Ronald Powell-Cricket chief

English teams set to visit Nevis

According to chief Coordinator and National Coach, Stuart Williams, a few youthful English teams are set to play a series of matches on Nevis over the Easter weekend.
The three teams comprising of youngsters under 13, under 17 and under 18 respectively, will engage Nevisian teams of the same age range.

The matches will all be played at the Ramsbury grounds-the unofficial Meritzer Williams Park, starting at 10 am on Good Friday-April 2nd; Easter Monday-April 5th and Tuesday April 6th.

Williams further indicated that the Nevisian young cricketers, who practiced up until late yesterday afternoon, should all give a good account of themselves but he expects the matches to be very competitive as the young Englishmen are also well coached.
The general Public is cordially invited to view these matches.

Umpires AGM Election Results?

The St.Kitts Cricket Umpires Association held its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 31st March at the Warner Park Players Dinning Room. The following officers were elected to serve on the Executive Committee for the next year.

Luther Kelly - President

Cornelius Sam - Vice President

Steadroy Techeira - Secretary

Wycliffe Mitcham - Treasurer

Andrea Walters - Assistant Secretary/Treasurer

General Sports

SJCIC annual Kite Flying Event on for Good Friday

Just in case anybody was wondering, President of the St.John's Community Improvement Club (SJCIC), Mr. Alstead Pemberton has indicated in no uncertain terms that the annual SJCIC kite flying contest is definitely on for Good Friday-2nd April 2010.

The man who has been designated by his peers as the unofficial 'President for life', was happy to note that this year would be historic in the sense that it would be the first time that the general Public would be able to enjoy the newly flattened 'Flats' for an activity of this nature.

He indicated that registration for the event would commence at about 9am and the judging of the kites is set to commence at about 11 am. The actual kite flying contest will commence at about 12.00 noon. There will also be a range of activities which will include Cricket and a set of fun games.

The registration fee is a mere $5.00 but the winners will receive the usual healthy prizes:

$300.00 for the winners and $150.00 for the second placers in all categories except for the book leaf category where the winner will receive $50.00 and the second placer will receive $25.00. These prizes are compliments of the usual sponsors of the event, the Four Seasons Estates.

Vendors will pay a registration fee of $75.00-down from $100.00 in previous years. There will also be the usual music, traditional local foods and a general family day atmosphere which Pemberton is insisting is not a day to be missed by anyone.

Alstead Pemberton--SJCIC President

Basketball

A1 Technology Basketball Schedule released

The organizers of the A1 Technology basketball league which was officially opened on Saturday 27th March have released the official fixture of league matches for the tournament. The schedule of matches is as follows:

Date Teams

Wed. 7th April 2010
C.S.S. vs Brown hill Crisis

Sat. 10th April 2010
Ghetto Starz vs. Polstars
C.G. Massive vs. C. G. Rebels

Sun. 11th April 2010
Brown hill Crisis vs Ghetto Starz
C. S. S. vs Polstars

Wed. 14th April 2010
C.G. Massives vs Brown hill Crisis

Sat. 17th April 2010
C.G. Massive vs Ghetto Starz
Polstars vs C.G. Rebels

Sun 18th April 2010
C.G. Rebels vs Ghetto Starz
C.G. Massive vs. Polstars

Wed 21st April 2010
C.G. Rebels vs C.S.S

Sat 24th April 2010
Polstars vs. Brown hill Crisis
C.S.S. vs. C.G Massive

Sun April 25th 2010
C.G. Rebels vs. Brown hill crisis
Ghetto Starz vs. C.S.S.

ALL GAMES BEGIN AT 7:oo PM SHARP

Digicel second division Semi Finals set

Now that all of the preliminary rounds of the Digicel second division league hosted by the Nevis cricket Association have been completed, the names of the top four teams and the schedule for the semi final encounters have been released.

Current champions, Pennyless All stars placed first in Zone A and Calypso cricket placed second. Highlights Int topped the point's standings in Zone B with Big Rock in the runners up spot.

