1. Team Composition

There will be 8 teams for the League. Each team must have 4 members (with 1 substitution)

Roster Submission: Teams must submit their rosters to Tipp City Pizza before the start of the season. Changes to the roster must be reported to Tipp City Pizza.

2. Eligibility

Age Requirement: All players must be at least 18 years old.

Skill Levels: The league is open to players of all skill levels. Teams should aim for a balance of skill levels to promote fair competition.

Membership Fees: All players must pay the league membership fee before participating.

3. Substitutes

Substitute Players: Teams may have a designated substitute who can play in place of regular team members if needed.

Eligibility: Substitutes must meet all eligibility requirements and be registered with the league.

4. Team Captains

Designation: Each team must designate one player as the team captain.

Responsibilities: The team captain is responsible for team communication, ensuring all players are aware of match schedules, and submitting scores to TCP.

5. Match Participation

Minimum Players for a Match: A team must have at least 3 players present to start a game. If fewer than 3 players are present, the team will forfeit.

Late Arrivals: Players arriving late may join the game at the start of the next frame.

6. Conduct

Sportsmanship: All players must exhibit good sportsmanship. Unsportsmanlike conduct will result in penalties, including potential suspension from the league.

7. Uniforms

Team Uniforms: Teams are encouraged to have matching uniforms or shirts but not required. 
No offensive language or images.

8. Scheduling

Match Schedule: Tipp City Pizza will provide a schedule of matches at the start of the season. Teams must adhere to the schedule unless changes are approved by Tipp City Pizza.

Rescheduling Matches: Requests to reschedule a match must be made at least 48 hours in advance and are subject to approval by Tipp City Pizza.

9. Scoring

Team Score Calculation: Sum the scores of all the players on the team to get the total score.

Official Scores: All scores must be recorded and submitted to the league office by the team captain within 24 hours of the match.

Score Disputes: Any disputes over scores must be reported immediately to Tipp City Pizza for resolution.

10. Playoffs and Championships

Eligibility: Teams must participate in a minimum number of regular-season games (as determined by the league) to be eligible for playoffs.

Tiebreakers: In the event of a tie in the standings, tiebreakers will be determined by head-to-head match results, followed by total pins knocked down during the season.

11. Rule Changes

Amendments: Tipp City Pizza reserves the right to amend these rules as necessary. Teams will be notified of any changes at least one week in advance.

12. Disqualification

Grounds for Disqualification: Teams may be disqualified for repeated violations of league rules, unsportsmanlike conduct, or failure to pay league fees.