Malone, Henry 3-Peat As Sr. Athletes Of The Year

December 31, 2015 by

By Dean Greenaway /BVI Athletics Association

Caption: Former Presidents Johnny Hassan, left and John Lewis, with 2015 BVI Athletes of The Year Presented by Sol, Trevia Gumbs, Jr. Female AOY; Janella Thomas for her son Malaki Smith, Youth Male, AOY; Kyron McMaster, Jr. Male AOY and Beyonce DeFreitas, Youth AOY. Photo Credit: Cleave Farrington.

Caption: Former Presidents Johnny Hassan, left and John Lewis, with 2015 BVI Athletes of The Year Presented by Sol, Trevia Gumbs, Jr. Female AOY; Janella Thomas for her son Malaki Smith, Youth Male, AOY; Kyron McMaster, Jr. Male AOY and Beyonce DeFreitas, Youth AOY. Photo Credit: Cleave Farrington.

Long Jumper Chantel Malone and field events specialist Eldred Henry, 3-peated as the British Virgin Islands Sr. Female and Male Athletes of the Year, when the 2015 awards were presented by Sol on Tuesday evening at The Moorings’ Mariner Inn, during the BVI Athletics Association 7th Athletes Awards Gala.

After a fifth place finish in the Long Jump at the Pan Am Games in Toronto, Canada in late July, Malone earned a silver medal in her pet event at the 2nd North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Championships in Costa Rica in early August, after cutting the sand with a personal best leap of 6.69m, to improve her own National Record.

Malone, who also qualified for the IAAF World Championships in Beijing, China over the summer, has won the AOY honor for four of the last five years and was the Jr. AOY in 2009 and 2010. She ended the 2015 season ranked #41 in the world.

Henry, who repeated as National Jr. Colleges Athletics Association (NJCAA) Discus Throw champion competing for Central Arizona, added the Shot Put title to his portfolio as well, for his third Jr. Colleges All America honor. In the Shot, he had a heave of 20.00m, becoming the first athlete in the OECS to reach that plateau. He finished the season rank #60 on the globe in the event. He also was the Premier Dental Collegiate Athlete of the Year award.

Central Arizona freshman Trevia Gumbs, landed the Jr. Female Athlete of the Year for a second time after winning it in 2012. Gumbs established National Records in the Shot Put, (14.83m) Discus Throw (46.69m) and Hammer Throw (47.66m) and was second in the NJCAA Shot Put as a freshman. She also won Carifta Games silver in the Shot Put with the 14.83m effort.

400m Hurdler Kyron McMaster now a freshman at Central Arizona, repeated as Jr. Male Athlete of the Year. In just his second year of hurdling, he broke the 18-year old national standard when he clocked 50.16 seconds at the Pan Am Jr. Championships in Edmonton, Canada.
Just 14, Beyonce DeFreitas earned Youth Female Athlete of the Year laurels. She was a Carifta Games 200m finalist and placed fifth with a personal best run of 24.50 seconds.

After turning some attention from Basketball to track, Malaki Smith took the Youth Male Athlete of the Year award. He was a silver medalist in the CAC Age Group Championships 60m and a bronze in the Baseball Throw.

Dag Samuels who has McMaster among his charges was the Coach of the Year.

Reuben Stoby and Rosmond Johnson, were the respective Male and Female Road Runners of the Year.

As it marked it’s 45th anniversary, the BVI Athletics Association doled out its 2015 Lifetime Awards to Ambrozine Wilson, Rita Francis and Eucilita Tom. The trio were volunteers who fund raised for the association in the early 1970s.

Athletes breaking and establishing National Records that stood at season’s end received awards presented by Sol for their accomplishments. Eight athletes established 13 marks during the indoor and outdoor season. Sr. Male Athlete of The Year Eldred Henry and Jr. Female Athlete of The Year Trevia Gumbs each set three marks.

Athletes of the Year presented by Sol
2015 BVI Athletics Association Youth Male Athlete of the Year, Malaki Smith
2015 BVI Athletics Association Youth Female Athlete of the Year, Beyonce DeFreitas,
2015 BVI Athletics Association Jr. Male Athlete of the Year, Kryon McMaster
2015 BVI Athletics Association Jr. Female Athlete of the Year, Trevia Gumbs
2015 BVI Athletics Association Sr. Male Athlete of the Year, Eldred Henry
2015 BVI Athletics Association Sr. Female Athlete of the Year, Chantel Malone

Most Outstanding Athletes Awards by Divisions
2015 Most Outstanding Combined Track Events Female Athlete, Ashley Kelly
2015 Most Outstanding Combined Field Events Female Athlete, Trevia Gumbs
2015 Most Outstanding Combined Events Male Athlete, Eldred Henry
2015 Most Outstanding Men’s Open Track Athlete, Khari Herbert
2015 Most Outstanding Women’s Open Track Athlete, Tahesia Harrigan-Scott
2015 Most Outstanding Men’s Open Field Athlete, Eldred Henry
2015 Most Outstanding Women’s Open Field Athlete, Chantel Malone
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-20 Track Athlete, Kyron McMaster
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-20 Track Athlete, Deya Erickson
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-20 Field Athlete, Akeem Bradshaw
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-20 Field Athlete, Trevia Gumbs
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-18 Track Athlete, K’Cei Moses
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-18 Track Athlete, L’T’Sha Fahie
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-18 Field Athlete, D’Jimon Gumbs
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-18 Field Athlete, Kala Penn
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-15 Track Athlete, Chaz Fahie
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-15 Track Athlete, Beyonce DeFreitas
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-15 Field Athlete, Ajaalee Malone
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-15 Field Athlete, Xiomara Malone
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under 13 Field Athlete, Malaki Smith
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under 13 Field Athlete, Ariyah Smith
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-13 Track Athlete, Malakai Smith
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-13 Track Athlete, Alisha Hayde
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-11 Track Athlete, M’Kori Crabbe
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-11 Track Athlete, Akeela McMaster
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under 11 Field Athlete, T’Khoy Stevens
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under 11 Field Athlete, A’Keela McMaster
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under 9 Field Athlete, Asia McMaster
2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under 9 Track Athlete, Shannia Johnson & Asia McMaster
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under 9 Field Athlete, Sean Samuel
2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under 9 Track Athlete, Kori Penn

