The World Bowling Championship is tenpin bowling's most prestigious event. The tournament is held over two years, first for men and then for women the following year. In 2014 and 2015, bowling's biggest tournament will be coming to Abu Dhabi and will be played in the Khalifa International Bowling Centre at Zayed Sports City.

The tournament was first held in 1954 in Helsinki, Finland. In 1999 Abu Dhabi first hosted the event, with the 14th FIQ World Bowling Championship being played in the Khalifa International Bowling Centre in Zayed Sports City. The event's participants were the first to walk through the doors of the brand new, purpose-built facility. For the upcoming Abu Dhabi championship, over 300 participants from 50 delegations are expected to descend upon the bowling centre each year, adding to the facility's incredible history. These events will also be the first time the tournament has ever returned to a venue.

In 2014 and 2015, the tournament will include categories for singles, doubles, trios and a team event. Following these events, the Masters will take place, with the top 24 bowlers in the tournament competing to be crowned the overall champion.

Bulletin 1 presents the following:

1. Preliminary Schedule
2. Hotel Information
3. Zayed Sports City - Khalifa International Bowling Centre
4. Various facilities and services
5. Entry fees
6. Forms and deadlines

We are looking forward to receiving further questions and information from you and to meet you and your teams during the World Bowling Championship 2014.

Questions about the championship contact WMC 2014 office 2014WMC@worldtenpinbowling.com.

For all questions about room reservations please contact the Centro Capital Center directly as indicated.

Best regards,

Emirates Bowling Federation
c/o Zayed Sports City
Khalifa International Bowling Centre
Airport Road, Behind Carrefour
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Tel: +971 (2) 403 4648
Fax: +971 (2) 444 38588
Email: 2014WMC@worldtenpinbowling.com or info@emiratesbowling.com
Website: www.adwtbc.com