How Records Are Set
Candlepin record scores (scratch) may only be established on ICBA sanctioned/regulation lanes after July 26, 1989. Exceptions: New Hampshire and Massachusetts where sanctioned / regulation scores have existed.
Record scores must be bowled under controlled conditions i.e. league play, published tournaments, all aspects of TV roll offs, state / provincial events, all aspects of pro and amateur tours.
The foul line rule must be in force.
Approved balls and pins must be used.
At least one weeks advance publicity must be given.
There must be at least four bowlers in a regular published shift, two bowlers per lane.
The original starting lineup must be used throughout.
The current ICBA rulebook must govern all play.
Notification must be made within 24 hours to the ICBA and lane inspection within 72 hours.
Complete rules govern. See proprietor master sheet.
New records are noted by *.
Scores are updated each year, record scores as of 6/1/13.
