World Ninepin Bowling Association

The World Ninepin Bowling Association (WNBA) is the world governing body of nine-pin bowling, and one of two member associations of the International Bowling Federation. The WNBA counts approximately 250,000 members in 28 countries in Europe, South America and Asia.[1]

World Ninepin Bowling Association
(WNBA)
Formation1973
Founded atLondon, United Kingdom
TypeFederation of national associations
HeadquartersVienna, Austria
Membership
26 national associations
President
Thomas Berk
WebsiteWNBA

Position within the IBF

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The WNBA holds the position of a disciplinary association and is thus an independent organ within the IBF. The WNBA is responsible for disseminating nine-pin bowling all over the world and to acquire more nations as members of the WNBA.[2]

Disciplinary associations within the WNBA

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→ See also: Nine-pin bowling

Given the fact that there are three different kinds of nine-pin bowling lanes, there are three respective disciplinary associations within the WNBA, so-called sections.

Classic

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Classic lanes are the most similar ones to ten-pin bowling lanes. They have a wide, flat ball rolling surface.

Bohle

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Bohle (German for “plank”) lanes have a narrow, concave ball rolling surface.

Schere

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Schere (German for “scissors”) lanes have a narrow, concave ball rolling surface until about the midpoint of the lane. After that, the lane widens linearly to the width of Classic lanes, resembling a pair of opened scissors.

WNBA members

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Country Name Classic Bohle Schere
  Argentina Fédéracion Argentina de Bolos
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  Austria Österreichischer Sportkegel- und Bowlingverband
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  Belgium Königlicher Belgischer Keglerverband
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  Bosnia and Herzegovina Kuglački savez Bosne i Hercegovine
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  Brazil Confederação Brasileira de Bocha e Bolão
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  Croatia Hrvatski kuglački savez
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  Czech Republic Česká kuželkářská asociace
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  Denmark Dansk Kegle Forbund
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  Estonia Eesti Veeremängude Liit (Estonian Bowling Association)
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  France Fédération Francaise de Bowling et de Sport de Quilles
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  Germany Deutscher Kegler- und Bowlingbund
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  Hungary Magyar Bowling es Teke Szövetseg
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  Italy Italienischer Sportkeglerverband
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  Luxembourg Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Joueurs de Quilles
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  North Macedonia Kuglarska federacija na Makedonija
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  Montenegro Kuglaški savez Crne Gore
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  Netherlands Nederlandse Kegel Federatie
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  Poland Polski Związek Kręglarski
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  Romania Federatia Romana de Popice Bowling
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  Slovenia Kegljaška zveza Slovenije
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  Serbia Kuglaški savez Srbije
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  Switzerland Schweizerischer Sportkegler-Verband
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  Slovakia Slovenský Kolkársky Zväz
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  Sweden Asfalkägelsektionen SV Bowlingförbundet
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  Chinese Taipei Ninepin Bowling Sports Association
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Presidency

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President
Petr Vaňura   Czech Republic
Vice-President
Marcell Pintyőke   Hungary
Bernd Bock   Germany
Section-Presidents
Classic Marcell Pintyőke   Hungary
Bohle Horst Salutt   Switzerland
Schere Michael Teschner   Germany
General secretary
George Pomej   Austria

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "About Us - World Ninepin Bowling Association". www.world-ninepins.org. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
  2. ^ "WNBA - World Ninepin Bowling Association". www.world-ninepins.org. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
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