com.au
17 | P a g eT. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
• Q- Can more than one franchise be applied for by a single group?
Yes, we encourage those groups with suitable structures and resources in place to apply for as many
franchises as they feel they need to ensure their elite players have ample opportunities to participate in the
ANC.
• Q- Does a franchise have to supply a male and female team?
No, but preference will be given to groups who can enter both teams.
• Q- Will some franchises have priority over others when selecting players?
No, aside from the TBA teams. Players can choose to represent whichever franchise they feel will give
them the best experiences
• Q- Do selected players need to participate in any other events to be eligible to play in the
tournament?
There is no requirement from STRIKE 3 to take part in any other event, but franchise holders can
determine what they require from each player in order to represent them in the tournament.
• Q- Can players nominate for more than one franchise within their state or territory and then
choose which one they wish to play for before the closing date?
Yes, players can consider their options before choosing a franchise to ensure that they will get the most
out of their ANC experience.
• Q- Do players have to also participate in the TBA Australian Masters?
No, this event is separate to Walter Rachuig and is totally optional for all players. Likewise, players are
not required to play in Walter Rachuig to participate in the TBA Australian Masters.
18 | P a g e4. PRESIDENTS JUNIOR INTERSTATE SHIELD
A. INTRODUCTION
These rules, and the Tenpin Bowling Australia (TBA) rules that do not conflict with the Guide to the Event,
will apply for the conduct and control of the Presidents Junior Interstate Shield and related matters. In the
event of any state/territory/zone rule conflicting with these rules, then these rules will take precedence.
B. ORIGIN
The Presidents Junior Interstate Shield was established by the National Tenpin Bowling Organisation in
May 1974.
C. PURPOSE
The purpose of the Presidents Junior Interstate Shield is to determine annually the best state, territory, city,
region, centre and/or country representative team of tenpin bowlers, each consisting of six players per team
in both the male and female divisions. To foster, develop and advance a spirit of good sportsmanship,
fellowship and gender equality along with promoting and maintaining a good relationship amongst the
representative teams.
D. VENUE
The Presidents Junior Interstate Shield 2022 will be conducted from 25 to 28 July 2022 (during the 2022
ANC) at Zone Bowling Moonah, Hobart, Tasmania.
E. CONTROL OF MATCHES
STRIKE 3 will appoint the tournament team who will be responsible for all tournament preparations and
conduct of the matches whilst in progress.
F. SPONSORSHIP
Team/s sponsorship is unrestricted, providing it meets national advertising guidelines and regulations. i.e.,
cigarette advertising is not allowed.
G. PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
1. Must be a financial member of TBA, TBNZ or an IBF affiliated federation- in good standing.
2. If requested by STRIKE 3, must provide evidence of maintaining a minimum average of 150 for males
and 130 for females in a recognised competition in the last year.
3. Must be capable of conducting themselves in such a manner so as not to reflect discredit on TBA,
STRIKE 3 Bowling (STRIKE 3), the team they are representing, or tenpin bowling.
4. Must be under eighteen (18) years of age on the 1 January 2022.
19 | P a g eH. STATES, TERRITORIES, CITIES, REGIONS & COUNTRIES TO BE REPRESENTED
Participation in the Presidents Junior Interstate Shield will be open to one team of six males and/or one
team of six females, representing the following twenty areas of Australia and New Zealand under a franchise
system:
• Australian Capital Territory- Territory Association Franchise
• New South Wales- State Association Franchise
• Northern New South Wales- Allocated Franchise
• Sydney - Allocated Franchise
• Northern Territory- Territory Association Franchise
• Queensland- State Association Franchise
• North Queensland- Allocated Franchise
• Brisbane - Allocated Franchise
• Gold Coast- Allocated Franchise
• South Australia- State Association Franchise
• Adelaide- Allocated Franchise
• Tasmania- State Association Franchise
• Hobart- Allocated Franchise
• Victoria- State Association Franchise
• Victoria Country- Allocated Franchise
• Melbourne - Allocated Franchise
• Melbourne Juniors- Allocated Franchise
• Western Australia- State Association Franchise
• Perth- Allocated Franchise
• New Zealand- National Body Franchise
1. Any other teams that STRIKE 3 may from wish to invite post the franchise application closing date to
ensure, to the best of its abilities, that twenty representative teams compete.
