Twin athletes sign Letters of Intent with University of Central Florida

November 24, 2016 by

By BVI Athletics Association

Trevia and Tynelle Gumbs sign off letters of intent with the University of Central Florida (UCF). Photo: Provided

Trevia and Tynelle Gumbs sign off letters of intent with the University of Central Florida (UCF). Photo: BVIAA

BV Islanders Trevia and Tynelle Gumbs signed off on letters of intent with the University of Central Florida (UCF) in Orlando last week Tuesday, November 15th, 2016. While furthering their athletic career, Trevia will pursue a Mass Communications Degree while Tynelle will pursue a Psychology Degree with a minor in Coaching at UCF beginning January 2017.

Head coach of UCF Jeannette Bolden said “I’m extremely pleased with the efforts of our staff in recruiting eight young ladies which include twin sisters Trevia and Tynelle Gumbs.’ Bolden further stated “the three joining us in January will have an immediate impact on our team. This is one of the best, balanced recruiting classes at UCF.”

In telephone interviews with BVIAA Public Relations Officer (PRO) Cleave Farrington, both ladies expressed how happy and excited they are to be attending UCF. “We feel it’s a great opportunity, a great family atmosphere and much closer to home and an institution that will focus on them individually.”

Tynelle will continue to focus on her field events in the hammer and discus throws outdoors and the weight throw indoors while Trevia will focus on the discus, shot put and weight throw and possibly the hammer. They expect their distances in the throws will improve significantly at the University of Central Florida.

Coach Angeleta Bernard and Omar Jones expressed their pride in Trevia and Tynelle and wished the twins much success at UCF as they look forward to great things from them. “They have the eagerness, drive and motivation to do very well – with the extra work it will surely pay off,” said the coaches.

BVIAA President Steve Augustine mentioned how proud he is of the twin sisters. “It’s a great accomplishment for the twins joining UCF – a Division 1 college,” he said. Now that they are in a better environment moving from a Junior college to a D1 college, it can only be expected that the intensity of the training and the exposure that they will get would be greater than what they had in Central Arizona.”

Lynelle Gumbs, the biggest fan of her twin daughters stated “it is exciting and it has been a long journey and I thank God for giving them the opportunity. We their family, are so happy that they are sticking together.”

Both twins expressed gratitude to their foundational coaches Mrs. Bernard and Mr. Jones of the Top Notch Track Club, coach Eric Matthias and to their coach Tony Dougherty of Central Arizona Junior College for the significant roles each has played in their development.

The twins also expressed appreciation to everyone in the BVI Community for supporting them in one way or another on their long journey. They are excited to compete in the NCAA and intend to show everyone what they are made of as they continue to make the BVI proud.

 

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BDO BVIFA Primary and High school League updates

November 22, 2016 by

By BVIFA

First Impressions U7's win 4-1 against Agape in BDO Primary U7s League. Photo: BVIFA

First Impressions U7’s win 4-1 against Agape in BDO Primary U7s League. Photo: BVIFA

In featured games across the BDO Primary and BVIFA High School Leagues in the past week, First Impressions U7’s made it two wins from two, Seventh Day Adventist School got off to a winning start in the Under 9 Group B and Elmore Stout High School Open Boys recorded their first win of the season.

In the U7’s BDO League, Myles Penn scored all four goals in the victory over Agape, who got a consolation strike from Kecdlum Louie.

Meanwhile Cedar Green stay atop the group despite being held to a 0-0 draw by Enid Scatliffe Maroon and Montessori grabbed second place, just a point back, with a 11-0 victory over Enid Scatliffe Red.

Charlie Potgeiter netted seven of the goals, whilst James Davies scored a hat trick and Lochan Geyser the other one.

The ESPS Maroons beat the Seventh Day Adventists thanks to a lone strike from N’Sean Woods, but SDA returned to winning ways with a 3-1 victory over ESPS Reds, with goals coming from Shawn Hodge (2) and Nazri James.

Ashrah James scored for ESPS.

