Wednesday Nite Mixed

Wednesday Nite Mixed League Bylaws

2025 – 2026

This league shall be called the WEDNESDAY NITE MIXED. It shall be sanctioned by the UNITED STATES BOWLING CONGRESS (USBC) and shall function under the constitution or authority of NORTHERN UTAH USBC. All bowlers must be members of the USBC and the Northern Utah USBC for the season. Membership dues are $26.00.

All League officers must be a current member of USBC and Northern Utah USBC for the season. League officers must also be active bowlers in this league.

Teams:

Teams will consist of 4 players. Teams can be made up of any combination of males and females and may be entirely made-up of males or females. Two regular members of the team must be present to constitute a legal lineup. If less than two members of the team are present the points will be forfeit unless makeup games were previously arranged with either the league secretary (James Schow) or league president (Manuel Perez). On a five or six-person team, the fifth or sixth person must be noted from the beginning of the league. If a team would like to add a fifth or sixth bowler to their roster after the season begins, then a captain’s vote confirming the change must be held before that player can be added to the roster. A bowler on a team roster cannot serve as a substitute bowler for another team in this league.

Team Members:

  • All bowlers must bowl with one primary hand (right or left), no exchanging during the season, unless there is an injury or surgery. At that time, a captain’s vote will be taken. If passed, the bowler will re-establish an average with the other hand.
  • When multiple bowlers are up on the approach ready to bowl, the bowler on the right has the right-of way to bowl first.
  • Never stand or approach the ball return when a bowler on either side of you is on the approach ready to bowl.
  • NO CELL PHONES ON THE LANES. Please end all calls before heading to the approach.
  • BE READY TO BOWL WHEN IT IS YOUR TURN TO BOWL. Failure to comply can result in a zero score for that frame.
  • In the case of a late bowler, a team member will be considered absent if not present by the end of the third frame of any game and must wait until the start of the next game to bowl or take a zero score in the first three frames of that game, then begin bowling in the fourth frame. When league play starts late bowlers must be put in skipped mode while other bowlers begin bowling. NO WAITING FOR LATE BOWLERS.
  • NO CHILDREN ON THE APPROACH AND BOWLING AREA. Please pay close attention to all children you are responsible for in the bowling alley.
  • All bowlers will respect Davis Lanes Equipment and Property, Davis Lanes Staff, and the other bowlers on the Wednesday Nite Mixed League.

Length of the League:

  • League season will be 30 weeks long beginning on August 27, 2025, and ending April 8, 2026.
  • There will be no bowling on: November 26, 2025 (The night before Thanksgiving), December 24, 2025 (Christmas Eve), and December 31, 2025 (New Year’s Eve).
  • Bowlers will pay fees for 30 weeks. On week 31, on April 15, 2025, will be a fun night with sweeper money. The top three period champions and wildcard teams will also bowl to determine league champions.
  • Play will be divided into 3 periods. Each period will be 10 weeks long.
  • A fourth team will be a wild card team, determined by the highest number of wins and did not win a period.
  • NO ONE TEAM CAN WIN MORE THAN ONE PERIOD.
  • The four teams will be ranked 1-4 based on total pins. The wild card team will always be ranked 4. Team 4 will bowl Team 3. The winner will bowl team 2. The winner will bowl team 1. A total of 3 games will be bowled. If a team is unable to participate, then their game will be forfeited.
  • All winners will be determined by 1 game total pin count.
  • In the event of a tie USBC rule 118 will apply. A one game roll-off if needed to break a tie. Cannot use total pins to break a tie. Tie breakers will occur directly after league play on the last night of the period, if necessary.
  • During roll-offs and championship only team members in good standings may bowl. Subs are not allowed to bowl the championship or roll-offs.

Time:

Fees:

The league will bowl on Wednesday at 6:30 at Davis Lanes in Layton, UT. Shadow balls will start at 6:20.

Fees:

  • Fees will be $17.00 per person, per night.
  • Breakdown of fees: Lineage will cost $13.00 per person. Secretary fee $0.40 per bowler and treasurer fee $0.20 per bowler, leaving $3.40 per person for prize fund.
  • Each member of the league must have the last two weeks paid for by March 25, 2026 or reach an acceptable arrangement with the league secretary (James Schow).
  • Secretary/treasurer fees will be paid at the end of each half of the bowling league.
  • Each member will give 25 cents for each open 5th frame. This money will be used for the fun night on the last night of the league.
  • It will be the team captain’s responsibility to ensure that members pay 25 cents for each open fifth frame.
  • A onetime fee of $5.00 per person will be charged for potluck/party supplies. Any money not used by the party committee will be used for the fun night on the last night of the league.

ALL returned checks written on the Wednesday night mixed league account can be subjected to a return check charge (Whatever the charge is from the bank).

