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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 |
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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
editThe 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
edit→ 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
editClassic lanes are the most similar ones to ten-pin bowling lanes. They have a wide, flat ball rolling surface.
Bohle
editBohle (German for “plank”) lanes have a narrow, concave ball rolling surface.
Schere
editSchere (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
editCountry | Name | Classic | Bohle | Schere |
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Fédéracion Argentina de Bolos | X
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Österreichischer Sportkegel- und Bowlingverband | X
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X
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Königlicher Belgischer Keglerverband | X
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Kuglački savez Bosne i Hercegovine | X
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Confederação Brasileira de Bocha e Bolão | X
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Hrvatski kuglački savez | X
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Česká kuželkářská asociace | X
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Dansk Kegle Forbund | X
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X
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Eesti Veeremängude Liit (Estonian Bowling Association) | X
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Fédération Francaise de Bowling et de Sport de Quilles | X
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X
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X
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Deutscher Kegler- und Bowlingbund | X
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X
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X
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Magyar Bowling es Teke Szövetseg | X
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Italienischer Sportkeglerverband | X
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X
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Fédération Luxembourgeoise des Joueurs de Quilles | X
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Kuglarska federacija na Makedonija | X
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Kuglaški savez Crne Gore | X
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Nederlandse Kegel Federatie | X
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Polski Związek Kręglarski | X
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X
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Federatia Romana de Popice Bowling | X
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Kegljaška zveza Slovenije | X
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Kuglaški savez Srbije | X
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Schweizerischer Sportkegler-Verband | X
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Slovenský Kolkársky Zväz | X
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Asfalkägelsektionen SV Bowlingförbundet | X
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Ninepin Bowling Sports Association | X
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Presidency
editPresident
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Petr Vaňura | ||
Vice-President | ||
Marcell Pintyőke | ||
Bernd Bock | ||
Section-Presidents | ||
Classic | Marcell Pintyőke | |
Bohle | Horst Salutt | |
Schere | Michael Teschner | |
General secretary
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George Pomej |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "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.