Saudi Gazette report

RIYADH — The monthly Saudi Women’s Bowling Championship kicked off on Monday in three major cities — Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam — with the participation of 58 players.

The Saudi Bowling Federation oversees the competitions. There are 18 players competing at the Universal Bowling Center in Riyadh, while the Jeddah Lanes Bowling Center hosts competitions of 24 players, and 16 players are participating at the Gym and Bowling Al-Gosaibi Hotel Sport Center in Dammam. The top three women’s champions will be awarded SR1,500 each.

Meanwhile, the monthly Saudi Bowling Championships for men will start on Wednesday in the three cities — Riyadh, Jeddah and Dammam. The number of men registered for the competition is 117 with 45 in Riyadh and 36 each in Jeddah and Dammam. Prizes will be distributed to winners in separate functions in these three cities.

The Bowling Federation stipulated that each player should submit online the federation’s annual membership fee of SR100 for registration through its website. Those who have registered this way will be allowed to compete in 12 monthly championships in each city. There will be three open championships in three major cities, and prizes, valued up to SR30,000, will be awarded to the winners in the open tournaments.