8th WTBA World Youth Championship declared open

07/31/04

Guam

Central Lanes in Agana, Guam - July 28-August 8, 2004

The 8th WTBA World Youth Championship was officially declared opened in Agana, Guam. Athletes from 29 nations paraded into the Agana Shopping Center today in a colorful opening ceremony that showcased music, dance (pictured) and local tradition. Competition begins August 1 and concludes on August 8th. The under 23 youth teams will compete for gold, silver and bronze medals in Singles, Doubles, Teams and masters competitions. Pictures courtesy of Thord Lagercrantz.


8th WTBA World Youth Championships - Schedule of Events

Friday, July 30
06:30 Lane Maintenance
08:00 Official Practice Squad A - Short Oil
09:00 Team Managers' Meeting, Official Hotel Meeting Room
10:00 Lane Maintenance
11:00 Official Practice Squad B - Short Oil
11:30 Lane Maintenance
15:00 Opening Ceremony, Agana Shopping Center
16:00 Welcome Merienda, City of Hagatna

Saturday, July 31
07:00 Lane Maintenance
09:00 Official Practice Squad A - Long Oil
11:00 Lane Maintenance
12:00 Official Practice Squad B - Long Oil

Sunday, August 1
07:00 Lane Maintenance
09:00 Boys Singles Squad A - Short Oil
12:30 Lane Maintenance
13:45 Boys Singles Squad B - Short Oil

Monday, August 2
07:00 Lane Maintenance
09:00 Girls Singles Squad A - Short Oil
12:30 Lane Maintenance
13:45 Girls Singles Squad B - Short Oil

Tuesday, August 3
07:00 Lane Maintenance
09:00 Boys Doubles Squad A - Long Oil
12:30 Lane Maintenance
Medal Presentation for Singles Event (Boys)
13:45 Boys Doubles Squad B - Long Oil

Wednesday, August 4
07:00 Lane Maintenance
09:00 Girls Doubles Squad A - Long Oil
12:30 Lane Maintenance
Medal Presentation for Singles Event (Girls)
13:45 Girls Doubles Squad B - Long Oil

Thursday, August 5
07:00 Lane Maintenance
09:00 Boys Team (Block 1 of 3 games) - Long Oil
12:30 Lane Maintenance
Medal Presentation for Doubles Event (Boys)
13:45 Girls Team (Block 1 of 3 games) - Long Oil

Friday, August 6
07:00 Lane Maintenance
09:00 Girls Team (Block 2 of 3 games) - Short Oil
12:30 Lane Maintenance
Medal Presentation for Doubles & Team Event (Girls)
13:45 Boys & Girls Team - Short Oil (2nd Block)
17:30 Medal Presentation for Team Event (Boys)

Saturday, August 7
07:00 Lane Maintenance
09:00 Boys Masters (Block 1 of 8 games) - Short Oil
12:00 Lane Maintenance
Medal Presentation for All Events (Boys & Girls)
13:00 Girls Masters (Block 1 of 8 games) - Short Oil

Sunday, August 8
07:00 Lane Maintenance
09:00 Girls Masters (Block 2 of 8 games) - Long Oil
12:00 Lane Maintenance
12:45 Boys Masters (Block 2 of 8 games) - Long Oil
15:45 Lane Maintenance
16:30 Stepladder Finals (Boys & Girls)
17:30 Medal Presentation for Masters (Boys & Girls)
19:30 Victory Banquet