Dear EBF Member Federations,
At the last Congress, the EBF Presidium was tasked with exploring the possibility of hosting a championship for athletes aged 65 and older, similar to what is done at the IBF level. Following discussions at our recent Presidium meeting, we are pleased to announce the introduction of the European Grand Senior Championships as part of the EBF championship program (ESC+).
This new championship, open to athletes aged 65 and older, will take place every two years in even-numbered years (2026, 2028, etc.). The first edition will be hosted in Vienna from 30 January to 8 February 2026.
Additionally, the European Senior Championships (for athletes aged 50 and older) will continue to be held every two years in odd-numbered years (2025, 2027, etc.).
We hope this initiative will be warmly welcomed by our senior athletes, and we look forward to strong participation in both championships.
Kind regards
Valgeir Gudbjartsson
President
European Bowling Federation