Sports
Young swimmers learn life skills
(CNS): The Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA) recently hosted a leadership conference for 40 of Cayman’s top youth swimmers, which focused on life-skill development and recognising how sports and, in particular, swimming, affect that development.
Primary Football League set for playoffs
(PFL): The 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and CUC Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) regular seasons concluded Saturday, 28 November with Savannah Primary, Cayman Prep and Cayman International School topping the standings in their respective age divisions and leagues going into the playoffs.
Cayman’s dressage riders impress US judge
(CNS): The recent opening show in the Cayman Islands Equestrian Federation’s (CIEF) 2015/16 National Dressage Series marked many firsts, including a US judge coming here for the first time and several riders debuting at the event. Dressage judge Luis Denizard said he was impressed with Cayman’s dressage talent. He judged a series of tests at a […]
Swim meet adds splash of international flavour
(CNS): International swimmers added to the excitement of the annual Mike Lockwood Memorial Pirates Week meet held 19-22 November at the Lions Aquatic Centre. Hosted by Stingray Swim Club (SSC), the meet included swimmers from New York-based Agua (Asphalt Green Unified Aquatics) and Team Fins from Texas; along with local entrants Camana Bay Aquatic Club […]
C&W launches Caribbean-wide sports network
(CNS): Cable & Wireless (C&W) launched its sports network, Flow Sports, this week, marking the arrival of the first Caribbean-based, region-wide high definition sports network. Flow’s TV customers can now access both local and international action.
Crisis Centre rings in the Jingle Bell Run
(CNS): Hundreds of participants — both runners and walkers — are expected to turn out Sunday, 13 December, for the annual Jingle Bell Run fundraiser in support of the Cayman Islands Crisis Centre.
Pirates Week sea swim celebrates 35 years
(CNS): Last weekend was full of action for the swimming community, with a 5K race and two clinics for younger swimmers. The 35th Annual Pirates Week 5K Sea Swim, sponsored by KPMG and held Saturday, 14 November, featured 50 entrants, including international swimmer Emily Brunneman.
Record turnout for Cayman Islands Triathlon
(CNS): The 2015 Cayman Islands Triathlon, held the beginning of the month, attracted just fewer than 200 triathletes, the largest number of participants for such an event to date.
Cayman’s equestrians shine in Jamaica
(CNS): The Cayman team placed a strong second in the final leg of the Caribbean Equestrian Association’s Junior Show Jumping Competition (JSJC) which took place in Jamaica recently. Competing for Cayman were Ashley van den Bol and Basil Humphries as the 16-and-under and 14-and-under riders, respectively. The competition consisted of four challenging courses ridden over the […]
Red Bay Primary footballers remain undefeated
(PFL): The historic Annex Field was the perfect setting for some excellent youth football this past Saturday, 14 November during the sixth round of the 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) regular seasons.
Law Society rugby team tackles lawyers world cup
(CNS): For the first time, the Cayman Islands Law Society (CILS) was invited to participate in the Lawyers Rugby World Cup. The event is held every four years to coincide with the Rugby World Cup and, in addition to taking part in competition on the pitch, law societies worldwide get the opportunity to develop professional […]
Breeze Fusion walk/run raises $4000 for charities
(CNS): More than 200 people participated in the ninth nnual Breeze Fusion three-mile walk/run which took place Saturday, 7 November at Smith Barcadere. Walkers and runners raised $4,000, with the funds split evenly between the National Council of Voluntary Organizations and Meals on Wheels.
CIS overpowers GT Primary in football action
(PFL): The action was fierce on Saturday, 7 November, as the 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) regular seasons resumed play following the private schools’ mid-term break.
Stingray Swim Club team champions in Jamaica meet
(CNS): Stingray Swim Club (SSC) had an excellent outing in Kingston, Jamaica, at the Dean Martin Memorial ‘AB’ Swim Meet, held 23-25 October, coming home with an overall team championship, 34 meet records, four high-point award winners and a new Cayman Islands Amateur Swimming Association (CIASA) long course record. Stingray’s 25-strong contingent, competing against well-known […]
Teens to take on police on football pitch
(CNS): A group of teenage boys will be facing off against the police Friday in a friendly football match at the Annex. The John Gray High School Boyz2Men team will take on the RCIPS in the match that kicks-off at 1pm today. The boys are part of a school programme that supports and mentors young […]
Breeze Fusion walk/run to benefit NCVO
(CNS): The ninth annual Breeze Fusion three-mile walk/run is set for 6:30am Saturday, 7 November. This family-friendly event is a fundraiser for the National Council of Voluntary Organisations, with the second charitable recipient Meals on Wheels. Starting at Smith’s Cove, the course runs through the residential neighbourhoods of South Church Street, Melmac Avenue, Walkers Road and South Sound.
Primary school footballers overcome soggy pitch
(PFL): The welcome rain certainly did not dampen the players’ spirits this past Saturday, 24 October as the 2015/2016 CUC Primary Football League (PFL) and Girls’ Primary Football League (GPFL) regular seasons continued with the fourth round of play. The featured games in Group A at a soggy Annex Field included Truth For Youth’s clash […]
Elite bag five goals as premier league kicks off
(CNS): With a 5-0 victory at home over Academy on Sunday, 18 October, Elite have found themselves at the top of the premier league after the CIFA season opened this weekend. Dwayne “Gaza” Wright bagged a hat trick to lead the scoring. Defending league champions Scholars managed to defeat Roma 1-0 in an away game […]