The semi final matches will not be played this coming weekend due to the hosting of the second annual Cricket Coaching festival but instead will be played the following weekend. The schedule of matches is as follows:

Saturday 10th March: Pennyless All stars v Big Rock at the Ramsbury grounds-the unofficial Meritzer Williams Park.

Saturday 10th March: Highlights Int v Calypso Cricket at Cotton Ground

Sunday 11th March-the grand finals. If the Elquemedo Willet Park is available, the match will be played at the premier venue, if the Football season is still ongoing, the match will be played at Cotton Ground.

Dillon gives back to his School

Ailing youthful Nevisian cricketer, Dillon Claxton made a surprise visit to his school, the Gingerland Secondary School on Monday 29th March. The purpose of his visit was to hand over a set of balls for use at his beloved school.

Apparently the balls which include Footballs and basketballs had been donated to him and as he is presently ill he decided to donate them to his school.

Teacher responsible for Sports at the School, Mr. Oliver Beazer accepted the gifts on behalf of the school and expressed his profound gratitude for the gesture.

Principal of the school, Mrs. Dawn Jeffers was elated, mainly to be able to see Dillon and also thanked him for his fine gesture.

The children on hand at the assembly session that morning gave a warm round of applause to their ailing school mate.

The Parish Priest attached to the school, Rev Rosemarie Julius also prayed for God's healing mercies on behalf of the young cricketer.

Dillon who was accompanied by his Mom, is expected to return to Puerto Rico shortly to undergo another six months of treatment for his illness.

Dillon presents ball to Oliver Beazer

Head mistress Dawn Jeffers, Dillon's Mom and Dillon

Notice

The St.Kitts Cricket Umpires Association will hold Its Annual General Meeting on Wednesday 31st March, 2010 at the Warner Park Cricket Dinning Room at 5:00pm. Election of Officers will take place at this meeting. Umpires are asked to make a very special effort to attend and be punctual.

Trinis score big win as Under-15's bowl off
(windiescricket.com)

Trinidad and Tobago, Jamaica and Guyana all had impressive victories in the opening round of matches in the West Indies Cricket Board's Under-15 Tournament on Monday. Home team Trinidad and Tobago beat the Leeward Islands by 162 runs; defending champions Jamaica beat Barbados by 64 runs; while the Guyanese had a 45-run win over the Windward Islands.

The day's best performance came from Vikash Mohan, the Trinidad and Tobago captain. The leg-spinner took 7-15 from 10 overs as the Leewards were bowled out for 94 in reply to the home side's imposing 256 off 47.4 overs. Mohan took the Player-of-the-Match award and was well supported by fellow spinner Jovan Ali who took 3-11. Brian Christmas was responsible for the Trinidad's score as he made 73 off 61 balls. He added 107 with Brandon Ramdial, who made 39 off 53 balls. Bervis Burke was the most successful bowler for the Leewards with 4-43.

Jamaica batted first against the Bajans and made 196 off 49.5 overs. Shawn Lodge made 37 off 31 balls and Brandon King making 33 off 62 balls. Fast bowler Jerome Jones had 3-26 from 6.5 overs, while spinners Dario Boyce and Chad Williams each collected two wickets each. Barbados then fell for 132 off 42.1 overs with Jameel Stuart top-scoring with 31, and Chad Williams made 22. All-rounder Kenneil Anniford picked up 4-12 to take the Player-of-the-Match award.

In the other match, Guyana made 193 in 49.5 overs and then bowled out the Windwards for 148 off 42.1 overs. For Guyana, Kamesh Yadran hit 52 off 85 balls, while Romario DeJonge made 34. In the bowling left-arm spinner Ricardo Adams took 4-23 and won the Player-of-the-Match award.

Johnson grabs 10 to seal series success

Cricinfo

Mitchell Johnson achieved his second ten-wicket match haul in Tests to finish off New Zealand before lunch as Australia swept to a 2-0 series victory. New Zealand resumed at 185 for 5 chasing a record-breaking target of 479, but Johnson and Doug Bollinger dismissed them for 302 to secure a 176-run victory.

