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Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League to resume 9th October

October 8, 2015 by bvioc

Photo courtesy of VINO

By VINO

Following a decision to halt play in the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League to address issues of serious concern, including indiscipline by players, the League will now resume play on Friday October 9, 2015 at the Save the Seed Energy Centre Basketball Court in Duff’s Bottom.

On September 27, 2015, in a statement issued to the media, the League Committee disclosed that all games in the League had been suspended until further notice.

However, the League dispatched an email to the media last evening, October 7, 2015 in which it announced that play would resume this weekend and also provided the fixture for Friday and Saturday’s games.

“We are pleased to announce the resumption of games in the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League, beginning Friday 9th October, 2015. For now we will start with the Senior Division…”

Young Stars play Pure Playaz from 7pm and Warriors take on Starz from 8:30pm in Friday evening’s double header.

Meanwhile, Co-founder of the League Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) confirmed to Virgin Islands News Online that play is resuming this weekend.

“We are confident that by game time Friday evening the Directors and the League’s Committee would have adequate measures in place to ensure the smooth running of the League to its conclusion of the 2015 season.

“It is indeed unfortunate that our fans, the teams, and our sponsors were forced to endure the temporary interruption of the games, however, we the Directors felt the pause was necessary in order for us to convince ourselves that everything was done to avoid any reoccurrence,” stated Hon Fraser.

Further, the email from the League stated that the Directors/Founders of the League Hon Julian Fraser RA and Bishop John I. Cline would like to meet with all team owners, managers, coaches, players, and referees at 5:30 PM on Friday October 9, 2015 at the Save the Seed Energy Centre Basketball Court.

See schedule of games below:

Friday October 9, 2015

7:00 PM Young Star vs Pure Playaz

8:30 PM Warriors vs Starz

Saturday October 10, 2015

6:30 PM Splash Brothers vs Z6ne 6 Ballers

8:00 PM Spartans vs Starz

9:30 PM Bayside Blazers vs West Gunners

Sunday 11th October, 2015

NO GAMES- New Life Baptist Church Power Plus Service

Friday 16th October, 2015

No GAMES- last day of New Life Baptist Church Power Plus Service

Saturday October 17, 2015 GAMES RESUME

Filed Under: Basketball

Andre Simon wins Jason Bally Memorial Road Race

October 8, 2015 by bvioc

Photo courtesy of virginislandsnewsonline.com

The British Virgin Islands Cycling Federation (BVICF) held its annual Jason Bally Memorial Road Race this past Sunday October 4, 2015 with a route that took riders from West End to Palestina and back.

The race started at the West End Police Station and the weather was bright and sunny with good winds. At the start, Andre Simon took the lead and at the Frenchman’s Cay junction turn he took off like a bullet leaving the remaining riders behind. From that time he increased his lead throughout the race to finish the five-lap course first in Category A in a time of 2.24.21.

Following the leader was a pack of three who rode together for about 3 laps until one rider fell off from the pack leaving the other two riders to battle it out. With one lap remaining the battle was over when another rider fell off, leaving a lone rider to continue and finish the race by himself.

In the Mountain Bike Category, the riders rode together for a little bit but soon Rusty Burns decided to make an early break from his opponents and held the lead for the full course of two laps and taking the first place position in his category in a time of 1.28.45.

Race Results

Category A

Andre Simon 2.24.21

Status Talian 2.47.00

Ian Walker 2.54.15

Category B

Neil Lloyd 2.42.21

Mountain Bikers

Rusty Burns 1.28.45

Tom Merrigan 1.37.55

Filed Under: Cycling

Rio 2016 Live – presentations on tickets, travel and tours

October 7, 2015 by bvioc

With 300 days to go to the start of the 2016 Olympic Games, the British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee launches the Road to Rio 2016 with a presentation at the Tortola Sports Club at 6.00pm on Thursday, October 15 covering how to obtain tickets, transport, accommodation and tours for this once in a life time event.

