Sports

On Tuesday, June 19, members of the crew of the RFA Wave Ruler competed against the Anguilla National Team in a friendly game of football at the James Ronald Webster Park. It was a great experience for both parties involved as it was a way for the members of the crew to get some exercise and time away from the ship. It was also beneficial for the Anguillian footballers who got some added experience and an opportunity to sharpen their skills. The game began at approximately 5 pm and was officiated by Inspector Allan Carty. It was a regular 90 minute competition and was officiated properly with three referees. Although the final score was 9-1 in favour of Anguilla, it was an exciting game.

On June 3rd, two cricket matches were held at the James Ronald Webster Park.

In a further effort to promote and development hard ball cricket in the primary schools, two teams were formed (Red vs Blue) of which a ten over match sponsored by Scotiabank Anguilla Limited was played.

The Pre-ohn “T” Memorial Race (Warm-up) took place on Sunday June 10th, 2007, with a large group of spectators. Some 17 cyclists from Anguilla and one from St. Maarten took part in this annual cycle race.

Sponsor Responds to Request from Team Management to Help Improve Fielding Performance

Monday, June 4th, 2007 – Kingston, Jamaica – Digicel, proud sponsors of West Indies cricket, is financing the cost of an experienced fielding coach to join the West Indies cricket team on a full time basis for the current England tour. Former baseball player and cricketer, Julian Fountain will now join sport psychologist David Scott as part of additional support for the Windies team funded by Digicel at the request of the team management and coaching staff.

Two Anguillian athletes, Mr. Gary Gumbs and Nashane Johnson, traveled to Barbados over the weekend to participate in the Austin Sealy track classic. The event featured several local Barbados teams and squads from St. Kitts, St. Lucia, Dominica, Nevis and Anguilla.

The bumping, setting and spiking which defines volleyball will be on display once again on June 8th as the interim committee responsible for Volleyball presents its business Volleyball league. The league which is being sponsored by the Anguilla Development board is premised on getting fit and enjoying the health benefits of sports.

In an attempt to achieve enjoyment and excitement many children turn to sport and through their participation they learn important life skills. Sport offers the opportunity to experience the rewards of personal achievement and golf in particular teaches self-discipline, co-operation and respect. Twenty- two children between 8 to 16 years of age have just finished a month long Spring Golf Clinic hosted by Temenos Golf Club.

Lil Soldiers are the new C.C.B. Female Football League Champions. They dethroned the defending champions Shining Stars by edging them out on goal difference. Shining Stars needed only a draw in their final game against Gazelles to retain their championship, but they went under 1 goal to nil in a very exciting encounter. Both Lil Soldiers and Shining Stars ended on 17 points but Lil Soldiers had a superior goal difference of 12 compared to a goal difference of 7 for Shining Stars. This meant that the final standings read: First place Lil Soldiers (C.C.B. League Champions 2007), second Shining Stars, Gazelles slip one place to third, Youngsters fourth andSuper Stars in fifth position. It was Lil Soldiers first hold on the C.C.B. League trophy.

The Anguilla Tae Kwondo Club held its second bi-annual grading exams this year at the Road School on Sunday 13th May 2007. The exams were presided over by Grand Master Shin. Two students Cody Coburn and Alex Horsford were promoted to the rank of 1st Dan Black Belt, an Honorary 1st Dan Black Belt was conferred on Birnie Stephenson-Brooks for her sterling contribution to the Club here in Anguilla she was the holder of a red belt before her retirement from the sport. 31 Students were promoted from White Belt to Yellow Belt and 18 students were promoted from Yellow Belt to Green Belt, 1 student Michelle Herbert Harrigan was promoted from yellow belt to purple (skipping green belt) and 14 students were promoted from Green Belt to Purple Belt and 7 students were promoted from Purple to Red Belt whilst 5 students were promoted from Red Belt to Red Belt with one stripe, 5 students were promoted from Red Stripe to Brown belt and 4 students were promoted from brown belt to brown belt with one stripe and 3 students from Brown with 1 stripe to Brown with 2 Stripes. Two 1st Dan black belt students did their stage test to be promoted to 2nd Dan black belt. A total of 104 students took the exams.

Over the past days, NAPA Auto Parts in Anguilla has made presentations of six footballs to various schools on the island aimed at promoting the sport of football and developing the playing skills of the children.

Cricket in the schools in Anguilla is being given a boost with the provision of a quantity of playing gear purchased by the island’s Cricket Association from funds made available by the Stanford Group.

The Anguilla Tae Kwon Do Club under the Instruction of Emmanuel Laud participated in the ITF Open Championship Tournament, which was held in Jamaica. There were 13 students in attendance.

Styler’s Tae Kwondo Club, had their second promotion test for belt grading on Saturday May 5th 2007 at the Soroptimist Centre.

Fritz Bus of St Maarten is the 2007 Optimist Triathlon Individual Serious winner. Bus had placed third in the 2006 Triathlon.

The fifth annual Anguilla Regatta will take place on May 11, 12 and 13 in the beautiful sheltered harbour of Road Bay Anguilla. Many yachts are expected to participate from neighbouring islands including St. Martin/St. Maarten, St. Barths, Antigua and the BVI. Other participants include sailors flying in from the USA and Europe to crew on various boats with crew needed.

Action heated up last week in the CCB sponsored female football league. On Wednesday Shining Stars defeated Super Stars by a score of 2 goals to 1. Glenicia Richardson and Morihinzi both scored for Shining Stars while Melissa Carty scored the lone goal for Super Stars. Khadeema Gumbs was adjudged player of the game for her superb defensive work. The second round kicked off on Friday 20th April with the league leaders and defending champion Shining Stars going under to Lil Soldiers by the score of 3 goals to 0. Keturah Caines, Geralisa Bardouille and Melesa Anderson were on target for Lil Soldiers with Ambhar Romney winning the M.V.P. of the game.

Matches continued in the 2007 CCB sponsored Senior Male Cricket League saw ALHCS (School) take on the defending champions Farrington Blue Jays. School won the toss and put the Blue Jays in to bat. The Farrington Team cumulated a meager total of 152 off 27 overs failing to utilize their full allotment of 30. The Adams brothers contributed most of the runs to the Blue Jays total with Alex hitting a spanking 71, which included 7 fours and 3 sixes, while Terry supported him with a quick 45, smashing 6 fours and a massive six.

The C.C.B. Female Football League was alive and kicking last week. On Wednesday Lil Soldiers crushed Super Stars by a score of 5 goals to 1. Melesa Anderson scored 4 goals and Shelissa Williams netted the other goal for Soldiers while Melissa Carty scored the lone goal for Super Stars. Melesa Anderson was named M.V.P. for her outstanding performance in the midfield.

The 2007 Caribbean Commercial Bank sponsored 35 over cricket season commenced on April 14th 2007 at the Ronald Webster’s Park with an exciting match between Cap Juluca and the Blue Jays of the Farrington. Cap Juluca batted first, with the excellent batting of Omari Banks and Rhon Rogers earning the team 64 runs and 28 runs respectively. By the end of the match the team was able to amass 142 runs from 20 overs.

U-13 Male National Team

On Saturday 7th March 2007 the U-13 male national team travelled to St. Martin to participate in the Alberic A. Richards Memorial Football Tournament. The participating teams were Anguilla, St. Kitts, St. Martin and St. Maarten. Anguilla placed second in this competition with St. Martin awarded first place and St. Kitts 3rd place.