How to Fix Team Handicaps Changing Mid-Series

Reasons for Handicap Change Mid-Series:

1. Player Change During the Series:
   • If you substitute a different player during the series, it will change the team average or combined handicap.
2. Player's Average Changes:
   • This can happen if a bowler is just establishing an average or has been using a book average and it changes during the week. Make sure to check if the bowler's average has changed.
3. Opposite Team Average Changes:
   • If your league uses the "difference between team averages" method of handicap, an average change for a bowler on the opposite team can also affect the handicap calculation.

Example Scenario:

• Week 5 Setup:
  • John A: 12 games - 125 avg.
  • Jane B: 12 games - 145 avg.
  • Jim C: 12 games - 165 avg.
  • Jerry D: 2 games - 145 avg. (Jerry missed his first game)
• In Week 5, Jerry’s average of 145 is incorrect because he only has 2 games bowled. The league rules require 3 games to establish an average.
• After entering the scores for the first game of Week 5, Jerry now has 3 games, and his average changes to reflect the true 3-game average.

Steps to Fix the Issue:

1. Override Jerry's Average:
   • Go back to the week where Jerry bowled only 2 games.
   • Use the override screen to adjust his average to reflect the correct 3-game average.