Podium finishes and personal bests for BVI athletes abroad

February 2, 2017 by

By BVI Athletics Associaiton

University of Findlay junior Tynelle Gumbs named Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (GLIAC) Female Field Athlete of the Week following her performance at the Elite Throws at the Findlay Classic. It is the second week in a row that Gumbs has earned this award. Photo: University of Findlay

Ashley Kelly opened her season in the 200m with a time of 24.15s to place her second in the Boston University John Thomas Terrier Classic missing the number one spot by .10s to Shenel Crooke. Ashley’s indoor personal best is 24.07.

Trevia Gumbs placed 3rd in the weight throw with a toss of 17.43m ( 57-02.25 ft) at the Findlay Classic Meet hosted by University of Findlay, Ohio.

Tynelle Gumbs established a personal best in the shot put with a throw of 13.23m (43-06.00 ft) to place 4th. Tynelle also had an opportunity to compete in the elite section of the Weight Throw event to place 2nd with a throw of 20.53m (67-04.75 ft). Tynelle was also named the University of Findlay Athlete of the Week for the 2nd consecutive week.

Jonel Lacey placed 6th in the 200m with a time of 25.06s and aided her teammates in the 4X400m to secure 2nd with a time of 3:44.98 at the Ocean Breeze Complex, Staten Island.

J.H. Phillips Academy student, 13 year old Nechanti Thomas placed 3rd (out of 38 competitors) in the 60m dash with a time of 8.45s at the Birmingham Middle School Indoor Gold Standard Meet.

Tarique Moses placed 1st in his heat in the 600m with a personal best of 1:22.70 seconds to improve his previous 1.25 seconds at Paradise Valley in Phoenix, AZ.

Rikkoi Brathwaite ran the 55m n 6.63 seconds to place 4th out of a total of 128 competitors at the David Oliver Invitation at Winston-Salem NC. Rikkoi also ran the 300m in 37 seconds to place 19th out of 153 competitors.

 

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Islanders take BVIFA National League title fourth time running

January 31, 2017 by

By BVI Football Association

Action from Wolues v VG Utd in the 2017 BVIFA National League. Photo: BVIFA / Charlie Jackson

Action from Wolues v VG Utd in the 2017 BVIFA National League. Photo: BVIFA / Charlie Jackson

Whilst they will have to wait for the official presentation of the trophy, the Islanders secured a 4th consecutive BVI Football Association National League title, with a 2-1 win over the Rebels F.C. on Sunday, January 29, 2017

Needing at least one point to deny the Sugar Boys, who beat Old Madrid 4-1 the previous day, a chance of sneaking the Championship, the Islanders went ahead in the first half through Fitzroy Daley. However, Joel Williams equalised and it was left to talisman, Avondale Williams to calmly slot home the winner from the edge of the box.

There are still games to go on Wednesday and at the weekend, but the presentations will be made at the conclusion of the last game of the season between the Sugar Boys and the Islanders, .

Sugar Boys had applied a little bit of pressure on the Islanders with a comfortable victory on Saturday against the Old Madrid side, with Mohamed Kafour scoring a hat trick and going joint top of the Golden Boot table on 11 goals.

Kevin Fisher of the Islanders also has 11 as does Richard Morgan of One Love.

The other goals came from Akeem Hendrikson and a Sugar Boys own goal.

Despite defeat, the Rebels guaranteed themselves a top four finish as did One Love with a 2-0 victory against the Panthers, courtesy of Goals from Morgan and Uriah Junior Baptiste

The Wolues 4-0 win over VG United was the penultimate weekend’s action with goals from Kevin Carragher, Giovanni Di Biaise (2) and Omar Elliston.

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Dijimon Gumbs heaves a National Youth Record in the shot put

January 31, 2017 by

By BVI Athletics Association

Dijimon Gumbs heaves the shot put to 16.43m to set new National Youth Record during the BVIAA 3rd Development Meet on January 28, 2017. Photo: Charlie Jackson

Dijimon Gumbs heaves the shot put to 16.43m to set new National Youth Record during the BVIAA 3rd Development Meet on January 28, 2017. Photo: Charlie Jackson

The results at the British Virgin Islands Athletics Association’s (BVIAA) 3rd Development meet saw Dijimon Gumbs establishing yet another National Youth Record in the shot put with a throw of 16.43m. The previous record was 16.33m at the 2016 Carifta Games in Grenada.

