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]
| Formation | 1973 |
|---|---|
| Founded at | London, United Kingdom |
| Type | Federation of national associations |
| Headquarters | Vienna, Austria |
Membership | 26 national associations |
President | Thomas Berk |
| Website | WNBA |
Position within the IBF
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
→ 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
Classic lanes are the most similar ones to ten-pin bowling lanes. They have a wide, flat ball rolling surface.
Bohle
Bohle (German for “plank”) lanes have a narrow, concave ball rolling surface.
Schere
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
| Country | Name | Classic | Bohle | Schere |
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| Argentina | Fédéracion Argentina de Bolos | X | ||
| Austria | Österreichischer Sportkegel- und Bowlingverband | X |
X | |
| Belgium | Königlicher Belgischer Keglerverband | X | ||
| Bosnia and Herzegovina | Kuglački savez Bosne i Hercegovine | X |
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| Brazil | Confederação Brasileira de Bocha e Bolão | X | ||
| Croatia | Hrvatski kuglački savez | X |
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| Czech Republic | Česká kuželkářská asociace | X |
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| Denmark | Dansk Kegle Forbund | X |
X |
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| Estonia | Eesti Veeremängude Liit (Estonian Bowling Association) | X |
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| France | Fédération Francaise de Bowling et de Sport de Quilles | X |
X |
X |
| Germany | Deutscher Kegler- und Bowlingbund | X |
X |
X |
| Hungary | Magyar Bowling es Teke Szövetseg | X |
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| Italy | Italienischer Sportkeglerverband | X |
X | |
| Luxembourg | Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Joueurs de Quilles | X | ||
| North Macedonia | Kuglarska federacija na Makedonija | X |
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| Montenegro | Kuglaški savez Crne Gore | X |
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| Netherlands | Nederlandse Kegel Federatie | X | ||
| Poland | Polski Związek Kręglarski | X |
X |
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| Romania | Federatia Romana de Popice Bowling | X |
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| Slovenia | Kegljaška zveza Slovenije | X |
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| Serbia | Kuglaški savez Srbije | X |
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| Switzerland | Schweizerischer Sportkegler-Verband | X |
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| Slovakia | Slovenský Kolkársky Zväz | X |
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| Sweden | Asfalkägelsektionen SV Bowlingförbundet | X |
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| Chinese Taipei | Ninepin Bowling Sports Association | X | ||
Presidency
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 | |
References
- "About Us - World Ninepin Bowling Association". www.world-ninepins.org. Retrieved 2024-01-25.
- "WNBA - World Ninepin Bowling Association". www.world-ninepins.org. Retrieved 2024-01-25.