Penang Pesta InternationalBowling Championship 2024
December 13 -21
MegaMall Bowling Centre, Prai, Penang

Rules & Regulations
1. ORGANISATIONThis International Bowling Championship is organized by Persatuan Tenpin Bowling
Pulau Pinang. Playing Rules and Regulations of World Bowling (WB) shall apply onmatters not covered herein. This International Championship is sanctioned byMalaysian Tenpin Bowling Congress (MTBC) and Asian Bowling Federation (ABF).
2. ELIGIBILITY
All current PTBPP members and invited affiliates of good standing and invited foreign
bowlers are eligible to participate in this championship.
3. AVERAGESOnly official averages of MTBC will be used and an entrant who has no establishedaverage prior to the cut-off date as at 01st January 2024. Invited outstation/ overseas
bowlers must produce written confirmation of their averages from their respective
Associations or Congresses.
4. REFUND
No refund shall be made after an entry has been registered and accepted. A
participant who fails to show up and/or is late for the scheduled squad shall bedisqualified from participation in that squad and the entry fee forfeited.
5. REGISTRATION FEE
Bowlers must play in their respective Grades or in the higher one. Bowler from a higher
Grade will be ineligible to play in any of lower Grade.
Registration fee: RM150.00.
6. VERIFICATION OF SCORES
It is the responsibility of each bowler and/or the team captain to verify the correctnessof each game bowled by signing on the official entry form of each event. Oncesigned, the score shall stand, unless otherwise decided by the TournamentCommittee.
7. TIESIn the event of a tie in the Masters’ Qualifying event, the bowler with the higher scorein the 3rd game of the lower squad attempt shall be the winner. If this still ends in atie, the next high game will be counted, and this will be repeated until the tie is broken.
In the event if a tie in the top 3 positions of the Masters’ Finals, a 1 ball tie breaker rolloff shall decide. For the Pesta Masters Stage #1 category, a 1 ball tie breaker roll-off
shall decide.
In the event of a tie that affect the award of Events prizes, the prizes will be sharedequally among the co-winners.
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8. CHEATING
Any bowler found guilty of cheating at scores, averages eligibility or in any othercounts will be immediately disqualified from the entire tournament and reported tothe Disciplinary Committee of the MTBC for further action. He/She will also be strippedof his/her winnings and positions standing and be asked to return to the Tournament
Directors any awards that may have already been given to him/her. When in doubt,
bowlers are reminded to consult with the Tournament Directors on any issues.
9. BOWLER’S ATTIRE
Bowlers are required to be properly and appropriately dressed for bowling. If, in theopinion of the Tournament Director a bowler is not appropriately dressed, he may not
be permitted to bowl. Male bowlers are not allowed to wear sleeveless shirts and/orshorts.
10. PROTESTa) Scores: Must be submitted in writing to the Tournament Directors or their
Assistants within 1 hour of the event. In the case of the Masters Event, such protests, ifany, should be made to the same official before official results are made known. Noprotest made after official results will be entertained.
b) Foul: Must be brought to the attention of the Lane Marshall before the deliveryof the next ball. No complaints made after the 2nd ball has been bowled shall beentertained.
c) Eligibility: Must be submitted in writing to either the Tournament Directors or theirAssistants within 24 hours of the first infringement or before the next round whicheveris earlier.
11. LOSS OF SCORES DURING BLACK-OUTS
In the event that the TV monitor black out in the progress of a game and it cannot betraced, bowler(s) will have to bowl that particular game all over. However, previous
games where the scores have been recorded shall stand unchanged.
12. REGISTRATION OF BOWLING BALLSAll participants are advised to check their bowling balls used in the Tournament arecertified legal for weight and other specifications before they compete in their events.
The onus is on the bowler to ensure that all balls he/she uses are certified legal as
above.
Scuffing of ball surface during competition or between games is not allowed.
Random checks shall be conducted on bowlers’ balls that finished on podium.
13. INTERPRETATION CLAUSEThe Tournament Director reserves the right to accept or reject any entry as he deems
fit.
Any matter arising that is not covered in the Tournament Rules shall be decided bythe Tournament Director. The Tournament Committee decision shall be final.

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MASTERS EVENT
1. Masters Qualifying (MQ) – 3 games will be bowled in this event.
2. A bowler may bowl as many times as he/she chooses.
3. The best two attempts (total 6 games) will be listed for ranking into the Masters
Qualifying.
4. Pesta Masters – Stage 1 Entry Fee will be RM850.00; Finals Fee will be RM500.00
5. Mixed Graded “A” - Each MQ attempt will be RM150.00.
6. Men’s “B”. Senior Masters & Women’s Graded - Each MQ attempt will be RM120.00.
7. Youth MQ attempt: RM120.00 for U-21, RM100.00 for U-16 and RM80.00 for U–12.
8. All qualifiers must check with the Tournament Director 24 hours before their fixtures
and /or to check for any changes in the schedule.
9. Number of Qualifiers for the Masters Roll - off:
EventsPestaMasters

No. of Qualifiers
Bowlers shall bowl twelve (12)games in the qualifying Stage
#1, divided over two (2) blocksof six (6) games each; on theOfficial Championship oiling
pattern over two (2) days.
Top forty (40) bowlers from thequalifying Stage 1 shallproceed to the Masters OpenFinals.