In the BDO U9’s, Group A, First Impressions stay top after Logan Titley scored the only goal of the game against Alexandrina Maduro Primary, but Cedar Greens 2-1 win over Althea Scatliffe put them second, thanks to a goal apiece from Blake Kirk and Robert McKensie.
Antawon Dawly scored for AMPS Reds

In Group B, Robinson O’Neal are still unbeaten following a 2-0 victory against SDA, with Jadon Quashie scoring both, whilst SDA rebounded with a 4-2 over Montessori to be in second place.

Kevaugn Glasgow scored a hat trick and Jordan Joseph the other, whilst Sam Potgeiter netted twice for Montessori.

In the U12’s, Althea Scatliffe leapfrogged over Begrado Flax to claim top spot with a 2-0 victory against Joyce Samuel Primary, with goals from Johari Lacey and DeAndre Rogers, whilst St Georges got off to a winning start with a 3-1 result against Jost Van Dyke Primary.

Jefferson Frank and Xiiomar Gunn (2) were on the score sheet for St Georges, whilst Henrique Warren replied for JVD.

In the BVIFA Open Boys High School League, BFEC are the form horses with a second successive victory, this time 4-1 over SDA, with goals coming Daniel Gilford (2), Devante Samuel and Joshua Ramprasad, whilst Nathan Nibbs scored for SDA, which followed a 2-0 defeat of ESHS, with goals from Jahdique Winchester and Sheldon Toohey.

St Georges also beat SDA, 2-0, with Lilly Pierce and Justin Smit doing the damage and ESHS beat St Georges, 4-2, thanks to goals from Sheldon Harry (2), Timothy Louis and Kemario Watson, which were answered by Guillaume Parkins and Pierce.

In the Open Girls Division, Cedar School pipped Claudia Creque by 1-0, with Darci Reich on hand to fire home the winner

In the U14 Boys, ESHS are top with 3 wins from 3 after a 5-1 rout of SDA.

Watson, Marcus Butler (2), Jeremy Grant and Kahil Farrington doing the damage in response to a Denvin Jones goal, which had made 3-1, before a late onslaught and St Georges and Cedar shared the points in a 2-2 draw, leaving BFEC in second and St Georges third.

Jahmal Prentices opener for St G cancelled out by Scott Kirk and then Luca Reich netting an equalizer for Cedar after Smith had put St G back in front in the second half.

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Eventful weekend of football in the BVIFA Men’s National League

November 22, 2016 by

By BVIFA

Old Madrid vs VG Utd in 2016 BVIFA Men's League in weekend of eventful football. Photo: BVIFA

Old Madrid vs VG Utd in 2016 BVIFA Men’s League in weekend of eventful football. Photo: BVIFA

The Islanders completed an eventful weekend of football in the BVIFA Men’s National League, on Sunday 20th November, with a battling 3-1 victory over One Love F.C.

Julian Davidson (3rd) and Fitzroy Daley (15th) settled any nerves early on and gave the Islanders a 2-0 lead, before Richard Morgan (31st) pulled one back for One Love.

At 2-1 going into the second half it was anyone’s game and the teams traded attacking endeavor with defensive solidarity until Kevin Fisher (89th) secured another 3 points for the Islanders, who remain atop the standings, unbeaten this season and with 24 points.

The Sugar Boys are tucked into second place, just 3 points adrift.

The Rebels F.C. and the Wolues F.C. are nestled into third and fourth and the pair were equally deadlocked after a six-goal thriller on Saturday.

Kevin Carragher (7th) put the Wolues ahead early, but Curtly Peters (16th) levelled the game, before Deangelo Thomas (29th) gave the Rebels a 2-1 lead. However, Carragher scored his second from the penalty spot right on half time, to make it 2-2.

Timothy Parsons (63rd) gave the Wolues a 3-2 lead, but Peters (72nd) made it 3-3 and despite a thrilling last ten minutes neither team would score again.

At the other end of the table, Old Madrid secured their 5th place position and gave themselves a chance of a top four finish with a 3-0 second half demolition of VG Utd.

Kenmore Peters netted twice (48th and 62nd) whilst Vaughn Homer(53rd) had doubled the Old Madrid lead.

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VG Utd Girls to meet Ballstarz W.F.C in Women’s League Final

November 22, 2016 by

By BVI Football Association

Ballstarz vs Avengers, in Women's League semi final. Photo: BVIFA

Ballstarz vs Avengers, in Women’s League semi final. Photo: BVIFA

The Final of the BVIFA Women’s Nine a Side League will be a hotly contested affair between the young and upcoming VG United Girls and their more experienced Ballstarz F.C. Women counterparts, after both recorded comfortable semifinal victories over the weekend.

