1 - Members of the Tournament Division must maintain a minimum current league average (minimum of 36 games) as follows: For Men - 230, and Ladies - 215.

2 - Any bowler who has maintained the above qualifying averages in league or MBA of BC tournament play for five (5) consecutive years and has been a member in good standing of the MBA of BC, will be exempt from the qualifying averages.  Any other exemptions will be at the discretion of the Tournament Director.

3 - There will be six (6) qualifying tournaments, each consisting of eight (8) games.  The best four (4) tournaments, based on total scratch pinfall, will determine the BC contingent for both men and ladies. The top qualifier for both men and ladies will represent BC as the singles representative and the next five (5) qualifiers will comprise the teams that will represent British Columbia at the National Championships.

4 - The ring winner for both men and ladies will be determined by using total scratch pinfall for all six (6) Provincial tournaments.

5. In the event of a tie, all tied bowlers will compete in a one (1) game roll-off with the highest scratch pinfall determining final positions.