Preparing for my first bowling tournament

[Chase]

I don’t know how many of you all have noticed, but I have (finally) decided to have my very first tournament in Atlanta.

The Bowling200.com Summer Handicap Doubles Challenge
Handicap Doubles 1st place: $1,500.00 Guaranteed
Scratch Singles 1st place: $500.00 Guaranteed
Handicap Singles 1st place: $500.00 Guaranteed


This is my first tournament, so I am hoping that many of you will be supportive, and come out to bowl! :)

I did my best to try to make a format that I (and others I consulted) felt would be fair and also low entry fee & alibi ... to all. Also – I am putting up my own money as a guarantee that the 1st place prizes will be paid as they say; $1,500 for 1st place doubles; $500 for 1st place scratch singles & $500 for handicap singles. I personally see (and have experienced) tournaments that advertise the “based on entry thing”, which is cool, but I just thought it might be a cool thing for you to get 1st place payouts... just as they are advertised. I actually wanted to make the 1st places higher, but since this is my first tournament, I didn't want to "run before I walk". If it goes well... I am definitely willing to do more $ in future tournaments.

I am looking forward to this, and I am open to any and all suggestions, thoughts (good or bad) that you would like to share.

Thanks for your support, respectfully yours-

Chase

Ps – I also would like to thank the Atlanta Pro Shops that are helping to sponsor this tournament. Bowler’s Express, Striking Results, and RAH. Also - Ellen at Funtime Bowl... Thank you!

I look forward to your feedback!

[Akil Razzak]

Hey Chase I'm glad you're having something!!!! I will tell all I know about it. One suggestion would be to personally put flyers in every bowling center because you never know who would like to bowl in your tournament. Knowing you as a person I will support it because I have known you to be fair and balanced!!!! Good luck man and hope you have a great turnout!!!!

[jonah white]

Make sure you send a flyer to Velma(QB-bowling) in NC and you will get some bowlers from there.

[Martin "BLUFLAME" Seay]

The guaranteed 1st place will bring a lot of people out. I was talking to a bowler about a tournament and they were like I don't do based on entries tournaments. I'm sure many bowlers feel that way.

[Chase]

Hi all – now that the 1st weekend is in, I would love to hear your opinions on the tournament… good or bad.

Also – we will be doing a bonus $150 for the high team on Saturday August 1, for the 1st squad at 1:30 pm. Last week was full, so get there early.

Oh yeah, congratulations to Akil Razzak – who won the Hammer Black Widow Sting bowling ball, which was graciously sponsored by RAH Pro Shop. We will be doing another ball prize drawing, and more next weekend.

I will update this page within the next 48 hrs with the standings – Handicap doubles, handicap singles, and scratch singles.

The “ very unofficial high” for the 1st week is 1372 for Handicap Doubles.

I look forward to seeing you on Saturday, Aug 1.

[glenda atwater]

I enjoyed it.I didn't bowl like i wanted to but i met some new people and saw some old friends,i had a good time.THANKS My partner and I will come back for 1 more squad

[Tillie Freeland]

Hey Chase,

I enjoyed the tournament....and I hope this will be an annual, at least. What must I do to
work with you in some of the tournaments?

[Chase]

Thanks for the kind words... I appreciate that...and your support. We will speak later. Oh, and congratulations for placing 4th. :)