Power Outage take back-to-back wins in 2016 Fast Pitch Softball League

Power outage had a successful weekend in the 2016 Fast Pitch Softball League at the E. Walwyn Brewley Softball Field in Road Town. Photo: Provided

Power outage had a successful weekend in the 2016 Fast Pitch Softball League at the E. Walwyn Brewley Softball Field in Road Town. Photo: Provided

By VINO

Power Outage got their 2016 Fast Pitch Softball Season up and running last weekend with two straight wins over the Reds and Pirates, 8-7 and 15-5 respectively at the E. Walwyn Brewley Softball Park in Road Town.

Action got underway on Friday May 6, 2016 with the Pirates defeating the Mobsters 27-8.

Pirates had 27 runs, 14 hits, 3 errors and left 5 runners on base. Mobsters had 8 runs, 3 hits, 9 errors and left 4 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Rico Penn and the loser was Jason Fonseca.

Levron Saurauw of Pirates went 1-2 with a home run, 4 runs scored and 4 runs batted in, Rico Penn went 2-4 with 2 doubles, 3 runs scored and a run batted in and Nikos Penn went 3-4 with 3 triples 4 runs scored and a run batted in.

Miguel Hernandez of Mobsters went 1-2 with 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

Power Outage edge out Reds

Power Outage then defeated Reds 8-7.

Power Outage had 8 runs, 6 hits, 5 errors and left 7 runners on base. Reds had 7 runs, 7 hits, 3 runs and left 8 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Yervis Rodriguez and the loser was Reynold Corum.

Tecius Frett of Power Outage went 1-2 with a home run 2 runs scored and 3 runs batted in and Carlos Maynard went 2-3 with a home run a run scored and 4 runs batted in. Carlos Casey of Reds went 2-3 with 2 triples, 2 runs scored and 2 runs batted in.

Hawks soar against West End Warriors

On Saturday May 7, 2016 the Hawks defeated West End Warriors 14-7.

The Hawks had 14 runs, 10 hits, 4 errors and left 7 runners on base. Warriors had 7 runs, 3 hits, 5 errors and left 8 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Laura Isaac and the loser was Felecia Wattley.

Jheane Niles of Hawks went 2-3 with a double, a triple, 2 runs scored and 4 runs batted in, LaDonna Woodley went 2-4 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in and Laura Isaac went 1-2 with 3 runs scored. Kirsten Lettsome of Warriors went 2-3 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in.

The Reds then defeated Mobsters 13-6.

Reds had 13 runs, 8 hits, 1 error and left 2 runners on base. Mobsters had 6 runs, 6 hits, 8 errors and left 5 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Lionel Hodge and the loser was Sirron Scatliffe.

Kareem Ettienne of Reds went 2-3 with a double and 2 runs scored, Jerry Gooding went 2-3 with 2 runs scored and a run batted in and Leon Martin went 1-3 with a triple, 3 runs scored and a run batted in. Kenny Rosario of Mobsters went 2-3 with 2 runs batted in and Sirron Scatliffe went 1-2 with a double, a run scored and 2 runs batted in.

And on Sunday May 8, 2016, That’s Your Problem defeated West End Warriors 15-5.

That’s Your Problem had 15 runs, 15 hits, 5 errors and left 3 runners on base. Warriors had 5 runs, 3 hits, 5 errors and left 3 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Chevaunne Richardson and the loser was Sarah Potter.

Tamara Phillip of That’s Your Problem went 3-4 with 2 home runs, 3 runs scored and 4 runs batted in, Tafara Phillip went 3-3 with a home run, 3 runs scored and 3 runs batted in and Valisia Braithwaite went 3-3 with a run scored and 2 runs batted in. Kimesha Adams of Warriors went 1-2 with a double, a run scored and a run batted in.

Power Outage overcome Pirates

Power Outage then defeated Pirates 15-5. Power Outage had 15 runs, 14 hits, 3 errors and left 9 runners on base. Pirates had 5 runs, 6 hits, 3 errors and left 7 runners on base. The winning pitcher was Yervis Rodriguez and the loser was Rico Penn.