On Saturday, after a deluge had all but flooded the A.O. Shirley Ground, the Virgin Gorda team, simply had too much pace and desire for the Panthers Women and ran out 4-0 winners, with Loreal George (19th and 28th minute) scoring twice in the first half to all but seal the deal.

Jackisha Rigobert (32nd) also fired home from long range, whilst the tireless Kayla Skelton (60th) deservedly rounded out the scoring in the second half.

A full strength Ballstarz Women, then handed the Avengers their first taste of defeat for the season with a 2-0 win, courtesy of goals from Philia James (42nd) and Morgan Creque (55th) breaking open a game, which had reached half time at 0-0.

The Final, along with the play-off game for third place are all scheduled for Saturday 26th November, on the A.O. Shirley Ground starting at 4.30pm, with the Avengers against the Panthers and then VG Utd taking on the Ballstarz F.C.

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BVI Rugby 7s team returns from Trinidad as runners up in Shield Final

November 22, 2016 by
Source: VINO
Big tackles helped the BVI to pick up a close win 17 - 12 against Turk & Caicos on Day 2 of the 2016 Rugby Americas North Sevens Championship in Trinidad. Photo: BVIRFU

Big tackles helped the BVI to pick up a close win 17 – 12 against Turk & Caicos on Day 2 of the 2016 Rugby Americas North Sevens Championship in Trinidad. Photo: BVIRFU

A seven-a-side rugby squad, representing the Virgin Islands Rugby Union competed at the 2016 Rugby Americas North Sevens Championship in Trinidad and came home as runners up in the Shield Final.

The last game, a 5-0 defeat by the Cayman Islands, capped off a frenetic weekend of Rugby, which saw Canada win the overall Men’s Championship, with a 52-5 victory over Guyana.

All in all, 14 teams from around the Region took part and the VI’s first game was a 19-5 defeat to Bermuda and then, the eventual Champions then put up a winning score of 59-0, before the VI bounced back on Day Two with a 17-12 victory over the Turks and Caicos.

A place in just the Shield Final was confirmed when the Dominican Republic recorded a 12-10 win.

According to the Rugby Union, the team’s effort was assisted by leading World Rugby Sevens coach David Mays who visited the island for six weeks and helped train the squad.

Canada’s dominant performance in both the Men’s and Women’s divisions never relented and earned them both Cup titles. Only Guyana Men were able to score against the Maple Leafs and finished second in the tournament. Jamaica Women finished in second place standing with the men’s team coming in third.

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Sharonda Pickering commits to Florida Gulf Coast University

November 17, 2016 by

Source:  VINO

Sharonda A. Pickering has signed to join Florida Gulf Coast University and ended her time at Hillsborough Community College with a pick for the All Conference Volleyball 1st team. Photo: HCC

Sharonda A. Pickering has signed to join Florida Gulf Coast University and ended her time at Hillsborough Community College with a pick for the All Conference Volleyball 1st team. Photo: HCC

Virgin Islands’ volleyball talent, Sharonda Pickering has signed to join Florida Gulf Coast University  (FGCU) and ended her time at Hillsborough Community College with a pick for the All Conference Volleyball 1st team.

Pickering joins a 20-win FGCU team during its most successful season.

“Sharonda has worked so hard and come so far,” said Coach Larkin. “We are so proud of her and know she will continue to grow under Coach Botsford.”

Pickering was also named 1st Team All-Conference, after her final game for the HCC Hawks, a 3-set win over Webber International JV.

The Hawks were led by Abbie O’Ferrell’s 16 kills, Brianna Stowell’s 39 assists, Pickering’s .800 hitting percentage, and Larra Bickelhaupt’s 2.9 serve reception. Madara Bajare chipped in 5 kills and had a highlight crosscourt swing.

HCC finished the season being ranked 12th nationally in the final NJCAA poll and playing their best volleyball.

“It’s a little sad,” reflected Captain Brianna Stowell. “This team is so talented and tough. I love these girls, and I’ll never forget our time together.”

