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