2015 Premier Dental Collegiate Athlete of the Year Award, Eldred Henry

2015 College Classic Series Overall Male Champion, Reuben Stoby

2015 College Classic Series Overall Female Champion, Rosmond Johnson

2015 Most Improved Female Athlete, L’T’Sha Fahie, 100m

2015 Most Improved Male Athlete, K’Cei Moses, 100/200m

2015 BVI Athletics Association Male Road Racing Athlete of the Year, Reuben Stoby

2015 BVI Athletics Association Female Road Racing Athlete of the Year, Rosmond Johnson

2015 Colonial Insurance Comeback Athletes of the Year, Tarika Moses

2015 BVI Athletics Association Coach of the Year, Dag Samuels

2015 National Record Breakers Presented by Sol
Tarika Moses, 800m 2 minutes 12.46 seconds, National Indoor Record, February 13, 2015, Boston
Deya Erickson, 100m Hurdles: 14.09 seconds, National Record, Carolina, March 21, 2015
Tynelle Gumbs, Weight Throw 18.14m (59’6½”) National Indoor Record, Tucson. February 7, 2015
Tynelle Gumbs, Javelin Throw 40.12m  (131’7½”) National Record, Basseterre, July 4, 2015
Trevia Gumbs, Discus Throw, 46.49m (152’6½”) National Record, Mesa, April 27, 2015
Trevia Gumbs, Shot Put: 14.83m (46’0¾”) National Record, Basseterre, April 6, 2015
Trevia Gumbs, Hammer Throw, 47.66m (156.4¼”) National Record, Hutchinson, May 14, 2015
Taylor Hill, 200m, 23.84 seconds, National Jr. Record, San Marcos, April 25, 2015
Eldred Henry, Weight Throw, 17.97m (58’11½”) National Indoor Record, March 6, Albuquerque
Eldred Henry, Shot Put, 20.00m, (59’10½”) National Record, Glendale, February 21, 2015
Eldred Henry, Hammer Throw, 47.48m, (155’9¼”) National Record, Hutchinson, May 14, 2015
Kyron McMaster, 400m Hurdles 50.16 seconds, National Record, Edmonton, August 1, 2015
Chantel Malone, Long Jump, 6.69m (21’11¾”) San Jose, Aug 9, 2015

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USVI’s David Demolishes BVI Sunrise Half Marathon Record

December 7, 2015 by

By Dean Greenaway / BVIAA

USVI's Ruth Ann David, left, established a new course record and was followed by the BVI's Kartina Crumpler and Virgin Gorda resident, Kim Takeuchi Photo: Dean "The Sportsman" Greenaway

USVI’s Ruth Ann David, left, established a new course record and was followed by the BVI’s Kartina Crumpler and Virgin Gorda resident, Kim Takeuchi Photo: Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway

Ruth Ann David of the U.S. Virgin Islands, demolished the four year-old Deloitte-Ogier BVI Sunrise Half Marathon course record on Saturday, while counterpart and defending champion Shane DeGannes-the only 3-peat winner in event history-saw his streak snapped. The race was presented by the BVI Tourist Board and the BVI Athletics Association.

David, who came within .10 of Meriel Stedman’s 1 hour 34 minutes and 09 seconds in 2012, wasted no time in showing her hand, as she was among the top five for much of the first half of the race, before charging home in 1:30.46. With victories in 2013 and 2013, but missed last year’s event, she joined the BVI’s Rachel McDonald as the second three times winner.

“I knew I could do it but I wanted to do one twenty something-1:29 at the highest-but it was okay,” David said. “I felt good actually, it was just that I slowed down after the eight mile mark because I wanted to push for the eight and I shouldn’t have done it, that was a bad tactic. After looking at the watch, I picked it up, was doing good then when the squall came through, it pushed me back a bit and I had to push through it.”

David, who was followed by the BVI’s Katrina Crumpler in 1:39.30 and Virgin Gorda resident Kim Takeuchi in 1:44.50, said she knows she can get under 1:30 and getting the record was special, something she always knew she could do. “I want to bring it down lower,” she said. “This is a nice course. This is the best Half Marathon I’ve ever run and I’ve run on five different courses.”

DeGannes controlled the race for the first half before St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Pamenos Ballentyne made his move and went on to win in 1:19.18. It was the fastest time since 2010 when Ballentyne was third in 1:09.50. DeGannes finihsed second in 1:24.09, followed by Virgin Gorda resident Vincent Fouriner in 1:24.19.

“Shane ran a very good first half, he set the pace which I’m very happy about and he was about 50m meters ahead of me until we made the turn together,” Ballentyne noted. “That’s how I planned to run the race, to take the lead at the halfway point. I had a good race and finished very strong. Shane also ran a good race.”

DeGannes said he welcomed leading Ballentyne in the first half and welcomed chasing him in the second half.

“I backed off a bit and he kept hammering just under six minutes pace,” DeGannes stated. “But, I’m not satisfied with the time. I always try to go under 1:20 here and I think Ballentyne did that. Once he ran away from me, I lost sight of him and hanged on to second place. I have St. Croix Half Marathon this weekend and I wanted to hold something in the tank.”

Race director Kay Reddy who has run in all ten editions said the event is growing and was happy with how things went.

“This event was just flawless, really have to give thanks to the Royal BVI Police Force who were out monitoring the route they were fantastic,” Reddy noted. “We had lots of spectators in the course so thank to the community for the support.”

Race founder Simon Cook who was 15th overall in 1:44.20, described the race that had 141 participants 89 of them as individual entrants the others on relay teams, as ‘absolutely awesome’ and it was great to see so many people out.

