The 2009 World Tenpin Bowling Association World Women's Championships will be held in one of the most unique venues in the sport of bowling when the United States Bowling Congress hosts the event in Las Vegas from July 25 to August 3, 2009.

The event will take place on 56 specially constructed lanes inside Cashman Center following the conclusion of the 2009 USBC Open Championships. The WTBA elected the United States to host the event after the previous selection, Australia, withdrew.

The United States last hosted the World Championships, which until 2003 featured both men and women, in 1995 to help open the National Bowling Stadium in Reno, Nevada. The United States, which will become the first three-time host of the World Championships, also hosted the 1971 event in Milwaukee.

The World Women's Championships, which will be held July 25 to August 3, 2009, is expected to feature more than 225 athletes from 43

countries competing in doubles, singles, trios, team, all-events and Masters. The events will be conducted in a stadium setting, which will enhance the event for spectators as well as competitors.

The official hotel is Sunset Station Hotel and Casino which is located on more than 98 acres in the heart of Henderson, Nevada, near Lake Mead, Lake Las Vegas, Galleria Mall, golf courses, recreation areas and other renowned restaurants and shops for your leisure and enjoyment.

Opened in 1997, Sunset Station is a AAA 3-Diamond rated deluxe hotel which offers 457 upgraded hotel rooms in a neutral palette, 52 junior suites, 18 king suites and more than 6,000 parking spaces. Plus, 114,000 square feet of gaming, entertainment and more than 13,000 square feet of meeting space.

The 21-story tower offers a panoramic view of the glittering Vegas Valley and high desert mountains. You will enjoy a variety of amenities and property features to suit your needs. It is 15 minutes (7.1 miles/11.4 km) from the airport and 20 minutes (12.3 miles/19.8 km) from the bowling center.

The rate: Sunday-Thursday: $77 Single/Double; $83 Triple; $89 Quad; Friday-Saturday: $110 Single/Double; $116 Triple; $122 Quad. Breakfast buffet is included in the rate and internet access is free. For more information, please visit Sunset Station Hotel and Casino.

Visa requirements varies from country to country. You need to go to a American Embassy in your country to ask for the requirements and to take the necessary steps to get your visa.

United States Bowling Congress
c/o Team USA/World Women’s Championships
621 Six Flags Dr.
Arlington, TX 76011
Phone: 1 (817) 385-8280, 1 (817) 385-8226
Email: david.garber@bowl.com or pat.winkels@bowl.com
Website: www.2009wwc.com