CETBA HANDICAP SYSTEM
CETBA uses averaging system which is being re-calculated every after weekly game schedule. Each bowler’s handicap is determined from his/her latest 50 games or less average. This then will be referred to the Bracket for Handicap.
CETBA also applies Minimum Threshold System to eliminate sandbagging by bowler who would want to drop their average intentionally in order to get bigger handicap for the tournament with bigger purse. The minimum thresholds are 155 and 165 for the ladies and men respectively. If the bowler scores below 155 and 165 for ladies and men respectively, they will have their scores replaced with the respective minimum threshold during the re-calculation of average.
Bracket For Handicap
Male
| 186 – 190 | 0 |
| 181-185 | 5 |
| 176 – 180 | 10 |
| 171 – 175 | 15 |
| 165 – 170 | 20 |
Female
| 181 – 185 | 6 |
| 176 – 180 | 12 |
| 171 – 175 | 18 |
| 166 – 170 | 24 |
| 161 – 165 | 30 |
| 155 – 160 | 36 |
No CETBA Record:
In the event the bowler who wants to play in the CETBA fun-game and Bowler of the Month for the first time with no CETBA record will have an automatic handicap of 10 for men and 18 for ladies unless he/she is recognized as the past National Open Champion or is a member of the national team. This bowler will be given a handicap of 0.
The bowler must play at least 12 games before his/her average is re-computed.
Senior Citizen Privilege:
Senior Citizen bowler will enjoy a privilege with an additional handicap on top of his/her average-based handicap.
| 60 to 69 yrs old | 70 to 79 yrs old | 80 to 89 yrs old |
| +5 | +5 +3 | +5 +3 +3 |
Young People Privilege:
Bowler whose age below 23 years will be given an additional handicap of 5 unless he/she is a member of the national team or a past national champion.