The BVIOC’s official ticket and tour agency, Great Experience Travel Group, will be in the BVI from October 15 – 17, 2015 to share detailed information on the options available for residents and supporters of Team BVI to travel to Brazil and attend events at the Rio 2016 Summer Olympic Games.

In addition to the presentation at the Tortola Sports Club, David Gambler of Great Experience Travel will be at Trellis Market from 5.30pm – 7.30pm on Saturday, October 17 for one-to-one conversations on packages to attend the Games. Interested persons can also contact the BVIOC by email at mchapman@bviolympics.org to schedule a meeting at the BVIOC office or off site to discuss packages and corporate, group or individual bookings.

Now you can easily and affordably experience Rio 2016 live as part of a trip of lifetime, a corporate event or as a special client invitation.

The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee has purchased an allocation of tickets and is offering packages through our travel agent starting at just US$2,325 per person including round-trip airport transfers, meet & greet at the airport, welcome drinks, hotel accommodation (incl. breakfast), event tickets and a ‘meet the team’ function.

The packages can be purchased for one or more of the following waves:
Wave One – arrive into Rio on 4th August 2016, stay for 4 nights, and depart on 8th August
Wave Two – arrive into Rio on 8th August 2016, stay for 5 nights, and depart on 13th August
Wave Three – arrive into Rio on 13th August 2016, stay for 3 nights, and depart on 16th August
Wave Four – arrive into Rio on 16th August 2016, stay for 3 nights, and depart on 19th August
Wave Five – arrive into Rio on 19th August 2016, stay for 3 nights, and depart on 22nd August.

Event tickets also can be purchased individually.

To find out more in advance of the presentation, please complete the registration form and our Ticket Administrator, David, will respond with ticket purchase details and different hotel options available to supporters of the BVI Team.

First Name

Last Name

Home Address

Email Address

Full Daytime Telephone Contact Number, including dialling code

Additional Comments or Questions

If applicable, please indicate athlete and relationship to athlete

HLSCC/Highland Spring College Classic Pink Race honours College Alumni

October 6, 2015 by bvioc

Photo courtesy of HLSCC

On the morning before the first cancer race of the HLSCC/Highland Spring College Classic race series on Saturday 3^rdOctober 2015, a very youthful alumni of the College lost her battle to cancer. Among the usual participants of the series, various friends and families of the fallen alumni walked and ran in her honor with her name written on their pink eye black stickers. Other supporters of cancer victims and survivors came out in large numbers for the cause, and also wrote the names of fighters on their pink eye black stickers and sported their pink rubber wristbands marked with hope, faith, strength, and survivor.

College President, Dr. Karl Dawson, opened the event with a moment of silence for those who fought hard but lost the fight to cancer before the sea of pink balloons was released in their memory. Race director, Stephanie Russ-Penn called the runners/walkers to the starting line and they were off setting their own pace. A cancer supporter to the fallen alumni said “She came out just for her, and at one point I wanted to stop along the way, but I thought on her and on how hard she fought so she didn’t stop until the end.”

Reuben Stoby and Rosmond Johnson were repeat winners of the second race. Stoby gained his second win as the top male in a time of 11:50.32, and Johnson also with her second win of the series as top female in a time of 14:38.51. Full race results will soon be available on the College’s website.

Filed Under: Athletics

BDO Primary and BVIFA High School Football Leagues ready for kick off

October 2, 2015 by bvioc

By BVIFA

BDO Primary Schools League, BVIFA High Schools League at the opening ceremony of the 2015 Leagues. Photo: BVIFA

A wave of hundreds of young footballers rolled down Waterfront Drive, Road Town, Tortola, on Wednesday 30^th September, 2015, adorned with brightly coloured football shirts designating their BDO Primary School League and BVIFA High School League team colours.

