The Sunshine Coast is poised to welcome the world’s best tenpin bowlers to events that should frame a $3.5 million boost to the local economy.
Suncity Tenpin, in Alexandra Headland, will host the International Bowling Federation Para World Cup from November 3 to 10 and the IBF World Cup from November 11 to 23.
They will be hosted by Tenpin Bowling Australia, the Queensland Government, Sunshine Coast Council and Tenpin Bowling Australia and presented by bowling equipment provider QubicaAMF.
Tourism and Sport Minister Stirling Hinchliffe said the events would “strike a double win for sport and the visitor economy”.
“Tenpin bowling’s twin world cups will bring competitors, support crew and spectators to the Sunshine Coast from around the country and around the world.
“When visitors arrive for major events, they stay longer to explore the Sunshine Coast’s many unique tourism experiences and support local jobs.
“Event visitors need places to stay, transport and somewhere to enjoy the Sunshine Coast’s fresh, world-class cuisine.
“Throughout November, tenpin bowling is predicted to frame a $3.5 million bonus and 20,000 visitor nights for the Sunshine Coast’s tourism economy.”
Sunshine Coast Council Economy Portfolio Councillor Jason O’Pray said the region would be on show during the event.
“It’s a huge deal to be the host destination for the first ever tenpin bowling World Cup events to be held in Australia,” he said.
“We can’t wait to showcase the region’s many attractions to a global audience,” he said.
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International Bowling Federation Interim President Martin Faba said he was looking forward to seeing the events come to life.
“Australia is one of the leading nations for world sport and to showcase the true athleticism of bowling there can be no bigger stage than Sunshine Coast, Queensland,” he said.
Mr Faba said tenpin bowling was in a good place in Australia, adding that Tenpin Bowling Australia had “shown phenomenal commercial awareness and have grown as a national federation during the global pandemic.”
“This is a great opportunity for bowling and the growth of the sport, from grass roots to elite in Australia, with both the Commonwealth Games 2026 and Brisbane 2032 part of the legacy strategy.”
It will be the first running of the IBF Para Bowling World Cup, with 24 nations set to compete.
Meanwhile, the biennial IBF World Cup will involve 750 competitors from 48 teams (24 men’s and 24 women’s), battling for some of the most prestigious individual and team awards in world bowling.
Tenpin Bowling Australia CEO Rohan O’Neill said the IBF World Cup would be held in the perfect place.
“Recently, the host venue, Suncity Tenpin, became the sport’s first National High Performance and Community Centre, which aims to develop the next generation of tenpin bowling talent in Australia,” he said.
“It will be a great opportunity to welcome the world’s top athletes and to continue growing the sport in Australia.”
Mr O’Neill also said Tenpin Bowling Australia’s investment in the high performance and community centre would promote the Sunshine Coast as an accessible sports destination and a high-performance sports training location.
IBF Para Bowling World Cup and World Cup
Where: Suncity Tenpin, 8 Mari St, Alexandra Headland.
When: November 3 to 10 (Para World Cup) and November 11 to 23 (World Cup)
Tickets: Will be available for each session upon the confirmation of the schedule – visit Tenpin Bowling Australia for information.
