24 set to attend Carifta Games in Bahamas
The team, which is one of the largest declared so far by the other countries taking part, includes U-17 Girls: Nelda Huggins, 100/200; L’Tisha Fahie, 100m; Tarika Moses, 400m; Judine Lacey, 400m; Lakeisha Warner, 800m; Deya Erickson, 100m Hurdles; Kala Penn, Long Jump/Triple Jump; Ashley Penn, Long Jump/Penthatlon; Kiwana Emmanuel, Shot Put/Javelin Throw.
Boys: Kyron McMaster, 200/400m; Deshawn Douglas, 200/400m; Tahj Malone, High Jump; Kadeon Potter, Shot Put;
U-20 Girls: Taylor Hill, 100/200m; Jonel Lacey, 200m; Shaian Vandenburg, 100m; Trevia Gumbs, Shot Put/Discus Throw; Tynelle Gumbs, Javelin Throw/Discus Throw; Boys: Shaquoy Stephens, 200/400m; Khari Herbert, 200/400m; Tarique Moses, 800m; Eldred Henry, Shot Put/Discus Throw; Brandon Andrew, 110m Hurdles/Long Jump. Ryan Joseph, 4x400m Relay reserve.
The officials are Steve Augustine, Head Coach; Winston Potter, Assistant Head Coach; Coaches, Omar Jones and Samantha John; Team Manager, Delva Thomas; Chaperone, Angeleta Bernard; Psychologist, Dr. Sylvia Simmonds; Trainer, Shaun Williams; Massage Therapist, Elizabeth Hopper. Delegates: Dag Samuels and Dean Greenaway.
In 2012, the team won 5 medals and with such a large number of athletes taking part this year then the BVI Athletics Association will be looking toward an even larger haul this time around.
The regional championships which target Under 17 and Under 20 athletes, will see 24 athletes donning the territory’s colors as they compete for spots against there counterparts on the podium in 14 disciplines over three days of competition, March 30-April 1.
With 24 athletes being the largest delegation to attend the premier regional Jr. Championships in Nassau this year, the Bahamas has played a significant role in the Territory’s Carifta Games history.
The BVI’s first Carifta Games participation was in the Bahamas in 1976 with four athletes. In 1978, current association president Dean Greenaway, won the 400m silver, the Territory’s first medal in the championships. Keita Cline bagged the Territory’s first gold medals in 1992 when he won both the Long and Triple Jumps.
The opening ceremony is set for 6 P.M. on Friday, March 29. Competition begins at 8:30 A.M. on Saturday morning and runs through the evening of Monday, April 1, 2013.
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16 Responses to “24 set to attend Carifta Games in Bahamas”
Congrats to my baby Lakeisha Mimi Warner going into your event as the favourite against those big countries like Jamaica and the rest of them is a great accomplishment.
LEH WE GO, BVI, LEH WE GO!!!