“When we started, we started in the dark in West End and there were no lights,” he fondly recalled. “Here this morning, we have the big lights on, (on the A. O. Shirley Grounds), the new track down and we had such good support on the road. I’ve been really blessed to be in the BVI and take part in such an awesome race.”

When told his vision lives on, Cook said apparently it does.

“You know, I didn’t run as a kid; I didn’t run when I was in my 20s,” he noted. “I used to suffer badly from anxiety and depression and started running and sorted that out. I came here, people were running and we did the Half Marathon and to see all these people out and enjoying themselves, living life, is just great, really great.”

Final Results:

Men

  1. Pamenos Ballentyne     1:19:18.
  2. Shane DeGannes   1:24:09.
  3. Vincent Fournier  1:24:19.
  4. Reuben Stoby  1:26:58.
  5. Julius Farley  1:29:12.
  6. Guy Williamson  1:31:05.
  7. Rodrigo dos Santos  1:35:18.
  8. Ian Montgomery  1:36.56.
  9. AlexanderP.I. Dale  1:37.37.
  10. Jacques Roux  1:37:46.
  11. Curwin Andrews  1:38:54.
  12. Simon Cook  1:44.20.
  13. Michael Killourhy  1:47:13.
  14. Ishwar Persad  1:48:58.
  15. Richard Morgan  1:50:15.
  16. Michael L Sheesley  1:51:04.
  17. Garbriel Obregon  1:51:40.
  18. Russell Crumpler  1:51:50.
  19. Adrian B. Dale  1:52:15.
  20. Claude Walker  1:52:47.
  21. Adam Holdt  1:53:46.
  22. Shaun Reardon John  1:54:03.
  23. Shane P. Donovan  1:55:34.
  24. Adam De Monte  1:57:04.
  25. Christopher Farmer  2:00.38.
  26. Daniel C. Mitchell  2:03:16.
  27. Guy-Paul Dubois  2:03:30.
  28. Ray Wearmouth  2:08:38.
  29. Jonathan Addo  2:10:13.
  30. James Drury  2:12:13.
  31. Dennis Versoza  2:14:29.
  32. Dr. Garfield Neita  2:19.06.
  33. Jim W. Cullimore  2:34:11.
  34. Howard Moore  2:38:31.
  35. Liam J. Hardie  2:44:34.
  36. Bill Kinkead  2:48:05.

Women

  1. Ruth A. David  1:30:46.18.
  2. Katrina Crumpler  1:39:30.
  3. Kim Takeuchi  1:44:50.
  4. Rebecca A. Paull  1:45:56.
  5. Maria Mays  1:46:34.
  6. Rosmond A. Johnson  1:48:04.
  7. Caitlin Goodwin  1:51:54.
  8. Rachael F. McDonald  1:52:34.
  9. Melissa Brunner  1:52:49
  10. Katy E. Allen  1:52:58
  11. Jenny L. McIvor  1:53:29.
  12. Ami L. Sweeney  1:55:20.
  13. Gillian Plaxton  1:55.56.
  14. Tameka Davis  1:57:08.
  15. Claudia Ferrari  1:59.19.
  16. Kay Reddy  2:01.01.
  17. Lauren H. Julien  2:01.29.
  18. Ni Made Oniasih  2:03:04.
  19. Anna M. Kinkead  2:04:54.
  20. Judith Haycraft  2:05.21.
  21. Elaine McCann  2:06.52.
  22. Sarah Hayes  2:07.20.
  23. Marianne Cave  2:08.27.
  24. Deborah Bell  2:08:35.
  25. Kerry-Ann dos Santos  2:09:04.
  26. Natasha H. Ruscheinski  2:09.04.
  27. Chloe Harris  2:09.25.
  28. Melisande F. Rowe  2:11:36.
  29. Rhiannon D. Jones  2:13:13.
  30. Camille McCutcheon  2:16:00.
  31. Zoe J. Bickerton  2:18:02.
  32. Laura Dore  2:21:56.
  33. Clair Burke  2:24:30.
  34. Debbie Ridgeway  2:26:08.
  35. Natasha C. Gunney  2:27:00.
  36. Karrina Stead  2:37:38.
  37. Barbara M. O’Neal-Rhoden  2:42:09.
  38. Nedy Ador Dioncio  2:46:55.
  39. Jenny A. McConnell  2:50:16.
  40. Shirley Patricia Liburd  2:50:22.
  41. Jill R. Farley  2:57:50.
  42. Amber Walker  3:05.04.

Also participated: Lisa O. Brown, Meredith MacKie

Power Walkers:

Men: 1. Steven Bridson, 2:50:35.

Women: 1. Linda Li, 3:12:35.   2. Sophie J. Bennett, 3:12.40.

Oldest Participants

  1. Bill Kinkead   2. Jim Cullimore

Veteran Male:  Curwin Andrews.  Female:  Kay Reddy

Corporate Cup Relay:

  1. Harneys 1: (Gregory Boyd, Ian Montgomery, George Weston), 1:49:41.69.
  2. Grant Thornton: (Sam Ouriach, Paul Frey, Simon Cross), 1:58:10.
  3. Appleby Adam and the Ants, (Adam Holdt, Judy Haycraft, Andrew Willins), 2:00:13.
  4. Harneys 2: (Jessica Brodrick, Natalie Bell, Macia Payne), 2:02:32.
  5. Team Krys: (Robert Shiffman, Sean Cordes, Sarah Duncan), 2:03:46.
  6. KPMG Spartans: (Stephen Langford, Lucinda Ford, Lovat Carnelly), 2:08:07.
  7. Deloitte1 (Dylan Bobb, Tia Beckmann, Sophia Addas), 2:09:02.
  8. Deloitte 2 (Aurelie Legagneux, Shevon Williams, Maria Kristina Balangatan), 2:15:10.
  9. Team Carey Olsen: (Sharon Mungall, Rachael Matthews, Andrew Chissick), 2:22:07.
  10. BDO Binder: (Jovan Van Heerden, Ryan Geluk, Florencia Taray), 2:36:22.
  11. Harneys 3: (Shonda Alfred Leacock, Rahel Worede, Richard Parchment), 2:37:17.
  12. KPMG Formidables: (Catherine Jackson, Kerry George, Khoyisha Stoutt), 2:56:51.
  13. Deloitte 3: (Lennesha Morgan, Carlene Romney, Delice James), 3:04:40

Team Relay           

  1. Tek Dat: Marvin Flax, Julien Johnson, Chris, Barbara Pinnck-Smith, 1:52:00.
  2. Team Elizabeth Ricardo, Richie Paul, Jules Potgeiter, 1:55:50.
  3. Team Guy-Paul Dubois & Dara Smith, 2:07:39.
  4. Team Katie Morley & Kata, 2:21:09.

