GUIDELINES FOR THE NEBRASKA HIGH SCHOOL BOWLING FEDERATION
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6.4. Baker Format: In centers without automatic scoring (or centers so-equipped), each team will bowl five frames on one lane, and the remaining 5 frames on the other lane of the pair. In centers with automatic scoring (and no such ability), the team will bowl the entire game on one lane. The NHSBF Commissioner may mandate which format is used within any conference, district, or state championship match.
6.5. Maximum amount of play: No team may schedule more than 3 conference matches (either JV or Varsity) on any single day. No individual player may bowl more than
5 games against the same opponent within any single day.
Baker matches count as one game.
6.6. Forfeits: A team which forfeits will lose all standing points for a series, team and individual. However, the scores of all eligible players shall be included in the conference records will qualify for all conference and individual awards. When a match is declared forfeited, the members present must bowl as if the match were actually contested. Teams missing a match due to weather or other emergency must notify the host center as soon as possible prior to the meet. Cases in which teams that, due to emergency must notify the center prior to the meet will be handled on a case-by-case basis (see Team Presentation).
6.6.1. A team game will be declared forfeited if one team fails to
appear by the time the opposing team has completed its third frame
of bowling, providing the opposing team started bowling at the
scheduled starting time of the match.
6.6.2. The match will declared forfeited if one team fails to appear
with in the first three frames of each game of the match. NO score
for frames missed.
6.6.3. A game or match will be declared forfeited if one team fails to
field at least three team members under the provisions of
paragraphs A and B above.
6.7. Conduct of Coaches and Players:
6.7.1. No coach, player, or other person officially connected with
the team shall be permitted to use any tobacco products on the
bench or in the playing or spectator areas.
6.7.2. No tobacco or consumption of alcoholic beverage will be
allowed in the bowlers and spectator area during match play.
6.7.3. All bowlers will remain in the immediate bowling area while
competition is in progress.
6.7.4. Bowlers will be expected to follow the previous bowler
promptly and will be required to bowl as soon as the one lane to
their right is clear.
6.7.5. Un-sportsman-like conduct, including but not restricted to
deliberate foot fouls, vulgar language, or abuse of equipment or
facilities is not permitted.
6.7.5.1. Conduct enforcement policy: Coaches of all
participating schools are responsible for the enforcement of
the following penalties. The Commissioner (or the NHSBF
board in her/her absence) shall have the final say on
enforcement when coaches cannot agree on the penalty
that should be handed down. (See Protests)
6.7.5.2. Behavior of Players: The Conference coach, or
District Commissioner, may suspend a conference member for
infraction of a conference rule, for a period not to exceed 3
weeks.
6.8. Authorized Personnel: The coach(es), league officials, participating bowlers and center staff as needed, are the only persons authorized to be in the bowlers area during a match.
Spectators and other interested parties must remain behind the area defined as the bowler's area.
6.9. Scorekeeping: A computer/automatic-scoring unit in centers so equipped will perform scorekeeping. If a center is not equipped with automatic scoring, an independent, non-biased third party will perform scoring. It will be the responsibility of team captains to verify that scores are complete and accurate.
6.10. Vacancies: There are no 'vacancy' scores. Absent bowlers receive 0 for any frames missed.
6.11. Foul Line: The foul line shall be observed during match play. Awards will not be issued if automatic foul detecting foul detecting devices or a human foul judge is not used. When a player deliberately fouls, the player shall receive zero pinfall for the entire frame.
6.12. Protests: The coach, as representative of the bowling team, must file any protest within 24 hours after the match series in which the infraction occurred. If no protest is filed within 24 hours, scores shall stand as bowled. If the infraction occurs during the final meet of the season or during the conference playoffs, the protest appeal of eligibility must be made at least two days prior to the next level of district or district competition. Protests shall be filed with a representative of the Advisory Committee who will coordinate a brief conference.
6.13. Concept Testing: The
NHSBF State Commissioner may authorize the testing of trial formats and
events, as well as, 'scrimmage' matches with
non-federation teams, for the purpose of
improving the program. The NHSBF may
authorize the results of such events to be
considered a part of the regular season
standings.
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