2. All teams must have a `nickname’. i.e. Queensland Strikers. The preferred `nickname’ must be
included on the franchise application form. Any clashes of nicknames will be managed with the
representative teams after 31 January 2022.
20 | P a g eI. FRANCHISE APPLICATION SYSTEM AND APPROVAL
1. State and Territory Associations receive one franchise each automatically. Each state and territory
association must advise STRIKE 3, using the franchise application form, which team/s they will submit
to compete in the 2022 Presidents Junior Interstate Shield by 30 November 2021. Rule H. 1. will apply
after the closing applications date.
2. TBNZ receives one franchise automatically and must advise STRIKE 3, using the Franchise Application
Form, which teams they will submit to compete in the 2022 Presidents Junior Interstate Shield by 30
November 2021. Rule H. 1. will apply after the closing applications date.
3. Any state or territory association, regional and/or city association, party, group, league, business, TBA
affiliated bowling centre, country or individual can apply for an allocated franchise, but can only apply
for a franchise allocated to their specific region of residence or office.
4. All other applications for a franchise must be made on the Franchise Application Form and submitted to
STRIKE 3 by 31 January 2022. Rule H. 1. will apply after the closing applications date.
5. Successful franchise applicants will be advised no later than 21 February 2022 at which time they will
need to sign a licence agreement with Strike 3 to be issued an invitation to compete in the event. On
signing of the licence agreement, an invoice will be issued for payment no later than 31 March 2022.
J. SELECTION OF TEAMS
1. Teams can be selected by the respective team management in any format or criteria they choose.
2. The roster of players for each male and female team in the Presidents Junior Interstate Shield must be
six players. The actual playing line-up for any match will be five players drawn from the roster submitted.
3. A minimum of four players in each team must either be current residents of, or born in the state, territory
or country, where the team is based. Up to two players in each team may be selected from any location
providing they meet the player eligibility rules outlined in G. Player Eligibility.
4. Teams selected for the male division are allowed to select up to two female players.
5. Each franchise team must advise STRIKE 3 of the names and contact details, including email and
mobile number, of their team members on the team registration form provided by 31 March 2022, unless
a date extension is granted to the franchise by STRIKE 3 to enable a franchise to complete its selection
process.
K. TEAM UNIFORMS
1. All teams must submit their proposed shirt designs to STRIKE 3 for approval by 30 April 2022, to avoid
colour clashes between the teams. Approval will not be unnecessarily withheld, providing clauses K. 5,
6 & 7 are met.
2. State & Territory Association teams, TBA and TBNZ teams retain first right to use their respective state
and national colours in their entirety. Allocated franchise teams may use one only of these state colours
in their shirt and uniform designs, representative of their region. Likewise, allocated franchise teams
are encouraged to use colours that are not region connected to create greater variety in the team colours
used.
3. All teams must have, and wear, a team jacket using the same or similar colours to the team shirt. Logo
placements, as outlined in K. 5, 6 & 7, are not required.
4. All players must wear their approved team shirt whilst playing. Male teams may wear long pants or
knee length shorts. Female teams may wear long or 3/4 pants, knee length shorts or skirts. All players
in the team must wear the same uniform at the same time in terms of style and colours. i.e., if wearing
shorts for example, all players must be wearing shorts and these must be the same colour and style.
5. The TBA logo must be visible on the left-hand sleeve of each team shirt, to be located 25mm above the
end of the sleeve. The size of the logo should be a minimum of 110mm wide and 45mm high.