Kelvin Faulkner of Power Outage went 2-3 with a home run, 5 runs scored and a run batted in and Jamal Allen went 2-4 with 2 home runs, 3 runs scored and 5 runs batted in. Tramore Frazer of Pirates went 1-3 with a double and 2 runs batted in.

 

Top Seeds progress in VIVA Power League

In Division Two of the Ladies league, the VG Eagles overcame the Vipers in three sets, 25-22, 25-12, 25-16, with Yvette Harley picking off 10 kills, Dauphne Sprauve 5 aces and Debbie Ridgeway 4 digs. Photo: Provided

In Division Two of the Ladies league, the VG Eagles overcame the Vipers in three sets, 25-22, 25-12, 25-16, with Yvette Harley picking off 10 kills, Dauphne Sprauve 5 aces and Debbie Ridgeway 4 digs. Photo: Provided

By VINO

As the play offs began in the Virgin Islands Volleyball Association Power League on Friday May 6, 2016, results went with the form guide as the top teams from each division safely progressed.

In Division Two of the Ladies league, the VG Eagles overcame the Vipers in three sets, 25-22, 25-12, 25-16, with Yvette Harley picking off 10 kills, Dauphne Sprauve 5 aces and Debbie Ridgeway 4 digs.

Jacintha Weekes and Patricia Potter both had 4 digs for the RTW Vipers.

Phoenix Red advances

Meanwhile, in Division One, Phoenix Red saw off the challenge from the Spikers to win in straight sets, 25-15, 25-7, 25-14 and now await the winner of the game between Seventeen and Raw Power, which is scheduled for Wednesday May 11, 2016.

Amondona Creese picked off 5 kills and 7 Digs and Ladonna Woodley 6 kills, 6 aces and 8 digs.

Just Dream reach men’s final

In Men’s action, Just Dream reached the final with a straight sets demolition of the VG Hawks, 25-9, 25-9, 25-16. Canice Marquise had 8 kills and 5 aces.

Just Dream now await the winner between Raw Power and Gunz in the Championship Game.

On Saturday May 14, 2016 the Championships in both Men’s and Ladies Divisions will take place.

Saturday May 7, 2016 action included School Them against the Vixens at 6.00pm and Raw Power versus Gunz at 7.30pm.

West End Tigers off to winning start in BVIFA Youth League

West End Tigers and Valley F.C. do battle in the BVIFA Youth League at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on May 7, 2016. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

West End Tigers and Valley F.C. do battle in the BVIFA Youth League at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on May 7, 2016. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

By VINO

The BVI Football Association (BVIFA) kicked off its brand new Youth Football League on Saturday May 7, 2016 with the West End Tigers beating Valley F.C. 2-1 at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds in Road Town, Tortola.

The Tigers, resplendent in an all yellow kit, opened the scoring in the 28th minute when Marcus Lake finished a jinking run with a well placed left foot curling effort which nestled just inside the far post.

Kemron Tillack equalised for the boys in green, but Austin Prentice secured all 3 points for his team, in the second half, smashing home from close range.

“Congratulations to the Boys on their first win,” commented Coach Javon Carty. “The senior players stepped up and performed very well. They are not used to playing on a full size pitch, but coped great. They stuck to the game plan, which we spoke about at practice and, yes, I’m very pleased so far.”

Nothing separating Road Town F.C. & North Sound F.C.

The second game of the League saw Road Town F.C. draw 2-2 with North Sound F.C.

Devante Samuel put the Virgin Gorda based outfit ahead in the 19th minute, before Timothy Louis leveled the match. Samuel, again, gave North Sound the advantage, but not to be outdone Road Town fought back and made it all square through a calm finish from Phillip Jules.

League Program Co-coordinator, Avondale Williams was very happy with what he saw. “I’m very pleased with what we have seen today. A lot of them suffered from playing on the full size pitch, but they will soon get used to that. Technically and tactically they all seemed to do pretty well and I think it is a great start.”

