Average Conversion

Average Conversion and Lane Conditions

Bowler averages on Sport or Challenge conditions typically will be lower, as confirmed through an analysis of scores from Sport and Challenge leagues and tournaments. In an effort to equalize competition during standard tournaments and leagues, the following average conversion charts have been created.


If a bowler has an established standard average, that average shall be used for standard tournaments and leagues. The conversion charts are not considered a “re-rate” of the bowler. Its purpose is to allow for a fair adjustment to what would be expected of the bowler on a standard league condition. The conversion charts do not supersede the ability of a tournament director to further adjust upward any bowler’s entering average in a tournament per Rule 319c and does not supersede the ability of league board of directors to further adjust upward any bowler's entering average in a league per Rule 118-3.

Average Conversion PDF

Sport and Challenge lane conditions refer to oil patterns designed for league and tournament bowlers who want to compete on more difficult conditions. Sport lane conditions are the same type of lane conditions used on the professional level and in international competitions. 

Lane Condition PDF

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