AT NO TIME WILL ANY LEAGUE BOWLER BE BEHIND ON FEES FOR MORE THAN TWO CONSECUTIVE WEEKS. All bowlers must pay to play. We understand certain situations will happen. Any bowler behind by a total of $34.00 in dues and/or fees will not be considered in good standing and will result in a zero score with zero handicap for the unpaid weeks, which could lead to game loss.

If you have any questions or concerns with payment, please talk to the league secretary (James Schow), he will be willing to work with you.

It will be the responsibility of the team captain to ensure that the team’s Payment Envelope is accurate and will be turned into the league secretary (James Schow) by the end of the 5th frame of the first game. The team captain will also ensure that all members of their team are current on payments and communicate with the league secretary (James Schow) if there are discrepancies or shortages (Rule 104(h)(1)(e)).

Pre/Post Bowling:

  • Pre bowling or post bowling and unopposed bowling will be done as a team. No individual bowling will be allowed.
  • Games must be made up before the next official league night. A league officer must be notified about any make up games.
  • All pre and post bowling must be scheduled through Davis Lanes and an officer must be present for the bowling.
  • Davis Lanes Staff will NOT clean or oil the lanes prior to pre or post bowled games.
  • If your team pre/post bowls unopposed, high scores will not be recognized by USBC. (Rule 111e/8).
  • In the case of an emergency please notify the officers by 6 pm on the day of bowling. The officers will decide what constitutes an emergency.

Handicap:

Team member handicap will be based on 90% of 220.

Awards:

  • To receive awards or money, ALL MEMBERS must be in good standing with the USBC, the Northern Utah USBC, and must be in good standing with the Wednesday Nite Mixed league.
  • All prize money will be given to the regular team members based on points during the season.
  • No team or bowler can win more than one prize per group, excluding first – third place or high average and most improved. (See USBC rule 106b/a2)
  • A bowler must bowl 60 games of scheduled league games to be eligible for individual awards.
  • Most improved bowler for men and women will be calculated after 12 games.

Scoring:

Will be based on a four-point system. One point for each game won and one point for total pins. Tie games will be ½ point for each team.

Substitute Bowlers:

  • All subs must be a member of the USBC and Northern Utah USBC. If not, the sub must pay the state and local fees for the season. A sub can bowl for a male or female bowler.
  • All eligible subs can bowl for any team.
  • When a sub is needed, it is the responsibility of the team captain to arrange for a sub. If one is not available, you can ask the league secretary for assistance.
  • All subs must fill out a USBC membership card even if they already have a card from another league.
  • NO NEW SUBS will be used during the last week of each period. Any sub selected to bowl the last week of each period must have bowled 9 games in this league, in the current year.
  • Subs are not eligible for awards and prize money.

Absentees:

Absent bowlers score will be the bowlers average minus 10 pins plus handicap. The absentee will be responsible for paying all bowling fees. In the case of a five or six-person team where two or more bowlers are missing, it will be the responsibility of the team’s captain to ensure that all bowling fees are paid. In the case of a vacant or absent bowler that has not bowled the first two weeks of play, a vacant score will be used. Vacancy score will be 120 with a handicap of 90 for both men and women.

Withdrawal:

Any member or team withdrawing from the league without a two-week notice will be liable for all bowling dues and fees for a period of two weeks after their last night of bowling. Any member who quits the league and wishes to return must be voted by a majority vote from the board of directors to be permitted as a sub or a regular member of the league.

Equipment:

  • No loose powder on the tables. (Baby powder, etc…)
  • No cleaning bowling balls once scoring has started. During scoring only, a clean dry towel may be used. No cleaning solution on the towel or ball. NO EXCEPTIONS. If there is debris found on equipment during play, an officer or Davis Lanes Staff must approve cleaning before any cleaning is done.
  • Make sure your equipment is properly drilled. If there is a hole for a finger or thumb, they need to be used or plugged.

Bank:

An account has been opened at Goldenwest Credit Union in Layton, UT in the name of Wednesday Nite Mixed League. This account will require 2 signatures to withdraw money from the account.

Audits:

  • A monthly audit will be completed by the president with the secretary. If the president is unavailable the vice president will do the audit.
  • If an audit is desired by the league an auditor will be selected from the members of the league by the league members.
  • If any member wishes to look at the financials, they can request through the league secretary (James Schow).

Lane Breakdown:

  • If one of your lanes breaks down while in league play and cannot be fixed in a timely manner (10 Minutes), both teams may move to an empty working lane available.
  • In the case of moving lanes, league officers may authorize practice on the new set of lanes. Max of 5 minutes.

Special Meetings:

  • Any problems arising within the league will be discussed and voted upon at a special meeting of the officers plus the team captains. Any matter that cannot be resolved will be referred to the Northern Utah USBC officers.
  • Problems with the league or league members should be directed to the Sargent of arms (Jamie Wehner).

A copy of these bylaws will be available to all league members, league officers and team captains of the league for their use and reference. It is the responsibility of team captains to advise all their team members of these rules.