Highlights of other results as follows:-
Joshua Hill established a personal best in the under 18 men 800m with a time 2:01.49

Adriano Gumbs established a personal best in the open men 400m with a time of 49.37

L’T’Sha Fahie established a personal best in the 400m with a time of 58.16

Arianna Hayde established a PB and a Youth National record in the heptathlon scoring 4,057 points.

Jelani Norman established a new Octathlon record with 4,239 points

Xiomara Malone established a PB in the Heptathlon scoring 3,430 points

Click on the link to download the full results: BVIAA DEVELOPMENTAL MEET 3 – APResults[13]

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VIVA Power League 2017 kicks off with record start

January 30, 2017 by

Source: BVI Platinum

Vixens (in turquoise) won against School Them in the featured first game of the Opening Ceremony for the VI Volleyball Association Power League 2017. Photo: BVI Platinum

Vixens (in turquoise) won against School Them in the featured first game of the Opening Ceremony for the VI Volleyball Association Power League 2017. Photo: BVI Platinum

The Virgin Islands Volleyball Association (VIVA) is ready to take the sport from recreational to seriously competing, now having a much bigger pool of talented athletes to choose from.

This year’s 2017 Volleyball season kicked off yesterday, January 28, at the Multipurpose Sports Complex, with a record start, registering a total of 16 teams, the most teams ever to participate in a BVI volleyball tournament.

This was great news for the local association, who will remain vigilant throughout the league, scouting for new talent for the Territory’s national team. The league will run until mid May.

Speaking to BVI Platinum News, President of the Association, Willis Potter stated that this year’s numbers are a proper indication of the impact and awareness of the sport in the Virgin Islands.

The tournament boasts of 10 female teams—5 in the lower division and 5 in the upper division, and 6 male teams, all ranging from the age of 10 to over 50 years old.

Potter said, “With these numbers, this season should be a very competitive one.”

He added, “We are about to move from just playing volleyball for entertainment, to now being serious about competing regionally. We want to move into the competition level as it was in the past.”

The president added, “So with so many persons coming in, it gives us the opportunity to build a strong team, having the chance to pull the most skilled persons from such a big pool.”

Potter further expressed that the BVI is capable of competing with any country in the region, as long as things fall in line.

“We will do that by starting with our grass roots and getting more fresh blood to take over.”

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BVIFA Partner with Manatees F.C. to send Five Youth teams to GPS Caribbean Showcase Tournament in Puerto Rico, Feb 27th – Feb 29th

January 27, 2017 by

BY BVI Football Association

BVIFA Partner with Manatees F.C. to send Five Youth teams to GPS Caribbean Showcase Tournament in Puerto Rico, Feb 27th – Feb 29th. Photo: BVIFA / Charlie Jackson

BVIFA partner with Manatees F.C. to send 5 youth teams to GPS Caribbean Showcase Tournament in Puerto Rico, Feb 27th – Feb 29th. Photo: BVIFA / Charlie Jackson

In an unprecedented level of partnership the BVIFA has joined forces with the Manatees football club to send no less than five teams from the Territory to a Youth Football Tournament in Puerto Rico on Friday 27th January, 2017.

The tournament, the 2nd Global Premier Soccer (GPS) Caribbean Showcase, will be held at the Bayamon Facilities in Puerto Rico. Over 60 teams (boys and girls teams) from various USA states (Rhode Island, New York, Chicago, Florida and Boston) and from the Dominican Republic, US Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands participated last year.

This year, GPS, the organisers, are hoping to see an influx of teams from other surrounding Caribbean islands along with the most competitive teams from Puerto Rico.

The event will be held January 27 – 29 and offers further exposure to college coaches for all of the showcase (U15-U18) players in attendance and a high level of competition for elite U9-U14 teams.

Last year the Manatees went to the tournament with one of their teams reaching the semi finals, so with the increased participation and higher level of preparation there are great hopes for the teams to go at least one better and reach the finals.

The BVIFA has partnered with the Manatees to increase the number of teams going in 2017 to include U17 Girls, U15 Boys, U13 Boys and Girls and U12 Boys.

BVIFA President, Mr. Andy Bickerton said that “it is going to a big challenge for our young players, it is a great opportunity though for them to get experience playing against quality players and we are full of confidence that they will do well.”