Johnson was responsible for causing the early damage in the pursuit on day four when his high-speed spells gained three wickets and he backed up with another three. The 6 for 73 followed his 4 for 59 in the first innings and gave him 12 victims for the series. The performance ensured Australia finished an unbeaten summer with seven wins in eight Tests.

Australia 231 & 511 for 8 dec beat New Zealand 264 & 302 (Guptill 58, McCullum 51, Johnson 6-73) by 176 runs

ATHLETICS

Caricom Social Security Games on for this weekend

The 10th annual Caricom Social Security games will be hosted in St.Kitts this coming weekend. Public Relations officer at the Nevis Social Security Office, Walter Morton has indicated that participation is expected from the following countries: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, British Virgin Islands, Barbados, Dominica, Guyana, Grenada, St.Vincent and the Grenadines, St.Lucia, Trinidad and Tobago, the Turks and Caicos Islands and host St.Kitts-Nevis.

The inaugural games were hosted in Trinidad and Tobago in the year 2000 and won by the host country. The other winners of the event have been:

2001-St.Vincent and the Grenadines
2002-Guyana
2003-St.Lucia
2004-St.Lucia
2005-Trinidad and Tobago
2006-Trinidad and Tobago
2008-St.Kitts and Nevis
2009-St.Vincent & the Grenadines

The actual games will be held on Monday April 5th at the Warner Park Football stadium, under the distinguished patronage of the Governor General, Sir Cuthbert Sebastien. However, the athletes and their visting entourage will be treated to various other activities while in the Federation which include: Tours of St.Kitts and Nevis, boat rides, shopping and after party. The athletes are expected to commence arriving within the Federation from Thursday 1st April.

FOOTBALL

Stoney Grove Storms into finals

Brand Slybo Stone Grove Strikers stormed into the finals of the 2009/2010 local football season when they defeated the Combined schools with a margin of 2 goals to nil.

Despite the valiant efforts of the school boys, the Stoney Grove men were in total control as they ran rings around their opponents.
The next deciding match will be played on Thursday 1st April when CCC bath united takes on current champions SL Horsfords Highlights Int.

Stoney Grove and Combined schools in intense battle

The GSS team won the toss and sent the CFBC team into bat. At one point the CFBC team was on 106 for 6 and then 116 for 9 and seemingly struggling. However a crucial last wicket partnership of 70 runs between Jeffers and Henry proved the main difference between the two teams.

CFBC eventually all out for 186 in 36.5 overs of the 40 overs encounter.

GSS in their turn at crease failed to develop any long standing partnerships and were bowled out for 105 in just 23.4 overs.

Summarized scores: CFBC-186 all out in 36.5 overs: Akeem Fox 40; Eldryson Henry 36 not out and Kamal Jeffers 25. For GSS, Trevin Nisbett bagged 3 for 24 from 8 overs and Theron Bussue 2 for 32 from 8 overs.

GSS 105 all out in 23.4 overs: Shavare Liburd 16 and Shawn Hanley 15. For CFBC-Lachim Phipps got 4 for 35 and Kamal Jeffers 2 for 15.
CFBC the inter High School champs for 2010.

Notices from the Nevis Cricket Association

1. All Cricket umpires on Nevis are kindly reminded of the scheduled meeting with members of the Nevis Crciket Association at 5.00 pm this afternoon at the Elquemedo Willet Park. Matters of great importance will be discussed and finalized, especially as it pertains to the various leagues hosted by the Association for 2010.
All are asked to be present and punctual.

2. All members of the executive of the Nevis Cricket Association are kindly asked to note that there will be a very important meeting of the body at the Elquemedo Willet Park on Wednesday 31st March, commencing at 5.00 pm. The main agenda item will be the finalizing of plans for the upcoming Coaching clinic. All are kindly asked to be present and punctual.

