Jon Beard Backs Bermuda At CAC Games
Jon Beard, Bermuda’s chef de mission, is confident the island’s team will produce strong performances at the Central American and Caribbean Games in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic.
The Bermuda Olympic Association has named a 104-member delegation, including 78 athletes, the largest team the island has sent to a multi-sport event.
Bermuda will compete in 17 sports at the Games, which mark the 25th edition of the event and the centenary of its founding in 1926.
Several of the Bermuda team will also compete at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, which overlap with the CAC Games.
“We have some big numbers coming in [to Santo Domingo], with athletes coming and going as some are competing in Glasgow,” Beard told Bernews.
“It’s a good level of sport. There will definitely be opportunities for our athletes to medal.”
Beard, who previously served as the chef de mission, said the Games had benefited from extensive investment in venues and infrastructure ahead of the centenary event.
“The facilities there are fantastic,” he added. “It’s the 100th anniversary of the Games, so Santo Domingo want to make a real show of it.
“They have rebuilt, renovated or upgraded many of the venues.
“There are sports parks, which means it will be a bit easier for our athletes to watch and support each other. Many of the competition venues are close to each other.
“It’s great to see a Bermuda team featuring in so many sports.”
The Games run from July 24 to August 8.
Bermuda’s team
Archery: Camerin Pickering. Official: Ross Roberts.
Athletics: Men – Dage Minors, Nirobi Smith-Mills. Women – Sakari Famous. Official: Devon Bean.
Beach Volleyball: Men – Benjamin Barnett, Connor Somerville. Women – Megan Hands, Natalie Gazzard. Officials: Meagan Peck, Richard Bevis.
Bowling: Anthony Hayward, Dennis Joell, Shannon Lee, David Maycock, Lamar Richardson, Levinc Samuels. Official: Joseph Slowinski.
Cycling (Road Time Trial): Men – Nicholas Narraway, Kaden Hopkins. Women – Gabriella Arnold. Official: Dave Collins.
Cycling (Mountain Bike): Robin Horsfield. Officials: Dave Collins, Cole McDicken.
Equestrian: Angela Hollaran. Official: Carla Stemple.
Field Hockey: Constance Betts, Abigail Brewer, Jennifer Chisnall, Elizabeth Davidson, Alyssa De Silva, Leyla Ganal, Georgia Harris, Jessica Hollis, Yvonne Osborne, Jasmine Patterson, Chrysda Smith, Robin Stempel, Christina Stephens-Weser, Elizabeth Stewart, Megan Troake, Danielle Williams. Officials: Kevon Moodley, Kris Rego, Lakae Tavares.
Netball: Debre Evans, Asante Chapman, Keizhari Knight, Kiante Lightbourne, Kaylee Leema, Jordyn Ming, Inshan-Nae Smith, Jasmyn Renfroe, Brianna Ray, Jahtuere Trott, Jahkenya Trott, Selah Tuzo. Officials: Kimale Evans, Antoine Williams.
Rugby union: Alexander Brown, Tashon DeSilva, Steven Doyling, Jahniko Francis, D’Zuri Gill, Aidan Kendall, Antonio Perinchief-Leader, Myles Robinson, Brandon Sangster, Ja’Kee Simons, Hadleigh Tucker, Kelin Williams. Officials: Jason Hendre, Lucas Nyamoto, Bruno Texeira (physiotherapist).
Sailing: Men – Sebastian Kempe. Women – Adriana Penruddocke. Officials: Charles Baillie Strong, Shaun Priestly.
Squash: Men – Micah Franklin, Taylor Carrick, Anaya Smith. Women – Rachel Barnes, Sydney Wallace, Abigail Brewer. Official: Christopher Barnes.
Swimming: Men – Elijah Daley, Jack Harvey, Sam Williamson. Women – Elan Daley, Madelyn Moore. Official: Ben Smith.
Tennis: Men – Daniel Phillips, Richard “Trey” Mallory. Women – Shelby Madeiros, Nadhira Durham. Officials: Ricky Mallory, Steve Bean.
Triathlon: Nicholas Pilgrim, Tyler Smith. Official: Joe Filliol.
Team Staff: Chef de Mission – Jon Beard. Games Management – Trina Roberts. Physiotherapists – Megan Titterton, Tre Anthony Outerbridge.