John Reilly said “it is great that we can partner with the BVIFA and we are really looking forward to it and will use the Tournament to build teams of youth players for the future.”

Luca Chalwell, who is Captain of the U13 Boys commented that he expects his team to play well and put into practice all they have been working on. “I hope we play well and come home with a trophy.  We have been working almost every day to prepare and it is going to be good!”

Miquel Marshall, U15 Boys Captain noted that “the tournament is going to be good – we have trained hard and with a couple of the team going before we know what is expected of us to do well.”

Tola Broderick, on behalf of the U13 Girls stated that “it will be a great experience” and one that her team is looking forward to. “Some of us have been before and know how tough it will be but we are ready!”

Morgan Creque spoke about how great an opportunity it will be to showcase ability and talent in front of college scouts and other teams from a larger area while Girls U17 Captain, Jakisha Rigobert mentioned that she was very proud of her team mates and knows they will do well. “I encourage us all to do what we have to do. To the new ones – I know you will enjoy the experience and all of us are looking forward to putting the hard work into practice on the pitch, win, lose, or draw.”

“It is a very important tournament for us at all levels,” commented new Technical Director, Marcos Falopa. “I will try to help the Coaches and players get better and am hoping everything goes well. I’m sure some of our talented boys and girls will catch the eye and get an opportunity to go onto bigger and better things like scholarships and chances to further their education and football.”

On Friday, January 27, students aged 15-17 will be attending a meet and greet with college scouts and coaches at the Tournament and will have an opportunity to find out about the colleges, how to apply, understand what is expected, and how best to impress.

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News of Overseas BVI Athletes

January 27, 2017 by

By BVI Athletics Association

Tynelle Gumbs named Findlay University athlete of the week. Photo: Provided

Tynelle Gumbs named Findlay University athlete of the week. Photo: Provided

Lakeisha Mimi Warner placed 4th in her 800 meter run finals at the Clemson Invitational with a time of 2:12.62 which is a personal best indoor time and helped Clemson’s 1600 meter relay team to victory. Ms. Warner posted a third leg time of 55.45 seconds. Ms. Warner also secured a win on Clemson’s 4×400 with a time of 3:41.11 and 4th in the 500m with a time of 1:13.36 and secured 12th place overall in the 200m with a time of 25.34. Ms. Warner clocked 55.47 in the 400. Split at 2:10 in the 800 in the distance medley and ran a 54.5 split on the Clemson’s 4X400 relay. Clemson’s combined effort in the distance medley relay of 11:16.69 puts Warner and her team as the third fastest in the School’s history!

Nelda Huggins won her 60m semi and final with times of 7.83 and 7.67 respectively at the Minnesota State – Alumni Open. Ms. Huggins improved her personal best of 7.67 to 7.64s in the 60m Final at the Jim Emmerich Alumni Invitational; she also had a solid showing in the 200m winning that event with a time of 24.82 seconds. She concluded the evening at same meet and ran the 3rd leg on the 4X400m with a 6th place finish for Central Iowa.

Tynelle Gumbs made her debut for Findlay University in Northwest Ohio Invitational with a throw of 63 feet, 4 ½ inches in the women’s weight throw while twin sister Trevia Gumbs placed eight with a mark of 55 feet, 10 ½ inches. Over the weekend, Tynelle Gumbs won the women’s weight throw with a heave of 66 feet, 4 ½ inches at the Tiffin Dragon Open in Ohio to improve her season best. Ms Gumbs weight throw puts her at 1st Conference and 3rd Nationally Division II. Ms. Gumbs continues her streak at Nationals by establishing a personal best in the Shot with a toss of 13.13m or 43ft-0 5/16”. Ms. Gumbs earned the Findlay University athlete of the week.

Taylor Hill opened her debut for South Plains College as a sophomore with a third place time of 7.82 seconds in her heat in the 60m indoor Sooners Opener and placed 13th overall. She also placed second in her 200m heat with a time of 25.9 placing 14th best time.

Jonel Lacey had a 200m time of 25.82 seconds to finish fourth in her heat at the Great Dane Classic. Ms. Lacey also led off her team’s 1600m relay and finished second overall with a time of 3:52.86. Ms. Lacey ran the 2nd Leg for the University of Albany 4x400m relay team and secured a first place position at the Mulberry Invitational.

