Frequently Asked Questions

The following is a list of all fees that every member of SBL is responsible to pay:
$30 Weekly Fee
$25 Entry Fee (BEFORE 9/1/10)*
$40 Entry Fee (AFTER 9/1/10) *
$21 USBC Sanction Fee (Due by Week #2 of actual bowling)
*Note: Team Alternates who participate in the Prize Fund will pay a $20 entry fee.

1) What do my fees cover?
Your fees cover the bowling alley’s fees for 3 games and shoe rental ($24). You are also paying into our league’s Prize Fund ($6).

2) What payment options do I have?
Payments can be made by cash, check or credit/debit card:
Cash payments can be made every night at bowling.
Checks must be made payable to “Sunday Bowling”.
Credit/Debit card payments can be made thru our website (www.sblnyc.com) via PayPal. Print out your receipt and bring it with you to bowling that Sunday.

3) How much do team alternates/substitutes pay?
A team alternate pays $30 every time they play for another team member. A substitute who is not part of a team will pay only $15 every time they play. The absentee bowler is responsible for paying the remaining $15 upon their return. Substitutes must pay in full the night they bowl.

4) How do I make my payments?
Each week, every team will receive an envelope with a payment slip inside showing the amount due for each team member. You must fill out the payment slip with the correct payment amount for each player and place back in the envelope. The team captain (or a designee if the captain is absent) must then return the envelope along with all payments (cash, checks and PayPal receipts) to the League Treasurer by the end of the first game. For substitutes, write in the name of the substitute on the slip and the amount paid ($15).

5) What fees am I responsible for up front?
A fee of either $115 or $130 is due by the sixth (6th) week of bowling. This fee includes the $25 or $40 entry and the final 3 weeks of the season which must be paid in advance. If you cannot pay the full amount, please make arrangements with the League Treasurer in advance. If you are paying by credit/debit card, you may choose the “Early Bird Special” or “Starter Pack” option on our website to pay all these fees at once.

6) What happens if I cannot pay in a given week?
If you cannot make a weekly payment, you must make up the payment the following week. If you are more than two weeks in arrears, you will not be allowed to bowl until you have caught up with payments. If you are having a financial hardship, please let the League Treasurer know of your situation.

7) Can I make advance payments?
Yes, you can pay for weeks in advance. Your team payment slip will show how far ahead you have paid.

8) Can I pay for my USBC Sanction fee with the same check as my weekly dues?
No. USBC Sanction fee payments are made separately to the League Secretary. Do NOT place these fees into your team payment envelope. If you are paying by check, please provide a separate check for your sanction fee.

9) Can I pay for my USBC Sanction fee with a credit/debit card?
No. Only payments by cash or check are acceptable. Checks should be made payable to “NYC-USBC Association”.

10) Am I responsible for my weekly dues even if I am absent?
Yes. If your team does not have an alternate to cover your spot, or if you cannot find a substitute to cover for you, you are still responsible for paying for the week you are absent. If you know in advance that you will be absent, you may prepay that week, or pay when you return.

11) I don’t have enough money to cover this week’s dues. Can I make a partial payment?
Yes. The minimum partial payment that will be accepted is $10. If you would like to make a partial payment, please let the League Treasurer know of your situation and make the proper arrangements with him. You must make up the difference the following week.

12) What happens if my check bounces?
If you make a payment by check and that check has insufficient funds, you are responsible for ALL banking fees incurred by the league, including the amount of the check. Your check writing privileges will subsequently be revoked.

13) What happens if I overpay in any given week?
Any overpayments will be credited to the following week. You will then be responsible to cover the difference the following week.

14) What happens if I am ahead in payments and bowling is canceled?
If you have made advance payments and bowling is canceled for any reason (e.g., inclement weather, special event at alley, etc.), that week will be credited to a future week. If you have paid for the season in full up front, your payment for that week will be refunded.

15) What happens if a player on my team drops out unexpectedly?
If a player drops out unexpectedly, it is the team captain’s responsibility to find a replacement player as soon as possible. The team as a whole is responsible for that player’s fees until a replacement is found. Please let the League Treasurer and President know of any truant bowlers as soon as possible.


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