Presented by Striketown Manistee | Sponsored by PEPSI
Join us for a day of competitive bowling and exciting side action at the 30th Annual SlawDog Tournament! With $400 in added prize money from PEPSI and a guaranteed 100% return on all prize fees, this is an event you won't want to miss.
Event Details
Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026
Location: Striketown Manistee, 1569 US Highway 31 S, Manistee, MI 49660
Registration Opens: 1:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Entries close at 1:30 PM on the day of the event.
Tournament Start: 2:00 PM
Entry Fee: $45 total ($25 prize fee, $18 bowling, $2 expense).
Tournament Format & Rules
Handicap: Based on 90% of 220.
Qualifying: The qualifying shift consists of four games rolled across four different sets of lanes.
Roll-offs: The top 24 total scores with handicap will qualify for the roll-offs.
Byes: The top 2 qualifiers receive two automatic byes, while the 3rd and 4th qualifiers receive one bye.
Capacity: Limited to a maximum of 80 participants.
Practice: Bowling practice is permitted on all lanes prior to the start of qualifying.
Rules: All USBC rules apply.
Prizes & Side Action
Guaranteed Payout: At least one cash prize will be awarded for every four entrants.
Added Money: $400 added by PEPSI.
Extra Games: Don't miss out on side action brackets, jackpots, and the Mystery Game!
Important Information for Bowlers
Averages: Reporting an incorrect average lower than the actual will result in automatic disqualification. If a bowler's accumulated tournament average (minimum 21 games) exceeds their entry average by 10 or more pins, the higher average must be used (Rule 319E).
Winnings: Bowlers must report any tournament winnings of $600 or more from the past 12 months to the Tournament Director (TD).
Contact Us
For any questions regarding the tournament, please contact
Jeff Schwass or Sheri Keilman at 231-723-2571.
30th Annual SlawDog Tournament