Jamaica MP gets in the Bring It spirit

The "Bring It" bandwagon paid a courtesy call on Jamaica's Minister of Youth, Sports & Culture, Ms Olivia 'Babsy' Grange on Friday at her office as ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 Tournament Director Robert Bryan, presented her with a personalized "Bring It" bat; the first of ten to be given out around the Caribbean.

Though ICC WT20 matches will be played in four countries, Bryan noted: "This event belongs to the entire region and is something of which all West Indians should be proud. The Caribbean will be hosting its second international cricket tournament within three years and we are looking forward to seeing our relatives and friends from neighbouring countries, including Jamaica, coming to celebrate this occasion and enjoy the cricket with us - and indeed with the rest of the world. We have included some of the other islands in our promotional campaign so that everyone can get a taste of the 'Bring It' fever as we count down to the start of the event next month.

I hope I will see Minister Grange and other West Indians from non-hosting countries at the matches, showing the cricketing world that the Caribbean is indeed the best place to 'Bring It'!" Minister Grange, admiring the personalized "Babsy Is Bringing It!" slogan written across the blade, was delighted to receive the bat - which is a replica of the giant bats that have been erected across the four host nations (Barbados, Guyana, St. Kitts and Saint Lucia).

Pledging her support for ICC WT20 WI 2010, she placed her newest acquisition prominently among various awards and memorabilia which she has received over the years. In another part of the Caribbean the "Bring It" posse was on the move across the Caribbean and, with each stop on the "Bring It" bus tour, new honorary members are being added to the "Bring It" fan club. Over the past few days, cricket-loving residents of Antigua, Jamaica, St. Vincent and Trinidad have enjoyed surprise "Bring It" visits to popular hang-out spots and bustling city centres as the countdown to ICC World Twenty20 West Indies 2010 grows to a crescendo with just five weeks until it starts on Friday April 30. In some countries, the "Bring It" bus brought with it former ace cricketers, including Windies legends Clive Lloyd and Courtney Walsh, or Super Fans such as Gravy and Peter Matthews; all the while the Tournament Song "Bring It" blaring from speakers.

"I'm really excited by the overwhelming response we've received here in Trinidad to the 'Bring It' Bus Tour. Trinidadians have embraced the ICC World Twenty20 even though Trinidad is not hosting matches. I'm somewhat surprised by how many Trinis have indicated they will be travelling to other territories, especially Guyana, to watch matches," said Matthews, greeting members of the public in Chaguanas. Gravy, in his trademark comical mode, engaged Antiguans and tourists alike in light-hearted banter outside Heritage Quay in the busy capital, St. John's; giving away "Bring It" T-shirts to those who answered questions correctly…or found some other way to convince him they deserved one. As the bus prepared to resume its journey, he reminded persons in the crowd to play their part when ICC WT20 WI 2010 comes to the region, declaring: "You call yourself a fan - then, bring it!"

Mohammad Yousuf retires from international cricket

Cricinfo staff

Former Pakistan captain Mohammad Yousuf has announced his retirement from international cricket, following an indefinite ban imposed by the PCB in the aftermath of a winless tour of Australia. However, Yousuf appears to have kept a window open for return to the international arena, for he repeatedly said the decision to retire was "for now."

"This is my retirement. I have retired from international cricket," Yousuf told reporters in Karachi. "I received a letter from the PCB that my staying in the team is harmful for the team, so I announce my retirement from international cricket." However, when asked if the decision was final, Yousuf said: "For now, this is what I can see, that my playing for Pakistan is damaging. For now, this is it, for now this is my retirement.

"I thank the fans around the world, all the senior players and family members for supporting me throughout my 12-year career. I always played for my country and if my playing is harmful for the team then I don't want to play," he said.
Yousuf had, last week, said he was preparing to retire and that he would make a formal announcement today. He played 88 Tests, nine as captain and scored 7,431 runs at an average of 53.07, including 24 centuries. He also scored 9,624 runs in 282 one-day internationals.

