Many of you will have followed Kirsty and Chelsie's progress at the 2008 European Youth Championships that were held in Finland during March. Here is a brief summary of the two Whitstable YBC member's achievements while bowling for England.

The first event was the doubles. Chelsie, paired with Laura Ellis, finished in 17th place. Chelsie averaged 187.1 over the 6 games with a high game of 235. Kirsty was partnered by Kimberley Hewitt. They finished in 24th place. Kirsty averaged 199.3 over the six games. Her first three games were 225, 236 and 234 (693).

In the trios event Kirsty and Chelsie teamed up with Laura Ellis and they came 9th out of 29 teams. Kirsty averaged 198.8 and Chelsie 186.6 over the six games.

SUCCESS FOR KENT GIRLS IN UNDER 18'S INTER COUNTIES.

The Kent Under 18's girls finished in first place in the Inter County qualifying round at Newbury. They will go on to the final at Nuneaton in July. Unfortunately the boys missed the cut by two places.

The Kent Under 18 Girls team (Kirsty Belchem, Hannah Frost, Chelsie Johnstone, Hannah Kohler, Chloe Monks, Katie Reeves, and Hannah Smith) got off to a flying start with 1065, the highest girls team game of the day. The team average over the six games was 182.3. Kirsty averaged highest of our team with 194.8 over 5 games which included a 249 and a 245. Other high games were a 255 and 215 from Hannah Frost, 238 and 221 from Hannah Kohler and a 236 from Chelsie Johnson.

MAIN POINTS OF INTEREST FROM THE AGM

John Lyall, Kent Area secretary, reported a slight downturn in the number of BTBA members in the county. He also pointed out that the tournament entries are also decreasing.

The Treasurer reported that, with fewer members and less revenue from tournaments, our income is significantly lower that last year. He pointed out that some of the leagues have agreed that each member will pay £1 per season into KTBA funds in place of the old 5p scheme. Much needed revenue is now coming in from the website and will show up in next year's report.

The InterCounty Organiser, Junior Sub Committee Chairman and Under 24's Sub Committee Chairman all gave reports detailing the successes and disappontments of the year. All of these matters have been previously reported on the website and can be found in the relevant sections.

Two new candidates were welcomed onto council. Kevin Plewis from Cliftonville takes over from Peter Leeke as Junior Sub-committee chairman and David Clinker joins us as a representative from Bexleyheath.