Sports
Kids Gaelic football kicks off new season
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Kids Gaelic Football Club will host a “Start of Season Blitz” on Saturday, 11 February, from 9:30am-11:30am at Cayman International School, comprising skills training for various age groups followed by a round robin of matches. The free event, for youngsters ages 5-18, is for first-time players as well as those […]
Cayman Prep face CIS for league titles
(PFL): The primary schools’ best footballers were in action at the Annex Field Saturday, 21 January, as the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and the Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) semifinals were played in front of a large crowd. Next up are the finals and third-place matches, which are set for 28 January, also […]
Irish Jog to benefit Special Needs Foundation
(CNS Local Life): Proceeds from the upcoming 25th annual St Patrick’s Day 5K Irish Jog are earmarked for the Special Needs Foundation Cayman (SNFC). Numerous charities answered the call to be considered for the event, according to hosts Butterfield Bank and Dart Enterprises. Michael McWatt, Butterfield managing director, said of the choice of SNFC, “Whilst […]
Primary football semifinal spots booked
(PFL): Facing brisk northwesterly winds and threatening skies, the young primary school stars participating in the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and the Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) playoffs left it all on the field this past Saturday, 14 January, as schools competed for a place in the semifinals in their respective divisions.
Olympic icon Bob Beamon attending Special Olympics events
(CNS Local Life): US Olympic gold medallist and record-holding long jumper Bob Beamon is coming to Cayman for the Special Olympics Cayman Islands (SOCI) signature fundraising golf tournament and awards evening. On Friday, 20 January, the Special Olympics ambassador will attend the sixth annual Cayman National Eric Crutchley Memorial Golf Tournament, SOCI’s major fundraiser for […]
Cayman scores with FA Cup visit
(CNS Local Life): The FA Cup is coming to Cayman this month, as part of a Caribbean tour of the famous football trophy, which was won by Manchester United last year. The cup will be here from 21-24 January, ending a tour that will include stops in Trinidad and Barbados, with Man U ambassador Dwight […]
Tennis juniors back on the court
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Tennis Club hosted the PwC Junior Circuit tournament over the weekend, marking the first event for the 2017 season. The competition attracted 22 juniors all together and included some new entrants to the under 10 division. Two of the three finals required a third set to decide who would […]
Equestrian school celebrates Christmas in January
(CNS Local Life): Cayman Riding School held its annual Christmas Horse Show, Sunday, 8 January, after the rush of the holiday season, enabling organisers to take advantage of recycled Christmas trees. Owner and riding instructor Tracey Surrey said the timing gave the school the “chance to recycle approximately 50 ‘natural’ Christmas trees… to create our […]
Schools edge closer to semifinal spots
(PFL): The 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) playoffs resumed Saturday, 7 January at the Annex Field following the Christmas break. With just one more playoff day scheduled for 14 January prior to the semifinals and finals, schools battled for maximum points as they edged closer to securing one […]
Primary football playoffs resume
(PFL): After a few weeks of deserved rest for players and coaches, the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and CUC Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) playoffs resume this Saturday, 7 January with the third round of games at the Annex Field beginning at 9am. The playoffs will continue through the month with the finals […]
Derek Haines covers 2,000 miles for charity in 2016
(CNS Local Life): Derek Haines has run more than 2,000 miles over 2016 as part of his participation in the “Mountains and Marathons” challenge on behalf of the Have a Heart charity which sponsors heart surgery for children in need. Over the year, 148 children received life-saving/changing surgery at Health City Cayman Islands. Another three […]
Academy hold seven-a-side youth tourney
(CNS Local Life): Academy Sports Club held its inaugural ASC Mini Slam 7v7 tournament on Saturday, 17 December, with 125 footballers from ages 8 to 12 competing in matches at the club’s four seven-a-side fields. The half-day event was organised to boost the youth football environment. “The U13 players have had their competition postponed by […]
Swim team sets Cayman records at world championships
(CNS Local Life): Cayman’s representatives at the 13th FINA World Swimming Championships (25m) have finished the five-day tournament without medals but have set Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA) and national records in various events. The international competition was held 6-11 December in the WFCU Centre in Windsor, Ontario. The three swimmers – Lauren Hew, […]
Goal fest for round two of primary playoffs
(PFL): The second round of the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) playoffs, held Saturday, 10 December at the Annex Field, had everything a true football supporter could wish for – plenty of goals, fantastic finishes, great saves, painful misses, botched penalties, great team play and sparkling individual performances.
Exciting start to primary football playoffs
(PFL): The first round of the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (PFL) playoffs concluded Saturday, 3 December at the Annex Field with a number of thrilling match-ups. The run to the championships in both leagues continues with second round games scheduled for 10 December, also at the Annex.
Breeze Fusion walk/run debuts on the Brac
(CNS Local Life): In celebration of its 40th anniversary, Radio Cayman recently organised its first annual Brac Breeze Fusion 5K Walk/Run on Cayman Brac. The event, held Saturday, 26 November, raised $1,000 for the Harmony Learning Centre, which was accepted by Paula Malone, a student at the facility. “Thank you for everything. I’m really happy […]
Primary schools battle for playoff spots
(PFL): The final regular season games in the 2016/2017 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL), held Saturday, 26 November, gave schools the chance to qualify for either the Champions Cup or Consolation Cup competitions, which are scheduled to kick off 3 December. In the Under 11 division, two schools steeped […]
PADI named dive industry pioneer
(CNS Local Life): The Cayman Islands Department of Tourism has named the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) as a 2017 Pioneer Award recipient for the department’s International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame (ISDHF). The announcement was made at the recent annual Diving Equipment and Marketing Association (DEMA) trade show in Las Vegas.
