2013 Krasnoyarsk, Russian Federation
November 15-24, 2013
09/18/2013
More names – and some good news for players
More countries have announced the names of the players who will be representing them in the 49th QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup in Krasnoyarsk, Russia, in November.
Or Aviram will be coming again to represent Israel. Or has played four times previously with his best result being runner up in Ljubljana in 2005. Or’s sister and mother have also competed in the event. Israel’s female player will be Tali Itzhak.
The USA will be represented by John Szczbernski, who also competed in 2010 in Toulon where he finished 5th, and by Danielle McEwan who played last year in Wroclaw, Poland, coming 4th and picking up the trophy for ladies high games with a 300, her first ever perfect game.
Several other players will also making a welcome return. Elkhan Feyzullayev of Azerbaijan competed in 2010 and 2011, while Ghislaine van der Tol payed for the Netherlands in 2007, finishing 5th. Adam Shrubb will be returning, representing Gibraltar. Last year Adam came 9th, just missing the cut for the round robin, in his country’s best ever result.
Both Ireland and Finland will be represented by newcomers to the event: Sarah Flannery and Christopher Sloan for Ireland and Sami Lampo and Roosa Lunden for Finland.
There is also some good news for all players. S7 (Siberian Airlines) are this year’s official airline.
S7 will provide free baggage allowance of 45 kilos for sportsmen and guests on all their flights into Krasnoyarsk. S7 Airlines belong to the One World programme.
Members of the One World Programme will also provide special excess baggage rates on their flights for both sportsmen and guests. To qualify for the luggage allowance you will need to provide the World Cup Office with details of your flights no later than 1st October.
Members of One World are: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Royal Jordanian, S7 and Mexicana.
Anne-Marie Board, QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup Manager, said: “I know how difficult it is for players when they have to bring so much equipment so this extra baggage allowance is most welcome.
“The fabulous bowling and leisure complex will have its official opening on 20th September. The facilities really are amazing and all those involved in the local organising committee are doing a great job to make this one of the most memorable events ever. During my visits I have been very impressed with the expertise, enthusiasm and kindness of the local team and I am sure all players and guests will really enjoy their trip to Krasnoyarsk.”
The organisers of the tournament are also offering a free sight-seeing trip around the city itself as well as a trip to the Beaver Ravine Park for €30. The park is in the Kuysumsky mountains and offers spectacular views of the Stolby Reserve from a cable car.
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The 49th Bowling World Cup will take place from 17th to 24th November in the 32-lane ‘Sharovaya Molniya’ (lightning ball or fireball) bowling centre which itself is part of the ‘World Class’ fitness centre and Hilton hotel complex owned by the Sibiryak company. The hotel is the official hotel for the event and booking forms have been sent out to national organisations.
There is more information, in Russian, on www.visitsiberia.info . A video shows more of the local area: www.visitsiberia.info/media/video/turizm_v_kraye/present/
QubicaAMF is the founder, organiser and principle sponsor of the Bowling World Cup. Additional information on the World Cup, including archive material and bulletins for this year’s event, is available on www.qubicaamf.com. Also check out www.qubicaamf-krsk.ru for latest world cup information from Krasnoyarsk which is in both Russian and English.
QubicaAMF Worldwide is a leading manufacturer and marketer of bowling and amusements products. With worldwide headquarters near Richmond, Virginia and European headquarters inBologna, Italy, the company offers a complete line of high-quality, innovative solutions for new and existing bowling and entertainment centers.
QubicaAMF has over 65 years of bowling experience and innovation, an install base of more than 10,000 centres worldwide and can provide the perfect combination of bowling equipment, products and services to build a traditional bowling centre, an FEC or entertainment facility to suit any budget. The company has sales offices in 12 countries, and distributor network with worldwide reach. It maintains the largest R & D team for software, electronics and entertainments systems in the industry.
The USA will be represented by John Szczbernski, who also competed in 2010 in Toulon where he finished 5th, and by Danielle McEwan who played last year in Wroclaw, Poland, coming 4th and picking up the trophy for ladies high games with a 300, her first ever perfect game.
Several other players will also making a welcome return. Elkhan Feyzullayev of Azerbaijan competed in 2010 and 2011, while Ghislaine van der Tol payed for the Netherlands in 2007, finishing 5th. Adam Shrubb will be returning, representing Gibraltar. Last year Adam came 9th, just missing the cut for the round robin, in his country’s best ever result.
Both Ireland and Finland will be represented by newcomers to the event: Sarah Flannery and Christopher Sloan for Ireland and Sami Lampo and Roosa Lunden for Finland.
There is also some good news for all players. S7 (Siberian Airlines) are this year’s official airline.
S7 will provide free baggage allowance of 45 kilos for sportsmen and guests on all their flights into Krasnoyarsk. S7 Airlines belong to the One World programme.
Members of the One World Programme will also provide special excess baggage rates on their flights for both sportsmen and guests. To qualify for the luggage allowance you will need to provide the World Cup Office with details of your flights no later than 1st October.
Members of One World are: American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Finnair, Iberia, Japan Airlines, LAN, Malaysia Airlines, Qantas, Royal Jordanian, S7 and Mexicana.
Anne-Marie Board, QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup Manager, said: “I know how difficult it is for players when they have to bring so much equipment so this extra baggage allowance is most welcome.
“The fabulous bowling and leisure complex will have its official opening on 20th September. The facilities really are amazing and all those involved in the local organising committee are doing a great job to make this one of the most memorable events ever. During my visits I have been very impressed with the expertise, enthusiasm and kindness of the local team and I am sure all players and guests will really enjoy their trip to Krasnoyarsk.”
The organisers of the tournament are also offering a free sight-seeing trip around the city itself as well as a trip to the Beaver Ravine Park for €30. The park is in the Kuysumsky mountains and offers spectacular views of the Stolby Reserve from a cable car.
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The 49th Bowling World Cup will take place from 17th to 24th November in the 32-lane ‘Sharovaya Molniya’ (lightning ball or fireball) bowling centre which itself is part of the ‘World Class’ fitness centre and Hilton hotel complex owned by the Sibiryak company. The hotel is the official hotel for the event and booking forms have been sent out to national organisations.
There is more information, in Russian, on www.visitsiberia.info . A video shows more of the local area: www.visitsiberia.info/media/video/turizm_v_kraye/present/
QubicaAMF is the founder, organiser and principle sponsor of the Bowling World Cup. Additional information on the World Cup, including archive material and bulletins for this year’s event, is available on www.qubicaamf.com. Also check out www.qubicaamf-krsk.ru for latest world cup information from Krasnoyarsk which is in both Russian and English.
QubicaAMF Worldwide is a leading manufacturer and marketer of bowling and amusements products. With worldwide headquarters near Richmond, Virginia and European headquarters inBologna, Italy, the company offers a complete line of high-quality, innovative solutions for new and existing bowling and entertainment centers.
QubicaAMF has over 65 years of bowling experience and innovation, an install base of more than 10,000 centres worldwide and can provide the perfect combination of bowling equipment, products and services to build a traditional bowling centre, an FEC or entertainment facility to suit any budget. The company has sales offices in 12 countries, and distributor network with worldwide reach. It maintains the largest R & D team for software, electronics and entertainments systems in the industry.