The now traditional march through the capital of the British Virgin Islands brought traffic and bystanders alike to a halt as they waived and cheered on the boys and girls. Families and friends lined the procession, a police escort steered the way, the Althea Scatliffe Primary School Drum Corps played their hearts out and DJ “Dre” kept the feet tapping with cool sounds on a blistering hot afternoon.

Once safely arrived at the Althea Scatliffe Primary School auditorium, the youths were greeted by the Honourable Premier Dr. D. Orlando Smith, BVI Football Association President, Mr. Andy Bickerton, the Minister for Education, Culture and Sports, Hon. Myron Walwyn, Mr. Ryan Gelug from Sponsors, BDO, and Mr. Paul Hewlett, Acting Director at the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports.

“You have a bonus this year,” stated Mr. Bickerton. “This is the second league of the year as we are now changing to a September start to avoid clashes with other events. Football is spreading from Primary School to High School and will hopefully stay in your blood. Our coaches are improving through attending licensed courses and hopefully that will make you all better players as we look to continually improve the standard of football throughout the territory.”

“It’s good to see that the numbers have gone up from a couple of years ago,” commented the Premier. “Seeing so many of you who have now gone onto High School and remain keen on playing is also encouraging for the continual growth of football.”

The Minister for Education, Culture and Sports noted that he was very pleased with the work done by the Football Association: “If you want to keep anything alive, it’s important that you always ensure the younger persons are involved and this School League is one of the success stories. If this continues Football will become one of the leading sports in the territory.”

Hon. Walwyn also acknowledged the importance of sponsors and that businesses have a responsibility to the community to support and build programmes such as these and noted that “coming together we can get a lot more done for the Country.”

Speaking on behalf of sponsors, BDO, Ryan Gelug expressed that the company was very proud of its continued support for the Primary School League and reminded the children to make sure they have fun and enjoy their season. “Football is about a lot of fun. Winning is fun, but so is just taking part, so remember to have fun. Make sure you enjoy yourselves and may the best team win.”

After the ceremony several youngsters were invited to represent their school in various skill drills, including shooting, passing and dribbling, organized by the FA Coaches and Technical Director, Katie Rowson.

The Primary and High School Leagues both kick off on Monday 5^th October and the schedules will be available to schools from Friday 2^nd October, 2015.

Filed Under: Football Tagged With: BDO Primary School League, BVI Football Association, BVIFA High School League

BVI participate in Digicel Jumpstart Basketball programme in Trinidad

September 29, 2015 by bvioc

Photo courtesy of BVI Platinum

Digicel in partnership with the National Basketball Association (NBA) have sent five young athletes to Trinidad to participate in the “Elite Camp” stage of the Digicel Jumpstart Basketball programme. The five successful athletes selected are D’Moi Hodge, Ajai Frett, Malachy Payne of Elmore Stoutt High School, Cory Flax Solomon of St George’s Secondary and Omar Walker of the Virgin Islands School of Technical Studies.

The clinic being held 26th-28th September, is run by NBA International Basketball Operations staff and focusing on player development, will bring together the top 40 players aged 16 years and under from across the Caribbean. The top eight players from the Elite Camp as determined by an NBA coach and legend will have the opportunity to attend an NBA game in the U.S.

Filed Under: Basketball

Impressive Turn Out for Start of 20th College Classic Series

September 24, 2015 by bvioc

Photo courtesy of Dean Greenaway

Just over 200 participants kicked off the 20^th season of the Highland Spring College Classic Series Saturday on Tortola.

“It was an excellent beginning,” race director Stephanie Russ Penn said. “There was a wonderful buzz early in the morning, everybody was really excited and it just got off to a great start and I’m just really excited for what else is to come in the season.”

Reuben Stoby and Rosmond Johnson who have been dominating the road racing season so far, were the respective male and female overall winners. Stoby covered the course in 11 minutes and 23 seconds while Johnson was timed in 14:15.