Rikkoi Brathwaite placed second with a time of 6.938 in the 60m finals at the LSU High School Indoor Classic.

Adaejah Hodge placed 1st in the 60 meters with a time 8.51 at Martin Luther King invitational in Alabama. At same meet, Ms. Hodge placed 4th in the 400m with a time of 1:07s and 3rd in the 200m with a time of 28.21.

K’Cei Moses placed 3rd overall in the 200 meters at the North Florida Speed Track in a time of 22.44 at the Martin Luther King invitational.

Karene King clocked 39.92 in the 300 to place 4th at the New Balance Games at the Amory track in New York.

Judine Lacey (Freshman of IOWA Central) ran a time of 26.26s for 4th place in the 200m heat and overall 13th in the finals at Jim Emmerich Aluminum Invitational. Ms. Lacey also ran the anchor leg for the 4X400m relay with a 3rd place finish

Khari Herbert opened his indoor season in the 400m with a time of 47.90s

Tarique Moses – as a Vaquero, Central Arizona Freshman ran 1.25 in the 600m to take first in his heat and second overall at Paradise Valley over the weekend.

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BVIAA Development series continues this weekend

January 26, 2017 by

By the BVI Athletics Association

Latriel Williams leaps a distance of 3.43m in the Boys' U11 Long Jump. Photo: BVI Athletics Association

Latriel Williams leaps a distance of 3.43m in the Boys’ U11 Long Jump. Photo: BVI Athletics Association

The British Virgin Islands Athletics Association (BVIAA) continues its development meet this weekend over 2 days starting on Friday, January 27 and concludes on Saturday, January 28, 2017 at the A.O. Shirley Grounds. List of events is as follows:-

Friday, January 27

  1. 17:30 – 100M (octathlon) & under 13 to open (M)
  2. 17:40 – 100M H (heptathlon) & open (F)
  3. 18:00 – long jump (octathlon) & under 9 to open (M)
  4. 18:10 – high jump (heptathlon) & under 11 to open (F)
  5. 19:00 – shot put (octathlon) & under 13 to open (M)
  6. 19:10 – shot put (heptathlon) & under 13 to open (F)
  7. 20:00 – 400m (octathlon) & under 15 to open (M)
  8. 20:10 – 200m (heptathlon) & under 11 to open (F)

Saturday, January 28

  1. 13:00 – 110M H (octathlon) & open (M)
  2. 13:00 – long jump (heptathlon) & under 9 to open (F)
  3. 13:10 – 60m U.9 m & f
  4. 13:20 – 80m U.11 m & f
  5. 13:30 – 100m U.13 to open f
  6. 13:30 – high jump (octathlon) & under 11 to open (M)
  7. 13:40 – 300m U.11 & U.13 m & f
  8. 13:50 – 400m U.15 to open (F)
  9. 14:00 – 800m U.15 to open (M)
  10. 14:10 – javelin (heptathlon) & under 18 to open (F)
  11. 14:15 – 150m U,9 m & f
  12. 14:30 – 400M H open m & f
  13. 14:45 – 200m U.11 to open (M)
  14. 14:45 – javelin (octathlon) & under 18 to open (M)
  15. 15:15 – sprint medley relay (100-100-200-400) (U.11), (U.13 & U.15) m & f
  16. 15:45 – 800m (heptathlon) & 0pen (F)
  17. 16:00 – 1500m (octathlon) & open (M)

The 1st Development meet of the year took place on January 13 when Dijimon Gumbs opened the track and field season with a National Youth record in discus throw with a mark of 55.51 meters (182 feet and 5 ½ inches). Mr. Gumbs is the first BVI athlete to qualify for 2017 Carifta Games, April 15-17 in Curacao and Word under 18 Youth Championships in Kenya, July 2017.

Results for 1st place winners at the last 2 development meets are set out below (complete results of the December 23 and  January 13 development meets can be found on BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA) facebook page):

Results – BVIAA Development Meet #2 – 13 January, 2017

Long Jump U11 Boys – Latriel Williams n3.43m

Long Jump U11 Girls – 1. Tamri Thomas, 2.74m

Long Jump U15 Boys – 1. Jaleel Croal, 5.43m.

Long Jump Open Males – 1. Akeem Bradshaw, 6.90m.