Corporate Challenge         

  1. Maples (Guy Williamson, Katrina Crumpler, Jenny McIvor), 5:04:04
  2. KPMG (Jacques Roux, Russell Crumpler, Christopher Farmer), 5:30:14
  3. Ogier (Alex Dale, Michael Killourhy, Ray Wearmouth), 5:33:28
  4. Appleby (Adam Holdt, Judy Haycraft, Chloe Harris), 6:08:32
  5. Cedar Grade PTA (Anna Kinkead, Rhiannon Jones, Garfield Neita), 6:39:13.

Costume – Guy-Paul Dubois – Bavarian Lederhosen and Claudia Ferrari & Elaine McCann – Santa’s Elves

Traveled the Furthest to Participate – Elaine McCann (Scotland)

Spirit of the Event – Team USVI – we love you Guys!

Best Water Stop – Sensus/BVI Tourist Board (we love you too)

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Men, Women’s Battles in Saturday’s BVI Sunrise Half Marathon

December 4, 2015 by

By BVIAA

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Male and female participants in Saturday’s race will be competing for the BVI Tourist Board top prize of $1,000. Here, BVI Tourist Board Director Sharon Flax-Mars, right, and events coordinator Cindy Rosan-Jones, presents a check to BVI Athletics Association president Dean “The Sportsman” Greenaway.

With 117 persons pre registered so far for Saturday’s 10th annual Deloite-Ogier BVI Sunrise Half Marathon presented by the BVI Tourist Board and the BVI Athletics Association, this year’s edition will see the fastest race in the last five years.

Final registration is scheduled for 5-7 p.m. at the Multipurpose Sports Complex on Friday. On Saturday, the race begins at 6 a.m. on the A. O. Shirley Grounds and will also finish there, after traversing to Port Purcell, down to Pockwood Pond and return for a total of 13.1 miles.

The race is the first event of the BVI Athletics Association’s 45th anniversary activities that continues with association’s 7th Awards Gala on Dec 29. Events run through July with the hosting of the OECS Track and Field Championships.

For the last three years, St. Thomas’ Shane DeGannes has dominated the event. This year DeGannes will have a bevy of challengers led by St. Vincent and the Grenadines’ Pamenos Ballentyne. Ballentyne was third in the fastest race run here during the 5th edition run in conjunction with the OECS Half Marathon in 2010, when he ran 1:09.50, as the course record of 1 hour 07 minutes and 38 seconds was established.

Ballentyne, DeGannes, Reuben Stoby and Vincent Fouriner are expected to be the leading protagonists seeking to bag the $1000 top prize, offered by the BVI Tourist Board. Another $500 is on offer if they dare eclipse the 1:07.38 mark, while the top woman will also bag $1000 and could take home another $250 for getting under the 1:34.09 course record.

The top five men and women will also win cash as well as the first runner over 45 years of age and the oldest finisher.

“I’m looking to win the BVI Sunrise Half Marathon, that’s my main goal,” Ballentyne said. “I’m training for the Trinidad and Tobago Marathon on January 17, so BVI is really part of my preparation program. My main goal is to win and run a good time.”

He’s coming off a second place finish in the NACAC 10K on home soil behind a Kenyan. “It was a good race,” he noted. “St. Vincent has a lot of hills. Right now I’m running good, not in my best shape, but I’m in enough shape to win the BVI Sunrise Half Marathon.”

DeGannes who tuned up for his title defense at the Foot Locker Nationals in North Carolina on Saturday with a second place finish in the 5K in 16:19, said he has been preparing for the BVI race.

Stoby who has dominated the local scene said he has been putting in the work. “I expect the competition to be stiff,” he said. “I’m aiming for around an hour and 20 minutes. First time I did it, I did 1:35. I think I’ve improved tremendously over the last couple of years and have put in a lot of hard work without a doubt and I feel confident I can run a fast time.”

Fourier is looking to get under 1:25. “1:20, that’s fast,” he said of Stoby’s goal. “But, every race we do, we do our best and we’ll see what happens.”

BVI’s Katrina Crumpler will seek to defend her run against St. Thomas’ Ruth Ann David, who has won the event two successive year’s before Crumpler and came within 10 seconds of the 1:34.09 fastest women’s time. Then there’s Rosmond Johnson and Melissa Brunner among others who will be seeking to place in the top five finishers, as the women too will have their battle on the road.

Race founder Simon Cook said its great that the event is still going and getting stronger each year.
“There are so many people out running during the week now with all different abilities which is great and people are enjoying it,” noted Cook.  “Kay (Reddy) and the team have done a super job building it up. I didn’t envision it would carry on like this. It’s great that these other running races are going on as well. The 10K’s, 5K’s, 2 Miles and the Tortola Torture, long may it continue and I think it will. A lot of people are doing running races and Marathons.”

Organizers are asking for the cooperation of motorist on the coastal roads between 6-8:30 a.m. on Saturday

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Record 27 Nominated For Athletes of The Year Presented By Sol

December 3, 2015 by

By BVIAA

NACAC President Victor Lopez Photo Credit: Todd VanSickle

NACAC President Victor Lopez Photo Credit: Todd VanSickle

Despite uncertainty surrounding the start of the 2015 season because of repair work planned for the Mondo track at the A. O. Shirley Recreation Grounds, BVI track and field athletes turned in stellar performances during the 2015 season.

