Strike Bowling Club in Thessaloniki, Greece (April 6-15, 2007)
Ori Sonnenschein and Dor Speizman (l-r) from Israel led the second of four squads in the Boys Double event at the 20th European Youth Championships to move into second place overall with 2524 six-game total. Finland's Perttu Jussila and Tony Ranta, who rolled a 2548 series this morning, remained in the gold medal position. Alexander Kvinnesland (278) and Ole Jorgen Arntsen shot a huge 494 in the last game to overtake the third place with 2499.
Strike Bowling Club in Thessaloniki, Greece (April 6-15, 2007)
Perttu Jussila and Tony Ranta from Finland rolled a 2548 six-game series on Monday morning to take the early lead in the Boys Doubles at the 20th European Youth Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece, with a 212.33 average. Israel's Nati Volfart and Oron Cohen finished second with 2474, with Ashley Iacona and Andrew Jones, England, in third with 2393.
Strike Bowling Club in Thessaloniki, Greece (April 6-15, 2007)
Hayley White and Sarah Overall (l-r) needed a final 420 score to successfully defend the Girls Doubles title at the 20th European Youth Championships. The duo was able to stand the pressure and combined for 426 to win gold with 2516 six-game total, a 209.67 average. Janin Ribguth/Cosima Fitz and Melanie Birlinger/Tina Hulsch, both Germany, took silver and bronze.
Strike Bowling Club in Thessaloniki, Greece (April 6-15, 2007)
Two duos from Germany set the pace after two of three squads in the Girls Doubles, the opening event of the 20th European Youth Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece. L-R Melanie Birlinger and Tina Hulsch of Germany challenged their team mates, Squad 1 leaders Janin Ribguth and Cosima Fitz and finished their six-game block with a 447 game but fell 12 pins short of the lead, 2509 to 2497.
Strike Bowling Club in Thessaloniki, Greece (April 6-15, 2007)
18-year-old Janin Ribguth (left) of Germany made history on Easter Sunday in the 20th European Youth Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece, when she posted the highest individual six-game series in the EYC history with 1443, an average of 240.50. Her team mate, Cosima Fitz (right), 18, added 1066 to give the two Germans the lead in Doubles after Squad 1 of 3 with 2509 pinfall total (209.08).
256 youth bowlers from 28 countries ready to rumble
On Saturday evening at 8 p.m. sharp the Opening Ceremony of the 20th European Youth Championships started with the march in of the participating players and coaches. Alex Tzounis, President of the Hellas Bowling Federation, welcomed record 256 players from 28 countries at Strike Bowling Club in Thessaloniki.
Strike Bowling Club in Thessaloniki, Greece (April 6-15, 2007)
Bowlingdigital reports live from the 20th European Youth Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece. The competition will be held from April 8 through 14, 2007 at Strike Bowling Club. Record 154 boys and 103 girls from 28 countries will bowl for medals in Doubles, Trios, Team, All Events and Masters.
Ori Sonnenschein and Dor Speizman (l-r) from Israel led the second of four squads in the Boys Double event at the 20th European Youth Championships to move into second place overall with 2524 six-game total. Finland's Perttu Jussila and Tony Ranta, who rolled a 2548 series this morning, remained in the gold medal position. Alexander Kvinnesland (278) and Ole Jorgen Arntsen shot a huge 494 in the last game to overtake the third place with 2499. 
Perttu Jussila and Tony Ranta from Finland rolled a 2548 six-game series on Monday morning to take the early lead in the Boys Doubles at the 20th European Youth Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece, with a 212.33 average. Israel's Nati Volfart and Oron Cohen finished second with 2474, with Ashley Iacona and Andrew Jones, England, in third with 2393. 
Hayley White and Sarah Overall (l-r) needed a final 420 score to successfully defend the Girls Doubles title at the 20th European Youth Championships. The duo was able to stand the pressure and combined for 426 to win gold with 2516 six-game total, a 209.67 average. Janin Ribguth/Cosima Fitz and Melanie Birlinger/Tina Hulsch, both Germany, took silver and bronze. 
Two duos from Germany set the pace after two of three squads in the Girls Doubles, the opening event of the 20th European Youth Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece. L-R Melanie Birlinger and Tina Hulsch of Germany challenged their team mates, Squad 1 leaders Janin Ribguth and Cosima Fitz and finished their six-game block with a 447 game but fell 12 pins short of the lead, 2509 to 2497.
18-year-old Janin Ribguth (left) of Germany made history on Easter Sunday in the 20th European Youth Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece, when she posted the highest individual six-game series in the EYC history with 1443, an average of 240.50. Her team mate, Cosima Fitz (right), 18, added 1066 to give the two Germans the lead in Doubles after Squad 1 of 3 with 2509 pinfall total (209.08). 
On Saturday evening at 8 p.m. sharp the Opening Ceremony of the 20th European Youth Championships started with the march in of the participating players and coaches. Alex Tzounis, President of the Hellas Bowling Federation, welcomed record 256 players from 28 countries at Strike Bowling Club in Thessaloniki. 
Bowlingdigital reports live from the 20th European Youth Championships in Thessaloniki, Greece. The competition will be held from April 8 through 14, 2007 at Strike Bowling Club. Record 154 boys and 103 girls from 28 countries will bowl for medals in Doubles, Trios, Team, All Events and Masters. 