The BVI Athletics Association received High Jump equipment donated by JOMA (Properties) Ltd. during a brief handover ceremony at the A.O. Shirley Recreational Grounds on October 31.
CEO of JOMA (Properties) Ltd., Mr. Colin O’Neal was very pleased to purchase this high jump equipment when being approached since the previous equipment was destroyed two years ago post Hurricane Irma.
Mr. O’Neal commented, “we are happy that we were in a position to help the Association to replace the equipment that was lost through the effects of Hurricane Irma and our hope that this equipment will serve the community especially the young people for many years to come.”
Mr. O’Neal further stated “The aims and objectives of the BVI Athletics Association align with those of JOMA in our commitment to supporting useful community activities particularly for young people and especially in the sports such as track and field where there is a demonstrated level of organization and commitment and a record of success in regional and international competition.”
BVIAA President Steve Augustine in his remarks was extremely grateful and happy for the kind gesture of JOMA (Properties) Ltd. and the O’Neal family in donating a new High Jump Bed to the BVIAA. “We have been without the high jump bed since 2017 and now 2 years after, we have what we lost thanks to JOMA,” stated Mr. Augustine. “I trust and I hope that others will follow along the same trend in helping to shape and build lives in the field of sports as JOMA have done today,” Mr. Augustine further commented.
Mr. Augustine made mention of Mr. Karl Scatliffe and Chantel Malone who hold long outstanding records in high jump and challenged the young athletes to break those records.
Past BVIAA President Mr. Rey O’Neal provided further statistics of previous high jump athletes before handing over the equipment to the Association which was witnessed by the athletes and coaches.