Discus U13 Girls – 1. Jonique Smith, 18.20m.

Discus U15 Boys – 1. J’Khoi Smith, 20.64m.

Discus U18 Male – 1. Djimon Gumbs, 55.51m (NYR)

Discus U20 Male – 1. Deshoy Ward, 35.61m

Javelin Open Male – 1. Kevin Vanterpool, 52.31

Javelin Open Female – 1. Britney Peters, 39.71.

50M U9 Boys: 1. Tiondre Frett, 7.80.

60M U11 Boys : 1. Latriel Williams, 9.72.

60M U11 Girls – 1. Asia McMaster, 8.98.

60M U13 Boys – 1. Antwun Maduro, 9.13.

60M U13 Girls – 1. Akeela McMaster, 8.98.

80M U15 Girls – 1. Abriel Magloire

80M U20 Male – 1. Johnt’a Charles, 9.25.

80M U20 Male Open – 1. Ronique Todman 9.22.

80M U20 Female Open – 1. Kayla Penn, 10.13.

600M U15 Males – 1. Malik John, 1:36.21.

600M U15 Females – 1. Jahtivyah Williams, 1:51.94.

600M Open Male – 1. Joshua Hill 1:26.48.

600M Open Female – 1. Tashira Edwards, 1:39.27.

80MH U13 Girls – 1. Ariyah Smith 14.70.

80MH U18 – 1. Xiomara Malone, 13.18.

80MH Open Female– 1. Ariana Hayde, 14.47.

80MH Open Male – 1. Jelani Norman, 11.95.

1000M Open Female – 1. Katrina Lindsay, 3:31.64.

1000M Open Male – 1. Deron Leslie, 2:58.51.

350M U20 Female – 1. Keara Joseph 58.30

350M Open Females – 1. Zakharia Frett, 48.76.

350M Males U20 – 1. Johnt’a Charles, 44.44.

350M Males Open – 1. Ronique Todman

300M U15 Girls – 1. Ariyah Smith, 43.04

300M U15 Boys – 1. Jaleel Croal, 39.57.

250M U11 Girls – 1. Shyra Stoutt, 45.06.

250M U11 Boys – 1. Kareem Lettsome, 37.24.

250M U13 Girls – 1. Anaya Findlay 37.89

250M U13 Boys – 1. T’Khoi Stevens, 37.47.

120M U9 Boys – 1. Tiondre Frett 17.67.

Sprint Medley Girls – 1. Sprint Tech (Ariyah Smith, Breisly Rabsatt, Azariah Christopher, Jahtivya Williams), 2:00.16

Sprint Medley Boys – 1. Sprint Tech (Wanyae Belle, Malik John, Jaleel Croal, J’mari Duhaney) 1:48.83

 

Results –  BVIAA Development Meet #1 – 23rd December 2016

High Jump Male – 1. Kyron McMaster

High Jump Female -1. Xiomara Malone, 1.45m.

Shot Put Male U13 – 1. Ryan Ramlall, 6.73m.

Shot Put Female U13 – 1. Jonique’ Smith, 6.59m.

Shot Put Male U15 – 1. J’khoi Smith, 8.75m.

Shot Put U18 Female – 1. Arianna Hayde, 10.62m (3k); 8.85m (4k).

Shot Put U18 Male – 1. Jelani Norman, 10.28m.

Shot Put Male U20 – 1. Deshoy Ward, 10.71m.

300M Female U13 – 1. Akeela McMaster, 44.83.

300M Male U13– 1. T’Koi Stevens, 47.10.

300M Female Open – T’Kaliah Richardson 40.73

300M Male Open – 1. Mikkel Bassue, 38.89.

60M Male U9 – 1. Latriel Williams, 9.36.

60M Male U11 – 1. Kareem Lettsome 8.78.

60M Male U13– 1. K’Shawn Martin 8.83.

60M Female U13 – 1. Abriel Magloire, 8.68.

60M Female U15 – 1. Nechanti Thomas, 8.33.

1000M Male Open – 1. Deron Leslie 2:57.35.

1000M Female Open- 1. Mariah Christian 3:34.91.

600M Female U20 – 1. Tarika Moses 1:35.37.

600M Male U15- 1. John Malik 1:32.99.

600M Male U20 – 1. Ronique Todman, 1:25.15.

