Munich 2023 - World Deaf Bowling Championships

Technical Regulations - Bowling

1. EVENTS
This competition will be conducted during the World Deaf Bowling Championships from 01 Aug 2023 to 12 Aug 2023 and will consist of the following 12 events (6 for men, 6 for women and 0 for mixed):

EventMenWomenMixed
Bowling Singles
Bowling Doubles
Bowling Trios
Bowling Team
Bowling Masters
Bowling All Events

2. PARTICIPANTS

2.1 Invitation to Participate
ICSD and the Organising Committee will invite all National Deaf Sports Federation (NDSF) members in good standing to participate in the competition.

2.2 Eligibility

2.2.1 Hearing Loss
Participation in the competition is restricted to athletes who are deaf and/or hard of hearing. Refer to the ICSD Audiogram Regulations for additional details on measurement of hearing loss.

2.2.2 Age
Athletes must meet the minimum age requirement for each event listed below:

EventMinimum AgeMaximum Age
Bowling Singles14-Born on or before 31 Dec 2009
Bowling Doubles14-Born on or before 31 Dec 2009
Bowling Trios14-Born on or before 31 Dec 2009
Bowling Team14-Born on or before 31 Dec 2009
Bowling Masters14-Born on or before 31 Dec 2009
Bowling All Events14-Born on or before 31 Dec 2009

2.2.2.1 Minor
Any participants who is a minors (age of 18 and under) is required to submit the Underage Athlete Form with parents’ and/or guardians’ signature to ICSD in order to participate in the competition.

2.2.3 Compliance
Only athletes who comply with the Deaf World Championships Regulations are allowed to participate in the competition.

2.3 Number of Teams
Not Applicable

2.4 Qualified Teams
Not Applicable

2.5 Number of Athletes per Discipline
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each Bowling discipline listed below:

MenWomen
66

2.6 Number of Athletes per Event
A maximum number of athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
Bowling Singles66-
Bowling Doubles66-
Bowling Trios66-
Bowling Team66-
Bowling Masters66-
Bowling All Events66-

2.7 Number of Reserves or Substitutes per Event
A maximum number of reserve/substitute athlete(s) per NDSF is allocated to each event listed below:

EventMenWomenMixed
Bowling Singles00-
Bowling Doubles00-
Bowling Trios00-
Bowling Team00-
Bowling Masters00-
Bowling All Events00-

2.8 Competition Entry Standards
Not Applicable

2.9 Competition Entry Rules
Only an authorised representative of each NDSF is allowed to submit competition entries.

2.10 Non-Starting Athletes
A fine of USD$100.00 will be levied on each non-starting athlete unless he/she submits a doctor's declaration in writing English that he/she should not be allowed to start.

3. REGISTRATION
Please refer to the 13. Preliminary and Final Registrations in the Deaf World Championships - Regulations, for further details on registration.

4. COMPETITION RULES AND REGULATIONS

4.1 Technical Organisation
ICSD is be responsible for the technical organisation of the competition in conjunction with the ().

4.2 Committees

4.2.1 Technical Committee
The Technical Committee is comprised of the ICSD Bowling Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Lily Chin Halas - ICSD Bowling Director (Chair)
Dieter Wiemken - WB Referee
Michael Schaefer - WB Deputy Referee
Madita Herbst - Sport Liaison Officer
Markus Antony - Deaf Representative

4.2.2 Protest Committee
The Protest Committee is comprised of the ICSD Bowling Director and other members nominated by the Organising Committee and approved by ICSD:

Lily Chin Halas - ICSD Bowling Director (Chair)
Dieter Wiemken - WB Referee
Michael Schaefer - WB Deputy Referee

4.3 Competition Rules
The competitions will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations of the (version: Sept. 2019). In case of disagreement in the interpretation of the Rules and Regulations, the English text shall prevail. Unforeseen incidents not covered by the Rules and Regulations shall be dealt with as follow:

4.3.1 Cases of a general nature will be resolved in accordance with the Deaflympics Regulations, General Technical Rules - and this Bowling Technical Regulations.

4.3.2 Cases of a technical nature related to competition rules will be resolved in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.4 Competition Equipment

All equipment used during competition must comply with the Rules and Regulations.

4.5 Competition Clothing

4.5.1 Participants must wear competitive uniforms representing their nationality, duly registered and published in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.5.2 Participants must observe the Deaf World Championships Regulations regarding advertisements on their uniforms and clothing worn in the competition area.

4.6 Draw
The draw for all events will be conducted under control of the Technical Committee and in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.7 Competition Plan
The competition plan will be conducted in accordance with the Rules and Regulations.

4.8 Officials

4.8.1 Judge/Referee/Umpire
Allocation of the officials to conduct the events will be made by the Technical Committee. Wherever possible, officials will possess the international license valid for 2023. However, officials with the highest level of national accreditation may be assigned.

4.8.2 Appointment
The Organising Committee, the Bowling Director and an ICSD-designated Respresentative shall appoint a representative and an appropriate number of officials to conduct each event.

4.9 Unforeseen Incidents
In the event of unforeseen incidents not covered by the rules and regulations, the Technical Committee will make a determination. In the absence of the Technical Committee, the ICSD Bowling Director will make a determination.

