Bowling Rules

S3 Boston’s leagues are first and foremost FUN and SOCIAL leagues. Our goal is to have a good time and meet new people.

Each week will consist of 2 games; each game will last approximately one hour.

All games are Scratch. Scratch bowling is when all bowlers are credited with only their original score (no handicap) and the score will be based on how many pins you knock down (don’t worry the machine calculates all the fancy math).

Each week, we will take the average of both games (total team score divided by the top 4 Bowlers).

All games start at 6:45pm, so please arrive NO LATER than 6:39pm. This will give you enough time to get shoes, grab a drink, find your lane and warm up. If you come after this time, you may have to wait until the next game.

Substitute players ARE allowed in this league. If you cannot make it one week, tell your team AS SOON AS YOU KNOW so your team can find a replacement for the night. When the sub arrives, simply notify someone at the front desk to tell them who they are filling in for. If you cannot find a substitute player, let them know who is missing and that you don’t have a sub to fill in for this person.

S3 Boston will keep track of your weekly average and team points on our website.

3 players from each team must be in attendance in order for their weekly average to count toward the finals.

We do not foresee any cancellations, however, if any league night is cancelled, we will inform all players of a makeup date.

Report any mechanical problems, spills or other concerns to Kings personnel immediately. Never cross the black foul line. At no time are we permitted on the bowling lanes. Anyone needing assistance should contact Kings personnel.

Correct footwear should be used at all times and soles should be kept clean and dry. Always keep hands out of the ball return.

All members play at the discretion of the bowling alley. If there is a major infraction (e.g., you are caught bringing outside alcohol into bowling alley, starting a fight, damaging equipment, etc.) you will be kicked out of the bowling alley and league, and your dues will not be refunded.

Last But Not Least…
If you ever need ANYTHING AT ALL, such as putting in a sub, making a player blind, can’t figure out how to use the computer, or if your pins get stuck, please contact the bowling alley staff at the front counter and they will help you out.