PBA Challenge events are open to PBA members who do not hold a PBA title and non-members who have never won a PBA event.  Participants must be a USBC Member in good standing. Non members must meet PBA average requirements.
 
Host
The Held Family
 
Payout Ratio
1:3
 
Entry Fee
PBA Members: $245
Non-Members: $310 (money order, cashiers check or credit card only)
 
Field Capacity
60 (subject to change)
 
Entry Deadline
Online entries for members and non-members will open on October 5th.
Online entries for members and non-members close at midnight on Monday, November 2nd.
After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the PBA Central Region Manager.
 
Prize Fund
1st Place is projected to pay $1,500
12th Place is projected to pay $450
Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $350.
 
Balance Holes
Beginning August 1, 2020, the use of a balance hole is prohibited. The rule states all holes in a bowling ball must be used on every delivery; any hole not used is considered a balance hole, making the ball illegal. Bowlers who do not use their thumb no longer can have a thumb hole, as it now is considered a balance hole. They also need to mark their ball to show where they place their palm on delivery.
 
W-9 Forms
IRS is requiring that we get new W-9 forms for all bowlers who earn winnings in PBA events.  If this is your first tournament of 2020 where you have cashed, you will be required to complete a W-9 form prior to receiving any prize money.  This requirement pertains to all participants, whether you are a member or not.
 
Product Registration
There have been some changes in product registration.  AMF 300 and Mongoose are no longer participating in product registration.  Neither their products will be allowed to be used in competition nor their logos will be allowed on jerseys.  For a complete list of 2020 Product Registered companies, go to www.pba.com/registered-products.