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Olympic Day fast approaching!

The BVI Olympic Committee has slated several events across numerous sports as a build-up to Olympic Day on June 23, 2013. Photo: Supplied
As part of its Olmpic Day Celebrations, the BVIOC has Squash, Sailing, Track, Football, Basketball and Rugby events planned with the hub of activity slated for the A.O. Shirley Grounds. Photo: Charles E. Jackson/VINO
As part of its Olmpic Day Celebrations, the BVIOC has Squash, Sailing, Track, Football, Basketball and Rugby events planned with the hub of activity slated for the A.O. Shirley Grounds. Photo: Charles E. Jackson/VINO
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI - To commemorate the birth of the modern Olympic Movement, the BVI Olympic Committee, along with hundreds of nations around the world, will celebrate Olympic Day on June 23, 2013 with a full schedule of sports events.

The goal is to promote participation in sports across the globe, regardless of age, gender or athletic ability. Based on the three pillars “move”, “learn” and “discover”, the BVI Olympic Committee, in conjunction with its Member Federations, are deploying sports activities from June 15 -23, 2013.

This year’s Olympic Day programme includes a series of activities leading up to Olympic Day on June 23, which will showcase various sports.

The theme of Olympic Day is 'Move, Learn, Discover' and the 2013 events will be promoting these three pillars and the Olympic Values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect.

Olympic Day certificates signed by the IOC President and the BVIOC President, tee shirts, and refreshments will be distributed to participants.

A detailed schedule can be found below.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Date

Activity

Time

Location

Saturday, June 15

East Junior Tennis Tournament in partnership with BVIOC and sponsored by CCS Trustees Ltd

9 A.M. until 2 P.M.

East End/Long Look Tennis Courts

Wednesday, June 19

The BVI Youth Sailing team will be celebrating Olympic Day while competing in the St. Thomas International Optimist Regatta

St. Thomas Yacht Club, St. Thomas, USVI

Thursday, June 20

British Virgin Islands Open Squash Championship

Games begin at 10:30 A.M. Full

Schedule of games here:

http://www.psaworldtour.com/page/TournamentDetails/0,,13121~2088,00.html

Tortola Sports Club

Friday, June 21

Rugby Exhibitions matches between youths of all ages

1 P.M. until 4 P.M.

AO Shirley Recreation Grounds

 

Girls Basketball Tournament

5 P.M. until 6 P.M.

Multipurpose Sports Complex

Saturday, June 22

BVI Athletics Association 2 mile Walk/Run

7 A.M.

Virgin Gorda

 

BVI Triathlon youth swim, cycle, run

7 A.M.

Baughers Bay ending at A.O. Shirley Recreation Ground

 

BVI Football Association girls & youth exhibition games

8 A.M. following BVI Triathlon event

A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds

Sunday, June 23

BVI Athletics Association 2 mile Walk/Run

Registration @ 6 A.M. with start time at 6:30 A.M.

A.O. Shirley Recreation Grounds

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