The prestigious European Women Bowling Championships is set to take stage at Cristal Bowling in Wittelsheim, France, from June 5th to June 16th, 2024.
This year, 105 players from 21 countries will compete for the medals.
Cristal Bowling in Wittelsheim will serve as the venue for the European championship for the third consecutive year, following its hosting of the 2022 European Youth Championships and the 2023 European Men Championships.
The championship will feature five different events - Singles, Doubles, Trios, Teams of Five and Masters. In addition, three best bowlers will be awarded with medals in All-Event category after the qualification.
In Singles event, each player competes individually, playing 6 series in the qualifying round. The top four with the highest total pins move to the semifinals and finals, where a single game determines the winner.
In Doubles event, pairs of players compete together, with each player playing 6 series in the qualifying round. The top four pairs with the highest total pinfall move to the semifinals and finals, playing separate games to determine the winners.
In Trios, teams of three players compete, each playing 6 series in the qualifying round. The top four teams with the highest total pinfall move to the semifinals and finals, where each player bowls one game to determine the winners.
In Teams, teams of five players compete, each playing 6 series in the qualifying round. The top four teams with the highest total pinfall move to the semifinals and finals, where each player bowls one game to determine the winners.
In Masters, the top 24 players after qualification compete in a knockout format. During the final stage, matches consist of the best of three games, with players eliminated until the final match determines the champion.
Tournament Schedule:
Friday, June 7th
10:00-13:45: Singles squad 1
14:45-18:30: Singles squad 2
Saturday, June 8th
10:00-13:45: Singles squad 3
14:45-15:15: Singles semifinals
15:30-16:00: Singles finals
Sunday, June 9th
10:00-13:45: Doubles squad 1
14:45-18:30: Doubles squad 2
Monday, June 10th
10:00-13:45: Doubles squad 3
14:30-15:10: Doubles semifinals
15:15-15:45: Doubles finals
Tuesday, June 11th
10:00-13:00: Trios squad 1 (series 1-3)
14:00-17:00: Trios squad 2 (series 1-3)
Wednesday, June 12th
10:00-13:00: Trios squad 2 (series 4-6)
14:00-17:00: Trios squad 1 (series 4-6)
17:45-18:45: Trios semifinals
18:55-19:55: Trios finals
Thursday, June 13th
10:00-14:30: Teams squad 1 (series 1-3)
Friday, June 14th
10:00-14:30: Teams squad 2 (series 4-6)
15:15-16:45: Teams semifinals
16:55-18:25: Teams finals
Saturday, June 15th
09:00-10:15: Masters final step 1
10:25-11:40: Masters final step 2
12:30-13:45: Masters quarterfinals
13:55-15:10: Masters semifinals
15:15-16:30: Masters finals