The Lady Hawks conclude the season 21-9, 5-3.

HCC finished #12 in the last NJCAA national poll but concluded the conference season with a heart-breaking loss to Polk State. The loss knocks HCC to 3rd place, missing the FCSAA tournament.

HCC lost two sets 24-26 on way to a 1-3 defeat.

“The volleyball was intense and high level,” explained Larkin. “A break here or there and who knows…”

The Lady Hawks got 14 kills and 3 blocks from Pickering.

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McMaster signs Letter of Intent with the University of Florida

November 17, 2016 by

By BVIAA

BVIAA President Steve Augustine, Anthony McMaster, father of Kyron McMaster and Coach Dag Samuel displaying signed letter of intent for the University of Florida. Photo: BVIAA

BVIAA President Steve Augustine, Anthony McMaster (father), Kyron McMaster and Coach Dag Samuel displaying Kyron’s signed letter of intent for the University of Florida. Photo: BVIAA

BV Islander, and the territory’s first IAAF World Jr. Championship 400m hurdle bronze medalist, Kyron McMaster signed off on a letter of intent with the University of Florida (UF) on Thursday November 16th at the A.O. Shirley Recreational Grounds. Kyron will pursue a Business Management Degree while furthering his athletic career at the University of Florida beginning August 2017.

At the brief ceremony, BVI Athletics Association’s President, Steve Augustine during his remarks mentioned Kyron’s great accomplishments as an athlete who works really hard on the track by putting in the time and effort, and most specifically his bronze medal at the IAAF World Jr Championship earlier this year in Bydgoszcz, Poland. He further commented “Kyron has the potential to make it on the world stage and we expect to see that happen along with him attaining his degree; two goes hand in hand.”

Mr. Anthony McMaster, father of Kyron expressed “He was born to run, since he started at 4, he never stopped, he stuck with it.” His signing is a great opportunity and exciting one for his son and their family. Mr. McMaster  made mention of Kyron’s coach Mr. Dag Samuel instrumental in his son’s achievement. Mr. McMaster further encouraged his son to keep focused and said, “While it is your legs that allowed you to reach this stage of your life, you must also allow your brain to do what it needs to do, education will take you through life.”

In Kyron’s remarks, he expressed how happy and excited he is to be attending the University of Florida. “I feel that Florida can get me to that level where I can become an Olympic Champion and a world record holder.” He was offered placement from approximately 7 other major Universities but felt that the University of Florida is the best option to further develop him in hurdles.

In closing remarks, Coach Dag Samuel commented on how very proud he is of his athlete Kyron for his great achievement. “It took 24 years to get an athlete to the University of Florida and I hope there will be more BVI athletes in the future,” he said.

Mr. Samuels stated that Kyron always wanted to go the University of Florida despite also visiting Clemson and LSU. Coach Samuels further commented that the staff of the University of Florida while looking at Kyron at the World Jr Championships in Poland, concluded that Kyron can be the next world record holder in the hurdles because of his rhythm and his cadence with the hurdles.

Coach Dag is confident and stated “We will have a national champion that is a world record holder in the British Virgin Islands within the next 2 to 3 years.”

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21st College Classic Series ends with record run

November 16, 2016 by
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Sam Potgieter, #5, blasts out en route to his second One Mile Division this time running 6:33.87. Photo: Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

By BVIMilesplit/Dean Greenaway
While Reuben Stoby and Rosmond Johnson were securing a repeat of their respective Mourant Ozannes College Classic Series titles, young Sam Potgieter was stealing the show with another record run to close the One Mile Division.

Potgieter lowered the 6 minutes 34.56 seconds time he ran on Oct., 2 to 6:33.87, to wrap up the series unbeaten and claimed the One Mile title.

Stoby was the overall 2 Miles winner in 11:23.39 while Johnson took the Women’s Division in 14:30.69.

“I came out hoping to run a bit faster and I went out hard and tried to beat the crowd, but on the hills, I slowed a lot,” Stoby noted. “I ended up running 11:23, just around my personal best on this course, but I’m not too disappointed though. It’s within what I should be running at this time and it’s a warm up for the BVI Half Marathon in early December. The series was part of speed work and this week I only did long runs, so, I’m very happy for today’s run.”