Football

Results Of SKNFA Digicel Premier League Matches Played At Warner Park Stadium On Monday:

First Game

Rams Village Superstars 4 vs KFC Trinity/Challengers United 0
(Half Time 2 - 0)

Stephen Clark scored a hat-trick
(in the 18th, 54th & 73rd minute)
Kishawn "Fire" Liburd 29th minute

Yellow Cards
Joel Jeffers (Village) 5th minute
Devaughn Elliott (Village) 69th Minute
Chesney James (Chalengers) 75th minute

*Officials were James Matthew, Fidel Fahie, Shirlene Browne & Anthony Bergan

Second Game

Mantab 1 vs S.L.Horford St.Pauls 1
(Half Time 1 - 1)

Ehjason Henry 30th minute Kevin Benjamin 45th minute

(George "Yellowman" missed a
Penalty for St.Pauls in the 43rd minute)

Yellow Cards
Javid Rawlins (Mantab) 32nd minute
Denroy Matthew (St.Pauls) 48th minute
Ehjason Henry (Mantab) 74th minute

*Officials were Graeme Browne, James Matthew, Alexis Joseph & Anthony Bergan
*Referees Assessor was Troy Mills

This was further confirmed by Chief Organizer of the event and NAAA chief, Lester Blackett who indicated that "a recount was not requested; a recount was not done and the original results still stand'. He noted that as is the norm, the usual review of the meet was conducted and there had been no changes in the point standings.

According to the original results released on the night of the event, the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School just edged out the five peat champions Charlestown Primary by a mere two points to take the coveted overall trophy. On the other hand, an elated St.John's school secured the trophy for the B division.

SCHOOLS CELEBRATE WITH MOTORCADES

The Joycelyn Liburd Primary school and the St.John's Primary school, both celebrated their victories at the recently concluded Inter Primary Sports meet, on Saturday, with separate motorcades which eventually crossed paths to make one.

The St.John's School led by Coach Adelvin Phillip, commenced their motorcade at their school grounds and journeyed towards Gingerland. Incidentally, The Joycelyn Liburd School was already in total readiness for their grand motorcade and both schools eventually linked up to make one grand. Their motorcade was led by the jubilant Coach, Kurvin Wallace.

The horn tooting, balloon waving bunch of happy motorists headed East through Zion village en route to making a complete circle through the length and breadth of Nevis.
They even passed through Craddock Road and as was expected did not receive the warmest of welcomes by the Charlestown Primary supporters there.

They slowed down on Main Street Charlestown, where they would have received their biggest audience and relished in the joy of their victory.

The motorcade culminated back at the Gingerland School and even as the celebrants parted ways there was a sense of accomplishment that money could not pay for.
Record participation in Cross Channel Swim

Chief organizer, Winston Crooke indicted that if he had registered only 58 persons he would have felt pleased with the participation level at the 8th annual Nevis to St.Kitts cross channel swim. He was overwhelmed with the fact that no fewer than 98 persons actually registered and 97 completed the 2 ½ miles course.

The event was held on Sunday 28th March and commenced as per usual at the Oualie Beach hotel. After a briefing by Winston Crooke, the swimmers all lined up on the beach and at the sound of the shrilly whistle, ran into the water and took off.
In a pre race interview, most of the athletes indicated that they were completing the course more for a sense of achievement than an actual race. However, as expected the actual racers were the ones completing the course early. Some of the swimmers explained that they would have heard of the event through various means: through friends, via the internet and from past swimmers.

The swimmers included a nine- year old boy from Antigua who had completed the course last year as well and a few ladies who were past age sixty.

