VI Take Bronze at Female CBC Championship

July 19, 2016 by
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By VINO

GEORGETOWN, Guyana, VI – The [British] Virgin Islands (VI) held off Antigua and Barbuda for a 44-38 win in the third place playoff of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) female under-16 championship on Saturday July 16, 2016.

Putting the disappointment of a semi final loss to Suriname behind them, the VI girls, playing in their first ever regional tournament, grabbed the 3rd place spot and a place at the Centro Baskets Tournament next year with a comfortable win over the Antiguans, who had already beaten the VI in the earlier group play, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown, Guyana.

VI’s defense was impeccable and held the Antiguan offence to single-digit scores in the first three-quarters of the game.

Antigua outscored the VI in the final period 16-14 and in the second half 24-18 but were too far down to pull off the win.

Shauliqua Fahie scored more than half of the VI’s points with 25 to lead her squad to the win. She also had nine rebounds and five steals to help VI maintain their advantage throughout the course of the game.

Timna Philip had a double-double for Antigua with 14 points and 13 rebounds in the loss while Britnay Gore had nine points and 16 rebounds.

Against Suriname in the semi-finals, Shauliqua Fahie, who is the VI’s best player for the tournament, produced her lowest point’s total of the tournament with 14 points but had 18 rebounds for a double-double effort. Keithrece Smith also had 14 points in the loss.

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Jamaica win CUT Games; VI place 6th overall

July 19, 2016 by
Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

By VINO

The 16th Biannual Caribbean Union of Teachers Track and Field Championship concluded on Saturday July 16, 2016, on the AO Shirley Recreation Grounds with Jamaica retaining their title in dramatic fashion.

After two days and 61 events, both Jamaica and Barbados had a total of 498 points and it all came down to the final race, the 4 x 100m Under 15 Boys relay, which was won by the defending champs in a time of 43.35 seconds. Barbados came home second in 43.71.

Overall, Jamaica won 25 Golds, 9 Silver and 11 Bronze to finish with 45 in total, whilst the Barbadians actually won 55, but less Gold.

VI finish 6th

The Virgin Islands (VI) ended the Championships with 2 Golds, from Day One, 1Silver and 6 Bronze medals to place 7th in the medal table and 6th overall.

The Victrix was Joella Lloyd from Antigua and the Victor Malachi Harris from Barbados.

Individually, Ariyah Smith picked up the Bronze for the VI in the U13 Girls 200m in a time of 27.57, behind Aaliyah Agard from Barbados (26.91) and Brianna Lyston from Jamaica (24.99).

J’Hkoi Smith also grabbed a Bronze in the U15 Javelin with a distance of 31.21m and there was a further Bronze in the U13 Girls 4 x 100m. The team of Jahtiva Williams, Shakeaja Dore, Akeda McMaster and Ariyah Smith finished in a time of 51.63 behind Barbados and Gold Medal winners Jamaica.

On Day One, which was highlighted by Gold for Xiamara Malone in the High Jump and the U13 Girls Sprint Medley, there were Bronze Medals for Tamri Thomas, Tashira Edwards (Girls U15 400m) and Silver for Sean Samuel in the U11 Cricket Ball Throw (49.44m).

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Henry Wins NACAC U23 Championships Discus, Shot Put Bronze Medals

July 19, 2016 by
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Photo: Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

By BVI Athletics Association

SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador-British Virgin Islands strongman Eldred Henry used his experience from missing the podium two years ago in Canada, to land Discus Throw and Shot Put bronze medals, during the IX NACAC U23 Championships that wrapped up Sunday in San Salvador, El Salvador.

Henry’s medals capped of a stellar meet for the BVI as five of seven athletes advanced to finals.

On Friday, Henry opened his series with a 52.85m throw then recorded a season’s best 56.45m on his second attempt to secure the bronze, becoming the territory’s first to win a medal in a field event. His medal was the first since sprinter Dion Crabbe won two medals in 2000.

“To be honest, I didn’t do as well as I wanted to in the Discus,” said Henry who was fourth two years ago in Kamloops, Canada. “I had a foul that would have put me in the lead, but, I was content with keeping in the ring. The difference between last time and this time is more experience, more exposure. It always feels good to win a medal but, it wasn’t the medal that I wanted. At the end of the day, I have a medal and I’m thankful for it.”