As BVI athletes put those early season challenges behind, there was an unparalleled run of National Records in the BVI Athletics Association 44-year history, where for 13 consecutive weeks, starting on January 23, 2015, some level of National Youth, Jr. Senior Record was established.

Against that backdrop, a record 27 athletes are vying for the coveted Athlete of the Year awards presented by Sol in Youth, Junior and Senior divisions. The forthcoming event is scheduled for 7 p.m. on Tuesday, December 29, at the Moorings. Donation is $50 single and $85 per couple.

Sol will also dole out awards to athletes who have established a National Records that stood at season’s end. In all, there were 15 National Records established during the season.

During the evening, the Most Outstanding Athletes Awards from U9 through the Open Divisions in track events, field events and combined events will be recognized as well as the Most Improved Athlete, and the Comeback Athlete of the Year.

The Coach of the Year will also be named. Awards for Road Racing will also be presented and three early contributors to the development of the organization will receive the BVIAA’s Lifetime Achievement Awards.
Following are the respective nominees in the different divisions.

2015 Athletes of The Year Nominees presented by Sol
2015 Youth Female Athlete of the Year
Beyonce DeFreitas, A’Keela McMaster Alisha Hayde, Ariyah Smith, Asia McMaster

2015 Youth Male Athlete of the Year
Kori Penn, Sean Samuel, Malakai Smith, T’Koy Stevens, M’Kori Crabbe

2015 Jr. Male Athlete of the Year
Kryon McMaster, Akeem Bradshaw, K’Cei Moses, D’Jimon Gumbs

2015 Jr. Female Athlete of the Year
Trevia Gumbs, Tynelle Gumbs, Nelda Huggins, Taylor Hill, Deya Erickson, L’T’sha Fahie

2015 Sr. Male Athlete of the Year
Khari Herbert, Eldred Henry, Shaquoy Stephens

2015 Sr. Female Athlete of the Year
Tahesia Harrigan-Scott, Karene King, Ashley Kelly, Chantel Malon

2015 Most Outstanding Track & Field Performance Nominees

2015 Most Outstanding Combined Track Events Male Athlete
Akeem Bradshaw, Kyron McMaster, Khari Herbert

2015 Most Outstanding Combined Field Events Male Athlete
Akeem Bradshaw, Eldred Henry, Dylan Moses, Kevin Vanterpool

2015 Most Outstanding Combined Track Events Female Athlete
Ashley Kelly, Karene King, Taylor Hill, Nelda Huggins

2015 Most Outstanding Combined Field Events Female Athlete
Kala Penn, Tynelle Gumbs, Trevia Gumbs, Arianna Hayde

2015 Most Outstanding Combined Events Male Athlete
Eldred Henry

2015 Most Outstanding Men’s Open Track Athlete
Shaquoy Stephens, Khari Herbert, Tarique Moses

2015 Most Outstanding Women’s Open Track Athlete
Karene King, Tahesia Harrigan-Scott, Ashley Kelly

2015 Most Outstanding Men’s Open Field Athlete
Keron Stoute, Eldred Henry

2015 Most Outstanding Women’s Open Field Athlete
Chantel Malone

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-20 Track Athlete
Ronique Todman, Kyron McMaster, Akeem Bradshaw

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-20 Track Athlete
Taylor Hill, Nelda Huggins, Lakeisha Warner, Jonel Lacey, Tarika Moses, Deya Erickson

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-20 Field Athlete
Dylan Moses, Akeem Bradshaw, Kevin Vanterpool, Tahj Malone

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-20 Field Athlete
Tynelle Gumbs, Trevia Gumbs, Javlyn Frett

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-18 Track Athlete
Johnt’a Charles, K’Cei Moses, Malique Wattley

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-18 Track Athlete
L’Tsha Fahie, Shaniah Caul, Kala Penn

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-18 Field Athlete
Djimon Gumbs, Diamante Gumbs, Tyrique Bradshaw

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-18 Field Athlete
Kala Penn, Arianna Hayde, Akira Phillips

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-15 Track Athlete
Chaz Fahie, Ajaalee Malone, Malakai Romney

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-15 Track Athlete
Xiomara Malone, Zara Brown, Beyonce DeFreitas, Tashara Edwards

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-15 Field Athlete
J’Quaan Smith, Ajaalee Malone, Kawa Williams

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-15 Field Athlete
Xiomara Malone, Z’Niah Hutchinson, Dominique Moses, Tashara Edwards

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under 13 Field Athlete
Malakai Smith, Kybah Dawson, Sha’el Lavacia

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under 13 Field Athlete
Aryiah Smith, Alisha Hayde, Chassidy George, Kaelyah Liburd

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-13 Track Athlete
Sh’ael Lavacia, Kybah Dawson, Wanyae Bell, Malakai Smith

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-13 Track Athlete
Alisha Hayde, D’Neigh Williams, Ariyah Smith, Shymmera Forbes

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under-11 Track Athlete
T’Koy Stevens, M’Kori Crabbe, Jahari Lacey, Kaleem Lettsome

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under-11 Track Athlete
Jahtivya Williams, Akeela McMaster, A’Deja Hodge, Keanjah Roberts
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015 Most Outstanding Boys Under 11 Field Athlete
Kaleem Lettsome, T’Khoy Stevens, M’Kori Crabbe

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under 11 Field Athlete
A’Keela McMaster, D’Neah Hodge, Adeajah Hodge

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under 9 Field Athlete
Asia McMaster, Shannia Johnson, Jada John-Lewis

2015 Most Outstanding Girls Under 9 Track Athlete
Shannia Johnson, Asia McMaster, Jada John-Lewis, Jah’Kyla Morton

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under 9 Field Athlete
Sean Samuel, Latriel Williams, Kori Penn

2015 Most Outstanding Boys Under 9 Track Athlete
Kori Penn, Sean Samuel, Shamoi Dore

Premier Dental Collegiate Athlete of the Year Nominees
Khari Herbert, Trevia Gumbs, Eldred Henry, Tynelle Gumbs

2015 Road Racing Nominees (Unofficial) the 10th BVI Half Marathon will determine the rest of the Nominees.

Road Race Series Male Athlete of the Year
Julius Farley, Reuben Stoby

Road Race Series Female Athlete of the Year
Rosmond Johnson

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Johnson and Stoby Crowned Champions of Ceres Juices 10K Series

November 24, 2015 by
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By VINO

Both Rosmond Johnson and Reuben J. A. Stoby were crowned champions when the Ceres Juices 10K Series wrapped up at the Watering Hole on Saturday November 21, 2015.

