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.
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
