The British Virgin Islands Olympic Committee (BVIOC) in conjunction with the Brazilian Olympic Committee / Olympic Solidarity has selected Mr. Derwin Scatliffe for the National Olympic Committee (NOC) Exchange and Cooperation Program. The 2014 Brazilian School Youth Games (BSYG) will take place in Joao Pessoa, Paraiba State, Brazil, November 5th – 12th, 2014.
The program includes visit to sports and competition venues of the games such as athletics, basketball, swimming, volleyball and cycling. In addition, there is a cultural, educational and social activities component.
Mr. Scatliffe, who is the Athletic Director of the Elmore Stoutt High School, heads the Physical Education Department of that school. He has served and continue to assist in the development of our young athletes, various sporting organizations and clubs on a volunteer basis.
The BVIOC congratulates Mr. Scatliffe on his selection to attend this prestigious event. It is hoped with the knowledge and experience achieved from this initiative, Mr. Scatliffe will be able to develop similar games in the territory.