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Parental Consent Form

I, _______________________________ , am the parent or legal guardian of __________________________, an

unmarried grade school or high school student under the age of 18. By signing this form I am authorizing my

child to bowl or substitute in the __________________________ a league/tournament that offers merchandise

over $500, cash or bonds.

I verify I have read and reviewed USBC Rule 400 (see below) and understand the competition I have

authorized my child to participate in violates the rule jeopardizing his/her USBC Youth eligibility.

I recognize that by bowling or substituting in competition which violated Rule 400, his/her amateur status may

be jeopardized. I understand that to ensure compliance with high school and collegiate rules I should check

with a compliance officer and/or academic counselor at his/her school.

Parental/Guardian Signature: ________________________________ Date: __________________

Rule 400: Youth Membership Eligibility

USBC Youth membership is available to individuals who have not reached their 20

birthday prior to August 1 of

the current bowling season and have maintained compliance with Item a below. Individuals who purchase

Youth membership in a summer league and turn 20 prior to August 1 will be allowed to complete the summer

league. The age limitation is waived for those authorized as mentally challenged.

a. Except as provided in Item b, a youth may not bowl, substitute or pace in any bowling activity which offers

any of the following as prizes:

1. Cash or bonds.

2. Merchandise exceeding $500 in value.

b. Youth may bowl in singles competitions (including side competitions/brackets) offering such prizes,

provided, prior to bowling:

1. The competition agrees to award the youth’s prize in the form of a scholarship; or

2. The youth signs the USBC Singles Competition Prize Waiver waiving his/her rights to any prize in

violation of this rule.

In youth competition, youth members may participate in side competitions/brackets provided all entries are

returned 100% in the form of scholarships only and awards comply with Item a above.

Buying or selling of earned prizes is prohibited.

Any youth bowler deemed in violation of this rule is subject to disciplinary action including the potential loss of

youth membership.

NOTE: There are no limits on scholarship amounts or entry fees (must be paid directly to the tournament

director/manager) and reimbursement of actual travel expenses into the next higher level of competition

or any tournament or event. (Receipts must be provided upon request.) The prizes authorized by a state

high school athletic association or a collegiate athletic association recognized by USBC and USBC

Collegiate are not subject to the limitations of this rule.

Parental Consent Form