Stoby romped to a comfortable win in the final race of the series, which took runners from just outside Banco Popular to a turnaround at Struggling Man in Sea Cows Bay, with a Personal Best of 37:50.04. Vincent Fournier, running for the first time competitively on the course, came second in 37:57.47 and Julius Farley finished third in a time of 38:51.36.

Stoby led from start to finish and had opened up a huge lead on his main challengers Fournier and Farley, however, on the return Fournier began to eat into the lead and came to within some 20 metres of Stoby, who was able to switch gears for a sprint finish to win comfortably and in one of the fastest 10k times in the territory.

“A PB for me. I am so happy about that. I ran 38:23 in training on the course so I knew I could break into 37 minutes,” commented Stoby. “I was worried about the heat ahead of the race, but the conditions turned out to be good and then I was pushed to a fast time by Vincent Fournier. It was a good race and sets me up nicely for the BVI Half Marathon later in the year.”

Stoby, who bases his runs on time rather than who he is running against, said “It’s not easy to run out front and run fast times so it’s always good to have competition. However, I never know who will show up for a race here so I just set myself goal times and work towards that.”

He added that he is looking forward to the 10th BVI Sunrise Half Marathon on December 5, 2015 and is relishing the thought of running against Shane DeGannes of the USVI and possibly Pamenos Ballantyne of St Vincent and the Grenadines. “I fancy myself to run a fast time. I respect those two guys but I also believe in myself and my ability.”

Stoby, who is sponsored by Nagico Insurances, has had a successful year on the local road racing scene. He won the Dive BVI 10K series, Blenheim Trust 5K series, where he was crowned All Comers Champion, placed second in the Virgin Gorda Half Marathon, crowned Highland Spring College Classic Series 2-Mile Champion and Ceres Juices 10K Champion.

Added to that he participated in the NACAC 10K in Petit Bourg in October and another 10K in Basse Terre, Guadeloupe earlier this month, where he competed against some of the best in the Caribbean as well as Kenya, Canada, France and Mexico.

Success in the BVI Half Marathon would be the icing on the cake for Stoby, who only started competitive running in 2013.

Johnson, who finished the final race in second place with her time of 48:41.85 behind Melissa Brunner’s 48:03.40, commented that it was a great race. “I ran all the way to the turnaround and was in the lead until the Island Department Store when Melissa passed me. I just took my time though as I had already won the series, but then at the hospital I decided to try and pass her and put in a sprint, but didn’t quite manage it.”

Johnson, who is also looking forward to the Half Marathon and is aiming at a top five finish, recently won the Highland Spring College Classic 2-Mile Series. She also participated in the NACAC 10K in Petit Bourg, Guadeloupe.

Prizes, which included Ceres Juices, Niagara Water, Peach Chutney, Bos Ice Tea and other items from Proudly African as well as gift vouchers and other items from Relish (a soon to be opened store next to the Watering Hole) were doled out to the champion athletes and persons completing three races.

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Moustache Run Ends College Classic Series

November 17, 2015 by
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Earlier this today, a bit of character ended the College Classic Season with funny moustache painted faces all in support of a cause.  In the BVI, some know that the month of November has been renamed Movember in support of the BVI Movember Charitable Trust’s efforts to fight prostate and testicular cancers in the territory.  On the tail end of supporting women’s health in the fight against breast cancer during the month of October, HLSCC decided to dub it’s final race in support of men’s health to help spread awareness of the Movember initiatives.
 
Movember being an international charity, uses men’s facial hair growth as a means to raise conversations, awareness and funds for men’s health issues. The month long event starts with clean-shaven men growing moustaches, conversing about the cause and raising sponsorship money throughout the month to help fund treatment for diagnosed individuals.
 
Champs of the Tortola leg of the season were: Reuben Stoby in the Open Men’s Division, Rosmond Johnson in the Open Women’s Division, Sam Potgieter and A’keela McMaster the overall One Milers, under 9 one milers were Sam Potgieter and Asia McMaster, under 11 Division champs were Jahnare Farrington, Kael Chalwell and A’keela McMaster, under 13 Division champ was Christina Creque, under 15 Division champs were Ikyjah Williams and Kyra Romney, under 17 Division was Samuel Romney, the 20-29 years Division were Aaron Harry and  Michelle Dennis, 30- 39 years Division were Reuben Stoby and Juliane Potgieter, 40-49 years Division champs were Zebalon McLean and  Rosmond Johnson, 50-59 years Division were Dave Pettigrew and Kay Reddy, 60+ winners were Jim Cullimore and Shirley Liburd. Joyce Samuel Primary School and Francis Lettsome Primary were tied for first place in the Primary School Division, Cedar Secondary School in the Secondary School Division, Team Digicel in the Community Partners Division, Team Rotary Club of Tortola in the Service Clubs Division (11thconsecutive win).    Full final results would be made available on the College’s Website at a later date.
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$1500 On Offer For 10th BVI Half Marathon Winners

October 27, 2015 by

aBy Dean Greenaway, BVI Mile Split

Male and female winners could walk away with up to $1500 each in the 10th BVI Sunrise Half Marathon, presented by Deloitte and Ogier later this year.

