 Nine-pin ball and pins, as used in Germany. | |
| Highest governing body | World Ninepin Bowling Association |
|---|---|
| Nicknames | ninepins, 9-pin, kegel, kegeln |
| First played | Medieval times, Germany |
| Registered players | about 130,000 |
| Characteristics | |
| Contact | No |
| Team members | 6 per side + reserves |
| Mixed-sex | Yes, separate competitions |
| Type | Team sport, ball sport |
| Equipment | Nine-pin bowling ball and pins |
| Venue | Nine-pin bowling lane |
| Presence | |
| Olympic | No |
| World Games | 2005 |
Nine-pin bowling (also known as ninepin bowling, nine-pin, kegel, or kegeln) is a bowling game played primarily in Europe. European championships are held each year. In Europe overall, there are some 130,000 players. Nine-pin bowling lanes are mostly found in Austria, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Belgium, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, Estonia, Switzerland, Serbia, Slovenia, Croatia, Poland, North Macedonia, Hungary, France, Brazil and Liechtenstein.
In English-speaking countries, where ten-pin bowling (which originated in the United States) is dominant, facilities for nine-pin bowling are uncommon, though it remains popular in areas such as the Barossa Valley in South Australia where many German people settled in the 19th century.[1] A modified version is played in the US state of Texas.
- ^ "German Traditions, Influences and Leisure Activities". Archived from the original on August 17, 2007. Retrieved June 26, 2007.