It has often been said that looking your best helps instill a sense of pride that can assist you in competing at your very best.

Increasingly, Open Championships bowlers are showing their pride by participating in the Pride Award program which recognizes teams that dress alike. All teams that dress in matching shirts and pants (no jeans) will receive a special lapel pin.

But whether or not your team participates in the Pride program, the Open Championships requires that you abide by its dress code which is as follows:

All participants must wear a shirt with a butterfly-type (polo shirt) or mock collar and casual slacks, trousers or jeans. Women may wear Capri pants provided the length is below the knees and at least mid-calf or longer.

*Please note that shirts with mock collars are now allowed by individual bowlers in any event, provided they are wearing casual slacks or trousers (no jeans allowed with “mock” collar shirts).

During competition in any event, bowlers are not permitted to wear hats, sweats, shorts, skirts, skorts, culottes or zubas (pants with elastic cuffs). If you are wearing any of these items you will be asked to change into more appropriate attire.

All apparel must be neat, clean and in good condition.

Any questionable items or special circumstances will be addressed by the Manager on Duty.

Bowlers will be asked to change their attire if deemed inappropriate by tournament management or designee. Tournament management or designee decision shall be final.