“I came this morning not sure what to expect and noticed some runners went in front early and decided to see what they were pushing,” Stoby said. “It was a little bit out of my comfort pace so I decided to put a little bit more pace and that did it for me. Shortly after, I noticed I was ahead and nobody chased.

Stoby improved his previous best from 11:40 and added he can see why Lindell Roberts’ course record of 10:45.1 has been standing since 1997. “It’s very difficult to chase down that record seeing that there’s almost a mile of steady incline,” he noted. “Maybe if I try a little harder, do a little more speed training, I may be able to give it a go.”

Johnson said she was surprised to be the first woman. “I was expecting the youngsters to beat me,” she said. “Even Tallulah (Kinkead), she was behind me the whole time and at one point I got tired, but said to myself, I’ve been training, I need to do better than that, so I started to run a little bit faster. I put my all in it and I did it. I’m glad.”

Russ Penn said she was excited about the launch of the One Mile U11 Division–which previously catered solely to U9–which gave the youngsters an opportunity to run a distance better suited to them, based on body size and age. “I hope they are just as excited as I am, that they don’t have to jump to the 2 Mile when they hit 10.”

The Rotary Club of Tortola–who have dominated the Service Clubs Cross Country Division for the last 10 years–started off with another victory over their rivals. Russ Penn said what she finds tremendous about the team is that who are the top runners and helping to hold the strain. “The Rotary Club of Road Town was right there, but, it’s going to take a stronger game from everybody else to come and bring down the dominant Rotary Club of Tortola.”

Final Results. One Mile Boys: 1. Sam Potgieter, 7 minutes 36.28 seconds. 2. Latriel Williams, 7: 43.57. 3. Jahnare Farrington, 7:55.31. 4. Charlie Potgieter, 7:56.67. 5. Kael Chalwell, 8:16.21. 6. Noah Cottreau, 8:34.14. 7. A. Maduro, 8:44.81. 8. Jahnear Frett, 9:03.46. 9. Kajahni Farrington, 9:39.14. 10. Jamal Harry, 9:42.64. 11. St. Claire Haywood, 9:43.59. 12. Sebbie Morgan, 9:44. 20. 13. Jahheal Frett, 9:45.96. 14. Owen Graham, 9:50.57. 15. Tom Bridson, 10:01.34. 16. Josiah Means, 10:34.53. 17. Seth Dobbie, 10:42.56. 18. Xav Morgan, 10:45.42. 19. Seun Frett, 11:09.14. 20. Joshua Tobin, 11:55.31. 21. Frank Carroll, 13:09.42. 22. Stan Carroll, 13:24.84. 23. Oliver Tobin, 14:31.96. 24. Benjamin Cook, 15:32.92.

Girls: 1. Akeela McMaster, 8:23.46. 2. Ashonte Brewley, 8:45.81. 3. Kenniqua Grate, 9:02.31. 4. Asia McMaster, 9:22.57. 5. Tenisha Herbert, 9:30.53. 6. #16, 9:42. 88. 7. Zakaya Stoutt, 9:45. 04. 8. Cheyanne Castello, 9:47:89. 9. Taryn Augustine, 10:06.28. 10. Kivohnya Merry, 10:25.21. 11. Lilly Smit, 10:48.06. 12. Emily Tobin, 10:49.24. 13. Kate Looney, 11:04.99. 14. Angelique Bruce, 11:05.34. 15. Mckenzie Crabbe, 11:08.89. 16. Amia Wheatley, 11:14.71. 17. Amarise McLeran, 11:28.67. 18. Jasmine Santos, 11:56.19. 19. Tiffany Herbert, 11:57.21. 20. Carolie Leboyer, 12:38.99. 21. Felicity Means, 12:48.74. 22. Z’Hara Mclean, 13:09:42. 23. Tiya Herbert, 13:39.28. 24. Ava Ghiorse, 14:47.21.

