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Upon joining NABI, a bowler will receive a Membership ID Card and NABI Patch. A bowler joining NABI will use his/her highest average from the yearbook of 30 games minimum or current average of 21 games minimum whichever is higher.

Definition of yearbook average: Previous year's average as published by bowling associations. A member will continue using his/her entering average until he/she has won an accumulated $300 or more in NABI tournaments or until he/she is averaging 20 pins or more over his/her entering average. Upon surpassing the $300 mark, the bowler will use the highest average between entering average and current NABI average. If the bowler is averaging 20 pins or more over his/her entering average, he/she will be re-rated at 1/2 the difference between entering and current NABI average. New bowlers wishing to join NABI must bring average verification and present it at time of entry.

NO ENTRY WILL BE ALLOWED WITHOUT VERIFICATION!

Men and women will be paired together. Area Tournament Directors will settle any disputes not covered by NABI/ABC/WIBC rules.

HANDICAP & PLUS PINS
WHEN A MEMBER'S AVERAGE REACHES 205 OR HIGHER IN NABI TOURNAMENTS, HE/SHE WILL RECEIVE NO HANDICAP OR PLUS PINS, AND MAY BE SUBJECT TO TERMINATION.
FORMAT

Qualifying rounds will be three (3) games across six (6) lanes. Re-entries are permitted with bowler's highest score considered for prize fund. Bowlers may cash only once per tournament. There will be no carry-over of pins from qualifying to semis.

Semifinal qualification will be at least 1-for-6 by day and/or a preset number of semi-finalists will qualify each day. Men and women will qualify together, unless otherwise designated by Tournament Director. The semifinal round will be three (3) games across six (6) lanes. The five highest scores including handicap and plus pins from the semifinal round will automatically be seeded into the finals, unless otherwise designated by Tournament Director.

The finals will be pro-style (i.e., 5th and 4th qualifier meet, loser finishes 5th. Winner advances to meet 3rd qualifier, loser finishes in 4th place. Winner advances to meet 2nd qualifier, loser finishes in 3rd place. Winner advances to bowl 1st qualifier, loser finishes in 2nd place).

All members must abide by all NABI rules and regulations. If he/she does not, membership will be terminated with no reimbursement of fees. A complete rule book which governs NABI tournaments will be given to each new member when his/her application has been approved.

Prizes will be paid on-the-spot the same day of the Finals, unless otherwise designated by Tournament Director.

All fees are subject to change without notice. A complete description of NABI rules is contained in the official Policies and Procedures booklet. Entry fee could vary in some areas based on current bowling fees.

AGE ELIGIBILITY: Bowler must be twenty (20) years old to become a member of NABI.

AVERAGE LIMIT FOR JOINING NABI IS 205
BOWLERS AVERAGING OVER 206 OR HIGHER, OR PREVIOUSLY HAVE CARRIED AN AVERAGE OF 206 OR HIGHER, ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR NABI MEMBERSHIP

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