On Sunday, he added bronze in the Shot Put with a throw of 19.11m after placing fifth in 2014 and matched Crabbe’s two bronze medals haul 16 years ago.

“Physically I was ready, just had a little technical flaw with the finish, getting my left foot around more aggressively, so it didn’t result in the pop I needed to get the extra distance,” Henry explained. “After the 19.11, I was looking to go from there and kick it up a notch and probably surpass the 20m mark because I was feeling it, like it was there, but technically, I couldn’t get the finish to result in a big throw.”

Henry said he was better physically prepared that last time as he had a long season and the meet was at the end.

“This season, I had more time to plan out the meets I was going to and have a lot more left in the tank and still have more left for the Rio Olympics,” he said.

Tynelle Gumbs finished fifth in the Hammer Throw with a best heave of 53.80m while twin sister Trevia’s throw of 46.76m, was good for eight place.

“My first four throws, the turn was good but there was no speed,” Tynelle noted. “On my fifth throw, my coach Omar (Jones) told me to go at it and be quick. I was literally grating my teeth and I hit 53 and that was my best throw.”

Trevia said she had bad throws and started to over think. “I have to do a lot of mental preparation before my next big competition,” she said. “It was a good experience competing against people who were older and better than us. This will give us good experience for the next time.”

Trevia was placed seventh in the Shot Put with a heave of 13.53m.

Taylor Hill advanced to the 100m finals after running 12.09 seconds and was seventh in the final in 12.04.

Khari Herbert was also seventh in the 400m after running a season’s best 46.55 seconds. He advanced with a time of 46.84.

Shaquoy Stephens turned in a non advancing time of 10.95 seconds to finish sixth in the 100m prelims. He finished fifth in the 200m semis in 22.12 seconds but didn’t advance. Jonel Lacey missed the last qualifying spot in the 400m after running 55.62 seconds.

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Jamaica Triumph Over BVI in FLOW Nations Cup

July 19, 2016 by
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Photo: BVIFA/Charlie E. Jackson

The fan favourites Jamaica lifted the FLOW Nations Cup on Sunday 17th July, 2016 on the A.O. Shirley Ground, after a thrilling final saw them beat the BVI 2-1.

The Jamaicans went up half way through the first half courtesy of a strike from Sylvan Winter and in the second half a long range pile driver from Eric Campbell made it 2-0. The BVI refused to give up the cause and when Michael Baptichon scored his fifth goal of the Tournament to reduce the arrears, the large crowd sensed that they were in for a thrilling conclusion to a long day of action packed football.

However despite the best efforts of Golden Boot Winner and Tournament MVP, Baptichon, the Jamaicans held on to win.

Campbell was named Man of the Match for the Final and received a Samsung Smart phone from FLOW Managing Director Tim Ringsdoor, whilst his team received $2,000 in prize money, a trophy and individual medals.

Baptichon received a FLOW Alcatel Tablet, Trophies and $200 from the BVIFA and his team Runners Up medals as well as $1,000.

To reach the Champions podium, Jamaica had beaten St Lucia 4-2 on penalties after a dead locked 0-0 semi final in what was actually their second semi final in the double elimination format tournament.

First time of asking they had met the BVI and lost 1-0 to a Baptichon goal.

The Jamaicans had also beaten Guyana on penalties after a 1-1 draw with Guyana and thanks to a late wonderful exhibition of dribbling and finishing from Fitzroy Daley at the end of normal time.

The BVI had been inspired by the performances of Baptichon in the early rounds, cruising past St Kitts 2-0 with him scoring twice and dealing with St Vincent 2-1 with Baptichon again on the score sheet and Raul Roberts also scoring before Roger Roberts gave the Vincy a glimmer of soon to be extinguished hope.

St Lucia were valiant losing semi finalists having to play virtually nonstop for the last few games and beating St Kitts and St Vincent before being knocked out by the Jamaicans.

They had also suffered a 3-0 defeat to Guyana in their opening fixture with Derol Redhead netting twice and Michael Castillo the other scorer.

