Youth
Month of celebrating children begins
(CNS Local Life): The Department of Children and Family Services’ (DCFS) Child Month 2018 observances, themed “Rise Up and A.f.f.i.r.m” (Acknowledge, Friend, Favour, Influence, Respect, and Motivate our children), began with a church service at Church of God Chapel on Walkers Road, Sunday, 29 April.
Footballers strike again with excellent play
(CIFA): The level of play continues to be impressive in the 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues as the ninth round of games kicked off this past Saturday, 28 April. In the only Girls Under 11 game played, Sunset Fusion grabbed a late winner in their 1-0 win over George Town SC with […]
U13 girls return to action
(CIFA): Games in the always entertaining Girls Under 13 league kicked off the eighth round of the 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues this past Saturday, 24 April, at the Annex Field. In the day’s first game, undefeated Elite SC overcame a resilient Academy SC 2-0 with Stoyanna Stewart scoring both goals after […]
Youth footballers back on pitch
(CIFA): Games in the 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues resumed this past Saturday, 14 April, with a number of key Under 11, Under 13 and Under 15 match-ups. In the Boys Under 11 league played at the Annex Field, Future SC’s Nahshon Ebanks and Caleb Fredricks scored four goals each as the […]
Dates set for youth football competition
(CNS Local Life): Local football talent will take on international competition once again in the Cayman Airways Youth Cup, which this year focuses on the U13 age group. The tournament, set for 25-30 June, will feature eight international teams from North America and the region. Cayman club Academy SC is hosting the competition that will […]
Caymanian footballers to train with DC United
(CNS Local Life): Three young Caymanian footballers – Ethan Rivers, Jaden Ebanks and Ciaron Haylock – will be spending a week at US Major League Soccer team DC United later this month. With the assistance of and encouragement from the West Bay Sports Foundation, the Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA), and two government ministries, Rivers […]
Young footballers hang up boots for Easter break
(CIFA): Games played in the sixth-round of the 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues this past Saturday, 24 March, marked the midway point of the season for the numerous teams. Players now look ahead to a well-deserved two-week Easter break to rest weary limbs, nurse any injuries and “recharge batteries”.
Brac Spring Weekend a community success
(CNS Local Life): This month’s Brac Spring Weekend, hosted by the Youth Services Unit (YSU), was a busy 48 hours of discussion, exploration, camaraderie and play. Held on Friday and Saturday, 9 and 10 March, teenagers and young adults from across Cayman Brac and several from Grand Cayman took part in a range of free […]
Girls’ Brigade gathers for ‘fruitful’ week
(CNS Local Life): Five member companies of the Cayman Islands Girls’ Brigade held their annual week of activities and celebrations recently, as the international organisation marks 125 years with the theme, “Fruitful and Overflowing”. From 11-17 March the local groups held their Girls’ Brigade week, which included arts and crafts, physical activities and fellowship. Throughout […]
Exciting play continues in CIFA youth leagues
(CIFA): Spectators witnessed yet another exciting day of football as the fifth round of games in the 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues was played Saturday, 17 March. In the Boys Under 11 league at the Annex Field, East End United FC’s Derek Russell grabbed the day’s only hat trick as his team […]
Young people ‘rule’ at Legislative Assembly
(CNS Local Life): As part of Commonwealth Day celebrations, 19 students from Cayman Brac and Grand Cayman high schools as well as the University College of the Cayman Islands participated in the 11th annual Youth Parliament. Hosted by the local branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), this year’s event, held Monday, 12 March, generated […]
Offence shines in CIFA youth leagues
(CIFA): There were a number of goal scorers who thoroughly enjoyed their weekend as the fourth round of games in the 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues were played Saturday, 10 March. In the Boys Under 11 league Kyan Okoli scored three goals and teammates Jaeden Gordon and Sean Byles added two each […]
Young ‘lawmakers’ set to take over LA
(CNS Local Life): The Legislative Assembly will be composed of decidedly younger members when 19 students aged 14-19 take over proceedings Monday, 12 March for the 11th annual Youth Parliament. Organised by the local branch of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association to commemorate Commonwealth Day, this year’s event will feature debate on two topics chosen by […]
CIFA U13 girls league debuts
(CIFA): The third round of games in the 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues were played this past Saturday, 3 March, with the Girls Under 13 league making its debut and taking centre stage at the Annex Field. In the lone game in that league, Academy SC was up against George Town SC […]
Junior tennis players shine on the court
(CNS Local Life): Phin Ellison, Willow Wilkinson and Jake Booker took home the trophies at the PwC Junior Tennis Tournament, played over three days in two different locations. In all, 26 players in three age categories – 10 & under, 14 & under and 18 & under – competed in matches held 23-25 February.
Police youth outreach continues at skate park
(CNS Local Life): A group of kids from George Town and Bodden were treated to an afternoon of fun and games at the Black Pearl Skate Park, thanks to the efforts of the RCIPS Community Policing Department, the Cayman Islands Skateboard Association and Hurley’s. More than 20 young people aged 5 to 17 enjoyed free […]
CIFA youth leagues back on the pitch
(CIFA): The 2018 Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) youth leagues resumed this past Saturday, 24 February, following a two-week school break, with a full schedule of games in the boys and girls leagues. In the Boys Under 11 league, Jaxon Cover grabbed a hat-trick as Sunset Warriors edged out Sunset Rockets 3-2 in the ‘Sunset […]
YMCA and Little League join forces
(CNS Local Life): The YMCA of the Cayman Islands (Y) and the Cayman Islands Little League (CILL) are combining resources, allowing two of the oldest and largest providers of youth programmes in the world to unite in a shared passion for building character in Cayman’s youth. The Y will provide the Little League Association with […]