Johnson said her plan was to win the final race. “I had been doing a little speed training and tried to run up hills a little,” she said. “I made up my mind this morning that I’m not going to lose today. I did two races and missed one when I went away on holidays. I won the first one and this is my second victory, which made me the series overall winner.”

Zebalon McLean who ran in the first College Classic Series race on Oct. 19, 1996, has only missed seven races and has participated in the series for 20 of it’s 21 years of existence. “I’m glad to see that is has been carried-not by athletes-but by regular people who comes out for the exercise,” he said. “I think the one unique thing about the College Classic Series is that it offers something for everyone, walkers, runners, joggers-even people who are not interested in running would come out because you have this camaraderie and you have the company of other people to pull you along.”

Final Results.

One Mile (Under 9 & 11),
Boys: 1. Sam Potgieter, 6:33.87 (New Record. Old Record, Potgieter, 6:34.56, Oct 2, 2016). 2. Charlie Potgeiter, 7:06.04. 3. Niklaus Vorgel, 7:27.97. 4. Antuwn Maduro, 7:39.15. 5. Jalem Cameron, 7:39.43. 6. Latriel Williams, 7:55.39. 7. Malik Christopher, 8:00.34. 8. Connor Chalwell, 8:44.87. 9. Caleb Quayle, 9:06.36. 10. Seun Frett, 11:49.86. 11. Lemuel George, 12:00.53. 12. Zaviyon Beazer, 12:40.52. 13. Joshua Tobin, 13:41.09. 14. Oliver Tobin, 14:08.87. 15. D’Mari Malone, 14:26.90. 16. D’Moi Malone, 15:27.30. 17. Eli Ghiorse, 16:40.00.

Girls: 1. Asia McMaster, 7:55.92. 2. Nejma Robinson, 7:56.95. 3. Martha Killourhy, 8:48.73. 4. Olivia Quayle, 8:58.53. 5. Taryn Augustine, 9:13.71. 6. M’Kenzii Crabbe, 9:39.69. 7. Jomauria Levon, 9:45.28. 8. Lily Smit, 9:45.99. 9. Sofia Chilton, 9:51.23. 10. Kijana Callwood, 10:50.56. 11. Amarisa McLauren, 11:12.73. 12. Ava Ghiorse, 11:13.11. 13. Elizabeth Ormond, 11:32.32. 14. Amelie Tobin, 12:12.33. 15. Princess Vergel, 12:12.90. 16. Nia Wallace, 12:20.09. 17. Raina Chalwell, 12:37.23. 18. Subrena Gayle, 12:37.62. 19. Fantasia Reid, 12:40.23. 20. Z’Hara Mclean, 13:13.35. 21. Jardiana McLean, 13:26.20. 22. Alea Williamson, 14:48.12. 23. Chanecia Pinnock, 15:48.85.

Two Mile
Men: 1. Reuben Stoby, 11:23.39. 2. Julius Farley, 11:48.16. 3. Samuel Romney, 11:48.94. 4. Patrick Ormond, 13:49.81. 5. Adrian Dale, 14:20.46. 6. Ikyjah Williams, 14:29.65. 7. Claudius Rhymer, 14:43.86. 8. Keven Nisbett, 15:09.31. 9. Jayden Augustine, 15:09.53. 10. Marcus Butler Jr., 15:36.66. 11. Reu Rhymer, 15:41.54. 12. Alric Smith, 15:45.03. 13. Malik Romney, 16:10.49. 14. Chad Willock, 16:15.03. 15. Jerry Thomas, 16:31.85. 16. Luther Butler, 16:43.62. 17. Zebalon McLean, 18:15.05. 18. John Cullimore, 18:24.74. 19. Howard Moore, 18:38.39. 20. Kadeem Hackshaw, 18:41.41. 21. Elvette Dore Sr., 18:51.51. 22. Hargeli Harrigan, 19:10.13. 23. Jim Cullimore, 19:39.51. 24. Hadley Chilton, 19:51.68. 25. N’Khoy Stoutt, 20:54.62. 26. Bill Kinkead, 21:28.98. 27. Jordan Dawson, 22:22.49. 28. Barry Leon, 23:54.83 29. Kyan Robinson, 25:14.41. 30. Matai Frett, 28:52.62.

