ABT RULES COVERING DRESS CODES AND GROOMING
STANDARDS WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY. Bowlers
are allowed to compete in only two(2) tournaments without wearing a
shirt / blouse with their name on the back and the official logo or
patch PERMANENTLY attached. Shirts / Blouses must have standard tow
(2) piece or Polo collars. No rib neck crew collars. Shirts /
Blouses must have sleeve. NO T-SHIRTS or SWEAT SHIRTS!!! Walking
shorts, culottes, or split skirts will be permitted at the
Discretion of the local DIRECTOR, provided they extend close to the
knees. NO short shorts, tight shorts, exercise shorts or cut-offs.
Pants, slacks skirts, dresses and jeans are preferred. NO TYPE of
athletic wear permitted. NO elastic or tie down cuffs. Straight or
regular hemmed cuffs only on pants, slacks or jeans. NO weightlifter
(ZUMI’S) or jogging pants permitted. Pants, Slacks and Jeans must
have button down or zipper closure. Hair must be NEAT CLEAN and well
groomed. NO hair curlers or hair pins for curling purposes
permitted. Beards, goatees, moustaches and sideburns will be
permitted provided they have a neat and trim appearance. NO Hats or
Head bands permitted during practice and competition. No Bowler will
be permitted to bowl, unless they meet and agree to all of these
specifications.
A Bowler will not be allowed to compete in any
handicapped event without verification of his or her average. The
applicant must verify the correctness of his or her average. If
Bowler's averages is published in local association's average
yearbook, and a copy of this is made available to the ABT, averages
can be verified at our office. If we do not have a yearbook, average
, sanctioned or non-sanctioned verification must appear in writing
and be verified by local association secretary. Bowler must also
bring current league sheet with highest current average of
twenty-one (21) games of more. No other verifications will be
accepted.