2025 MEDITERRANEAN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
ANKARA - TURKEY | 27 APRIL - 04 MAY 2025
Dear Athletes, Officials, and Esteemed Guests,
It is with immense joy and pride that I welcome you to the Mediterranean Bowling Championships 2025, which will be held from March 27th to April 4th, 2025, in the vibrant city of Ankara, Turkey. As we gather here, we celebrate not only the spirit of competition but the deeper values that sport embodies—those of inclusivity, intercultural exchange, and the promotion of peace and unity.
Turkey has embarked on an ambitious journey to expand the reach of its sports diplomacy on the global stage, recognizing sport as a powerful tool for fostering cultural exchange and mutual understanding. We are proud to play our part in this effort, hosting modern sports organizations that bring together diverse communities from around the world. It is through events like these that we hope to contribute to the broader global sports heritage, creating spaces where athletes from different nations can connect, share, and grow together.
This event is especially significant for us, as it represents a key moment in the development of Bowling in Turkey and the surrounding region. We are delighted to witness the progress that has been made and the immense potential that lies ahead. The growing popularity of Bowling in our country and the broader region is a testament to the power of sport to inspire, unite, and create lasting connections. We are confident that this championship will contribute greatly to the further institutionalization and expansion of Bowling in Turkey, and we are excited to see how this sport continues to flourish in the years to come. As the Turkish Bocce Bowling Dart Federation, we take immense pride in hosting one of the most prestigious sporting events in the Republic's capital, Ankara, a city that holds a special place in Turkey's history and memory. To organize such a prominent event in the heart of our nation is a privilege that we do not take lightly. This championship is not only a showcase of athletic talent but a platform for fostering sustainable cultural exchange networks that go beyond competition, emphasizing sharing, inclusivity, and the importance of lasting relationships.
Turkey remains committed to supporting sports organizations, understanding that they play a crucial role in the development and institutionalization of sports like Bowling. We recognize the unifying power of sport, not just in bringing people together, but in addressing global challenges and helping to resolve conflicts. We strongly believe in the principle of "sport for good," and we are hopeful that events like this one will inspire new paths toward peace and cooperation.
As we look forward to this championship, I extend my best wishes to all the athletes and participants. We eagerly anticipate witnessing the incredible talent and sportsmanship that will be on display here in Ankara. May this event be not only a celebration of competition but a reminder of the hope and unity that sport can bring to the world.
I look forward to seeing you all in Ankara, where together we will create unforgettable memories and celebrate the true spirit of sport.
Sincerely,
Dr. E. Özgür BAYAZITLI
President, Turkish Bocce Bowling Dart Federation
MBC 2025 BULLETIN
20 November 2024
• Preliminary Schedule of Events
• Official Hotel
• Committees
• Fees and payments
• Rollhouse Bowling Centre
• Ankara City
• Other Information
• Forms / Deadlines
BOWLING CENTER
ROllhouse BOWLING CENTER
Rollhouse Center is one of the most active sports bowling centers in Turkey. They hosted the MBC 2018 – ECC 2019 - ECC 2010 – ECC 2004 and the 2007 – 2008 – 2010 Ankara Open—EBT Tour Stops.
Contact Information
Address: Rollhouse Bowling Center - Ankuva Is Merkezi No:1, Bilkent - Ankara - Turkey
Phone: +90 312 266 12 40
Email: rollhouse@rollhouse.com
Website: www.rollhouse.com
Centre specifications
Number of lanes: 24
Approaches: Brunswick ProAnvilane
Surfaces: Brunswick ProAnvilane
Pin decks: Brunswick ProAnvilane
Pin setters: SWITCH ST1
Pins: SWITCH
Score System: SWITCH
Dressing specifications
Oil machine: Kegel FLEX
Oil: Kegel Fire
Cleaner: Kegel Defense CX4S
Pattern : Prepared by MBC / Championship pattern will be announced in due time
Dressing done by: House Technicians
OFFICIAL HOTEL
ALTINEL HOTEL & CONVENTION CENTER
Providing easy access with its central location, Hotel Altınel, Ankara offers you an accommodation experience where you will feel privileged with our exclusive service understanding while experiencing the comfort of a 5-star hotel in our spacious and comfortable rooms where all details are taken into consideration for the purpose of your business and private travels.
Address: GMK Bulvarı No:151 06570 Anadolu Meydanı Ankara
Phone: +90 312 231 77 77
E-Mail: info@altinelhotels.com
Web: https://altinelhotels.com/en
The special rates for MBC 2024, are:
Single room, € 120 per night
Double room, € 140 per night
Triple room, € 165 per night
Tax and breakfast included
A credit card per team is required at check in
Please note that the booking should made directly to the organization in order to get the rates listed above. Please use the Form B and mail it to mbc2025ankara@gmail.com
SCHEDULES
COMMITTEES
Jury of Appeal
To be announced
Championship Committee
Marios Nicolaides: MBC Championship & Technical Director
Önder Gürkan: Host Tournament Manager
Duygu Gürkan: Host Tournament Coordinator
MBC Host Tournament Committee
Host Tournament Manager: Önder Gürkan
Host Tournament Coordinator: Duygu Gürkan
Host Center: Sinem Aydın - CEO
Financial Director: TBA
Registration: Duygu Gürkan
Referees: Türkiye Bowling Federation Officials
Results: MBC Committee
Website / IT services: MBC Committee
Logistics: TBA
Proshop Services: Trianka Bowling
FEES & PAYMENTS
Entry fee
The MBC 2025 entry fee is € 190 per person. This fee is payable for all delegations, including players, coaches, managers, head of delegations and other officials connected to each team.
