Sports
Riding school jumps into late Christmas show
(CNS): Cayman Riding School recently celebrated Christmas in January, due to a rain-delayed holiday event. The Christmas Horse Show, held at the school, located in Savannah, featured decorated trees and a fancy dress competition in addition to riding displays.
CIASA makes a splash with weekend celebration
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA) recently recognised the achievements of the community’s young swimmers while encouraging the next group of hopefuls in the sport. As part of a weekend celebrating all things swim-related, CIASA held a clinic run by an Olympian and handed out numerous awards for the best performances of 2015.
Cayman Prep, Red Bay and CIS take crowns in football finals
(PFL): The heavy rains that drenched the Annex Field Saturday, 30 January, could not dampen the enthusiasm and excitement of the 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) finals and third-place games. Cayman Prep and Red Bay Primary repeated as Under 9 and Under 11 League champions, respectively, and Cayman International […]
Young sailors retain regatta crown
(CNS): Two young sailors were repeat winners in their class in the Captain Leroy Watson East End Regatta held at the Reef Resort 23-24 January. Last year’s defending champions, Ava Hider, 13, and Charlotte Webster, 11, again took first place in the Laser Pico class, which involved nine boats competing in six races over the two […]
Equestrian Fowler wins international event
(CNS): Cayman rider Chloe Fowler, 13, who was competing internationally for the first time, has won in her class at a jumping show in Ocala, Florida. Each year hundreds of horses are shipped in for the 10-week HITS Ocala show season, which culminates in the Great American $1 Million Grand Prix in March. As well as […]
Mercuryman attracts international triathletes
(CNS): The fourth annual Generali Mercuryman, the Cayman Islands’ only half-iron distance triathlon, attracted both local and overseas professional athletes competing in the various events at the 17 January races. The overall winner for the professional triathletes division was British racer Rachel Joyce.
Teams set for primary football finals
(PFL): This past Saturday saw the always entertaining 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) semifinals, which were played at the historic Annex Field in front of a packed house. Players and coaches left everything on the field as they battled for a place in the coveted finals, which are […]
Swimmers dive into first meet of 2016
(CNS): The Stingray Swim Club (SSC) hosted the year’s first fully officiated competitive event, the EY Winter Sprint Meet, at the Lions Aquatic Centre this past weekend. Joining Stingray were swimmers from Camana Bay Aquatic Club, Seven Mile Swimmers and Brac Barracudas, as well as Stingray’s Special Olympic swimmers who train regularly with the club […]
Olympic champion to participate in CIASA events
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA) is gearing up for the 2016 “Splash, Dash and Brunch” weekend with Olympic swimmer Erik Vendt. Events start with age group clinics for the local swim community on Friday, 22 January; two sea swims (200M and 400M) on Saturday; and brunch with Olympians and the CIASA annual award […]
Veteran footballers to raise money for halfway house
(CNS): Local football stars of the last century are hoping that they still have it in them to give hope to some of the community’s most vulnerable people. A special charity match will see the players of yesteryear from George Town go head-to-head with veterans from West Bay in order to raise much-needed funds for […]
Schools seal semifinal berths in primary football playoffs
(PFL): Excitement was in the air at the Annex Field this past Saturday as the 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) playoffs continued with the fourth and final round of games to see which schools would secure a berth in the semifinals.
Cricket body looks to revive the sport in Cayman
(CNS): Cayman Cricket, the rebranded and incorporated non-profit company which replaced the Cayman Islands Cricket Association as the sport’s governing body hit the refresh button at its annual general meeting (AGM) last month. Abali Hoilett, who completed his first year as president, was re-elected to chair the board of directors. In addition, Robert Cox and […]
Semifinal spots up for grabs in Primary Football League playoffs
(PFL): The 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) playoffs resumed Saturday, 9 January with the third round of games following the Christmas break at the Annex Field. With only one round of playoff games remaining on 16 January, several schools have already confirmed their places in the semifinals, which […]
Stingray launches open course to master swimming
(CNS): Stingray Swim Club (SSC) has just launched a masters swim programme at the Lions Aquatic Centre. The course, which began 4 January, will run every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 12pm–1pm, led by the club’s coaches. Stingray head coach David Pursley explained that after receiving inquiries about a masters programme, the club decided to start […]
Stingray Swim Club dives into 20th year
(CNS): Stingray Swim Club (SSC) voted in a new president and vice president as well as other board members at its recent annual general meeting, installing Kathy Jackson and Jo Sinclair, respectively, at the top two positions. The meeting was also an opportunity to thank outgoing president Amanda Roberts who stepped down from the board after 16 […]
Runners step up for Special Needs Foundation
(CNS): The ‘50/50’ $50,000 marathon appeal to raise funds towards programmes for children supported by the Special Needs Foundation of Cayman (SNFC) has passed its target. More than 50 runners signed up to participate in the various races involved in the initiative (marathon, half marathon or relay) and all helped in collecting donations.
Cayman Prep and Red Bay undefeated in U-11 playoffs
(PFL) The second round of games in the 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) playoffs were played Saturday, 12 December at the Annex Field. In the PFL Under 9 Champions Cup, defending champions Cayman Prep secured their first win in the playoffs with a 2-0 victory over Sir John […]
Local runner going the distance for charity
(CNS): Patrice Donalds will be running a half marathon Sunday, 6 December, to raise awareness and funds for the Estella Scott-Roberts Foundation (ESRF). She is seeking donations for her efforts based on estimates for her expected finishing time at the Intertrust Cayman Islands Marathon.
