Category: Sports
Powerboat Association Votes In New Executive
The Bermuda Powerboat Association held its Annual General Meeting [AGM] last week; as a result a new Commodore, Vice Commodore, Rear Commodore, and executive were elected. New Commodore Robert Cardwell said, “Last week the Bermuda Powerboat Association held its AGM. This AGM was well attended and in that AGM the following executive elections were... Read more of this article
Senior School Track Championships Held
The Berkeley Institute won the 2018 Bermuda School Sports Federation Senior School Track Meet with a ten point win over Saltus Grammar School. Berkeley used a strong relay performance to edge past Saltus with 541.5 points. Saltus finished second on 531.5, while CedarBridge Academy finished third with 529. Two records fell in the 400 meter events, first... Read more of this article
37 Archers Take Part In School League
A total of 37 Archers competed in the Bermuda School and Club League Term 2. The competition sees the scores for Bare Bow [BB] and Compound Bows [CU]. David Semos who organizes the League runs David Semos Archery, while Indigo Archery is run by Cynde Semos. The archers of this league attend Dellwood, BHS, St George’s Prep, Warwick, Saltus and Home... Read more of this article
TMR Pee Wee “Have-a-Go” Cricket Wraps Up
On Saturday [March 17], 2018 TMR Pee Wee “Have-A-Go” Cricket finished with the Pee Wees playing a game against their parents, followed by a prize presentation. During the course of the program the children received a free introduction to cricket in a fun and safe environment. Mr. Lloyd Smith, President of the Bermuda Cricket Board, said, “We... Read more of this article
Records Fall At Best Of The Best Swim Meet
The Best of the Best Short Course Swimming Series saw 20 records fall at the BASA Pool, as local swimmers displayed impressive form. Sam Williamson broke Trevor Nelson’s twenty-three year old record in the 13-14 Boy’s 50m Breaststroke clocking 31.98, the previous record by Nelson was 33.03 set on November 1st, 1994. Williamson would then break the... Read more of this article
Football Team Named For International Friendlies
The Bermuda Football Association announced the Bermuda Senor Men’s Team that will depart Bermuda on Monday March 19th to participate in two international friendlies. The Gombey Warriors will play Antigua & Barbuda on Wednesday March 21st and Barbados on March 25th. The team and staff are: Players Reggie Lambe [C] Roger Lee Daren Usher Lejaun... Read more of this article
Results: BBA Mountain Bike Championships
Inclement weather conditions met competitors who braved the conditions to compete in the 2018 Winners Edge Bermuda Mountain Bike Championships at Ferry Reach this weekend. Robin Horsfield who returned home from University just for this event was crowned the Men’s Open Champion, while Cailin Conyers is the Ladies Champion. Kaden Hopkins and Alyssa... Read more of this article
Jillian Terceira Concludes Competing In Belgium
Bermudian equestrian Jillian Terceira concluded competing in the CSI2* / CSI1* / CSIYH1* LIER International Horse Jumping event in Belgium on the Azelhof Tour. Terceira and Iluna Di Cantero competed in the 1.25m CSI1* Table A with A Jump Off Against The Clock Class finishing 24th clocking a time of 69.31, but they had 4 Penalty Fault Points. Competing... Read more of this article
Football: First & Premier Division Results
BAA, Paget Lions, Southampton Rangers, PHC Zebras, Dandy Town Hornets, and Boulevard Blazers all claimed victories in this weekend’s Premier Division and First Division football action. First: Somerset Eagles 2 BAA 5 BAA earned a promotion spot to the Premier Division with a 5 – 2 victory over the Somerset Eagles at the White Hill Field. Laquan... Read more of this article
WHM: Jessica Lewis Sprinting To Success
[Part of Women’s History Month Series | Written by Robyn Bardgett] She may only weigh 67lbs, but Jessica Lewis is strength personified, as the track paralympian has continued to reach her goals, proving that nothing can hold her back if she sets her mind to it. The athlete — who is the first Bermudian sprinter to compete in the Paralympics... Read more of this article
Smith Helps Guide Jackson State To Victory
Bermudian tennis player Tyler Smith helped guide her Jackson State University Women’s Tennis teammates to victory in the SWAC Tennis Tournament against Prairie View A&M. Smith played in the number One Singles and Doubles in their 4 – 2 win. In her Singles match, she defeated Stacy Lackey in straight sets 6-1, 6-1. Smith then teamed up with Lucia... Read more of this article
Regatta Cancelled As Oyster In Liquidation
The Bermuda Tourism Authority recently updated its 2018 Sailing Race Calendar to include the return of the Argo Gold Cup in May of this year. This update follows the cancellation of the 2018 Oyster Regatta that was also set to be held in Bermuda later this year, with the BTA noting, “The shipbuilder Oyster Yachts went into liquidation earlier... Read more of this article