Guest fee
The MBC 2025 guest fee is € 130 per person.
This fee is for additional guests arriving with the teams and staying at the official hotel. The fee covers full shuttle service and as well to the banquet. Such guests can not have any duties related to any team.
Farewell banquet
The farewell banquet will be held on 3rd May 2025 at Altınel Hotel. Tickets for extra guests will be 60 EUR/person (subject to availability)
Unofficial Practice
Lanes will be available for unofficial practice on 26 and 27 April from 12.00.
Squads for unofficial practice sessions will be 2 hours each and available at 12.00 / 15.00 / 18.00 / 21.00 hours. The fee is 25 EUR per lane for 1 hour and must be paid directly to the bowling center on site. Spots for the unofficial practice will be available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please submit your reservations for the unofficial practice to mbc2025ankara@gmail.com .
Check-in for the unofficial practice will start one hour before every squad. Please show up in time to avoid having your spot given away.
Payment information
All fees (including hotel accommodation) must in principle be pre-paid. After receipt of forms A-D an Invoice will be issued and sent to each participating federation with deadline of payment and Bank account information.
OTHER INFORMATION
Sending Equipment to Turkey
Unfortunately, according to Turkish Customs Regulations, we recommend you not to send your equipment. It takes a long time to receive the equipment from the Customs. So please be aware of
the possible problems and do not send your equipment via postal or cargo service.
Travel
There are many direct flights to Ankara Esenboğa International Airport (ESB) and also connected flights from İstanbul.
Web Site
The official website of the MBC 2025 is https://www.mbcbowling.com/ and it will be continuously updated with all information concerning the championship.
Results
All game-by-game results and standings will be provided by the MBC committee and will be published online over our web site.
Shuttle (Airport, Hotel, Bowling Centre)
All delegations will be met at the airport upon arrival and will be transported to the official hotel.
A similar delivery service will be provided for the departures. Federations must provide their flight arrival and departure times with form E to make this service work properly.
A shuttle bus service between the official hotel and the bowling center will be provided to all players, coaches, officials and guests with an official entry.
Equipment Storage
Bowling equipment will be stored in a designated area at the bowling center.
Proshop
Bowling Center has a very active and well equipped EBF and IBPSIA certified Proshop to help bowlers/coaches.
Registration
It is very important that each team manager turns up for a team registration in the center soonest possible after arrival. During the registration, we will validate the names of players, the nationality of the players, and all payments.
ANKARA CITY
Ankara, which is the capital city, is the second biggest city in Turkey. There are many cultural and historical places in Ankara for our visitors. You can see ancient baths, museums, bazaars, temples, castles and mosques here.
Where to visit in Ankara
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations: The Anatolian Civilizations Museum is one of the top-rated museums in the world, and it has unique collections. It was awarded the title of “Museum of the Year in Europe” in 1997. The artifacts are displayed in chronologically separated sections. The upper hall area contains exhibits from the Palaeolithic Age, Chalcolithic Age, Old Bronze Age, Assyrian Trade Colonies Age, The Old Hittite and Hittite Imperial Age, Phrygian Kingdom, Late Hittite Kingdom, and Urartian Kingdom. The lower contains exhibits from the Classical Periods and Ankara through the Ages.
While here, visitors can climb to the top of Ankara Castle (Ankara Citadel) for a panoramic view of the city and visit the Rahmi M. Koç Museum. For a historical experience, guests can enjoy breakfast or a drink at And Cafe in a historic building in Kaleiçi. In the evening, concerts are held at the Erimtan Archaeology and Art Museum.
Ankara Citadel: The foundations of the citadel were laid by the Galatians on a prominent lava outcrop, and completed by the Romans; the Byzantines and Seljuks made restorations and additions. The area around and inside the citadel is the oldest part of Ankara and many fine examples of traditional architecture can be seen within the citadel walls. It's well-known that the Ankara region was the cradle of "vino" (Hatti and Hittite) in 2,000 B.C.; many restored traditional Turkish houses in the area of the citadel have found new life as restaurants, serving local and international dishes and wine. www.ankarakalesi.com
Temple of Augustus:
The temple can be found in the Ulus quarter of the city. It was built by the Galatian King Pylamenes in 10 A.D. as a tribute to Augustus, and was reconstructed by the Romans on the ancient Ankara Acropolis in the 2nd century. It is important today for the 'Monument Ancyranum', the sole surviving "Political Testament" of Augustus, detailing his achievements, that is inscribed on its walls in Latin and Greek. In the 5th century the temple was converted to a church by the Byzantines.
