Important Update Regarding Scratch Participation Confirmation for Michigan State USBC Open & Women’s Championships

Michigan State USBC is introducing an additional confirmation step for the upcoming Open and Women’s Championships to ensure clarity and accuracy regarding scratch participation.

Why This Update Matters

Participation in the scratch portion of the tournament must be clearly verified for each bowler. To eliminate confusion and last-minute issues, a new, dedicated scratch participation confirmation letter will now be included as part of the confirmation process.

Confirmation Timing & Distribution

The new confirmation format is not available until Michigan State USBC receives the official tournament download from USBC, which occurs approximately two weeks prior to the opening of the event.

Once this download is received, confirmation letters will be sent via email to each squad leader, or to the team captain if the team is not assigned to a squad. The appropriate confirmations will be attached to that email.

Squad leaders will be asked to ensure that each team captain reviews the confirmation to verify all entrants, including scratch participation status.

Because this process is new, confirmations will be sent based on scheduled bowling dates, with priority given to squads bowling in the first month of the tournament to allow adequate time for review and verification. All remaining confirmations will be sent as quickly as possible thereafter.

What Squad Leaders Need to Do

• Review the scratch participation confirmation letter carefully upon receipt
• Verify each bowler on your squad and confirm whether they are entered in the scratch portion of the tournament
• Ensure all information is accurate prior to your scheduled squad time

If Scratch Was Missed During Registration

If a bowler intended to compete in the scratch division but it was inadvertently left off during registration, it may be added on-site.

Important: This correction must be completed before bowling begins. Once bowling has started, no changes can be made to scratch participation.