150M Female U9- 1. Othniel Gillings, 24.67.

150M Female U11- 1. Shyra Stoutt 24.36.

150M Male U11 – Latriel Williams 23.17,

150 Female U13 – 1. Ariyah Smith 20.11

150 Female U15– 1. Nechanti Thomas, 20.22.

150M Male U20 – 1. Tyrique Bradshaw, 19.61

60MH Male Open – 1. Jelani Norman, 9.10

60MH Female Open – 1. Arianna Hayde, 10.28.

4 x 300M Female – 1. Sprint Tech A, 2:42.41.

4 x 300M Male – 1. Fast Lane A, 2:23.38.

The Development meet will continue on Friday, February 3, 2017.

 

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Islanders top ongoing National League

January 24, 2017 by

By: VINO

Sugar Boys beat Panthers F.C. 2-1 in National League match on Sunday, Jan 22. Photo: VINO/Charlie Jackson

Sugar Boys beat Panthers F.C. 2-1 in National League match on Sunday, Jan 22. Photo: VINO/Charlie Jackson

With a lot more hard work than they bargained for, the Islanders FC all but claimed the National League title with a 1-0 win against the resurgent Old Madrid on Sunday January 22, 2017.

The only goal of the game came in the 48th minute from the league’s leading scorer, Kevin Fisher and, whilst far from capping a performance worthy of champions-elect, it at least gave the Islanders a 9-point lead at the top of the standings.

The Sugar Boys have a mathematical chance of still grabbing top spot as they have a game in hand, are still to play the Islanders, but have a far less goal difference.

They stayed in touch with a nervy 2-1 win against the Panthers with Phillip Graham proving first a handful for them to beat in the Panthers goal and then supplying an acrobatic touch and volley to score in the 65th minute to leave the Sugar Boys season in the balance.

Terrence Nanton scored from the penalty spot and Keron Daniel gave the Boys a two goal cushion, which proved just enough to see them home.

One Love are in fourth place after two second half goals from Trevor Ellis finally overcame a tenacious Virgin Gorda United and the Rebels stay third after a 3-1 win over the Wolues, who now sit just outside the top four.

Carlos Septus scored in each half and Michael Baptichon netted the third deep in added time at the end of the game after Kevin Carragher had levelled the game at 1-1.

Full standings below

League Table

POS     TEAM                                WINS          DRAWS    LOST       GF       GA   GD        Pts        POINTS

1          ISLANDERS F.C.                  12                  0             0           38        3          35          36

2          SUGAR BOYZ F.C.                9                   0            2            31         9          22           27

3          REBELS F.C.                           7                   1             3           26        17          9            22

4          ONE LOVE F.C.                     6                   0             6           31        19          12           18

5          OLD MADRID F.C.               5                   0             7           18        20          -2           15

6          THE WOLUES F.C.              4                   1              7           22        32        -10           13

7          THE PANTHERS F.C.          2                   1              9           11        32        -21              7

8          VIRGIN GORDA UNITED  0                  1              11           6         51        -45              1

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New CONCACAF rules require all BVIFA member clubs to become licensed

January 19, 2017 by

By BVI Football Association

(l-r) Paul Hewlett, BVIFA General Secretary, Alfredo Quiroz, CONCACAF, and Andy Bickerton, BVIFA President. Photo: BVIFA/Charlie Jackson

(l-r) Paul Hewlett, BVIFA General Secretary, Alfredo Quiroz, CONCACAF, and Andy Bickerton, BVIFA President. Photo: BVIFA/Charlie Jackson

According to Alfredo Quiroz of the The Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football, (CONCACAF), Club Licensing Department, all the member clubs of the local F.A. will have to become licensed.

“Football is changing and CONCACAF wants to make the game more attractive, as well as more organized, from those that run clubs to those that go watch,” said Mr. Quiroz. The statement was made at a meeting to which all clubs had been invited and which took place on Wednesday 18th January at the BVIFA Head Office.

Moving clubs into the process of falling into line with both FIFA and CONCACAF guidelines has begun, with a National Criteria to be reached by the end of 2017 and more immediate target dates for the various stages of completion by the end of March 2017.

All Clubs will have to fill out and submit four online documents as well as complete eleven additional criteria, such as naming a Head Coach, General Manager, Media, Finance and Marketing personnel, budgets and various legal documents.