The top places were:

Purdy, Rhian (MUA) 1:05:21 1st female
Roger Brown 1:05:38 2nd 1stmale
Marlise Davidson 3rd (2nd F)
Warshauer, James (USVI) 4th (2nd M)
Attin, Randall 1:09:21 5th (3rd M)
Axiak, Laura 1:10:23 6th (3rd F)
Layour, Romain 1:10:45 7th
Jeffrey, Orel (Antigua) 1:11:08 8th
(Barbados) 1:13:35 9th
Theiler, Michael 1:14:10 10th
Valentine, Kareem 1:14:11 11th
Tara Mauro 1:14:57 12th
Beverley, Julia 1:16:16 13th
Edwds-Jurgensen, Andrea 1:18:38 14th
Appleton, Daryl 1:18:39 15th
Jaqueline Jodhan (T&T) 1:18:44 16th
Francis, Susan 1:18:49 17th
Erin McNally 1:20:46 18th
Damian Hamp-Adams 1:21:22 19th
Wilson, Mary 20th

JLPS and St.John's motor cade

Motorcade

BASKETBALL

A-1 Technology Basketball league dunks off

Owner/Manager of the popular A-1 Technology store in Charlestown, Mr. Mackey Tross, indicated that he deemed it a privilege to sponsor a Basketball league in the Gingerland area. He was at the time addressing an opening ceremony at the Old Manor hard courts to signal the opening of the inaugural league sponsored by his establishment. He implored the players to exhibit self discipline and represent his business well.

The event which was held on the evening of Saturday 27th March was chaired by Ms Wanda Parry and the invocation was delivered by Dr. Allison Percival, Parish Priest at the St.George's and St.John's Anglican churches.

Minister of Sports Hon Hensley Daniel was high in praise for the sponsors, as he was quick to note the economic situation of the day and how easily Mr. Tross could have said 'No', when he was approached. He emphasized his government's commitment to sports in general and the stated commitment to youth development. He urged the players to develop strong friendships and to play hard but fair. He also indicated his disgust at the use of indecent language at such games and requested of the players to move to a different level in their general decorum.

The vote of thanks was delivered by chief organizer of the event, Ms Veronica Brandy.

Immediately after the opening ceremony a knock out completion was held. Nevis' champion team, CG Rebels added yet another trophy to their grand repertoire by winning over CG Massives in the finals 19 to 16.

In the preliminary games, the results were as follows:

GHETTO STARZ 6
CHURCH GROUND 8


C. G. REBELS 14
BRONX CRISIS 8

POLICE 7
CHURCH GROUND 10

Missing from the evening's line up was a team from the Charlestown Secondary School who were apparently involved with a school pageant that same evening.
The actual league matches are expected to commence on Wednesday 31st March with matches scheduled for Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays. Rained out games will be rescheduled.

Trophies at A-1 Technology basketbal league

Officials at basketball opening--Left to right--Veronica Brandy; Wanda Parry; Dr Percival, Mackey Tross and Hon Hensley Daniel

CRICKET

St.Kitts and Nevis in Inter High Schools Finals

The Cotton Ground Recreation Grounds will be the venue today for the grand finals of the Inter high school league for teams from St.kitts and Nevis. In the semi final encounters slated for Friday 26th March, GSS won over Sandy Point by default. However, CSS was unable to hold off a competitive CFBC team and thus failed to qualify for the finals.

Scores in that game: CSS 177 all out in 29 overs: Alex Williams 42; O. Webbe 34; Chavil Archibald 16 and Clydre Smithen 16 not out.

For the CFBC team: Lakim Phipps 3 for 36; K. Jeffers 2 for 52 and J. Phillip 2 for 21.
CFBC 178 for 2 in 31 overs: Akim Fox 61 and John Phillip 52 not out.
Ray Sharamber 1 for 31 and Clydre Smithen 1 for 16. The CFBC team won by 8 wickets.

Today's final is set to commence at 10.am.

Update on Digicel Second division league

Several matches were played in the Digicel second division league over the weekend.
Pennyless All Stars crushed GSS. ALL stars 236 for 5 in 25 overs-Fabian Cranston 69; Donovan Matthews 46, Wasim Mntos 34 and Merlin Liburd 20 not out.
Shavare Liburd 2 for 23. Rondell Chapman, Corey Morton and Trevin Nisbett al got 1 wicket each.

