Category: Sports
Open Optimist Championships This Weekend
One hundred and eighteen young sailors will take to the waters of Hamilton Harbour and the Great Sound this weekend to compete in the 2019 PwC Bermuda National and Open Optimist Championships. Competitors, ranging in age from 8-14 years, will be representing Bermuda’s major sailing programmes, in addition to 28 sailors from overseas, including 21... Read more of this article
Minister Foggo Attends Youth Rugby Day
Minister Lovitta Foggo attended yesterday’s [Nov 6] Youth Rugby Day, which was part of this week’s World Rugby Classic activities. A government spokesperson said, “The Minister of Labour, Community and Sports, Lovitta Foggo attended yesterday’s [November 6] Youth Rugby Day, which was part of this week’s 32nd Annual World Rugby Classic... Read more of this article
Two Bermudians Chosen As “Ambassador Crew”
Two Bermudians have been selected for the opportunity of a lifetime as “ambassador crew” on a pair of epic voyages in the Clipper 2019–20 Round the World Yacht Race, the Bermuda Tourism Authority announced today. Matthew Stephens, 18, and Chanara Smith-Rookes, 20, were chosen from a diverse group of nine Bermudian candidates who applied for the... Read more of this article
Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards On Nov 17th
The second annual Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards will be held on Sunday, November 17 at 4.00pm at the Ruth Seaton James Center for the Performing Arts. A spokesperson said, “Under the distinguished patronage of Alex Scott, former Premier of Bermuda, and Mrs. Scott, we are proud to announce the second annual Sports Bermuda Magazine Awards, which... Read more of this article
Tennis: Mixed Day For Daniel Phillips In Spain
Daniel Phillips continued playing in his first Under 16 tournament as he took to the courts in Spain to compete in the Guillermo Vilas Tennis Academy Trophy. Phillips, playing in the Boys Singles 16 Main Draw, took on Kane Bonsach Ganley from Spain; the pair battled in a three setter that saw Phillips advance. Phillips won the first set 6-2, but Ganley... Read more of this article
World Rugby Classic: Canada vs France
A total of 13 points were put on the board on the Plate Semi-Final of the 2019 World Rugby Classic between Canada and France. At the half of this Plate Semi-Final Canada and France are deadlocked at 5-5. Yam nick Lafforgue went over to give France the lead, but a strong run from John Moonlight leveled the game. Canada have missed two Penalty attempts... Read more of this article
Second Spring Senior Bowling League Results
In Second Spring Senior Bowling League action at the Warwick Lanes saw the Last Pin defeat the Last Minutes 3 – 1, the New Comers went down 3 – 1 to the Pin Splitters, while the Islanders defeated Just Kickin 3 – 1 and the match between the Blue Angels and the Drifters ended 2 – 2. Men Handicap Game: Barry Floyd 236, Llewellyn Jones 227, McNeil... Read more of this article
BBA Elite City League: Hornets & Storm Win
A total of 247 points were scored in a Bermuda Basketball Elite City League double header inside the Bermuda College Gymnasium. Game 1 saw the BGA Hornets defeat the Fort Knox Panthers 67-57. Kevin Stephens would lead the BGA Hornets with 25 points, while the Panthers got 21 points from Jorel Smith. Game 2 saw the Storm defeat the Warriors 64-59. Gershon... Read more of this article
Middle & Primary School Girls Tournaments
Dellwood Middle School recently won the Bermuda School Sports Federations Middle School Girls Six-A-Side Football Tournament at Shelly Bay Field after coming from behind to defeat Saltus Grammar School 2-1. Abby Autmezguine gave Saltus the lead in the first half after beating the goalkeeper to a loose ball. Dellwood came out a more determined team in... Read more of this article
Fight Night: Local Boxers To Take To The Ring
The Bermuda Boxing Federation announced the team of local fighters for the upcoming ‘Return Fight Night’ to take place at the Fairmont Southampton Hotel on November 23rd. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Boxing Federation is pleased to announce its team of local fighters for the upcoming Return Fight Night to take place at the Fairmont... Read more of this article
BMC: ‘We Condemn The Antisocial Behavior’
Following the incident that occurred in the Clearwater Beach area this past holiday weekend, the Bermuda Motocross Club said that while it “was not at all associated with the BMC or any of our members” they want “to publicly condemn, in the strongest terms, the antisocial behavior.” A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Motocross... Read more of this article
BBA Annual General Meeting On January 30
The Bermuda Basketball Association [BBA] will be having its Annual General Meeting on Thursday, January 30, 2020 at CedarBridge Academy. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Basketball association is pleased to announce that it’s Annual General Meeting is slated to take place at Cedarbridge Academy on Thursday, January 30, 2020. “All members... Read more of this article