“Going forward the process will be constantly reviewed and made more challenging as we look to develop stronger structures and levels of control,” said Quiroz.

Databases will be built of all CONCACAF’S member clubs and used to create effective tools for planning future competitions, such as the Champions’ League, where it will now become possible to see, at a glance, the type of facilities and infrastructure each participating club has.

“Sanctions are yet to be determined for non-compliant clubs,” explained Quiroz. “CONCACAF certainly won’t be coming in and saying if you are not licensed, then you cannot play, but there have to be some incentives to comply.”

The local FA office remains the first point of contact to assist the clubs in the process and provide support, but then, once the online forms are submitted. a ‘first instance’ body will be set up locally to review the applications and grant licenses.

There will also be an appeals body, but according to Quiroz it is a win win situation and clubs should not be put off by change or in adhering to the new policies and programmes implemented by CONCACAF.

“The benefits are there for all to see,” he concluded. “We will all be doing things a little better, step by step, for players, fans, sponsors. It can help identify the need for improvements on and off the field, increase the knowledge of support staff and help everyone understand what we need to do to move forward.”

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Chalwell, Duff & Morrell head clean sweep for Team BVI in St Thomas

January 16, 2017 by

By Royal BVI Yacht Club

Team BVI at the 2017 MLK Regatta in St Thomas. Photo: Provided

Team BVI at the 2017 MLK Regatta in St Thomas. Photo: Provided

Ten Team BVI Sailors raced in St Thomas at the 2017 MLK Regatta, January 14 – 15. It was a tough two days for all the sailors with the chill northerly wind gusting up to 30 knots across the race courses. Kael Chalwell, Rayne Duff and Sam Morrell all topped their classes, Opti Green, Opti Championship and Club 420 respectively.

Optimist Championship Fleet
Back with a vengeance after some time away from competition in the Optimist Championship fleet was Rayne Duff. Thriving in the windy conditions he was on form throughout the weekend. With nine races sailed, Duff took the bullet in seven, posting six consecutive race wins and finished on top of the podium ahead of arch rival Mia Nicolosi.

It was a less successful weekend for the other Championship fleet sailors… Nathan Haycraft finishing in sixth and Kyle Roose in ninth to give them second and fifth in the blue fleet.

Haycraft, forced to skip the first race after breaking his mast step, was luckily able to switch to a spare boat and get back into the action for the remaining four races of the day. A better second day saw him climb back up the leaderboard but not quite clicking into his recent top form. Roose posted consistent middle fleet results with his best finish of sixth coming in race six.

White fleet sailors Ryan Lettsome and Samuel Allen finished 17th and 18th overall respectively, both sailors challenged by the strong winds. Allen, the newest sailor to the championship fleet, could not quite match his excellent first day when he showed outstanding downwind speed in the breezy conditions. Just two points ahead was team mate Lettsome who secured fifth in the white fleet but like many of the lighter sailors found the conditions a major challenge.

Club 420
The BVI’s Sam Morrell, currently at school in St Thomas, was dominant in the five boat Club 420 fleet with crew Caroline Teare. Finishing first in five of the nine races he racked up a six point lead to take the overall win from Teddy Nicolosi of St Thomas. Morrell is looking ahead to a busy high school racing season, so we will be hearing more from him soon.

Optimist Green Fleet
The Green Fleet were wisely held ashore on Saturday but completed six races on Sunday under the watchful eye of Guest Coach Danny Petrovic. Kael Chalwell took the fleet by storm, finishing first in four of the six races by comfortable margins to secure an emphatic win.

Racing at his first overseas regatta was Antonio Cisneros. After not finishing the first race he went on to post confident results, including two 7th place finishes and rounded out the weekend in ninth overall.

Just two points behind in tenth place was Amanda Plaxton who stormed out of the blocks to finish fifth in the first race and went on to post consistent results through the remaining races. The youngest (and smallest) sailor in the team, Wil Seddon, struggled with the strong winds and after solid finishes in the first two races sat out the rest of the weekend.

The RBVIYC thanks the organizers for putting on a great weekend, the Moorings for the mothership, all of the parents who helped load / unload, prepare meals or chaperone the team, skipper Chris, Coach Taylor, guest coach, Danny Petrovic and all the sponsors and supporters of the BVI Youth Sailing Team.

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