Women: 1. Rosmond Johnson, 14:30.69. 2. Kay Reddy,16:17.08. 3. Laura Dore,17:09.55. 4. Jahtivya Williams,17:30.01. 5. Sarah Carroll,17:38.50. 6. Philomena Robertson, 18:26.79. 7. Amy Quayle, 19:36.28. 8. Akeela McMaster, 20:37.61. 9. Shirley Liburd, 22:03.49. 10. Michelle Dennis, 23:24.37. 11. Cardella McMillan, 26:39.52. 12. Denise Frett, 29:57.06. 13. Natasha Chalwell, 30:05.08.

Cross Country (Team Categories)
Primary Schools Teams: Cedar School Primary (CS), Francis Lettsome Primary (FLPS), Joyce Samuel Primary (JSPS), Pelican Gate (PG), Willard Wheatley (WWPS). 1..M’Khori Crabbe (JSPS), 16:31.28. 2. Jahshani Farrington (FLPS), 16:39.62. 3. Angel Beato (JSPS), 18:07.40. 4.Jahnare Farrington (FLPS), 21:29.23. 5. Kavon Wheatley (FLPS), 21:45.64. 6. Kianjah Roberts (JSPS-1), 21:51.56. 7. Makeda Gumbs (JSPS-1), 22:00.47. 8. Jayden Fahie (JSPS2), 22:30.68. 9. Jesse Cockburn (JSPS-1), 22:50.65 10. Anjeni Benjamin (JSPS-1), 22:52.52. 11. Jessimee Estridge (FLPS), 25:15.74. 12. Cheyanne Castello (FLPS), 26:38.59. 13. Litzy Beato (JSPS2), 29:20.13. 14. Sanjay Henry (JSPS1), 30:58.78. 15. Anica Penn (JSPS2), 32:00.30.

Points: 1. Joyce Samuel Primary Team 1, 33 2. Francis Lettsome, 34 . 3. Joyce Samuel Primary Team-2, 53 (4 participants).
Secondary Schools Team: Cedar School (CS), Elmore Stoutt Carlisle House (C), St. Georges (St.G): 1. Aria Creque (CS), 32:02.35
Points: By Teams/Houses: 1. Cedar School.

Service Clubs: Rotaract Club (RC), Rotary of Road Town (RR), Rotary Sunrise of Road Town (RS), Rotary of Tortola, (RT): 1. 1. Michael Killourhy (RT), 12:45.40. 2. Saungie Liburd (RC), 15:04.75. 3. StacyAnn Wynter (RT), 16:33.05. 4. Devon Letteen (RS), 17:20.57. 5. Vanessa King (RT), 17:25.87. 6. Tamara Cameron (RS), 18:27.03. 7. Adenike Flax(RS), 18:59.92. 8. Marvin Flax(RS), 19:09.49. 9. Henry Creque (RT), 19:09.84. 10. Richard Parsons (RR), 20:04.05. 11. Allison Gumbs (RC), 20:17.03. 12. Audley Maduro (RT), 21:14.75. 13. Jevaughn Rymer (RC), 22:15.76. 14. Monique Peters(RS), 22:58.81 15. Nadine Joseph (RT), 28:59.21.

Points: 1. Rotary of Tortola, 30. 2. Rotary of Road Town Sunrise, 39. 3. Rotaract, 26 (3 participants). 4. Rotary of Road Town, 10 (1 participant).

Community Partners: BVI Swim Team (BVISWIM), Cedar School Parents/Teachers (CSPTA), Digicel (D), H. Lavity Stoutt Community College (HLSCC), Joyce Samuel Parent/Teachers (JSPTA), Montessori Parent/Teachers (MPTA), Peligan Gate Parent/Teacher (PGPTA). 1. Kedrick Matthews (Digicel), 13:47.06. 2. Brendon Menton (DIG), 15:43.79. 3. Anna Kinkead (CPTA), 16:29.22. 4. Matthew Cockburn (JSPTA), 17:05.09. 5. Martin Cherry (HLSCC), 18:17.46. 6. Elizabeth Buratti Clifton (MPTA), 19:35.92. 7. Garfield Nieta (MPTA), 19:48.70. 8. Juliane Potgieter (MPTA), 22:01.62. 9. Michelle Vergel (PGPTA), 22:24.95. 1. Alcurt Mitchell (PGPTA), 23:19.70. 1. Tricha Mitchell (PGPTA), 24:12.34. 12. Cydrena Roberts (PGPTA), 24:30.28. 13. Adas Sanesez (PGPTA), 25:13.24. 14. Kevin Gordan (Digicel), 27:40.95. 15. Lynette Gumbs(PGPTA), 29:17.96. 16. Swain Henry(Digicel), 30:40.84. 17. Bernice Magloire (Digicel), 30:56.86.