The BVIFA is very conscious of providing more competitive football at the 17 and below age groups and this league has certainly created that avenue for the boys to express themselves as well as build some fierce rivalries and friendships.

“We are still developing their skills, because they are still young, but we also have to get them used to playing competitive and being able to compete. It is a very good thing and I can only see it getting better and better,” concluded Williams.

On Saturday May 21, 2016, Road Town F.C. play Valley and West End take on North Sound F.C.

The league organisers also introduced a Man of the Match Award, in the form of a gift certificate from Amazon.com.

Winners in week one were Sheniece St Jean for the West End Tigers and Diego Jiminez of North Sound F.C.

Islanders are 2016 Terry Evans Cup Champions

By VINO

Islanders are the 2016 Terry Evans Cup Champions. They overcame Sugar Boys in a penalty shootout at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on May 8, 2016. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Islanders are the 2016 Terry Evans Cup Champions. They overcame Sugar Boys in a penalty shootout at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds on May 8, 2016. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Islanders F.C. held their nerve to win a penalty shootout, 8-7, against Sugar Boys on Sunday May 8, 2016 and lifted the Terry Evans Knock Out Cup Championship in front of a large crowd at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds in Road Town, Tortola.

Kevin Fahie eventually broke the deadlock in the tense final between two evenly matched teams, when he latched on to a cross in the 63rd minute to fire home.
The lead, though, lasted just seven minutes as Roger Roberts broke through the Islanders line of defense to outpace everyone and smash home a drive.

Both teams had chances to win the game outright, but with the goal keepers at either end in imperious form, no further goals came and it was down to a penalty shoot out to decide the 2016 Terry Evans Champion.

The Islanders saw their first effort well saved but recovered and then, when it mattered most, a Sugar Boys’ effort went high, wide and handsome of the cross bar and the Islanders began to celebrate.

“Both teams played really well today,” commented Islanders Captain, Any Davis. “It took penalties to separate us in the end, which was not what we had planned at the start, but it was a good game, great to be back playing 11 a side on the A.O. Shirley. Although it will take some getting used to again, the fans were able to see what they have been missing and I’m sure all the players will work harder now to ensure the level of play and competition just gets better and better.”

Avondale Williams was named as Finals MVP and Thomas Albert the Golden Boot Winner.

The Ladies Cup went the way of Ballstars, who narrowly overcame Panthers 2-1 in another strength sapping contest played in eleven a side format.

The lady Ballstars receive their championship trophy from Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

The lady Ballstars receive their championship trophy from Premier Dr The Hon D. Orlando Smith. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Philia James opened the scoring in the 19th minute after a long run from Sharlene Pond, who was named later MVP. Heather Watson leveled the tie in the 34th minute, but in the second half and against the run of play, Pond popped up to score the winner after a quick, free kick found her in space on the edge of the box.

“It was a very tough game, but we stuck together, worked hard and played Ballstars football to hold on to the win,” said James. “Our more experienced players are showing the youngsters the way to play as a team and that sometimes you have to be able to play in different positions depending on the opposition you are up against. The Panthers are a much improved team and gave us a good run for the money today, but we are the Ballstars and just about had enough in reserve to come home with the win.”

Sapphire Flax was named as Golden Boot Winner.

Next up is the Wendoll Williams Cup which begins on May 22, 2016, after a short break and a Fundraising trip by the Virgin Gorda Community Football Association to St Maarten.

Islanders to face Sugar Boys in Terry Evans Cup Final

By VINO

Thomas Albert saved a penalty for VG United but was powerless to stop the Islanders reaching the Terry Evans Cup Final. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

Thomas Albert saved a penalty for VG United but was powerless to stop the Islanders reaching the Terry Evans Cup Final. Photo: Charlie E. Jackson/VINO

The Islanders will play Sugar Boys in the final of the Terry Evans Cup this Sunday, May 8 at the A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds after both teams won their semi-finals on May 1.