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19 teams to do battle in 4th Hon Julian Fraser STS League

July 14, 2016 by
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By VINO

Some 19 teams will clash in the 4th edition of the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed National Basketball League, which tips off on August 20, 2016 at the Save the Seed Energy Centre in Duff’s Bottom.

According to League Organisors, registration closed last week with some 19 teams registering to participate. There are 14 senior teams and 5 junior teams.

League Commissioner Mrs Kharid T. Fraser also disclosed to Virgin Islands News Online that the 19 teams registered marks the highest number of teams ever registered for the league. “That is quite a bit,” Mrs Fraser noted, in expressing her satisfaction with the number of teams registered.

All games will be played on the weekends only – Friday to Sunday – and if necessary on Wednesdays.

Draft is back

Meanwhile, the popular Draft Exercise has been retained by the League Committee as all ‘draft players’ who participated last year were returned to the pool except the draft pick of 2015 Championship Team West Gunners.

This means that the inspirational Ray D. Victor will once again be spearheading the attack of West Gunners.

West Gunners were crowned Champions of the 3rd edition of the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League on Saturday November 7, 2015 after completing a sweep of the Splash Brothers, 80-69, in game two at the Save the Seed Energy Centre.

Victor had 19 points and 7 rebounds in that game even though he had to sit out for a long period following a clash of heads.

One of the Directors of the League, Hon Julian Fraser RA (R3) had expressed surprise that Victor was being retained as West Gunners’ draft player, saying he wasn’t aware of that rule.

“I don’t want anyone winning the league twice,” Hon Fraser had joked at the launch of the 2016 League at the Save the Seed Energy Centre Conference Room in Duff’s Bottom on June 24, 2016.

The League Committee said the purpose of the draft system is to allow for balanced competition among teams.

“This allows all senior teams to pick a local elite player (A League) in order to remain competitive so the competition will be more balanced and exciting. Elite players who are 23 years old and under do not have to participate in the draft, but can join any team,” a press release from the League on July 12, 2016 stated.

2016 Draft Players

The Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League 2016 Elite or ‘A’ players in the draft are Cedric King, David ‘Bolo’ Lettsome, Steve E. Parillon, Travis A. Isaac, Killven M. Samuel, Phillip Glasgow, Javaghn Cameron, Juan R. Hatchet, Dwayne ‘Kobo’ Penn, Nathaniel ‘Nat’ Malone, Kameron G. Young, and Sean ‘Chino’ Woods.

Rules of Draft

A raffle pick will determine which team gets which number picked in the draft. Only drafted players can be traded; however, trading of players is up to the League Committee.

Teams with the lowest record/score in the 2015 Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed League will get numbers 1, 2, & 3 in order to have first preference to pick in the Draft System to display fairness.

Participating in the Draft system is not compulsory; however, it is highly recommended so that each team is allowed a fair and equal opportunity in the League.

Elite players for the Draft System should be well-disciplined, and cannot be suspended from any other local Basketball League.

Important meeting

Meanwhile, the League has announced there will be an important meeting for all Team Owners, Managers, Coaches or Team Representatives on Tuesday July 12, 2016 at the Valerie O. Thomas Community Centre, in Sea Cows Bay.

The meeting will commence at 6:00 P.M. The League organisors will be explaining the rules and expectations of each team.

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BVI to host 2016 Caribbean Union of Teachers Track and Field Championships

July 12, 2016 by
Under 11 Squad. Photo: provided.

Under 11 Squad. Photo: provided.

The British Virgin Islands Teachers Union will be hosting the 2016 Caribbean Union of Teachers bi-annual Track and Field Championships from July 15th to 16th, 2016 on the A.O. Shirley Ground.

The Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) Games are a series of events, expected to bring together approximately seven hundred (700) of the best athletes between the ages of 8-15, along with coaches, from twenty three (23) countries in the region, in the spirit of Caribbean unity and friendly competition.

The full squad representing the Territory:

U9 – Tamri Thomas, Jayla Winter, Shrya Stoutt, Charnecia Pinnock, Tiondre Frett, Sterling Stoutt, Jaheem Leonard-Joseph, Mario Carter.