21 | P a g e6. The STRIKE 3 Bowling logo must be visible on the right-hand front chest of each team shirt, to be
located in line with the bottom of the front buttons/zip. The size of the logo should be a minimum of
80mm wide and 60mm high.
7. The 2022 ANC logo must be visible on the left-hand front chest of each team shirt, to be located in line
with the bottom of the front buttons/zip. The size of the logo should be a minimum of 80mm wide and
60mm high.
8. Teams have the freedom to choose their own design and layout including the placements of sponsor
logos.
9. Any team not complying with K. 5, 6 & 7 will be required to pay a $500 including GST fine to STRIKE 3
prior to taking part in the tournament.
10. Any team or player not complying with K. 4 will not be allowed to start the next match without rectifying
the uniform breach.
L. TOURNAMENT FORMAT
1. Teams will be opposed against each other for one complete round of nineteen matches (based on 20
teams) over a four-day period. Each match will be one full team game, and in the event of more than
one team not being represented, STRIKE 3 will determine the number of matches to be played to
provide a fair and balanced competition.
2. In the event that some franchises are not represented, and therefore it becomes necessary for the
competition to have a bye, the team playing the bye will need to bowl a total score of 850 (or more) for
the men’s division and 800 (or more) for the women’s division, for the team to win the match points.
3. Likewise, individuals in a team line-up will be required to bowl 170 (or more) for males and 160 (or more)
for females in the match to win the individual match point.
4. In the event that one or more of the nominated team members are unable to bowl prior to the
commencement of, or during the actual tournament, such that five players are not available to play, the
team can play with no less than four players and forfeit the point for the missing player. The team will
remain eligible to win the match points. If there are less than four players available for the match, the
team will forfeit the match and the opposing team will play a bye under the conditions of rule L. 2.
5. The team listed to start on the left-hand side lane of the pair, will list their order of players first.
6. Every player in each team must compete in a minimum of nine games in the tournament for the team
to be eligible for a final result. The only exception to this rule is if a player retires hurt and cannot compete
in the remainder of the event, which must be approved by the tournament team.
7. Practice lanes will be turned on and made available from the start of the current match for players not
participating in the current match. The lanes will be turned off again at the conclusion of the last match
being played. Players who are competing or have competed in the current match are not permitted to
use the warm-up lanes at any time.
M. POINTS SYSTEM
Points will be awarded as follows:
1. Each team member will be matched against the opposing team member in the corresponding position
in the line-up and the player achieving the highest total scratch score for the game will win one point for
the team. In the event of an equal game score, the point will be equally shared.
2. A team member bowling unopposed in any match will play a bye under the conditions of rule L. 3.
3. The team’s total pinfall will be compared with the total pinfall of the opposing team and two points will
be awarded to the team with the highest total pinfall.
4. In the event of an equal team score, the points will be equally shared.
22 | P a g eN. BOWLING BALLS
1. All bowling balls used in this tournament must be within the specifications defined in chapter 6 of the
TBA Rule Book.
2. Each Player will be permitted to register a maximum of four bowling balls for this tournament.
3. The completed bowling ball registration form must be lodged online prior to the first game of the
tournament. No replacements or additions will be allowed once the bowling ball form has been lodged.
4. Only registered bowling balls for this tournament may be stored in the official ball paddock area provided
by STRIKE 3.
5. An inspection of any players bowling balls may be performed at any time and location. A penalty at the
full discretion of the STRIKE 3 Tournament Team may be applied to any infringement.
6. Players will need to submit a new form for each tournament played, even in the case of retaining
the same four bowling balls from a previous tournament.
O. AWARDING OF THE PRESIDENTS JUNIOR INTERSTATE SHIELD
The Presidents Junior Interstate Shield will be presented to the champion teams immediately after the
tournament. These trophies are perpetual trophies and remain the property of the TBA. The champion
teams have the option to take the trophies back to their home region for local publicity purposes on the
condition of satisfactory and safe return to STRIKE 3 within 90 days of the tournament’s completion.