No. ofGames

Date of Masters’ Finals
STAGE #1
Thursday 19th Dec 2024
Friday 20th Dec 2024

12 Games

8 Games

FINALS
Saturday 21st Dec 2024 at 10:00am

Top 3 Bowlers from the Finals.

Mixed Graded“A”
Men’s Graded B
Women’s Graded
Senior Masters
Men / WomenMILO YouthU-21 Boys / GirlsMILO YouthU-16 Boys / GirlsMILO YouthU-12 Boys / Girls

STEP-LADDER FINALS
Saturday 21st Dec 2024 at 1:30pm

Top 42 Men/Women

8 Games

Friday 20th Dec 2024 at 6:00pm

Top 30
Top 18Top 24 Men
Top 12 Women

8 Games
8 Games
8 Games

Wednesday 18th Dec 2024 at 6:00pm
Wednesday 18th Dec 2024 at 6:00pm
Wednesday 18th Dec 2024 at 2:00pm

Top 24 Boys
Top 18 Girls

8 Games
8 Games

Wednesday 18th Dec 2024 at 9:00am

Top 24 Boys
Top 24 Girls

8 Games
8 Games

Tuesday 17th Dec 2024 at 9:00am.

Top 15 Boys
Top 15 Girls

6 Games

Monday 16th Dec 2024 at 9:00am

Note: All the above top Qualifiers based on 2 sets of three (3) games series will be listed on theChampionship Results Board from the start of the Qualifying till the last squad as per category stated:
Women Graded
Tuesday 17th December 2024 at 22:30hr;
Men’s Graded “B”
Tuesday 17th December 2024 at 22:30hr;
Senior Masters (Men & Women) Tuesday 17th December 2024 at 22:30hr;
MILO Girls & Boys U-21
Tuesday 17th December 2024 at 18:30hr;
MILO Youth Girls & Boys U-16
Monday 16th December 2024 at 18:30hr;
MILO Youth Girls & Boys U-12
Sunday 15th December 2024 at 18:30hr.
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Penang Pesta International
Bowling Championship 2024
December 13 -21
MegaMall Bowling Centre, Prai, Penang

MASTERS’ EVENT - CATEGORY
1. MILO YOUTH MASTERS – GIRLS & BOYS (UNDER - 21)
This event is open to bowlers who are below 22 years of age as at 01st January 2024 (Born in 2002 orafter).
The Top 18 Girls & Top 24 Boys Finalists will bowl eight (8) games each at 09:00am on Wednesday 18thDecember 2024.
Games Fee: RM250.00
2. MILO YOUTH MASTERS - GIRLS & BOYS (UNDER - 16)
This event is open to bowlers who are below 16 years of age as at 01st January 2024 (Born in 2008 orafter).
The Top 24 Girls & Top 24 Boys Finalists will bowl eight (8) games each at 09:00am on Tuesday 17th
December 2024.
Games Fee: RM200.00
3. MILO YOUTH MASTERS - BOYS & GIRLS (UNDER - 12)
This event is open to bowlers who are below 12 years of age as at 01st January 2024 (Born in 2012 orafter).
The Top 15 Girls and Top 15 Boys Finalists will bowl six (6) games each at 09:00am on Monday 16th
December 2024.
Games Fee: RM150.00
4. WOMEN’S GRADED MASTERS
This event is open to all women bowlers with average less than 186. The top eighteen (18) Qualifiers willbowl eight (8) games in the Finals on Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 6:00pm. Games Fee:
RM250.00
5. MEN’S GRADED “B” MASTERS
This event is open to all Men’s Graded bowlers with an average less than 181. The top 30 Qualifiers willbowl eight (8) games in the Finals on Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 6:00pm. Games Fee:
RM350.00
6. WOMEN SENIOR MASTERS
This event is open to all women aged 45 years old (Born in 1979 or before). Bowlers aged 55 and above
will be given a handicap. A 5-pins handicap is given to bowlers aged 55 year (Born in 1969) andadditional 1-pin handicap for each year from aged 56 onwards. The handicap is given for each gameplayed throughout the championship. The top twelve (12) bowlers will bowl 8 games in the Finals on
Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 2:00pm. Games Fee: RM250.00
7. MEN SENIOR MASTERS
This event is open to all men aged 45 years old (Born in 1979 or before). Bowlers aged 55 and above
will be given a handicap. A 5-pins handicap is given to bowlers aged 55 year (Born in 1969) andadditional 1-pin handicap for each year from aged 56 onwards. The handicap is given for each gameplayed throughout the championship. The top twenty-four (24) bowlers will bowl 8 games in the Finals
on Wednesday 18th December 2024 at 2:00pm. Games Fee: RM350.00