U11 – Asia McMaster, Chindima Emelandu, Jah’Kyla Morton, Kassidy Penn, Kijuanna Penn, Kaleem Lettsome, Andeam Maduro, Delano Hodge, Keshawn Martin, Sean Sammuel.

U13 – Jahtiva Williams, Ariyah Smith, Akeela McMaster, Shakeaja Dore, Kaelyaah Liburd, Khyber Dawson, Kyron Walwyn, Caryliek Benjamin, Sha’el LAVACIA, Stepehen Emmanuel.

U15 –Zara Brown, Xiomora Malone, Tashira Edwards, Alisha Hayde, Sarah Bridgewater, Malaki Smith, Malik John, Kyle Leader, Kaleem Croal, J’hkoi Smith, Denron Glasgow.

The Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) is an organisation devoted to unity and co-operation between both the youth and teachers of the Caribbean. The CUT Games are held with the intent of promoting this message and bringing together athletes coaches in the spirit of friendly competition.

The 16th Biennial Caribbean Teachers Union Students’ Track & Field Championship is open to the following CUT member/affiliate countries: Anguilla (AIA) Antigua & Barbuda (ANT) Haiti (HAI) Bahamas (BAH) Jamaica (JAM) Barbados (BAR) Martinique (MRT) Belize (BIZ) Montserrat (MNT) Bermuda (BER) Nevis (NEV) British Virgin Islands (BVI) Host St. Croix (STX) Cayman Islands (CAY) St. Kitts (SKN) Dominica (DMA) St. Lucia (LCA) Grenada (GRN) St. Maarten (SXM) Guadeloupe (GDL) St. Vincent & the Grenadines (VIN) Guyana (GUY) Trinidad & Tobago (TRI).

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VI beaten by St Maarten in U23 ECVA Championship

July 12, 2016 by
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By VINO

The [British] Virgin Islands U23 volleyball team suffered a successive defeat at the Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Tournament on Saturday July 9, 2016, losing to St Maarten in straight sets.

St Maarten shook off the dust of defeat in the first game against Antigua, to weather the storm and a stern test from the VI, with a 25-23, 25-22, 25-19 victory.

St Maarten’s middle player, Shaquille Rombley (8) played head and shoulders over his adversaries as he scored at will. His teammate Shawn Gumbs (4) was also very effective regardless to what position he attacked from the court.

Though the Virgin Islands lost, they showed lots of courage, fighting until the end. Team captain Mikey Joseph urged his team to do better and they responded in the positive. Captain Joseph was well supported by Paul Mourillon (1) and Tyler Jackson (5), who played like there was no tomorrow.

St Maarten felt the game was an improvement; however, they were not satisfied with the level of execution, though they passed better and the setter was able to distribute the ball more.

The Virgin Islands captain, Mikey Joseph, conceded the opposition was the superior team. The game also highlighted areas that could be worked on such as passing and offensive plays. Coach Stephen Payne indicated a short preparation time impacted team performance, barring the fact that team VI had too many unforced errors which made the difference in the match.

The Virgin Islands had lost to Antigua in their opening game, 25-15, 25-14 and 25-9.

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VI beat Aruba to finish 7th out of 10th at CBC U16 Championships

July 10, 2016 by
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By VINO

With a final flourish and a resounding sendoff, the Virgin Islands (VI) youngsters placed 7th of 10th in the 2016 edition of the Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championship after defeating Aruba 69-57 on Saturday July 9, 2016.

The game, played at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall in Georgetown, Guyana, was punctuated with careless turnovers by Aruba as they fell by 12 points to end their campaign in the championship in eighth place.

For the VI, rebounding was their biggest friend in the win, out-rebounding the lengthier Arubans 66-58; especially on the offensive glass where the margin was much wider, 26-16.

K’Moi Walters dropped a team-high 18 points while Renrick Masaac and Nixon Hamilton contributed 13 and 12 points respectively. Hamilton also had 16 rebounds.

Quentan Milton was Aruba’s lead scorer with 18 points to go along with 11 rebounds while Leonardo Winterdal and Jevahno Maduro had 11 points apiece.