Two Mile, Men: 1. Reuben Stoby, 11:23.25. 2. Vaughn Van Oudtshourn, 12:03.36. 3. Julius Farley, 12:15.12. 4. Tarique Moses, 12:31.72. 5. Samuel Romney, 12:49.73. 6. Adriano Gumbs, 13:05.67. 7. Jomo Rochester, 13:21.52. 8. Mikey Ennis, 13:29.15. 9. Zebalon McLean, 13:45.62. 10. Dave Pettigrew, 14:05.25. 11. Brad Betzener, 14:11.25. 12. Reu Rhymer, 14:37.04. 13. Ikyjah Williams, 15:13.65. 14. Claudius Rhymer, 15:16.18. 15. Ebenezer Joseph, 15:31.16. 16. Chris Graham, 15:56.54. 17. Alric Smith, 16:37.34. 18. Vadley Sylvester, 16:46.80. 19. Clyde Rhymer, 16:49.15. 20. Kenton Brewley, 16:50.67. 21. Stephen Bridson, 17:16.48. 22. Andie Donovan, 17:46.32. 23. Ajaalee Malone, 17:46.68. 24. Aaron Harry, 18:00.25. 25. Howard Moore, 18:14.25 26. Damian Creque, 18:25.47. 27. Jerry Thomas, 19:38.34. 28. Jim Cullimore, 19:44.31. 29. Steve Augustine, 20:04.56. 30. Chris Potgieter, 20:45.21. 31. Stephen Beard, 20:58.16. 32. Ahdan Doward, 21:18.78. 33. Diamonte Gumbs, 21:24.62. 34. John Cullimore, 22:26.84. 35. Devanio Wheatley, 22:30.06. 36. Quadray Daniel, 22:40.82. 37. Djimon Gumbs, 25:38.78. 38. Kadeem Hackshaw, 27:05.78.
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Women: 1. Rosmond Johnson, 14:15.91. 2. Juliane Potgieter, 15:17.12. 3. Kay Reddy, 15:22.36. 4. Kyra Romney, 15:46.12. 5. Philomena Robertson, 16:34.87. 6. Almarie Maduro, 18:06.66. 7. Sarah Carroll, 18:48.75. 8. Kenyatha Grate, 19:39.62. 9. Sarah Duncan, 19:59.65. 10. Roslyn Gilbert, 20:39.85. 11. Cayley Smith, 20:42.07. 12. Aribella Parsons, 23:23.32. 13. Michelle Dennis, 23:27.16. 14. Khiayah Doward, 23:34.06. 15. Shirley Liburd, 23:55.36. 16. Christina Creque, 25:12.02. 17. Lynelle Gumbs, 25:15.35. 18. Kaiola Rymer, 27:21.18. 19. Riconia Penn, 27:21.77. 20. Alicia Davis, 28:44.41. 21. Pamella Bruce, 30:33.35. 22. Denise Frett, 30:52.59. 23. Valarie Guishard, 31:02.12. 24. Victoria Ghiorse, 31:03.06. 25. Deborah James, 34:59.25.
Cross Country (Team Category)

Team Scoring Rules: The positions of the first five members of each team counts towards the scores in this category. The positions of additional members of a team beyond the first five are not factored in. A minimum of 5 persons makes a full participating team.

