European Championship of Champions 2024 Set to Shine in Bratislava

Oct 18, 2024 | By Erikas Jansonas

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Picture credit: www.bnc-sk.sk

European Championship of Champions 2024 Set to Shine in Bratislava

Oct 18, 2024 | By Erikas Jansonas

Picture credit: www.bnc-sk.sk

Europe

The prestigious European Championship of Champions 2024 is set to take place at the Bowling National Center in Bratislava, Slovakia, from October 19th to October 26th, 2024.

This year, 75 players (38 men and 37 women) from 37 countries will compete for the medals.

"The Slovak Bowling Federation will ensure a successful event at the European Championship of Champions 2024, and together we will do our utmost to provide a welcoming atmosphere and a fair, enjoyable competition for all participants at the BNC Bratislava bowling center," said Vladimír Merkovský, President of the Slovak Bowling Federation. "We eagerly anticipate outstanding performances from the champions at the highest European level and the gathering of the best male and female bowlers from across Europe."

The championship will feature four 8-game blocks, played from October 21st to 25th, to determine the top 12 advancers in both the men's and women's categories.

After the qualification rounds, the top 12 bowlers in each category will play another 8-game block to determine the semifinalists. During the semifinals and finals, match play will follow a best-of-three format to crown this year's champions.

More info about the competition can be found here.

Tournament Schedule:

Saturday, October 19th

  • 10:00-21:00: Unofficial Practice

Sunday, October 20th

  • 09:00-10:00: Team Managers Meeting
  • 10:30-17:00: Official Practice
  • 18:00-18:30: Opening Ceremony

Monday, October 21st

  • 09:00-13:00: Women Group A, Block 1, Games 1 to 8
  • 14:00-18:00: Men Group A, Block 1, Games 1 to 8

Tuesday, October 22nd

  • 09:00-13:00: Men Group B, Block 1, Games 1 to 8
  • 14:00-18:00: Women Group B, Block 1, Games 1 to 8

Wednesday, October 23rd

  • 08:00-12:00: Mixed Doubles – Group A – Games 9-16
  • 13:00-17:00: Mixed Doubles – Group B – Games 9-16
  • 18:00-22:00: Mixed Doubles – Group C – Games 9-16

Thursday, October 24th

  • 09:00-13:00: Women Group B – Block 2 – Games 17 to 24
  • 14:00-18:00: Men Group A – Block 2 – Games 17 to 24

Friday, October 25th

  • 09:00-13:00: Men Group B – Block 2 – Games 17 to 24
  • 14:00-18:00: Women Group A – Block 2 – Games 17 to 24

Saturday, October 26th

  • 10:00-13:00: Women and Men Top 12 – 8 games
  • 14:00-15:15: Men and Women Semi Finals, best of 3 games
  • 15:15-16:30: Men and Women Final, best of 3 games

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