48. MIXED GRADED “A” MASTERS
This event is open to all Women & Men Graded bowlers with an average less than 200.
Female bowler is given 8 pins handicap per game. The top 42 Qualifiers will bowl eight (8) games in theFinals on Friday 20th December 2024 at 6:00pm. Games Fee: RM400.00
9. PESTA MASTERS STAGE #1 & FINALSThis event is open to all women and men bowlers.

Bowler’s Average
200 and above
Below 200
Additional Handicap for following categories
Women
Senior bowler Aged 50 years and above (Born on 1974)
Senior bowler Aged 51 to 55 years (Born on 1968 to 1973)
Senior bowler Aged 56 to 60 years (Born on 1963 to 1968)
Senior bowler Aged 61 to 65 years (Born on 1958 to 1963)
Senior bowler Aged 66 and above (Born on 1958 or before)

Handicap
07557
91113

STAGE #1: Thursday 19th December 2024.
1st Block of six (6) games
Friday 20th December 2024.
2nd Block of six (6) games
Stage #1 Games Fee: RM850.00
PESTA MASTERS FINALS:

Saturday 21st December 2024 at 10:00 am.
Top forty (40) bowlers from the qualifying Stage #1.
Bowlers shall bowl eight (8) games each.

PESTA MASTERS FINALS Games Fee: RM500.00
PESTA MASTERS FINALS (Step-Ladder Semi-Finals): Saturday 21st December 2024 at 1:00 pm.
The 3rd and 2nd placed bowlers from Masters Open Finals will bowl one game each. The winner withthe highest score will qualify to meet 1st placed bowler in the stepladder grand finals.
PESTA MASTERS FINALS (Step-Ladder Grand Finals): Saturday 21st December 2024 at 1:30 pm.
The winner from Step-Ladder Semi-Finals and 1st placed bowler will bowl one game each. In the eventthe 1st placed bowler wins the 1st game, he/she will be declared the Champion. If the 1st placed
bowler loses the 1st game, there shall be a one game roll off to decide the Champion.
10. REPORTING TIME:
All Masters’ Finalists MUST check in personally 30 minutes or earlier before their respective Roll-Off times.
Reserves will be called 15 minutes before Roll-Off.

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Bowling Championship 2024
December 13 -21
MegaMall Bowling Centre, Prai, Penang
MASTERS’ EVENTS PRIZE LIST

Ranking

Pesta
Masters

Champion
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
11th – 16th
17th – 20th
21st – 24th
Total:

RM50,000
RM25,000
RM10,000
RM7,000
RM6,000
RM5,000
RM4,000
RM3,000
RM2,500
RM2,000
RM1,500
RM1,000
RM1,000
RM131,500

Mixed
Graded“A”
RM15,000
RM8,000
RM5,000
RM2,500
RM1,500
RM1,400
RM1,300
RM1,200
RM1,100
RM1,000RM300
RM300

Men’s
Graded“B”
RM5,000
RM2,500
RM1,000
RM900
RM800
RM700
RM600
RM500

Women’s
Graded
RM3,050
RM2,000
RM1,000
RM700
RM600
RM500
RM400
RM300

Men’s
SeniorMasters
RM5,000
RM2,500
RM1,000
RM900
RM800
RM700
RM600
RM500

Women’s
SeniorMasters
RM3,050
RM2,000
RM1,000
RM800
RM600

RM41,000

RM12,000

RM8,550

R12,000

RM7,450MILO
Girls
Under - 21
RM3,050
RM2,000
RM1,000
RM800
RM700
RM600
RM500
RM400
RM300
RM200
RM9,550

MILO
Boys
Under - 16
RM3,050
RM2,000
RM1,000
RM800
RM700
RM600
RM500
RM400

MILO
Girls
Under - 16
RM1,500
RM1,000
RM800
RM700
RM600
RM500
RM400
RM300

MILO
Boys
Under - 12
RM1,050
RM700
RM500
RM400
RM300

MILO
Girls
Under - 12
RM950
RM600
RM400
RM300
RM200

RM9,050

RM5,800

RM2,950

RM2,450212500

Ranking
Champion
2nd
3rd
4th
5th
6th
7th
8th
9th
10th
Total:MILO
Boys
Under - 21
RM5,000
RM2,500
RM1,000
RM900
RM800
RM700
RM600
RM500
RM400
RM300
RM12,700

42500

Total Prize Fund: RM255,000.00
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