Primary Schools Teams: Althea Scatliffe Primary (ASPS), Cedar School Primary (CP), First Impressions Primary (FIPS), Francis Lettsome Primary (FLPS), Joyce Samuel Primary (JSPS), Willard Wheatley (WWPS):
1. Kenroy Joseph (FLPS-1), 15:43.69. 2. Jahshani Farrington (FLPS-1), 16:02.37. 3. Kadeem Pena (FLPS-1), 16:33.47. 4. Kendi Brewley (AMPS), 16:34.87. 5. Jayden Augustine (PG), 16:41.65. 6. Malike Romney (AMPS), 17:04.88. 7. M’Khori Crabbe (JSPS-1), 18:47.10. 8. Kieanjah Roberts (JSPS-1), 18:50.34. 9. Jahtivya Williams (ASPS), 18:57.35. 10. Johnibel Richards (FLPS-1), 19:04.62. 11. Daniele Walters (WWPS), 19:51.94. 12. Deonna Campbell (ASPS), 19:53.90. 13. Abriel Magloire (ASPS), 19:5838. 14. Jahmarley Frett (WWPS), 20:38.86. 15. Makeda Gumbs (JSPS-1), 20:44.08. 16. Kavon Wheatley (FLPS-2), 21:06.13. 17. Chad Willock (PG), 21:48.29. 18. Ikeyyah Taylor (JSPS-2), 22:33.60. 19. Kashani Farrington (WWPS), 23:13.29. 20. Marik Pemberton (FLPS-2), 23:32.47. 21. Rickey Harewood (FLPS-2), 24:15.00. 22. Frankiesha Browne (FLPS-1), 24:25.52. 23. Angeni Benjamin (JSPS-1), 24:42.02. 24. Kamari Gillings (FLPS-2). 25. Jana Davis (JSPS-1), 25:27.18. 26. Johannes Blok (CP), 26:35.75. 27. Vallesha Guishard (WWPS), 26:41.50. 28. Carolyn Hernandez (FLPS-2), 27:34.44. 29. Aiden Creque (FIPS), 27:36.28. 30. Sanjay Henry (JSPS-1), 28:01.91. 31. Shinique Robin (JSPS-1), 28:03.24. 32. Anica Penn (JSPS-1), 28:20.70. 33. Matai Frett (FLPS-1), 28:24:59. 34. Martina Martin (JSPS-2), 30:27.58.
Points: 1. Francis Lettsome Team-1, 38. 2. Joyce Samuel Team-1, 78. 3. Francis Lettsome Team-2, 109. 4. Willard Wheatley, 71 (4 participants). 5. Althea Scatliffe, 34 (3 participants). 6. Alexandrina Maduro, 10 (2 participants), 7. Peligan Gate, 22 (2 participants). 8. Joyce Samuel Team-2, 48 (2 participants). 9. Cedar School, 26 (1 participant). 10. First Impression, 26 (1 participant).
Secondary Schools Team: Cedar School (CS), St. Georges (SGS): 1. Liam Blok (CS), 12:54.10. 2. Tallulah Kinkead (CS), 14:41.25. 3. Robert Wong Jr. (CS), 26:59.65. 4. Aria Creque (CS), 31:17.98.

Points: 1. Cedar School, 10.

Service Clubs: Interact Club (IC), Rotaract Club (RC), Rotary of Road Town (RR), Rotary Sunrise of Road Town (RS), Rotary of Tortola, (RT): 1. Michael Killourhy (RT), 12.21.06. 2. Derrick Rawling (RT), 14:05.25. 3. Maureen Peters (RS), 16:18.83. 4. Stacy-Ann Wynter (RT), 17:09.18. 5. Marvin flax (RS), 17:28.81. 6. Henry Creque (RT), 18:01.10. 7. Ryan Geluk (RR), 18:08.48. 8. Brian Liverpool (RR), 18:40.90. 9. Ixora Wong (RT), 19:12.10. 10. Lorna Smith (RT), 19:21.44. 11. Vanessa King (RT), 19:51.14. 12. Warren Wintz (RT), 20:08.84. 13. Elvis Harrigan (RR), 20:14.21. 14. Corazon Fos (RR), 22:26.00. 15. Richard Parsons (RR), 23:21.09. 16. Alphonso Warner (RR), 24:44.90. 17. Kenneth Morgan (RT), 25:00.06. 18. Mitsy Ellis-Simpson (RT), 27:14.76. 19. Anthony Clarke (RR), 30:03.19

Scoring Rule (A female must be a part of the 5 members that count towards scoring.)
Points: 1. Rotary Club of Tortola, 22. 2. Rotary of Road Town, 48. 3. Rotary Sunrise of Road Town, 8 (2 participants).

