VI heading to Winter Olympic Games Sochi 2014 and XX Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014

October 18, 2013 by

BVIOC to launch awareness campaign at interactive, multi-sports exhibition

BVIOC PosterThe Virgin Islands will be represented in the half-pipe ski event at the Winter Olympic Games Sochi 2014, and in squash, swimming, and athletics at the XX Commonwealth Games Glasgow 2014. In April 2014, the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay will be in the VI.

The BVI Olympic Committee in collaboration with the BVI Athletics Association, the BVI Ski Association, the BVI Squash Racquets Association, and the BVI Swimming Association will host a free, interactive, multi-sports exhibition at the Tortola Sports Club on Saturday, October 26, 2014 from 8.30am – 12.00pm to showcase these international games, the sports, and some of the athletes who will be representing the VI.

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BVIAA marks 43rd anniversary with annual general meeting

September 23, 2013 by
2012-'16 BVIAA Executive Committee

2012-2016 BVI Athletics Association Executive Committee

The BVI Athletics Association—founded on Sept 19, 1970—marked its 43rd anniversary with an Annual General Meeting held at the Elmore Stoutt High School. The meeting attracted members, coaches, athletes and parents.

Towards the end of the life of the 2008-2012 Executive Committee, a decision was taken to adjust the association’s calendar year from January 1-December 31, to September 1-August 31, to give the new Executive Committee adequate time to plan for the 2013 season. As a result, elections were moved from December 5, 2012 to October 15. Thus, the current Executive Committee has been in place and done a magnificent job over the last year.
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BVIAA’s Kiddies Athtletics Summer Camp wraps up on high note

August 21, 2013 by

Participants with their awards in the BVI Athletics Association's Kiddies Athletics Summer Camp in Capoons Bay on Saturday. PHOTO Credit: Asson Electronics

Participants with their awards in the BVI Athletics Association’s Kiddies Athletics Summer Camp in Capoons Bay on Saturday. PHOTO Credit: Asson Electronics

A mini track meet featuring hurdles, a formula 1 obstacle course and relays, wrapped up the BVI Athletics Association’s Kiddies Athletics Summer Camp in Capoons Bay on Saturday.
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