Meanwhile, Bahamas defeated hosts Guyana 84-57 in the final on Saturday July 9, 2016.

Ten teams participated in the CBC U16 Championships in Georgetown, Guyana.

 

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BVI Volleyball Team Off To ECVA Championships

July 8, 2016 by
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By BVI Platinum

The British Virgin Islands Under 23 Volleyball team is set to represent the Territory in the upcoming Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association (ECVA) Under 23 Male Championships.

The tournament will be held this coming weekend, July 7th-9th 2016 in St. Johns, Antigua. The team left the Territory earlier today, July 7th.

The team, which comprises of nine players–Paul Mourillon, Mikey Joseph, Marlon Burke, Clyde Potter Jr., Tyler Jackson, Ricky Singh, Lestin Wiltshire, Carldon Morton and Mortland Gordon, will play their first match against Antigua later this evening at 8:00 pm.

The team is set to also compete against St. Maarten, St. Lucia, Dominica, Grenada and Bermuda for the championship.

The team is coached and managed by Stephen Payne and Assistant Coach Ricardo Wheatley.

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Hawks Inch Closer To Softball Title

July 8, 2016 by
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Photo by Andre Shadow Dawson

By BVI Platinum

Hawks flew out of the weekend softball action with a 2-0 lead, moving closer to lifting the title in the women’s league.

On July 1, Hawks defeated That’s Your Problem 25-8. Hawks had 13 hits, 5 errors and left 4 runners on base. That’s Your Problem had 6 hits, 9 errors and left 6 runners on base.

The winning pitcher was Sheniqua Fahie and the loser was Thea Cooke.

Erica Frederick of Hawks went 2 for 2 with 4 runs scored and a run batted in, Sheniqua Fahie went 2 for 3 with 3 runs scored and 3 runs batted in and Laura Isaac went 3 for 4 with 2 triples, 3 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

Tamara Phillip of That’s Your Problem went 2 for 3 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in, and Shakira Skelton went 2 for 3 with a double, a triple, a run scored and a run batted in.

On July 3, the Hawks continued the onslaught, defeating That’s Your Problem 17-7.

Hawks had 12 hits, 4 errors and left 5 runners on base. That’s Your Problem had 6 hits, 6 errors and left 4 runners on base.

The winning pitcher was again Sheniqua Fahie and the loser was Chevaunne Richardson.

Michelle Georges of Hawks went 3 for 4 with 3 runs scored, Annecha Graham went 2 for 2 with a home run 3 runs scored and 4 runs batted in and Renee Hodge went 1-3 with 2 runs batted in.

Men Battle

Pirates defeated Power Outage 12-0 to tie their 7-game series at 1-1. Pirates had 9 hits, 2 errors and left 1 runner on base, while Power Outage 2 hits, 2 errors and left 3 runners on base.

The winning pitcher was Allen Smith and the loser was Yervis Rodriguez.

Tramore Frazer of Pirates went 1 for 2 with a double and 2 runs scored, Rafael Solomon went 1 for 2 with 2 runs batted in and Nikos Penn went 2 for 2 with a double, a home run, 2 runs scored and 3 runs batted in.

Schedule of Games

Friday 08 July, 2016 7:00PM-Hawks VS That’s Your Problem (Game 3)

Saturday 09 July, 2016 6:00PM- Pirates VS Power Outage (Game3)

Sunday 10 July, 2016 6:00PM- That’s Your Problem VS Hawks (Game 4)
8:00PM -Power Outage VS Pirates (Game 4)

Friday 15 July, 2016 7:00PM- Pirates VS Power Outage (Game 5)

Saturday 16 July, 2016 6.00PM-Hawks VS That’s Your Problem (Game 5 if necessary)

Sunday 17 July, 2016 6:00PM-That’s Your Problem VS Hawks (Game 6 if necessary)
8:00PM-Power Outage VS Pirates (Game 6 if necessary)

Friday 22 July, 2016 7:00PM-Hawks VS That’s Your Problem (Game 7 if necessary)

Saturday 23 July, 2016 6:00PM-Pirates VS Power Outage (Game 7 if necessary)

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