IBF WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS – HOSTING INFORMATION
Introduction
This document is intended for any International Bowling Federation (IBF) member
federation, city, region, event organiser or commercial body that may be interested inbidding for IBF World Championships. Individual organisations must bid through their
National Bowling Federation (NBF). No bids will be accepted without being submitted andsupported by the NBF.
This document is for informational purposes only as is intended to give prospective hosts
an understanding of the requirements to host an IBF event. It is in no way binding on theIBF.
IBF has several Championships, and these events are considered the most prestigious
international events for athletes representing their countries.
1.

IBF Events

Event
IBF World Championships (Teams of 6, Men and Women)
IBF Seniors World Championships(Teams of 4, 50+ and 65+)
IBF Youth World Championships (Under 21)
IBF World Cup (Teams of 4, Men and Women)
IBF Youth World Cup (Under 21)(1 representative, Men and Women)
IBF Para Bowling World Championships
2.

Proposed Dates
Nov odd year
Mar/April odd year
Jul/Aug even year
Nov even year
Jul/Aug odd year
Mar/April even year

IBF and the IBF World Bowling Championships

The International Bowling Federation governs the sport of Tenpin Bowling throughout theworld. There are 114 member federations worldwide and there are also five continental
zones: African, Asian, European, Oceanic and Pan American Zones.
The IBF World Championships are conducted under the supervision of the International
Bowling Federation. Through a bid process, the IBF will select the host to conduct the IBFevents. Bidders are encouraged to develop proposals that can enhance the scope,presentation and marketing of the IBF events and the sport of Bowling.
Prospective hosts should keep in mind the following benefits in hosting an IBF event:••••••••The prestige of hosting an international event for athletes representing their country
Benefits of consumer spending from additional visitors to the city
Fantastic promotional opportunities for the city, region, country.
Competition date flexibility to fit the host’s schedule
Total control over all local revenues generated from the event
Opportunity to activate community outreach initiatives
Close, mutually beneficial partnership with the IBF
Partnership development assistance for IBF member federations and their government
entities.

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Competition Venues

The requirements for the competition venues are:• The competition venues should be QubicaAMF centres.
• The minimum lane requirements, meeting IBF standards, for each event are listedbelow.
• Consideration may be given to venues that don’t meet these requirements.
Event
IBF World Championships (Teams of 6, Men and Women)
IBF Seniors World Championships(Teams of 4, 50+ and 65+)
IBF Youth World Championships (Under 21)
IBF World Cup (Teams of 4, Men and Women)
IBF Youth World Cup (Under 21)(1 representative, Men and Women)
IBF Para Bowling World Championships
4.

Number of Lanes Required
Minimum 34
Minimum 30
Minimum 30
Minimum 30
Minimum 20Minimum 24

Dates and event schedule

To ensure that the host receives maximum benefit from organising an IBF event, IBF allows thehost the possibility of flexibility in proposing the competition dates. While the proposed dates
detailed above are the IBF’s preferred competition period, it is possible for the events to takeplace at another time, provided it does not clash with any other IBF regional
tournaments/championships and International Games.
The following table shows the typical event schedule for IBF events assuming the minimum
lane requirements have been met.
EventIBF World Championships (Teams of 6, Men and Women)
IBF Seniors World Championships(Teams of 4, 50+ and 65+)
IBF Youth World Championships (Under 21)
IBF World Cup (Teams of 4, Men and Women)
IBF Youth World Cup (Under 21)(1 representative, Men and Women)
IBF Para Bowling World Championships

Est. # of Days Required
13 days
10 days
12 days
10 days
8 days10 days

The event schedule may be varied in consultation with the IBF should there be a larger
competition venue.
5. Financial and Obligations
The host shall be required to pay IBF a hosting fee for each event as detailed in thefollowing table:
Event

Hosting Fee USD(as of Dec 2023)$55,000$45,000

IBF World Championships (Teams of 6, Men and Women)
IBF Seniors World Championships(Teams of 4, 50+ and 65+)
IBF Youth World Championships (Under 21)$30,000
IBF World Cup (Teams of 4, Men and Women)$40,000
IBF Youth World Cup (Under 21)$10,000(1 representative, Men and Women)
IBF Para Bowling World Championships$20,000
Note: These fees are subject to change and will be updated accordingly.

The host is entitled to:• A standard entry fee of USD $300 for all bowlers, officials, supporters.
• All income generated from ticket sales, licensing arrangements, catering and hotel
packages in relation to the Championship.
• Up to 50% of Secondary and up to 50% of Tertiary advertising space within the venue
so long as no sponsorship categories conflict with IBF international partnerships
The IBF shall be entitled to retain all revenue generated from the sale of International
Media Rights, data rights, live scoring and from the sale of sponsorship in respect of areas
not reserved for the host.
6.

Hosting Obligations

Detailed below is brief outline of the obligations of the host;a. Accreditation• The Host is responsible for providing accreditation to the relevant participants in theChampionship.
b. Accommodation• The Host shall provide recommendations of 3-star, 4-star and 5-star hotel for theaccommodation of all Participating Athletes, Team Officials, IBF Staff and Guests, IBFOfficials and English-speaking Commentators throughout the Championship Period.
•The hotels referred to shall:a. be within reasonable travelling distance, i.e. a maximum half-hour travel time ofthe Championship Venue and provide free Internet access (Wi-Fi connection)
within the whole hotel or a designated location within the hotel.

c. Meeting Rooms• If required by the IBF, the host shall reserve, secure and be responsible for the cost ofproviding IBF with a conference/meeting room in the IBF Hotel with capacity for 20
people, with associated equipment. This room may be required for two full days. If thisrequirement exists, the IBF will confirm to the host the requirements no later than 1(one) month prior to the Championship.
d. Local transportation• The host shall provide necessary free transportation to duly accredited participants
between the nearest international entry point to the city and the official hotels', andbetween the official hotels and the Championship Venue during a period of theChampionship period.
e. IBF Officials• The Host shall be responsible for the expenses related to the IBF staff (TournamentDirector, Technical Delegate, Kegel Lane Maintenance Staff, Social Media Manager) andofficials (IBF President, CEO), including but not limited to;••••

Air Travel or costs associated with travel to the host city/country;
Hotel accommodation for the period of the championships, as agreed between
the Host and IBF;Per Diem as agreed between the Host and IBF.

The Host shall be responsible for the expenses related to any pre-championship site
visits by IBF staff (e.g. lane inspection and certification).

f. Opening and Closing Ceremonies• The Host shall be responsible for providing an opening ceremony and a closing banquet.
g. Promotion• The host is required to make all good faith efforts to promote the Championship byconducting various PR and promotional programs.
h. Visa And Entry Formalities• The host shall undertake good faith efforts to coordinate with the appropriate
authorities to facilitate the application for and issuance of visas for all the participants.
i.
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Championship Venue
The venue should have an office, with associated equipment and facilities, for theTournament Director, Technical Delegate and any other IBF staff, a medical room, anAnti-Doping room, an area for sports presentation and a media centre.
The venue must have a ball paddock with customary amenities and shall be madeavailable by the host to the Athletes and Teams on an exclusive basis from 2 days before
the first day of the Competition through to its completion.
Host shall ensure that there is an area for VIP hospitality.

7.

Further Information•Further details and information can be obtained from the IBF Chief Executive Officer (CEO).