Category: Sports
Bodybuilding Night Of Champions Weigh-In
The 25th Annual Bermuda Bodybuilding Night of Champions will take place tomorrow [Aug 18] at the Ruth Seaton James Auditorium. There are 26 competitors for this year’s competition. Competitors have been training hard and dieting in preparation for this year’s event, and the weigh-in was held last night. Bodybuilding competitors are divided by... Read more of this article
Photos: Bermuda West Ham Youth Soccer Camp
This week the BFA Field in Prospect played host to the Bermuda West Ham Youth Soccer Camp. Running from Monday August 13th and ending today [Aug 16], there were two groups of kids taking part. The younger kids morning group was at times up to 29 and the evening teen group saw up to 16 kids. West Ham United Football Club from London, England, have arguably... Read more of this article
Photos: Premier, Ministers Congratulate Somerset
[Updated] Earlier today [Aug 14] Premier Paula Cox and Cabinet Ministers offered their official congratulations to Somerset Cricket Club on their win over St. George’s in the 2012 Cup Match Classic. The cricket players and Cabinet Ministers gathered at the National Sports Centre in Devonshire, where they all lined up and shook hands. Both Premier... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: 2012 Around The Island Race
The Around the Island powerboat race took place yesterday [Aug 12] with two new records set. Anthony and Andy Stoneham were the fastest boat around the course with a new record time of 33.35 seconds in S22, while Tonka and Stacey Simpson powered FB55 across the line first in a time of 47:10 which is a new FB class record. You can view all the class... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: 2012 Around The Island Race
Two new records were set during this afternoon’s [Aug 12] Around-The-Island Powerboat Race, with Anthony and Andy Stoneham the fastest boat around the course with a new record time of 33 minutes and 35 seconds. The event does not have an overall winner as such, with all boats divided into classes and starting at staggered times. Class winners... Read more of this article
Photo Set #2: Second Day Of Cup Match
The 110th Annual Cup Match Classic took place this past weekend [Aug 2] with Somerset Cricket Club winning on their home grounds. As always fans packed the Club’s ground many attired in their team colours and loudly cheering for their side. You can view all our Cup Match coverage here and all our Cup Match photo galleries here. Click to enlarge... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: Second Day Of Cup Match
Somerset ended a ten year drought yesterday [Aug 4] defeating their long time rivals St George’s for the Cup Match title. They last won the Cup back in 2002 in Somerset, before losing it in 2005 at the Wellington Oval. During the Presentation Ceremony Somerset Cricket Club President Alfred Maybury wanted everyone to know that “my baby is back... Read more of this article
Photos/Videos: Somerset Fans Celebrate Victory
[Updated] Somerset romped to a convincing victory in the Cup Match Classic this afternoon [Aug 3], winning the coveted title on their home field thrilling the Somerset fans. As it became clear that Somerset would win fans started lining the sides of the field, ready to rush on and celebrate the win. At the Cup Presentation held after the game ended,... Read more of this article
Photo Set #1: First Day Of Cup Match
The 110th Annual Cup Match Classic is underway today [Aug 2] at the Somerset Cricket Club. Rain delayed the start of the game, and then came back and halted play at around 12pm. As always fans have packed the Club’s ground many attired in their team colours and loudly cheering for their side. We will have considerably more coverage as the holiday... Read more of this article
Photos/Video: Premier Hosts Cup Match Reception
Premier Paula Cox hosted the traditional pre Cup Match reception for this year’s teams at Camden last night [July 30]. The Annual Cup Match Classic is set to get underway on Thursday August 2nd at the Somerset Cricket Club. The Premier told the invited guests that politics takes a back seat over Cup Match while we celebrate. She also confessed... Read more of this article
Photos: PowerBoat Round-The-Island Qualifiers
The Bermuda PowerBoat Association held two more qualifying races for the upcoming Round-The-Island at Ferry Reach yesterday [July 29]. Darius Zuill and his co-pilot Victor Fishington won the Stock B Class, while Ryan and Steven Davidge won the Stock D Class, with Shaun Butterfield and Jermal Woolridge finishing second. Henry Talbot and his crew Howard... Read more of this article
Photos: Colt Cup Match Ends In A Draw
[Updated] Colt Cup Match was held at the Somerset Cricket Club today [July 29] with St George’s going up to bat first. The St George’s team scored 152 before all were bowled out. Somerset are currently at the wicket and have scored 75 with four men out so far. The game continues and we will bring the final results when they are available. Update... Read more of this article