Community Partners: Black Opps (BO), BVI Tourist Board (BVITB), Cedar School Parents/Teachers (CSPT), Digicel (D), H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Joyce Samuel Parents (JSP), Montessori Parents/Teachers (MSPT), Limitless Fitness (LF)

1. Tommy Farrell (D), 13:14.35. 2. Anna Kinkead (CSPT), 15:35.70. 3. Iswar Persad (BVTB), 15:51.97. 4. Martin Cherry (HLSCC), 16:49.84. 5. Richie Paul (MSPT), 17:41.35. 6. Ariana Forbes (LF), 17:51.37. 7. Conor Looney (D), 18:29.11. 8. Natasha Chalwell (BVTB), 18:45.90. 9. Elaine Burke (D), 18:52.06. 10. Rhonda Pinnock (BO), 19:51.56. 11. Lucy Hannett (LF), 20:49.62. 12. Garfield Neita (CSPT), 21:09.15. 13. Sarah-Jane Knock (MSPT), 22:47.81. 14. Deidra Thomas (LF), 23:19.28. 15. Marc Brabant (CSPT), 24:34.72. 16. Annelies Brabant (CSPT), 24:35.31. 17. Monet Francis (LF), 26:15.25. 18. Karl Dawson (HLSCC), 26:35.29. 19. Bernice Magloire (D), 27:07.56. 20. Ella Chistopher (D), 27:18.08. 21. Monique Latchman (HLSCC), 27:26.20. 22. Shirley Creque (CSPT), 27:36. 34. 23. Paul George (HLSCC), 27:53.40. 24. Marian Cazabon-Blok (CSPT), 28:03.80. 25. Orlandette Crabbe (JSPT), 28:14.06. 26. Surbhi Williams (HLSCC), 28:40.41. 27. Renesha Stephens (HLSCC), 29:42.40. 28. Rhianna Stephens (HLSCC) 29:42.50. 28. Esme Stephens (HLSCC), 29:42.65. 29. Janvieve Pickett (LF), 29:55.00. 30. Onika Ramsammy (JSPT), 31:02.12. 31. Rochelle Smith (HLSCC), 31:40.40.

Points: 1. Digicel, 56. 2. Cedar School Parents/Teachers, 67. 3. Limitless Fitness, 75. 4. H. Lavity Stoutt Community College, 91. 5. BVI Tourist Board, 11 (2 participants). 6. Montessori Parents/Teachers, 18 (2 participants). 7. Joyce Samuel Parents, 50 (2 participants). 8. Black Opps, 10 (1 participant).

Filed Under: Athletics

Young BVI Swimmers to compete in EU Swim Series in Orlando

September 22, 2015 by bvioc

Photo courtesy of BVI Swim Federation

Six young BVI swimmers are to participate in the 10th Annual EU Swim Series in Orlando, Florida scheduled for 19th and 20th at the YMCA Aquatic Center. Hosted by the YMCA of Central Florida, the championship will see swimmers from nine countries participating in the first EU Swim in the Western Hemisphere. Previous EU Swims have been held in France, Brussels, Finland and other European countries. This will be the first time the BVI is participating.

The BVI team will be composed of Kassia Nichols, 12, (Elmore Stoutt High School), Kurt Salapare, 11, (St Georges Primary), Arianna Angus, 10, (St. Georges Primary), Kayla Roberts , 13, (Elmore Stoutt High School), Khadija Sampson 8, (Althea Scatliffe Primary School), and Tia Roberts, 7, (Althea Scatliffe Primary School).

“This championship is open to swimmers of all ages and levels so it will give our kids the opportunity to be exposed to world class age group competition while serving as an excellent prep meet for the OECS Swimming Championship in November,” said Coach and President of the BVI Swimming Federation, Elsworth Phillip, who is accompanying the team. “The slogan of this meet is Swimmers Without Borders which exemplifies the spirit of our swimmers who have been engaging in competitions around the region and the world.”

