Frequently Asked Questions
For information about VirtualTournaments.com, what it is, how it works and how to get started, see our How it Works page.
Below are some frequently asked questions. Should you require further assistance beyond these questions, please utilize our Support Forum for fastest response, or contact Angela Scriver for assistance.
- How do I register for an account?
- How do I logon to the website?
- How do I add a League to my account?
- How do I enter a Tournament?
- How do I pay for a Tournament?
- Why is there no Scratch Tournament?
- How do I enter my scores after I am done bowling?
- What Average do I enter for my scores?
- What Average does VirtualTournaments.com use to determine Handicap?
- My League bowls more than three games per night. Which three games do I use for my scores?
- May I use my PBA Experience or "Sport" League for the Tournament?
- Why am I competing against myself in a bracket?
- When does the Tournament become official and the prize fund paid out?
- How are scores verified?
- How do I request a Payout of my winnings?
- How do I transfer money to another bowler?
- How can I help promote VirtualTournaments.com?
- Do you offer any referral incentive when I refer another bowler?
How do I register for an account?
To register on our site, click on the "Register" button located at the top-right of any page. From there, simply comlete the required information.
How do I logon to the website?
To logon to the site, enter your Username and Password on the top-right of any page, then click on the "Login" button.
How do I add a League to my account?
To Add a League to your account, logon to the site with your UserName and Password. Click on the "My Leagues" link that will appear on the left side and in the middle of the page after logging in. Click on the "Add a League" link that will appear in the middle of the page. From there, simply follow the instructions that will be presented to you.
How do I enter a Tournament?
To enter an upcoming Tournament, logon to the site with your UserName and Password. Click on the "Entry Form" link on the left under "Singles Tournaments" or under "Doubles Tournaments". From there, simply follow the instructions that will be presented to you.
How do I pay for a Tournament?
We accept Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Discover Cards. You may also use any money you have in your Virtual Account (My Money) towards future Tournament Entries. Sorry, due to PayPal policies and procedures, in that they view Bowling Tournaments as gambling, we cannot accept PayPal as payment.
Why is there no Scratch Tournament?
After close to 10 years in running this Tournament, the Scratch divisions have never gathered the number of entries to substantiate continuing the scratch divisions. Therefore, we have created multiple Handicap Divisions instead.
How do I enter my scores after I am done bowling?
After you have completed your bowling for the Tournament week you entered, logon to the site with your UserName and Password. Click on the "Singles" or "Doubles" link on the left under "My Tournaments". This will display a list of currently running Tournaments that you have entered. Click on the "Enter Scores" link for the corresponding Tournament that you would like to enter scores for. From there, simply follow the instructions that will be presented to you.
What Average do I enter for my scores?
Always enter the Average that is on your recap sheet.
What Average does VirtualTournaments.com use to determine Handicap?
For Handicap and Average information, read Rules 8 - 11 on our Rules Page.
My League bowls more or less than three games per night. Which three games do I use for my scores?
In the event that your League bowls more than three games in one session, we will use your FIRST three games towards our Tournament. If your League only bowls two games per session, you may NOT use that League for our Tournament.
May I use my PBA Experience or "Sport" League for the Tournament?
Yes. However, please note that we do NOT make any special average adjustments for Sport Leagues.
Why am I competing against myself in a bracket?
The only time this MAY happen is if you are entered into the same Tournament with multiple leagues. Each entry is considered a seperate entry and therefore, it is possible that you will compete against yourself in a bracket. You will NEVER, however, compete against yourself with the same entry.
When does the Tournament become official and the prize fund paid out?
Tournaments become official and payouts are completed on or before 6:00PM MST on Friday evenings for the previous weeks Tournament. This allows us enough time to verify all the scores.
How are scores verified?
Each week, all cash winning positions will be verified. We physically call either the League Secretary or Bowling Center. In most cases, we call both.
How do I request a Payout of my winnings?
Logon to the site with your UserName and Password. Click on the "My Money" link on the left or in the middle of the page. Click on the "Request a Payout" link at the top of the page and follow the online instructions.
How do I transfer money to another bowler?
Logon to the site with your UserName and Password. Click on the "My Money" link on the left or in the middle of the page. Click on the "Transfer money to another Bowler" link at the top of the page and follow the online instructions.
How can I help promote VirtualTournaments.com?
Download, print and distribute our Flyer to your entire League. Be sure to put your UserName on the bottom of the flyer as we provide a $2.50 referral bonus for every bowler you refer to us, once they pay for their first Singles Tournament Entry. This credit can be used towards ANY future Tournament Entry.
Do you offer any referral incentive when I refer another bowler?
When you refer a bowler to us, they MUST enter your UserName on the "Referred By" section when the new bowler signs up. Once the new bowler enters and pays for a Singles Tournament entry, we will provide you with a $2.50 referral bonus. This credit can be used towards ANY future Tournament Entry.
