World Ninepin Bowling Association

The World Ninepin Bowling Association (WNBA) is the world governing body of nine-pin bowling, and one of two member associations of the International Bowling Federation. The WNBA counts approximately 250,000 members in 28 countries in Europe, South America and Asia.

Position within the IBF
The WNBA holds the position of a disciplinary association and is thus an independent organ within the IBF. The WNBA is responsible for disseminating nine-pin bowling all over the world and to acquire more nations as members of the WNBA.

Disciplinary associations within the WNBA
→ See also: Nine-pin bowling

Given the fact that there are three different kinds of nine-pin bowling lanes, there are three respective disciplinary associations within the WNBA, so-called sections.

Classic
Classic lanes are the most similar ones to ten-pin bowling lanes. They have a wide, flat ball rolling surface.

Bohle
Bohle (German for “plank”) lanes have a narrow, concave ball rolling surface.

Schere
Schere (German for “scissors”) lanes have a narrow, concave ball rolling surface until about the midpoint of the lane. After that, the lane widens linearly to the width of Classic lanes, resembling a pair of opened scissors.