The match between Jessups and Highlights was rained out. However, Highlights trounced CSS on Sunday: CSS 112 all out in 24.2 overs. Alex Williams 34.
Earl David 5 for 17; Winston Sutton 2 for 18 and Wendell Wallace 1 for 18.
Highlights 117 for 2: Duan Phillip 35; Nigel Browne 27; Ardie Liburd 17 not out.
Calypso Cricket won over SDA Jets. Calypso struggled initially after being on 35 for 5 at one stage, got to 153 all out: Deryck Parry 54; Ted Brandy 22. There were 45 extras.

Denzil Stanley 4; Ramesh 2 and Wilson Liburd (Bonzo) 1.
SDA Jets 126 all out: Charles Morton 46 before he was brilliantly caught by an acrobatic, diving, Elroy Jimbo 'David, to change the state of the game.
Oneil Walters 21 and Curtis Morton Sr 15. Livingstone Liburd 5; Frank Monzac 3; Teddy Liburd and Elroy 'Jimbo' 1 wicket each.

SDA Jets in brand new uniform

FOOTBALL

Final Four off and running

Two exciting games were played in front of a small crowd on the evening of Saturday 27th March, as a part of the final four count down in the local football league hosted by the Nevis football Association.

In match one, SL Horsfords Highlights and Brand Slybo Stoney Grove, ended regular time in a hard fought drawn situation on 3 goals all. The Highlights men apparently thought it was all over and proceeded to leave the Park. They were then informed that in previous meetings with the Association, it was apparently stated that all games would have to end in a clear cut result. This created some friction and a tense situation followed as Ras Iroy had to utilize his negotiating skills to get his team back onto the field of play. The Highlights team however, secured another goal and ended the game at overtime with a 4 to 3 victory.

In the second game a fleet- footed and aggressive Combined Schools team, seemed to have caught the Bath United team flat footed for most of the first half and secured an early lead. However, with about a minute left for the half time whistle, a jubilant Bath team equalized.

The second half was also hard fought with the Referee being forced to intervene with several altercations and issuing a few yellow cards in the process. With just about five minutes remaining on the clock, Shaheed Tyson for the Bath team, made a stunning finish out of a bungle of players to seal the issue on 2 goals to 1.

On Sunday 28th it was the turn of the Combined Schools to engage the former champions SL Horsfords Highlights in game one. Again the school team was very positive and aggressive and at the end of regular time, the score was nil all. It was nil-all all at the end of overtime. The players then went to the penalty spot and the Combined schoolboys proved more accurate, sealing the issue on 5 goals to 3.
The goal scorers for the School team were: Clinton Staurt, Davidson Jarvis, Arthur Boston, Leondre Powell, Jurnel Turner and for Highlights:

Lionel Marson (2) and Delaney Phillip.

In the final game, BA SG Strikers took advantage of a lack luster start by the Bath United team to be leading at one point with a 2 to nil advantage. However, Bath came back strongly and managed to tie the scores at 2 to all at the end of regular time. However an early goal by the Stoney Grove team in overtime sealed the issue as they managed to hold on to their lead, when the final whistle was blown
Final score: 3 goals to 2 in favour of Stoney Grove.

The goal scorers for Stoney Grove were: Delvon Clarke (2) and Delroy Arthurton.
For the Bath team, the goal scorers were:
Kevin Charles, Dale Farrell.

Interestingly, all of the teams have won one game each thus far.

26th March 2010

ATHLETICS

Joycelyn Liburd Primary Celebrates

There was an atmosphere of celebrations at the Joycelyn Liburd Primary School yesterday as the students, Teachers, Coaches and parents all united in giving God thanks and praise for the victory at the Inter Primary sports meet the previous day.
The morning's worship session was led by Principal Mrs. Marion Lescott who indicated that after anticipating the big event for several weeks, disappointingly, she fell ill on the day of the event and had to be briefly hospitalized. Fortunately, she was able to watch her team perform via local television, while on her hospital bed.