The EU Swim competition has been held in a different European city and country each year since its start in 2006 and, annually, has attracted between 200-600 swimmers from up to 12 countries. Though begun in Europe, the EU Swim is truly international and inclusive.

The YMCA Aquatic Center where the meet will be held boasts a long history of excellence with a record board that includes swimming greats Matt Biondi, Janet Evans, Missy Franklin and Michael Phelps. The competition itself will be held in the 8-lane, 25 meter by 25 yard pool.

Filed Under: Swimming Tagged With: BVI Swim Federation

BVI Football Association hosts coaches certification course

September 17, 2015 by bvioc

Photo courtesy of BVI Platinum

The BVI Football Association is hosting a CONCACAF “D” license certification course for coaches starting Thursday. The programme is being conducted by the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) officials Jonathon Martinez, Vin Blaine and Marcos Santillan. The training covers a wide range of areas, including principles of coaching, training by age, fundamentals of planning a training session, physical training, health and security, the development of community clubs, as well as other elements related to coaching youth football. CONCACAF has been operating these courses since 2013, upkeeping its commitment to education so that the standard of the game can be raised throughout the region.Experts in coaching/player development are leading the instruction of the “D” license training course, which consists of educating coaches in the following areas – the principles of coaching, the adequate training by age, the fundamentals of planning training sessions, physical training, health and security, the development of community clubs, among other components of coaching football.

After four days of training, the 20 participants will be subjected to an examination, after which they will receive their CONCACAF “D” license certification.

Filed Under: Football Tagged With: BVI Football Association, BVIFA

Consultant gives all clear for next phase of new East End Stadium

September 14, 2015 by bvioc

By BVIFA

BVIFA Executives, President, Mr. Andy Bickerton (R) and Avanell Morton on site at the BVIFA’s new East End Stadium. Photo:BVIFA

Dr. Ian Mc Clements, consultant for STRI, a Turfgrass Research and Consultancy Business from the United Kingdom, completed a successful visit to the BVIFA’s new East End Stadium on Friday 11th September, 2015, giving the all clear for the next stage to begin.

Dr. McClements, who is a FIFA Consultant for the artificial turf pitch installation, which forms the next stage of the FA’s Goal Project, was very impressed with the preparation of the site, including the leveling and compaction “in terms of the development, the filling of the site etc, it has progressed quite well and we can now start the next stage which is putting the pitch installation out to tender. Everything is progressing quite nicely”

BVIFA Executives, President, Mr. Andy Bickerton, First Vice President, Mr. Aubrey Liburd and Avanell Morton also attended the site inspection and as Bickerton explained, there would be some delays to the original date line, but they were to be expected as the project moves forward.

“We are very happy as well,” Bickerton noted. “The earth moving has progressed on time, the leveling and the fill at the site has been of the highest quality and will be completed, once the guts have been covered.”

The pitch installation will take a little longer than originally expected as both the Consultant and the Contractors begin to iron out the specifics of the layout, required drainage, and location of the bases for the flood lights, and irrigation pumps, pipes and sprinkler heads.

One Consultant is usually in charge of each project from start to finish and as McClements said, “I will make a number of visits during the various phases of the project, with the next visit due to take place when the pitch has been constructed to the sub base stage.”

McClements then expected to make a follow up visit in another six months to one year after the final installation to see how it has been contained and if there are any issues with the pitch.

Back n March 2014 during a FIFA development committee meeting, the BVIFA was granted approval for the project as part of the FIFA Goal Program.

The project includes a 2000 seat main stand, 400-meter track and field, a regulation-sized soccer field with associated facilities, a netball court/volleyball court, concession stands and more than 200 parking spaces. There will also be the construction of an access road between the parking lot and stadium by Andy’s Car Wash.

Filed Under: Football Tagged With: BVI Football Association, East End Stadium