The Islanders saw off VG United, with four second half goals.

Kevin Fisher fired home a header to open the scoring in the 54th minute, Avondale Williams was on hand to smash home from the edge of the six yard box in the 68th, Francis Primo made it 3-0 in the 75th and Devon Leteen rounded out the goals in the 80th minute.

In the first half VG had held their own, but then had to switch Thomas Albert to goal keeper after getting a knock to his ankle and the team lost any offensive potency.

The second half sending off of Troy Williams was the catalyst to the Islanders finally making the break through.

Albert saved the resulting penalty from the sending off, but was powerless to stop the Islanders reaching the Final.

Sugar Boys of Virgin Gorda overcame old Madrid 3-0 in the second semi-final.

Derol Redhead opened the scoring for the Sugar Boys in the 16th minute and the game was in cruise control for the visiting team when Denron Daniel doubled their advantage in the 33rd minute.

Michael Castillo made it 3-0 in the 51st minute to ensure the Final would be a Tortola/VG affair to savour.

The Terry Evans Cup Final will be preceded by the Panthers women facing the Lady Ballstars at 5.00pm.

 

Long Term Athlete Development and Physical Literacy

Front row (l-r): Hon Myron V. Walwyn, Richard Way, BVIOC President, Ephraim Penn, LTAD Coordinator, Angeleta Bernard and 68 participants including physical education teachers, doctors from the BVI Health Services Authority, nurses, chairpersons and members of national sporting federations and personnel from the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare attended a two-day workshop on Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and Physical Literacy from February 29 – March 1, 2016.

Two-day workshop on Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and Physical Literacy from February 29 – March 1, 2016.

The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC), in collaboration with Canada Sport for Life (CS4L), the Canadian Olympic Committee (COC) and the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) and, with full endorsement from the Ministry of Education and Culture and the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare conducted a successful two day workshop on Long Term Athlete Development (LTAD) and Physical Literacy at the Fort Burt Hotel conference room on February 29 and March 1, 2016. Mr. Richard Way, CEO of Sport for Life Society, Canada was the facilitator.

Olympic flame arrives in Brazil

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The Olympic flame has arrived in Brazil. A special flight operated by LATAM Airlines landed in the capital Brasília early on the morning of Tuesday 3 May, carrying the flame from the Olympic Museum in Lausanne, Switzerland to its new home in Brazil.
Over the course of the following 95 days, the Olympic torch will visit more than 300 towns and cities all over Brazil, before arriving in the Maracanã stadium in Rio de Janeiro for the opening ceremony of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games on 5 August. The flame was taken to a welcoming ceremony at the Pálacio do Planalto, the official workplace of the President of Brazil, Dilma Rousseff.

President Rousseff used the flame to light the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch before passing it to double Olympic volleyball champion. Fabiana Claudino to start the Brazilian phase of the torch. relay.

President Rousseff used the flame to light the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch before passing it to double Olympic volleyball champion. Fabiana Claudino to start the Brazilian phase of the torch. relay.

“Brazil is now the country of the Games. We will remember this day and it will go down in history,” President Rousseff said, before using the flame to light the Rio 2016 Olympic Torch and pass it to double Olympic volleyball champion Fabiana Claudino to start the Brazilian phase of the torch relay.
Ephraim Penn, president of the BVIOC along with presidents of all other NOC’s, was in attendance at the welcoming ceremony.
The flame was lit at at traditional ceremony in the Temple of Hera in Olympia in Greece, on 21 April. Following ancient custom, a parabolic mirror was used to light the flame with the sun’s rays.The same day, a torch relay began that took the flame all over Greece, before visiting the United Nations in Geneva and the Olympic Museum in Lausanne. On 5 August, the torch will be used to light the Olympic cauldron at the opening ceremony.When it travels by air, the flame is preserved inside special lanterns which sit on a dedicated seat inside the aircraft. Security forces guard the flame at all times to make sure it travels safely and never goes out.