To mark the 10th year, The BVI Tourist Board has increased the prize monies to $1000 for the male and female winners. Either can collect another $500 for breaking the respective course records of 1 hour 07 minutes and 38 seconds and 1:34.09 respectively.

The top five men and women’s finishers will collect cash prizes.

Early bird registration through Oct 31 for the Dec 5 event is $55. From November 1, the fee goes up to $60. Some 30 persons have already pre registered and organizers are capping the race at 125 participants for the event that forms part to the BVI Athletics Association 45th anniversary activities.

Race founder Simon Cook said its great that the event is still going and getting stronger each year.

“There are so many people out running during the week now with all different abilities which is great and people are enjoying it,” noted Cook, who relocated to Australia shortly after it began and returned to the territory and participate in the ninth edition last year. “Kay (Reddy) and the team have done a super job building it up and it’s great to be back here running. I didn’t envision it would carry on like this. It’s great that these other running races are going on as well. The 10K’, 5K’s, 2 Miles and the Tortola Torture, long may it continue and I think it will. A lot of people are doing running races and Marathons.”

Reflecting on the race development, the former Deloitte employee said he was preparing for the San Francisco Half Marathon at the time and Mark Chapman asked why not have a Half Marathon here and that’s how it started.

“We had about 40 people that first year in the event won by St. Thomas’ Adam Wood and that was a good start as we ran from West End,” he recalled. “Obviously, it has evolved after that.”

During its fifth year, it was run in conjunction with the OECS Half Marathon and several of the top regional runners participated, with New Zealand’s Michael Aish establishing the 1:07.38 course record as three went under 1:10. St. Thomas’ Shane DeGannes has won the race for the last three years.
“That 1:07 was insane, that’s like 5 minute miles,” Cook said. “Nobody’s going to touch that are they? That would be amazing if they did.”

With an average of 25 road races annually in the territory on Tortola and Virgin Gorda, Cook said it’s helping people gradually get into the longer distances. “It’s all word of mouth, people start doing 5Ks, then 10Ks and then say ‘if I can do a 10k, maybe I can do a Half Marathon and then maybe a Marathon,” he reasoned. “There’s just a lot more people out there running and being conscious and being fit, rather than being ill, so it great. Really great.”

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Stoby holds off young Romney to win College Classic Series race

October 27, 2015 by
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PARAQUITA BAY, Tortola, VI- 14-year old Samuel Romney made it an exciting battle in the 3rd race of the Highland Spring College Classic 2-mile race series on Tortola on October 24, 2015 as he pushed series leader Reuben J. A. Stoby all the way to the finish line.

Romney took an early lead as Stoby started at a slow pace but eventually pursued the young Romney who was pushing a decent and consistent pace that even recognised road runners Julius Farley and Guy Williamson didn’t try to match.

The two ran together from just before the turnaround on Agriculture Road in Paraquita Bay and at one point Romney even tried to get away from Stoby who was tucked in behind him. Stoby accelerated on the final turn to the finish but Romney refused to be dropped as he dug deep but Stoby had the stronger legs.

Stoby clocked 11:25 for the win and has virtually won the series having won three races. The two-mile series adds to his 5k and 10k series titles this year.

Romney came close behind in 11:28.

Julius Farley was third in 11:58, Guy Williamson fourth in 12:08 and Ronique Todman fifth.

Meanwhile, another youngster Kira Romney burst on to the scene with victory in the women’s two-mile race. Romney recorded a time of 15:00 to edge out veteran road runner Kay Reddy (15:09). Gillian Plaxton was third in 15:47.

To mark World Polio Day, the Rotary Club of Tortola teamed up with the HLSCC College Classic Series to race for the final eradication of polio worldwide.

 

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Amsterdam and Peters take winning positions in College Classic Series in VG

October 23, 2015 by

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Emrol Amsterdam leads the pack in VG in 20th Highland Spring College Classic Series in support of the Virgin Gorda Cancer Society. Photo: Todd Van Sickle

Emrol Amsterdam leads the pack in VG in 20th Highland Spring College Classic Series in support of the Virgin Gorda Cancer Society. Photo: Todd Van Sickle

Emrol Amsterdam led a field of 60 participants through the streets of the Valley on Virgin Gorda on Saturday October 17, 2015 in the second race of the 20th Highland Spring College Classic Series in support of the Virgin Gorda Cancer Society.

Amsterdam ran uncontested in a time of 12 minutes and 26 seconds as rival Curwin Andrews was absent and first leg winner Reuben J. A. Stoby was competing in the NACAC Petit-Bourg 10K in Guadeloupe.

Raw Skillz Track Club’s Britney Peters – a football goalie – was the first woman in the open division, clicking 15:57, but J’Sally O’Neal, running in the cross country segment for Harrigan House, was the first female finisher in 15:37.

Heavy showers came down on Virgin Gorda moments before the start of the race and after more than fifteen minutes of delay, a vote was cast by the eager morning runners and walkers to proceed through the rain.

With water almost up to their ankles, the determined group pressed on for the cause. Most runners and walkers also ensured they wore their pink fighting gear for the fight against not only breast cancer but all cancers. For all the fighters of cancer, participants marked the names of cancer fighters, both lost and alive, on pink balloons which were hung on a fence adjacent to the college as a tribute to their battle.

Members from the Virgin Gorda Cancer Society branch were happy to receive numerous donations from participants. Therapy Works showed their corporate support by providing some wellness tips, tools and massages which were all well received.

The Virgin Gorda series wraps up on November 7, 2015 with the Tortola leg on November 14, 2015.
World Polio Day run this Saturday

Meanwhile, to mark World Polio Day on Saturday October 24, 2015 the Rotary Club of Tortola will be teaming up with the HLSCC College Classic Series to race for the final eradication of polio worldwide.

The World Polio Day race is part of the regular College Classic series and there is no change to the usual format. Registration is from 6:30am at HLSCC as usual, with the 1 mile and 2 mile races starting from 7:00 am.

