Dress Code for PRO"S

[MICHAEL]

Do they have a dress code for TV appearanceses? In tournaments, working up to the title game, can you wear shorts ect... I don't think I have ever
seen a pro wear shorts? Same with Men's golf! Can they wear tank tops ect... are their rules at that level?

[billf]

Yes there are rules and dress codes for every tournament. Getting the official PBA rule 13 and 14 loaded for you.

[billf]

RULE 13 - APPEARANCE GUIDELINES
13.1 General. All members must maintain a professional appearance in both clothing and personal
grooming while in the tournament host center. The Tournament Director will interpret this regulation,
subject to the approval of the Commissioner.
13.1.1 PBA Tour. When competing on the PBA Tour, a professional image should be
maintained at all times, subject to the discretion of the Tournament Director.
PENALTY: $100
13.1.2 PBA Senior Tour, PBA Regional Tour and PBA Senior Regional Tour. The
competitive attire and logo guidelines only apply while competing, however a professional image should
be maintained at all times, subject to the discretion of the Tournament Director.
PENALTY: $50
13.2 Media Photographs and Interviews. Any competitor being photographed or interviewed for
television in conjunction with a PBA tournament, whether before or after the event, must meet all
competitive attire guidelines.
PENALTY: $100 (PBA Tour)
$50 (PBA Senior and Regional Tour)
13.3 Attire While Practicing in the Host Center. Any member who practices in a host center must
dress according to competitive attire guidelines.
PENALTY: $100 (PBA Tour)
$50 (PBA Senior and Regional Tour)
13.4 Formal Sponsor Functions. The Tournament Director shall determine the necessity of formal
attire for any corporate functions.
PENALTY: $100 (PBA Tour)
$ 50 (PBA Senior and Regional Tour)
13.5 Competitive Attire Guidelines. The following rules dictate apparel guidelines for competing in
PBA tournaments. The Tournament Director must approve all questionable apparel before it is worn
during a tournament.
13.5.1 Pants. Dress pants must be worn in competition and the length must extend to the top of
the shoe. Denim type jeans, drawstring or parachute pants may NOT be worn during competition.
13.5.2 Skirts. Skirts may be worn in competition by female competitors. If a competitor's fingers
are below the hemline (with arms hanging naturally), the skirt is considered too short and not suitable.
13.5.3 Shorts. Shorts may NOT be worn during competition. OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & RULEBOOK – November 4, 2011
13.5.4 T-Shirts. T-Shirts may NOT be worn during competition but mock turtle necks will be
permitted.
13.5.5 Earrings. Earrings are permitted as long as they are in good taste.
13.5.6 Items Protruding From Clothing. Items that hang or protrude from apparel may NOT be
worn during competition.
13.5.7 Headwear. Hats, scarves, bandannas or non-elastic sweatbands may NOT be worn
during competition.
NOTE: Elastic sweatbands may be worn in PBA competition. They must be clean, in good
condition, free of manufacturer's logo and are subject to the approval of the presiding
Tournament Director.
13.5.8 Belts. If a shirt is tucked into pants with belt loops, a belt must be worn.
13.5.9 Shirts. Sleeveless shirts or blouses may NOT be worn during any phase of tournament
competition.
13.5.10 Standard Lettering on Shirts. During all portions of any PBA tournament, competitors
must wear their last name (first names are optional) in permanently attached, color-contrasting letters at
least two inches (2") high in the center back area of the shirt. Airbrush names and designs are not
permitted.
13.5.11 Competitors with Long Names. Competitors with names longer than seven (7) letters
may use letters less than two inches (2") in height, provided the name is visible from a reasonable
spectator distance and approval is given by the Tournament Director.
13.5.12 Script Lettering on Shirts. Letters written in script may be less than two inches (2") in
height, provided the name is legible, is visible from a reasonable spectator distance and approval is given
by the Tournament Director.
13.5.13 TV Finalists Shirt Color and Style. The PBA Television Production Coordinator will
have final approval over television finalists' shirt color and style.
13.6 PBA Tour Uniform. The PBA reserves the right to introduce a uniform shirt and jacket for PBA
Tour exempt professionals.
13.6.1 Player Responsibilities. Official PBA shirts and/or jackets must be worn by exempt
professionals while competing in Pro-Ams, special events and media appearances or as otherwise
directed by PBA management.
13.6.2 Gemini Jersey Program. Exempt men and women shall be issued an allotment of
official Gemini Jerseys. These jerseys must be worn during all assigned pro-am squads, televised events
and other special events as required by the PBA. Guidelines for the placement of logos for the Gemini
Jersey Program are contained in Rule 14.6.1.
PENALTY: $500 (PBA Tour) OFFICIAL MEMBERSHIP GUIDE & RULEBOOK – November 4, 2011
13.6.3 Discretionary Apparel. Other apparel items may be worn at the discretion of the player
subject to appearance guideline rules and final approval by the PBA. Apparel falling into this category
includes headgear such as hats or caps, pants and footwear.
13.7 Prior Endorsement or Sponsorship Relationships. Players who have prior endorsement or
sponsorship arrangements regarding apparel must specify them in detail and the PBA will work with
sponsor companies to co-brand shirts in appropriate cases.
13.8 Violation of Appearance Guidelines. Unless otherwise specified, violations of the appearance
guidelines shall be as follows. Penalties for violations of appearance guidelines shall be assessed per
season.
PENALTY: 1
st
Offense - $100 (PBA Tour)
- $ 50 (PBA Senior and Regional Tour)
2
nd
Offense - $250 (PBA Tour)
- $100 (PBA Senior and Regional Tour)
13.9 Severe Violations of Appearance Guidelines. The presiding Tournament Director has the
authority to make decisions concerning severe violations of the dress code.

[striker12]

holly crap billf got enoph stuff down i was trying to read it but i could only make it half way to 13.5.1 lol i think i read enoph for the day i dont thing i can read anymore lol.

[MICHAEL]

Double Wow~~ Much more strict then most other sports, like baseball ,football, hockey, boxing, ect... maybe the only one that is close would be golf~ thanks for the information!!! One of my favorite threads so far!!

[MICHAEL]

What about shades,,,wearing Sun Glasses while bowling? Pete Weber!! O,,, maybe he wears tinted safty glasses, to protect his eyes from flying wood chips!!! ( LOL

[kev3inp]

Eyewear has been traditionally left up to the discretion of the player. I would imagine the TD could stop any glasses, etc that he felt weren't in the best interest of the image of the PBA. Eric Forkel was also known for wearing sunglasses, and I'm certain there have been a few others.

[got_a_300]

A couple of other rules that were done away with quite a few years ago was
with the wearing of facial hair and your hair length you could have a mustache
but you could not have a full beard and your hair could not be below your shirt
collar in any kind of PBA tournament regional / national which was kind of stupid
rules to have even back then.

Another player that used to wear shades / tinted glasses on TV quite often was
my man Guppy Troupe he also wore those wild looking pants with different color
and different patterns on the pants legs.

[ursus]

I love how rule are at the discretion of the tourny director. It is one of those we will make it up as we go along type things.

[americantrotter]

I was wondering if slacks were enforced. And they are. The funny thing is that maybe 1% of people bowl in slacks. So the pro image is radically different from it's demographic base. I wonder if that helps or hurts bowling?