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Penn Relays, Personal Best for BVI Track Athletes

By BVI Athletics Association

Ashley Kelly, Karene King, Tahesia Harrigan-Scott and Chantel Malone at the Penn Relays. Photo: Provided

Ashley Kelly, Karene King, Tahesia Harrigan-Scott and Chantel Malone at the Penn Relays. Photo: Provided

The British Virgin Islands quartet of Ashley Kelly, Tahesia Harrigan-Scott, Chantel Malone and Karene King, competed at the prestigious Penn Relays in the USA vs the World 4x100m relay on Saturday, April 30. They finished sixth in 44.97 seconds.

At the NTC/Pure Athletics Spring invitational in Clermont, FL, Lakeisha ‘Mimi” Warner was second after chopping her 400m personal best from 55.88 seconds earlier this year to 54.96, becoming the seventh BVI female athlete under 55.00 seconds in the process. Judine Lacey was fourth in the same heat in 57.46.

Tarika ‘Tinker Bell’ Moses won section 4 of her 200m heat in a personal best of 24.14 seconds, while Jonel Lacey lowered her three-year old best from 24.68 to 24.20, to finish fourth in section three. Warner and Moses qualified for the July 19-24, IAAF World Jr. Championships in a second event, with their respective marks. Warner’s 58.14 seconds at the Carifta Games qualified her in the 400m Hurdles, while Moses’ 53.72 in the 400m, also came at Carifta. Both of their Carifta marks were personal bests.

At the Sunshine Invitational Sprint meet in Miami’s Tropical Park on May 2, Moses followed up her 200m personal record by shaving .06 off her 400m best in winning the event in 53.66 seconds. Jonel Lacey became the eighth BVI female under 55.00, when she obliterated her 55.78 personal best from earlier this season with 54.76.

Harrigan-Scott used a windy 11.28 to win the 100m final, after advancing with 11.55. King who did not contest the 100m final after a seasons best 11.64, won the 200m in 23.61.

Warner ran 2 minutes 13.27 seconds to win the 800m.

Adaejah Hodge qualified for the Georgia State Championships after excellent showing in the Smyrna District Championships. After stumbling out the blocks, she won the 100m in 14.03 seconds, then placed second in the 200m in 28.32 seconds and leapt 12’11” a mark good for second in the Long Jump. The state championships will be held on May 14.

Twins and Central Arizona sophomores Trevia and Tynelle Gumbs, are competing in the Region One Championships, May 3 – 5.

BVI Olympic Sailing Team – Car Raffle

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Photo courtesy of Anderson/Brockbank Sailing

By RBVIYC

If you haven’t already heard, the BVI Olympic Sailing Team is holding a car raffle for a brand new 2016 Suzuki Vitara! In addition, about a dozen other great prizes have been included in the raffle such as a two night stay at Peter Island Resort, dinner at the Dove and a one hour massage at Imagine Spa.

If you would like to support the BVI Olympic Sailing Team and enter your chance to WIN a new car and some great prizes, buy a ticket before time runs out. Our Olympic hopefuls will be in and around Road Town this week to sell you your lucky ticket!

If you would like us to drop by and deliver your ticket please call 540 1780 or 343 0106 and we can bring one to you.

Also, if you think your company might be interested in supporting a great cause and potentially winning a new company car, please feel free to call the numbers provided above or email the team at bvi49er@gmail.com.

If you don’t see the team soon, the raffle draw will take place at the Fish N Lime (West End) on May 7 so come join us for a great day. We will have food and drink specials from 12pm until the draw at 4pm and will be offering free rides on the Olympic 49er boats (weather permitting)!

Please be aware that YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE AT THE DRAW TO WIN. We will call you to give you the good news, but we would love to see you down at Fish N Lime on Saturday if you can make it.