1. Presidents Junior Interstate Shield
Separate trophies will be awarded to the male and female teams who have the highest points total in their
respective divisions. In the event of a points tie for 1st place, the tie will be broken by a one game playoff
with the highest one game points total to decide the champion. If the tie still exists, total pinfall for that game
will be used. If a points tie involves more than two teams, pinfall will decide the first two positions to play
the one game playoff. All other tied positions on points will be decided by total pinfall.
2. Presidents Junior Interstate Combined Shield
The overall winner will be determined by adding the total points from the male division to the total points in
the female division. In the event of a points tie for 1st place, the tie will be broken by a two-game playoff
(one male & one female) with the highest combined points total to decide the champion. If the tie still exists,
total pinfall for that two games will be used. If a points tie involves more than two teams, pinfall will decide
the first two positions to play the two-game playoff. All other tied positions on points will be decided by total
pinfall.
P. MEDALLIONS
Gold, Silver and Bronze medallions will be presented to each player, coach and manager only in both
divisions of the Presidents Junior Interstate Shield and the Presidents Junior Interstate Combined Shield.
23 | P a g eQ. TROPHIES
The following individual trophies will be awarded:
1. Presidents Junior Interstate Shield All-Star Team
Following each Presidents Junior Interstate Shield, an "All Star Team" will be announced in both divisions.
Selection shall be as follows;
• The top five male point scorers shall be the male team.
• The top five female point scorers shall be the female team.
In the event of a tie for the last available position in the All-Star Team:
• The player who has played fewer games during the event will be included in the All-Star Team.
• Should the tie still remain, the player with the higher average will be included in the All-Star Team.
2. Jason Belmonte Sportsperson’s Award
Voting forms will be distributed to team managers at the beginning of the final day of play. Voting is on a
preferential voting system where (3) is the first preference. Only one form per team can be filled in, relevant
to your division, and voting forms must be returned to the tournament room by the commencement of the
last game of the tournament. Any forms received after this time will not be included in the total votes. Voting
for players withing your own team is not allowed, as is voting for players in the other division of the
tournament. The player in each division who receives the most votes will be declared the winner of the
award in that division. A tie for points will be decided by the number of “3”s received and if still equal, the
number of “2”s. Winners of the male and female Sportsperson’s Awards will be announced at the
presentation dinner.
R. PROTESTS & RESULTS ENQUIRIES
Only competing players, coaches and/or managers directly involved with this event may lodge a protest or
results enquiry in relation to this event. This must be lodged in writing (and signed) to the tournament team
within sixty minutes of the completion of the final frame of the tournament. After this time, results will be
considered as final and no further correspondence will be addressed by the tournament team.
S. ENTRY FEE PER TEAM & ENTRY FORM
• $1,950 including GST
• A Franchise Application Form is located under Forms at end of this Guide or can be downloaded
from www.strike3bowling.com.au
24 | P a g eT. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
• Q- Can more than one franchise be applied for by a single group?
Yes, we encourage those groups with suitable structures and resources in place to apply for as many
franchises as they feel they need to ensure their elite players have ample opportunities to participate in the
ANC.
• Q- Does a franchise have to supply a male and female team?
No, but preference will be given to groups who can enter both teams.
• Q- Will some franchises have priority over others when selecting players?
No, players can choose to represent whichever franchise they feel will give them the best experiences.
• Q- Do selected players need to participate in any other events to be eligible to play in the
tournament?
There is no requirement from STRIKE 3 to take part in any other event, but franchise holders can
determine what they require from each player in order to represent them in the tournament.
• Q- Can players nominate for more than one franchise and then choose which one they wish to
play for before the closing date?
Yes, players can consider their options before choosing a franchise to ensure that they will get the most
out of their ANC experience.
• Q- Do players have to also participate in the TBA Australian Junior Masters?
No, this event is separate to Presidents Shield and is totally optional for all players. Likewise, players are
not required to play in Presidents Shield to participate in the TBA Australian Junior Masters.
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