Points: 1. Digicel, 48. 2. Pelican Gate PTA, 55. 3. Montersorri PTA, 21 (3 participants). 4. Cedar School PTA, 3 (1 participant). 5. Joyce Samuel PTA, 4 (1 participant). 6. HLSCC, 5 (1 participant).

Full Overall Awards Results (Based on three out of four races)

Overall Male: 1. Reuben Stoby (2nd consecutive) 2. Julius Farley, 3. Samuel Romney.

Overall Female: 1. Rosmond Johnson, 2. Kay Reddy & Laura Dore, 3. Philomena Robertson.

Overall One Mile Male: 1. Sam Potgieter (NR: 6:33.87), 2. Charlie Potgieter. 3. Rush Broderick & Malik Christopher.

Overall One Mile Female: 1. Asia McMaster, 2. Olivia Quayle, 3. Martha Killourhy.

U9 (One mile) Male: 1. Charlie Potgieter, 2. Malik Christopher, 3. Latriel Williams.

U9 (One mile) Female: 1. M’Kenzi Crabbe, 2. Taryn Augustine, 3. Chanecia Pinnock.

U11 Male: 1. Sam Potgieter, 2. Rush Broderick. 3. Kael Chalwell.

U11 Female: 1. Asia McMaster, 2. Olivia Quayle, 3. Martha Killourhy.

U13 Male: 1. Jaden Augustine. 2. Matai Frett.

U13 Female: 1. Jahtivya Williams. 2. Akeela McMaster. 3. Abriel Magloire.

U15 Male: 1. Wanyae Belle & Ikyjah Williams. 2. Malik Romney

U17 Male: 1. Samuel Romney. 2. Reu Rhymer

20-29 Female: 1. Michelle Dennis

30-39 Male: 1. Reuben Stoby, 2. Julius Farley, 3. Patrick Ormond.

30-39 Female: 1. Amy Quayle.

40-49 Male: 1. Zebalon McLean, 2. Claudius Rhymer.

40-49 Female: 1. Rosmond Johnson, 2. Philomena Robertson, 3. Laura Dore.

50-59 Male: 1. Adrian Dale, 2. Elvette Dore Sr.

50-59 Female: 1. Kay Reddy, 2. Sophia Dabbs.

60+ Male: 1. Howard Moore. 2. Jim Cullimore, 2. William “Bill” Kinkead.

60+ Female: 1. Shirley Liburd.

Cross Country; Primary: 1. Joyce Samuel Primary-1. 2. Francis Lettsome Primary, 3. Joyce Samuel Primary-2. Secondary: 1: Cedar School Service Club: 1. Rotary of Tortola (12th consecutive), 2. Rotary of Road Town Sunrise, 3. Rotaract Community Partners: 1. Digicel, 2. Cedar Parents/Staff, 3. Pelican Gate PTA.

Outstanding Male Primary: M’Khori Crabbe (Joyce Samuel Primary) Outstanding Female Primary: Makeda Gumbs (Joyce Samuel Primary) Outstanding Male Secondary: Sean Wong (Cedar) Outstanding Female Secondary: Tola Broderick (Cedar) Outstanding Male Service Club: Michael Killourhy (Rotary of Tortola) Outstanding Female Service Club: Saungie Liburd (Rotract Club) Outstanding Male Community Partners: Kedrick Matthew (Digicel) Outstanding Female Community Partners: Juliane Potgieter (Montessori PTA)

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BVI sailors steal the show in St Croix

November 15, 2016 by

By Royal BVI Yacht Club

BVI youht sailors dominate at 24th St Croix International Regatta. Photo: Emelyn Morris-Sayre

BVI youht sailors dominate at 24th St Croix International Regatta. Photo: Emelyn Morris-Sayre

Nine Team BVI Optimist sailors raced in the 24th St Croix International regatta this weekend, with podium finishes across the board.