Although there is no obligation, organisors are asking that all participants carry some money in their running shorts to make a contribution to finish the fight. All donations will be applied to Rotary International’s Polio Fund. Any amount, however small or large will be welcomed. As a thank you to all, there will be a light breakfast after the race.

Top finishers of VG College Classic Race

Two Mile

Men
1. Emrol Amsterdam, 12:26.99; 2. Rainford Legair, 13:25.09; 3. K’Cei Moses, 14:00.01; 4. Valique Graham, 14:00.24; 5. Keanu George, 14:02.35; 6. Li’Shaqah Fahie, 14:25.46; 7. Kasim Clarke, 14:54.57; 8. Jermain Abrams, 14:55.95; 9. Richard Foran, 15:10.32; 10. Sephile Arthurthon, 15:34.01

Women
1. Britney Peters, 15:56.02; 2. Lucy Smith, 17:01.42; 3. Morgana Tilling, 20:21.82; 4. Lindsay Peneira, 21:21.94; 5. Sarina Hancock, 22:28.48; 6. Patty Lora, 22:54.88; 7. Crystal Vanterpool, 25:36.39; 8. Annette Moses, 25:42.96; 9. Glendalee Hyman, 27:18.87; 10. Catharina Macelissen, 27:22.67

Cross Country

Primary Division
1. T’Khoy Stevens (Parkers), 19:01.43; 2. Anaya Findlay (P), 19:19.02; 3. J’Barie Drew (Stevens), 19:21.41; 4. Allena George (Robinson O’Neal Memorial), 22:24.43; 5. Alyssa Butler (S), 22:24.81; 6. Emmanuel Etienne (S), 25:19.50; 7. Jaden Abrams (P), 25:21.54; 8. Teagan Bishop (ROMP), 32:40.64
Scores: 1. Parker’s Panthers, 10; 2. Steven’s Stallions, 14; 3. Robinson O’Neal Memorial 12

Secondary School
1. J’Sally O’Neal (Harrigan), 15:37:87.; 2. Dreyonte Findlay (H), 15:57.63; 3. Claonna Harrigan (O’Neal), 36:43.77, 12:03.76.

Scores: 1. Harrigan 3, 2. O’Neal, 3

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Farley & Ferrari win Ceres Juices 10k on Beef Island

October 20, 2015 by
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BY VINO

Julius Farley and Claudia Ferrari were victorious in the return of the Ceres Juices 10K Series tour stop on Beef Island on Saturday October 17, 2015.

Farley, who had been finishing behind Reuben Stoby in the better part of the series, avenged an earlier loss to Guy Williamson in Carrot Bay, by pulling away from his rival on the second of three loops to finish one minute ahead. He cut the tape at 40 minutes and 33 seconds. Williamson was timed in 41:32.

“We did the first lap and a half together and Guy was trailing close behind and then I managed to ease him off a bit and continued,” Farley noted. “I was looking to do about 40 minutes and I’m quite satisfied with 40:33.”

Williamson said he didn’t have the fitness and Farley kept a nice steady pace all the way around. “I tried to stick with it, but I’m happy with my time,” he said. “I did what I could but he pushed a nice pace.”

Ferrari, who is preparing for the November 1 New York Marathon along with four others in the race, was the women’s winner in 53:21 and said she was quite surprised. “I’ve never come first before,” she explained. “I’ve been doing a lot of training. I’m doing the New York Marathon in two weeks. This is good preparation and I’ve done a lot of training so it shows that the preparation pays off.”

The series season finale is scheduled for 4 p.m. on Nov 7 in Road Town. The race will head down to Sea Cows Bay, with a turnaround by the Ellis Thomas Downs. Awards will be doled out following the event.

Meanwhile, Ceres Juices 10K Series winners Reuben Stoby and Rosmond Johnson competed in the NACAC Petit Bourg 10K in Guadeloupe on Saturday October 17, 2015.

Stoby completed the tough looping course in 40:31for a 17th place finish in the race that was won by defending champion Juan Carlos Romero of Mexico in 30: 55. Second was Kenneth Rotich of Kenya and third Keenan Viney of Canada.

Johnson finished in 52:37 for 13th in the women’s category. That race was won by Laura Batterink of Canada who set a new course record of 35:38 Second was Tonya Nero of Trinidad and Tobago and third Linda McDowell of St Vincent and the Grenadines.

The race attracted 223 athletes.

Final results for Ceres Juices 10K race on October 17, 2015 at Beef Island:

Men: 1. Julius Farley, 40 minutes and 33 seconds. 2. Guy Williamson, 41:32. 3. Adam D’Monte, 43:31. 4. Steven Asson, 45:21. 5. Zebalon McLean, 46:32 6. Simon Cook, 46:33. 7. Adrian Dale, 48:40. 8. Dan Mitchell, 51:17. 9. Guyp Dubois, 51:25. 10. Claudius Rhymer, 56:02. 11. Ruairi Bourke, 56:50. 12. Javier Smith, 1:02.22. 13. Howard Moore, 1:06.03. 14. Stephen Beard, 1:10.06.

Women: 1. Claudia Ferrari, 53:21. 2. Kay Reddy, 53:59. 3. Lauren Julien, 54:00. 4. Philomena Robertson, 57:07. 5. Rhiannon Jones, 58:36. 6. Kerry Dos Santos, 1:03.17. 7. Natasha Ruscheinski, 1:04.14. 8. Barbara O’Neal, 1:05.30. 9. Sarah Carroll, 1:05.59. 10. Clair Burke, 1:07.27. 11. Cayley Smit, 1:07.39.

4 miles: 1. Zoe Bickerton, 40:31. 2. Jenni Dobbie, 42:24. 3. Ambeeka Glasgow, 48.30. 2 miles: 1. Simone Dabreo.

Power Walkers: 1. Shirley Liburd, 1:30.00. 2. Bill Kinkead, 1:33.03. 3. Sophie Bennett, 1:35. 35.

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