2011 QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup to be held in Johannesburg, South Africa

2011 BWC

Competition runs from Nov. 30 through Dec. 7 at 24-lane Northcliff Bowling Center

John Walker (pictured right), CEO and President of QubicaAMF, has announced that 47th QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup will be held from Nov. 30 through Dec. 7, 2011 at Northcliff Bowling Center in Johannesburg, South Africa. This is the second time after 1993 that South Africa will host the BWC.

Northcliff Bowling Center, which belongs to the chain of Let's Go Bowling South Africa, is a state-of-the-art 24-laner with the latest QubicaAMF equipment including SPL lanes and XLi pinspotters.

"It is a wonderful opportunity and a privilege to be able to host bowling's most prestigious tournament here in Johannesburg," Gerald Paluzzi, head of Let's Go Bowling South Africa, said.

"Ever since we hosted the Bowling World Cup in 1993, it has been my dream to bring it back to South Africa. We are very much looking forward to welcoming the world's leading bowlers and we guarantee them, their supporters and visitors a most memorable event and experience."

Anne-Marie Board, QubicaAMF Bowling World Cup Manager, was also very pleased. "I am so happy to be able to take the World Cup back to Johannesburg. I know Gerald and all the team from Let's Go Bowling South Africa will look after us royally, as they did 18 years ago. That was my first tournament as World Cup Manager, so it has a special place in my heart."

The center also boasts a pro shop which services the greater Gauteng Area along with top class coaching facilities.

Gerald Paluzzi went on the mention the other attractions of South Africa. "This country has been one of the hottest properties on the world's tourist schedules and we invite one and all to avail themselves of the wonderful country and its people and experience unsurpassed African hospitality."

QubicaAMF has also announced that full details will follow including special deals with South African Airways.