Hurricane Threat Affects Football Tournament
[Updated] The threat of approaching Hurricane Gonzalo has forced some changes to the upcoming Canadian Accredited Independent Schools [CAIS] football tournament, scheduled to start on Thursday [Oct 16].
Organisers will hold a truncated tournament starting tomorrow [Oct 15] and end on Thursday evening. Games will be played throughout the day and the evening at the National Sports Centre and the BFA field.
A spokesperson said, “The threat of Hurricane Gonzalo has obviously had an impact on the upcoming Canadian Accredited Independent Schools [CAIS] football tournament, scheduled to start on Thursday.
“We have four teams on-island, thirteen flying in today, and five scheduled to fly in tomorrow. We [the coaches] are all meeting this evening to discuss the situation and determine the format of the tournament. Some schools have decided not to travel, and some may decide to return early. Nevertheless, we will hold a truncated tournament for those who are here.
“The tournament will start tomorrow and end on Thursday evening. Games will be played throughout the day and the evening at the National Sports Centre and the BFA field. Once we have determined the exact number of teams we will forward the schedule.”
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Update 4.54pm: A spokesperson added, “Due to the impending arrival of Hurricane Gonzalo, we regret to we inform you of the cancellation of the CAIS Opening Ceremony for the Canadian Accredited Independent Schools’ Senior Boys’ Soccer Tournament which was to be held on Wednesday, 15 October 2014 at 5:00 p.m. in The National Sports Centre.
“The teams that have arrived will start playing immediately to get their matches underway. The tournament will be a truncated format with games throughout Wednesday and Thursday.”
