An international working group representing seven countries is proposing a package of amendments to the International Bowling Federation’s Articles of Association. The working group proposals are supported by countries, including Canada, Costa Rica, England, Finland, Iceland, Sweden and the United States.

The package of amendments will be brought forward to IBF member federations for a vote at the IBF General Meeting in October.

The nations of the working group issued this joint statement:
“Bowling needs a fundamental change at IBF. These proposals will bring change.

Bowling needs change at IBF so our World Championships will have a true competition committee focused on creating a schedule and format allowing more federations to compete.

Bowling needs change at IBF to compel the organization to share financial reports. Federations have not seen financial reports since 2019.

Bowling needs change at IBF to add athlete representation to the board and voices from all zones consistent with Olympic principles.

It is time the bowling world comes together and votes to change the IBF articles and give our sport a brighter future.”

• Current IBF Articles of Association
• Proposed amendments to the IBF Articles of Association

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