2008 Brunswick Euro Challenge to be held in Saint Maximin, France
01/24/08
As reported earlier the Brunswick Euro Challenge, Europe's 'richest' tournament in the year 2007, will move from Greece to France. Brunswick has announced that the fifth edition is scheduled for March 7-16, 2008, and will be held at Plaza Bowling in Saint Maximin, France.
The 2008 Brunswick Euro Challenge sponsored by Brunswick Bowling will be organized by Brunswick distributor Valcke Bowling.
Plaza Bowling Saint Maximin is a 28-lane Brunswick-equipped facility located 40 kilometers north of Paris. The bowling center features Brunswick lanes, scoring, pinsetters, pins and lane maintenance. This location was chosen to attract more bowlers from Western European countries such as France, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Additionally, Saint Maximin's close proximity to Charles de Gaulle airport The airport provides excellent connections to main European cities and major American and Asian airports. Many low-fare airlines serve this airport.
The tournament prize fund is 90,000 Euros (approximately $125,000), and includes special prizes that will be given in categories such as youth encouragement, "B" bowlers, and ladies. Plaza Bowling also offers ample room for spectators to view the entire tournament.
The Brunswick Euro Challenge is a major tournament on the European Bowling Tour and is open to players from all World Tenpin Bowling Association (WTBA) member federations. The organizers are hoping for a record number of entries in the fifth annual tournament. The 2007 BEC drew 321 players from 31 countries from all over the world.
In addition to sponsoring the event, Brunswick will be introducing new bowling balls and conducting drilling and pro shop seminars at the event. The lanes will be cleaned and conditioned with the Authority22® lane maintenance system by Brunswick.
Live Coverage in March
Plaza Bowling in Saint Maximin, France (March 7-16, 2008)
As reported earlier the Brunswick Euro Challenge, Europe's 'richest' tournament in the year 2007, will move from Greece to France. Brunswick has announced that the fifth edition is scheduled for March 7-16, 2008, and will be held at Plaza Bowling in Saint Maximin, France. The 2008 Brunswick Euro Challenge sponsored by Brunswick Bowling will be organized by Brunswick distributor Valcke Bowling. Plaza Bowling Saint Maximin is a 28-lane Brunswick-equipped facility located 40 kilometers north of Paris. The bowling center features Brunswick lanes, scoring, pinsetters, pins and lane maintenance. This location was chosen to attract more bowlers from Western European countries such as France, Belgium, Germany, and the United Kingdom.
Additionally, Saint Maximin's close proximity to Charles de Gaulle airport The airport provides excellent connections to main European cities and major American and Asian airports. Many low-fare airlines serve this airport.
The tournament prize fund is 90,000 Euros (approximately $125,000), and includes special prizes that will be given in categories such as youth encouragement, "B" bowlers, and ladies. Plaza Bowling also offers ample room for spectators to view the entire tournament.
The Brunswick Euro Challenge is a major tournament on the European Bowling Tour and is open to players from all World Tenpin Bowling Association (WTBA) member federations. The organizers are hoping for a record number of entries in the fifth annual tournament. The 2007 BEC drew 321 players from 31 countries from all over the world.
In addition to sponsoring the event, Brunswick will be introducing new bowling balls and conducting drilling and pro shop seminars at the event. The lanes will be cleaned and conditioned with the Authority22® lane maintenance system by Brunswick.