Eleven races were sailed by both fleets in light winds around 10 knots on Saturday building through the weekend with gust up to 15 knots on Sunday.

Nathan Haycraft continued his run of good form to dominate the Championship fleet, securing nine wins in the 11 race series The only sailor to take away the bullet from Haycraft was team-mate Kyle Roose who took victory in the last two races of the regatta and finished second overall and second in the blue fleet.

Ryan Lettsome finished in fourth place overall just two points behind third and this was enough to secure the white fleet win for sailors aged 10 and younger.  In his first regatta sailing in the Championship fleet, Samuel Allen put in a solid performance with his best result of fourth coming in race 9.  Allen finished 6th overall, squeaking in ahead of team mate Max Reshetiloff by just one point and taking second place in the white fleet.  Reshetiloff took the red fleet win for sailors aged 13 to 15.

In the Green fleet the racing was tight at the top throughout the weekend.  Kael Chalwell fired out of the blocks, taking the bullet in the first race.  He followed that up with consistent sailing and another bullet in race number four and rounded out the weekend in third place, just four points back from the eventual winner.

First-timer and the youngest member of the team, Wil Seddon sailed an excellent series with a hugely impressive third place in race 7 and a final result of ninth.  Just behind him in tenth came Victoria Rowlette and Amanda Plaxton in twelfth.  Both these sailors are showing excellent improvement as they confidence grows at these regattas and will be ones to watch for the future.

Over in the big boat series there was another Haycraft on top, taking the CSA Spinnaker division with two firsts, four seconds and a third to finish a comfortable five points ahead of second place. Congratulations to Chris Haycraft and his Pipe Dream crew.

The RYBVIYC thanks the Moorings for the significant support providing a home and transport for the weekend, all the parents who chaperoned, helped loading boats or providing sustenance for the team and Coach Taylor.

Results
Championship Fleet
1. Nathan Haycraft – 9 (1st blue fleet)
2. Kyle Roose – 16 (2nd blue fleet)
4. Ryan Lettsome – 33 (1st white fleet)
6. Samuel Allen – 49 (2nd white fleet)
7. Max Reshetiloff – 50 (1st red fleet)

Green Fleet
3. Kael Chalwell – 26
9. Wil Seddon – 78
10. Victoria Rowlette – 88
12. Amanda Plaxton – 92

24th International St Croix Regatta
1. Pipe Dream – Chris Haycraft – 13

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BVIFA Women’s League Update

November 10, 2016 by

By BVIFA

Brittany Peters of Avengers scored twice in the 3-3 tie with Ballstarz. Photo: BVIFA

Brittany Peters of Avengers scored twice in the 3-3 tie with Ballstarz. Photo: BVIFA

Avengers and Ballstarz share six goals in a female football thriller on Sunday after VG Utd Girls come of age on Saturday in the BVIFA Women’s League.

Action last weekend, November 5th and 6th, centered around a titanic struggle between the perennial Women’s Champion team, the Ballstarz and the Avengers from Virgin Gorda playing in their first tournament as an official BVIFA member club.

It looked for all the world like business as usual for the Ballstarz when Phillia James fired home the opening goal in the 29th minute and that’s how it remained until half time.

However, in the space of three second half minutes, the game changed as first Brittany Peters equalized in the 44th, James scored her second in the 46th to make it 2-1 and Keithreece Smith scored in the 47th, almost straight from the kick off, to make it 2-2.

Peters then scored her second in the 67th to give the Avengers a 3-2 lead before, just a minute later, Emerline Lockhart smashed home a long-range equalizer to make the final score 3-3

The teams also share top spot in the standings with 4 points each, whilst the VG Utd Girls are now third following their first ever win in competitive football, 3-1, over the Panthers.

The Girls, the majority of whom are under 16, led early on through the first of a Kayla Skelton brace and despite Jacintha Weekes scoring a sublime equalizer, went ahead from a rocket shot from Kezia Gumbs in the second half and then put the game to bed when Skelton forced home in the 49th minute to make it 3-1.

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