Stoby, Mays tune up for Virgin Gorda Half Marathon with victories

By BVI Athletics Association

Runners take off on the second half of the Virgin Gorda Half Marathon course during Saturday's Dive BVI 10K series finale, which was a tune up for the event. Photo: Todd VanSickle

Runners take off on the second half of the Virgin Gorda Half Marathon course during Saturday’s Dive BVI 10K series finale, which was a tune up for the event. Photo: Todd VanSickle

Reuben Stoby and Maria Mays were the top male and female finishers in the Dive BVI 10k Series finale of May 1- the final tune up for the 5th annual Virgin Gorda Half Marathon and Six Miles Challenge which will take place on May 14.

Stoby led the field that included 18 participants from Tortola out of the 38 on the second segment of the course in the Valley. Running along the route with vistas of the historic Copper Mine and the world renowned Baths and scenic views of the outer islands, St. John and Tortola, Stoby finished in 41 minutes and 53 seconds. Mays, the top woman covered the course in 47:41.

“I think my time is pretty decent,” said Stoby who had Guy Williamson breathing down his neck last year when he ran 40:19 and Williamson, 40:59. “But, I’m happy with the time ahead of the Half Marathon.”

Stoby who ran 46:14 over the first half of the course – including the first six miles up to Nail Bay two weeks ago – said both races were important in his preparations for the May 14 race.

“Definitely, to re-familiarize yourself with the course as I did last year as well, but, thanks to the 5k series as well, that has been helping me to get in shape as well,” he noted. “But, it hasn’t been anything too special leading up to the Half Marathon.”

Mays said that in the first tune up on April 11, she was looking at it as preparation for the Tortola Torture and not the Virgin Gorda Half Marathon and six Miles Challenge. “That was the big scary thing in the way that I couldn’t see past, but this race today, like Reuben said, it was great to see the course again,” she said. “It’s just fantastic coming to Virgin Gorda. It’s three or so weeks between them (Tortola Torture and Virgin Gorda Half Marathon) so this race was really important to keep on the game.”

With so many races on Tortola and Virgin Gorda to choose from, staying healthy is everyone’s goal. Stoby, however, runs in all of them. “I know when to push and when not to, but, it’s wonderful just to be running and keeping fit all the time,” he pointed out.

Mays on the other hand, described herself as ‘pathetic’ and not really competitive. “I wish I was, but, I always just think ‘I’ll do it and see how I do’ and then 3/4s  of the way, ‘maybe I can do this’, so I’m trying to find that little element. I think Reuben’s got it.”

Final results:

Male: Reuben Stoby, 41 minutes and 53 seconds. 2.  Julius Farley, 43:28. 3.  Curwin Andrews, 48:47. 4. Brian Davis, 50:21. 5. Adrian Dale, 51:32. 6.  Zebalon McClean, 52:35. 7.  Ishwar Persaud, 52:59. 8. Gabriel Obregon, 55 :05. 9. Marlon Felix, 55:29. 10.  Gus Faller, 56:41. 11. Patrick Ormond, 56:47. 12. Mahinda Ratnayake, 58:24. 13. Dennis Versoza, 59:53. 14.   Aaron Gardner, 1:00.11. 15. Damien Parry, 1:02.31. 16. Teejay Torres, 1:05.37.  17. Andy Miller,  1:13.55. 18. Dan Starling, 1:17.59.

Female: 1. Maria Mays, 47:41. 2. Melissa Brunner, 51:40. 3. Kim Takeuchi, 54:11. 4. Katleen Brownsdon, 55:02. 5. Rosmond Johnson, 55:05. 6. Katie Goodwin, 56:41. 7.  Josie Ratnayake, 58:24. 8. Becca Knight, 58:45. 9. Kay Reddy, 1:00.10. 10. Lucy Smith, 1:01.18. 11. Lindsay Fogarty, 1:05:01. 12. Sara Mc 1:06.34. 13. Gretel Honis, 1:13:55. 14. Tara Murphy, 1:14.34. 15.  Nedy Ador, 1:14.42. 16. Clair Burke, 1:14.44. 17. Angie Bester, 1:17.59. 19. Chris Yates, 1:29.44.

DNF: Emily Drinkwater & Brendan O’Reilly.