Tournament Classifications

National Tournaments
If a tournament is open for players only from the national federation, where the tournament takes place, approval is needed from the national federation only.

National Open Tournaments
If a tournament is open for players from the national federation, where the tournament takes place and in addition not more than three other ETBF member federations, approval is needed from the national federation only.

ETBF Tournaments
If a tournament is open for players from five or more ETBF member federations, approval is needed from the national federation and ETBF.

World Bowling Tournaments
If a tournament is open for players from two or more Zones, approval is needed from the national federation, ETBF and World Bowling.