BOA To Host “Women In Formation” Event
The Bermuda Olympic Association will be hosting an event entitled “Women in Formation” to celebrate Women in Sport in Bermuda.
A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Olympic Association will be hosting an event entitled “Women in Formation” on Saturday November 12th at Tucker’s Point, to celebrate Women in Sport in Bermuda.
“This special event will include learning activities, followed by a banquet, for women involved in sports at all levels; elite athletes, coaches, officials, administrators and aspiring leaders. Several of Bermuda’s most successful women will participate and share their experiences.
“Included in the program will be:
- Caitlin Conyers – elite athlete cycling
- Katura-Horton Perinchief – international diving judge & Olympian in Diving
- Patty Petty – international triathlon official
- Debbie Jones-Hunter – BSADA CEO and Olympian in Athletics
- Natasha Trott – international football referee
- Heidi Mello – international show jumping official
- Trina Roberts – coach of archery
- Judy Simons – past president of the BOA
- Donna Raynor – former BNAA President
“Individuals will speak about their own journey with the goal of inspiring and encouraging the attendees. Several BOA elite athletes including Dame Flora Duffy, Jessica Lewis, Emma Keane and more, may not attend in person, due to their hectic competition schedule, but will provide a video message to the participants. The evening’s activities will feature the family fun game, Jeopardy, to explore the history of Women in Sport in Bermuda.”
The Chairperson of the BOA’s Women in Sport Committee, Donna Raynor stated that, “Our goal is to fill this room with like-minded women who seek to support, encourage, learn and inspire! We have so many great women in sports in Bermuda and we need to hear their stories. We plan to make this a fun filled night of learning.”
A spokesperson said, “All are invited to attend. Individuals interested in purchasing tickets [$125 per person] can contact olympics@ibl.bm. There will tables of 10 offered at a special price to National Sport Governing Bodies who can reserve a table of 10 for $100/person.”
