The BowlingGP France Youth 2025 brought two days of high-level youth bowling and unforgettable atmosphere to Bowling Plaza Saint-Maximin. As one of Europe’s standout youth events and part of the EBT Youth Series, the tournament gathered more than 115 young athletes from across the continent to compete across four divisions: U14, U17 Boys, U21 Boys, and the combined U17 & U21 Girls field.
With six qualifying games on Saturday and all finals staged on Sunday, the event moved fast and delivered constant drama - tight matches, clutch shots, and emotional finishes that kept players, coaches, and families glued to the action until the last ball.
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Intense Finals Crown the 2025 Champions
After two days of competition, the Final Four battles in every division produced worthy champions who handled the pressure when it mattered most.
U14 – Boys & Girls
Belgium struck first in the youngest division.
Tobe Vermonden delivered a
confident 259 game in the semifinal and backed it up with another strong
performance in the final to take the U14 title.
France’s Adam Cotton finished
runner-up, while
Matt Da Silva Portefaix and
Batiste Gomez secured the
bronze medals.
Podium:
1. Tobe Vermonden (BEL)
2. Adam Cotton (FRA)
3. Matt Da Silva Portefaix (FRA)
4. Batiste Gomez (FRA)
U17 Boys
Home support pushed the French athletes to outstanding results in the U17 category. In the semifinal rounds, tight matches set up a strong all-French final, where Tom Levant defeated Thomas Laymet-Carre 234 - 203 to claim the title.
Axel Forestier and Arthur Angevin completed the all-French medal set.
Podium:
1. Tom Levant (FRA)
2. Thomas Laymet-Carre (FRA)
3. Axel Forestier (FRA)
4. Arthur Angevin (FRA)
U21 Boys
The U21 finals delivered some of the highest scores of the entire tournament and some of its most dramatic finishes.
Arenui Ambiehl dominated his semifinal with a 276 against Corentin Cirette’s 236 and carried that momentum straight into the championship match. On the other side of the bracket, Timéo Dujardin advanced after a nail-biting semifinal against Maximilien Karczewski, edging him out 236–233 in a showdown decided in the final frames.
The title match was as intense as it gets, with the crowd erupting as Arenui delivered his final shots to close out a 260–238 victory and secure the U21 title.
Podium:
1. Arenui Ambiehl (FRA)
2. Timeo Dujardin (FRA)
3. Corentin Cirette (FRA)
4. Maximilien Karczewski (FRA)
U17 & U21 Girls
Belgium added its second gold of the event thanks to a fantastic performance
by Ilena Brams, who rolled 273
in the final to secure the title.
France’s Manon Clement earned
silver after a strong tournament run, while
Hannah Masterson of Ireland and
Monica Watz of Denmark claimed
the bronze medals.
Podium:
1. Ilena Brams (BEL)
2. Manon Clement (FRA)
3. Hannah Masterson (IRL)
4. Monica Watz (DEN)
A Weekend Full of Atmosphere, Community and Fun
Beyond the competition, BowlingGP France Youth once again proved why it is one
of Europe’s favourite youth tournaments.
Families filled the venue, national teams showed incredible spirit, and
players supported one another throughout the intense finals.
The side contests also added extra excitement:
Photo Challenge Awards
BowlingGP Family Power Award – The Da Silva Portefaix family brought unmatched enthusiasm and unforgettable photos all weekend.
BowlingGP Spirit of Nations Award – Team Slovakia captured the crowd with their energetic, creative photo that spread widely on social media.
These moments highlighted the community spirit that makes BowlingGP events so memorable.
Next Stop: BowlingGP Series Youth Grand Quevilly 2026
The BowlingGP Youth season continues soon.
The next stop is the
BowlingGP Series Youth Grand Quevilly 2026, held on January 10–11, and
registration is already open.
Full tournament info and registration details can be found here:
https://bowlinggp.com/bowlinggp-series-youth-grand-quevilly-2026/
Players, families, and coaches are encouraged to secure their spots early –
the next chapter of the BowlingGP is just around the corner.
