2026 MEDITERRANEAN BOWLING CHAMPIONSHIPS
Zaprešić - Croatia | 26 APRIL - 03 MAY 2026
BULLETIN ONLINE
Dear Mediterranean Bowling Federations,
Croatian Bowling Federation is very pleased to invite all Mediterranean Bowling Federations to participate in the Mediterranean Bowling Championship 2026 which will be held in Croatia from 26th of April till 3rd of May 2026.
It is a great pleasure and honor to host MBC in Croatia for the first time and we will do our best to make your stay in Croatia memorable.
We are looking forward to seeing you all in April 2026.
Zoran Jagić
General Secretary
Croatian Bowling Federation
Preliminary Schedule
BOWLING CENTER
WEST BOWLING CENTER
West Bowling is the center where almost all bowling sport events in Croatia take place. It is located in Westgate City, shopping center near Zaprešić.
Contact Information
Address: Zaprešićka 2, 10290 Zaprešić, Croatia
Phone: +385 95 2004 004
Email: damir@westbowling.hr
Website: www.westbowling.hr
Centre specifications
Number of lanes: 14
Approaches: Funk
Surfaces: Funk
Pin decks: Funk
Pin setters: Brunswick GSX
Pins: Maker
Score System: Steltronic Elite Focus
Dressing specifications
Oil machine: Kegel FLEX
Oil: Kegel Fire & Ice
Cleaner: Kegel Defense CX4
Pattern : Prepared by MBC / Championship pattern will be announced in due time
Dressing done by: House Technicians
OFFICIAL HOTEL
HOTEL ANTUNOVIĆ ZAGREB
Located in the western part of Zagreb, the hotel offers top-quality service and facilities for both business and leisure guests.
All hotel guests are welcome to use complementary Aspa Wellness Center which includes: a gym, a whirlpool, a pool, Finnish sauna, bio sauna, steam bath etc.
The hotel offers variety of bars and restaurants:
· Bulle Bar – the perfect place for a morning coffee, freshly squeezed juices in the afternoon, or evening gatherings. Open daily, Mon–Sun, 7 AM–11 PM.
· Restaurant Lucija – a wide selection of local and international dishes served self-service, along with its own patisserie. Open daily, Mon–Sun, restaurant 8 AM–8 PM, buffet line 10 AM–6 PM.
· Restaurant Argante – an à la carte restaurant located on the 1st floor of the hotel, combining tradition and modern cuisine with premium specialties. Open daily, Mon–Sun, 12 PM–11 PM.
· Vertigo Bar – a unique experience in a rotating dome with panoramic view of Zagreb, offering a rich selection of cocktails and drinks. Open daily, Mon–Sun, 6 PM–2 AM.
The special rates for MBC 2026, are:
Single room, € 120 per night
Double room, € 145 per night
All the above rates include a buffet breakfast, wifi, tourist tax and VAT.
Only bookings directly to the Host Federation will be accepted.
For more information about the Hotel, please visit Antunović - Naslovna
COMMITTEES
Jury of Appeal
To be announced
Championship Committee
Marios Nicolaides: MBC Championship & Technical Director
Damir Šojat: Host Tournament Manager
MBC Host Tournament Committee
Host Tournament Manager: Damir Šojat
Host Center: TBA
Financial Director: TBA
Registration: TBA
Referees: Croatian Bowling Federation Officials
Results: MBC Committee
Website / IT services: MBC Committee
Logistics: TBA
Proshop Services: TBA
FEES & PAYMENTS
Entry fee
The MBC 2026 entry fee is € 190 per person. This fee is payable for all delegations, including athletes, coaches, managers, heads of delegations and other officials connected to each team.
Guest fee
The MBC 2026 guest fee is € 130 per person.
This fee is for additional guests arriving with the teams and staying at the official hotel. The fee includes airport transfers, shuttle service and as well entry to the banquet. Such guests can not have any duties related to any team.
Farewell banquet
The farewell banquet will be held on 2nd of May 2026 at Hotel Antunović. Tickets for extra guests will be € 60 per person (subject to availability).
Unofficial Practice
Lanes will be available for unofficial practice on 25th and 26th of April. The fee is € 25 per lane per hour and must be paid directly to the bowling center on site.
Please submit your reservations for the unofficial practice to damir@westbowling.hr
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
Travel
There are many direct flights to Zagreb Airport (ZAG).
Web Site
The official website of the MBC 2026 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.
Pro-shop
Pro-shop in bowling center offers some bowling balls and bowling accessories. Spinner will be available in the bowling center. Drilling services will be available in the vicinity of the bowling center with prior arrangement
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.
Zaprešić & Zagreb CITIES
MBC 2026 Bowling Center is located in shopping city near Zaprešić and official hotel is located in western part of Zagreb so we will introduce both cities to you.
Zaprešić
Zaprešić, often called the town of Jelačić and its surroundings, is offered more interesting tourist facilities: churches, wildlife reserves with excellent gastronomic offer and interesting traditional events. The city of Zaprešić is from the Croatian capital only 17 kilometers away.
When visiting Zaprešić, don't miss to visit the main attraction, a unique example of the preservation of the entire economic manorial complex. Jelačić's new court, only 1,5 kilometers away from the center of Zaprešić, they were built in 1611 and are a monument of cultural and historical heritage.
Zagreb
As the capital of Croatia, Zagreb has many historical sights, museums, and beautiful green oases that would delight any visitor. It is one of the oldest Central European cities and a perfect combination of rich in cultural heritage, lively rhythm of street life and breathing green areas.
The southern mindset is so strong in Zagreb that even in the winter months people flock to café and restaurant terraces. Nothing really puts a stop to having fun in the city's streets and squares.
This fusion of Central European and Mediterranean lifestyles makes Zagreb a metropolis where everything is just around the corner. It’s in an urban patchwork such as this, where some areas fizzle with energy and others are tranquil and balmy, that everyone gets a piece for themselves. There is no one single Zagreb, and this is what makes Zagreb a singular city..