5. VENUES

5.1 Competition Venue

The competitions will take place at:
VenueSport Event
Dream-Bowl PalaceSingles, Doubles, Trios, Team, Masters

5.2 Training Venue

The training will take place at:
VenueSport Event
Dream-Bowl Palace

6. SCHEDULES

6.1 Competition Schedule

Date - TimeMenWomenMixedVenue
03 Aug 2023 - 09:00Singles  Dream-Bowl Palace
04 Aug 2023 - 09:00Singles  Dream-Bowl Palace
05 Aug 2023 - 09:00Doubles  Dream-Bowl Palace
06 Aug 2023 - 09:00Doubles  Dream-Bowl Palace
07 Aug 2023 - 09:00Trios  Dream-Bowl Palace
08 Aug 2023 - 09:00Trios  Dream-Bowl Palace
10 Aug 2023 - 09:00Team  Dream-Bowl Palace
11 Aug 2023 - 09:00Team  Dream-Bowl Palace
12 Aug 2023 - 09:00Masters Dream-Bowl Palace

6.2 Training Schedule

Date - TimeMenWomenMixedVenue
01 Aug 2023 - 10:00Training Dream-Bowl Palace
02 Aug 2023 - 11:00Training Dream-Bowl Palace

6.3 Technical Meeting

6.3.1 Date and Location

The Technical meeting will take place at:
Date - TimeVenue
01 Aug 2023 - 16:00Technical MeetingDream-Bowl Palace
08 Aug 2023 - 20:00Technical MeetingDream-Bowl Palace

6.3.2 Attendance
Each participating NDSF may be represented by a maximum of two officials, of whom at least one must be deaf. The NDSF may also bring an interpreter if necessary.

7. CONTROL AND SANCTIONS

7.1 Hearing Devices
The use of any hearing aid(s)/amplification or cochlear implant is not allowed in the restricted zone area.

7.1.1 Restricted Zone Area
The restricted zone area is in effect at the moment the athlete enters the competition area during the warm-up and competition periods.

7.1.2 Violation and Penalty
When this rule is violated, refer to ICSD Audiogram Regulations 8: Violations and Penalties.

8. PROTESTS

8.1 Procedures for launching a protest
All sport related protests will be resolved in accordance with the Rules and Regulations and will be adjudicated by the Protest Committee.

8.1.1 Any protest must be written in English on the Official Protest Form. The form and a deposit USD$100.00 must be given to the ICSD Bowling Director within 60 minutes after the official public posting of results.

8.1.2 The ICSD Bowling Director will decide whether the protest is sport-related or eligibility-related. The Protest Committee will review all sport-related protests, and the ICSD Representative will review all eligibility-related protests.

8.1.3 The deposit of USD$100.00 will be returned to the applicant only if the protest is considered valid.

8.2 Procedure for reviewing a protest
The Protest Committee will meet in the competition venue or a designated office at a time decided upon by the ICSD Bowling Director.

8.2.1 The ICSD Bowling Director will chair of the Protest Committee.

8.2.2 The Sport Liaison Officer (SLO) will be responsible for booking a meeting room and interpreters.

8.2.3 The SLO will contact and inform all members of the Protest Committee of the meeting time and location.

8.2.4 The ICSD Bowling Director will be responsible for liaising with the State Sports Association's Competition Manager.

8.2.5 After adjudication, the ICSD Bowling Director will forward the original Official Protest Form (along with the protest fee if the protest was denied) to the ICSD Secretariat. The SLO will forward a copy of the form to the Deaf World Championships Headquarters.

9. ADDENDUM

9.1. Lanes
There are 52 bowling lanes.

9.2. Competition Equipment (reference: 4.4)
All equipment and implements used during competitions will comply with the World Bowling Playing Rules and Regulations as of September 2019. The list of approved bowling balls is published in the following online link to the USBC Specifications and Certifications document:
http://usbcongress.http.internapcdn.net/usbcongress/bowl/equipandspecs/pdfs/approved_balllist.pdf

9.3. Competition Clothing (reference: 4.5)
The emblem of the nation or federation shall be placed on each player’s sportswear. The names of the player and his/her nation shall be placed on the back of his/her tricot.

9.4. Competition Plan (reference: 4.7)

9.4.1. Masters
Masters in 5 steps described in the World Bowling Playing Rules and Regulations as of September 2019 on page 51 - 5.12 Masters.

9.5. Officials (reference 4.8)

9.5.1. Tournament Manager (reference 4.8.1)
The Tournament Manager and his/her designated representatives shall supervise and direct the tournament under the authority of the Technical Committee and comply with the competition rules and codes of conduct of the WTBA.

9.5.2. Appointment (reference 4.8.2)
The Organising Committee shall appoint the Tournament Manager and an appropriate number of scorers, etc.

9.6. Control and Sanctions (reference: 7)

9.6.1. Smoking
Smoking is not permitted in the bowling centre. If a bowler is caught smoking during a game he/she will have zero pinfall for the game currently being played. If a bowler is caught smoking in between games, he/she will have zero pinfall for the succeeding game.

Notice: this regulations are subject to change. Last updated on Tuesday, 25-Jul-23 17:55:31 GMT.