Why Isn't a Bowler Listed for a National Award?

If a bowler isn't appearing on the list for a national award, you'll need to check their eligibility. Here's how to troubleshoot:
  1. Check the Bowler's Eligibility:
    • Verify the bowler’s average and the number of games bowled at the time the score was achieved.
    • Confirm that the bowler meets the eligibility requirements according to the USBC, CTF, or TNBA Rulebooks.
  2. Check League Certification:
    • Ensure the league has been certified with the national organization by going to Certify > Fees.
  3. Highlighted Bowler:
    • If the bowler’s name is highlighted in orange, it indicates that they have not been configured as certified with the national organization.

For USBC, CTF, and TNBA Leagues:

  1. Configure Bowler Certification:
    • Go to Certify > Bowler Memberships and check the following:
    • If Entering Financial Information for Certifications:
      • Select the appropriate Application Card, Membership Choice, and State Association (if available) for the bowler who has paid their fees.
      • For TNBA Leagues, there will be an additional option on the "Payments In:" line to select for TNBA membership fees.
    • If NOT Entering Financial Information for Certification:
      • This screen will have a toggle switch for "Bowler Is: Not Certified OR Certified". You need to toggle the switch to Certified.
      • Note: If you are not tracking financial information, go to Certify > Fees and use the toggle switch to automatically consider all bowlers as certified.
By following these steps, you can determine why a bowler isn't listed for a national award and ensure they are properly configured and eligible.