Rules

2026 WSBPA Jackpot Classic Tournament Rules

Reno Tournament — March 6–7, 2026
High Sierra Lanes — Reno, Nevada

Sanctioning & Entry Deadline

The tournament will be sanctioned through the USBC. Entries will close February 15, 2026, at midnight.
USBC Certification number: 04250. All bowlers must be members of the USBC and have a current season membership number. Members of the PBA, PBA50+, and PWBA are not eligible to compete for prize money.

Brackets, Raffles, and Substitutions

At the tournament in Reno, voluntary on-site brackets and raffles will be offered. Substitutions will be allowed from the existing roster of eligible bowlers competing in the 2026 tournament.

Entry Fee & Payout

The tournament entry fee is $300 per person or $1,200 for a four-person team.
25% of all bowlers will cash in singles, doubles, and team events.
Optional All Events (1 for 3) is available.

Handicap Format

The handicap basis used throughout the tournament will be 100% versus the highest entering average.

Tournament Averages

Bowlers with a JPC Tournament average of 36 games or more over the last five years will use this average for the tournament unless their current 2026 league average of 21 games or more in any league is 10 pins or more higher. In that case, the current season average less five pins will be used.

If a bowler does not have a 36-game JPC Tournament average, they will use their highest 2026 season average as of February 15, 2026, from any league unless their 2024–2025 average of 21 games or more is 10 pins higher than their 2026 average. Then this average less five pins will be used.

The Jackpot Classic may also re-rate a bowler based on their JPC Tournament average of fewer than 36 games, or based on scores and entering averages from 2025 under USBC rules. Bowlers without a verifiable average will bowl scratch. USBC re-rating rule 319-c will apply throughout the tournament.

Participation Requirements

No blind or vacant scores will be allowed. Every bowler must enter singles, doubles, and the four-person team events first to be eligible to bowl.

One optional event, All Events (scores from singles, doubles, and team events), carries an additional $50 entry fee per person.

Awards Party & Prize Fund

Prize funds will be returned 100% at the awards party after all scores have been officially verified.

The event will take place in the VIP bowling lounge at approximately 4:30 p.m. on Friday, March 7th.
There is no additional cost for bowlers. Additional guest tickets are $30 per person.
Drinks only during the awards party.

Divisions

Singles, doubles, and four-person team events will compete in a single division.

Refund Policy

Tournament entry fees will be returned:

• 100% if cancelled by January 31, 2026
• 50% after February 15, 2026

Refunds will be processed and returned to the individual who originally paid for the entry through the tournament website.

Tournament Officials

Tournament Director: Greg Olsen – WSBPA
Tournament & Bracket Manager: Bob Thomas

Tournament Committee:
Chris Nash
Bob Hanson
Jason Hoff