- Use the December 31, 2021/2022/2023 average with a minimum of 21 games. If competing in more than one league, the bowler MUST submit the HIGHEST AVERAGE of all leagues bowled.
- The highest previous full-season (2022-2023) book average with a minimum of 21 games. If competing in more than one league, the bowler MUST submit the HIGHEST AVERAGE of all leagues bowled.
- If no book average is available, use the highest final 2021/2022/2023 summer league average with a minimum of 21 games. If competing in more than one league, the bowler MUST submit the HIGHEST summer league average of all leagues bowled.
- If none of the above is available, use the highest book average from the 2019-2020 season, with minimum 21 games.
- If none of the above is available, use the highest tournament average from a previous Western Cup XXXIX (39), XXXVIII (38), or XXXVII (37).
The above averages MUST be verified by the use of:
- League standing sheet, signed and dated by League Officer, or
- Letter from League President or Secretary, or
- Photocopy of book average (with year noted) signed and dated by League Officer.
Averages from “Sports Condition” leagues are not acceptable at any time.