How to Set Up Social Distancing with a Dark Pair Between Two Pairs of Teams in BLS-2025

Configuration Instructions for Dark Pair Setup

1. Open BLS-2025 and then Open Your League.
2. From the main menu, go to Setup > League > Lane Assignments.
3. On the right side of the Lane Assignments grid, select the Social Distancing tab.
4. Select Dark Pair:
   • Choose the Dark Pair option, which will set up an unused lane pair between teams.
   • Example: Teams will bowl on 1-2, 5-6, 9-10, 13-14, 17-18, keeping the pairs in between unused.
5. Split Shift (If Needed):
   • If your center does not have enough lanes to accommodate all teams with a dark pair setup (e.g., in smaller centers), set the Split Shift option to Yes. This will split the league into two shifts (e.g., Early/Late or Day 1/Day 2).
6. Close the Lane Assignments to save the configuration.

Effect of the Configuration

• With this setup, the lane assignment sheet, standings, and recaps will reflect the correct lane pairings with the dark pairs between active lanes.
• The automatic scoring export will also display the correct pairs (e.g., lanes 1-2, 5-6, etc.) with the appropriate spacing.

Note for Automatic Scoring Centers

• Scoring systems may handle the export differently when there are gaps between lane pairs.
• It is recommended to test this setup with your scoring system. If any issues arise, reach out to your scoring system’s support team for guidance.