She led the gathering into choruses of thanksgiving and as she asked everyone to bow their heads in prayer, the quietness of the hour was disrupted by the loud blowing of a horn and the sound of a whistle as Coach Kurvin Wallace led his one man motorcade into the school yard and ran up the steps, proudly holding the championship trophy aloft.

The children totally forgot about prayer time and rushed towards their celebrating Coach with screams of joy.

Later when everything settled down, The Headmistress led out in prayer and then the children received words of congratulations from Education Officer responsible for the school, Ms Andrea Bussue. She explained that she did not put on any purple as she also had to leave and go to celebrate with St.John's Primary, the victors in the B division, another school under her watch. She admonished the children to put the same zeal into their classroom activities and asked them to work hard so that their upcoming test of standards results would also be of the highest caliber.

Mr. Marvin Chapman who had assisted with the training of the children, then officially handed over a magnificent 'faith trophy' to the Principal. The famous local stone carver created the majestic trophy from what he referred to as "Gingerland stone' and indicated that it was done well in advance of the victory, in faith, as he expected the school to win.

Coach Wallace also addressed the gathering and reminded them that in his pep talk on the morning of the meet, he had indicated to them that all he wanted to lose when he went to Charlestown was his voice but that he was happy that the athletes had performed well enough to deliver the trophy.

Teacher at the School, Mr. Morrison then led the children into two original victory songs and expressed the joy of receiving the best birthday gift possible, as the school had won on his birthday.

The athletes, Teachers and Coaches then posed for a photo shoot and Headmistress Lescott then indicated that the day for the grand motorcade will be announced shortly, after plans are finalized with the parents.

Several parents were also on hand to celebrate with the athletes.

JLP at assembly

Coaches: Kurvin Wallace and Lotoya Bussue

Kurvin Wallace and Marvin Chapman

Headmistress Marion Lescott receives stone cfart trophy from Marvin Chapman

Education officer Andrea Bussue (center) flanked by Ms Lescott and Marvin Chapman

JLP family pose for photo

Congratulations to Uniqueko Willet

Former West Indies Cricketer, Carl Tuckett is high in praise for the contributions of Uniqueko Willet to the success of the Charlestown Primary school at the Inter Primary Sports meet, over the last several years.

Tuckett made his comments while doing running commentary during the prestigious event held on Wednesday March 24th.

According to Tuckett, the young Willet would have competed from the Kindergarten stage right up to this her final year at the school and had never been beaten in a single race-definitely an outstanding feat.

On the big day however, with the Park already tipped to be named after her Dad and immediate Coach, Elquemedo Willet, Uniqueko was narrowly beaten to the tape in two races, after storming her way to a gold medal in the 400 meters.

In the 200 meters, Uniqueko was edged to the tape by Keishonna Brookes of the Ivor Walters School in an exciting race and in the 100 meters event, in what may arguably be considered 'the race of the day', Uniqueko was again narrowly beaten to the tape by Keishonna Brookes in first place and Joanne Manners of the Joycelyn Liburd Primary.

It has however since been revealed that Uniqueko was not fully at the top of her game and is presently recovering from bouts of illness but insisted that she wanted to run.

Unfortunate reports have also indicated that some parents of opposing schools took to booing and taunting the young athlete after her losses.

Such behaviour is definitely not acceptable and it is hoped that such unsavory traits will not be seeing at similar events in the future.

As the young athlete makes her way to the Charlestown Secondary School in the near future, we wish her continued success and we congratulate her for her sterling contributions to athletics on Nevis, up to this point.

CRICKET

Jets Squashes GSS

SDA Jets silenced the Gingerland Secondary School boys in a Digicel second division encounter played at the Gingerland Recreation ground yesterday. The School boys won the toss and elected to bat first and were off to a rocketing start compliments of hard hitting opening batsman, Ronnel Chapman who raced to a half century in under ten overs, hitting no fewer than four terrific sixes in the process.

The schoolboys however fell into a rut after the introduction of Curtis Morton Sr and Danny Williams, having his first bowl at this level. Morton just failed to secure a hat trick, as the innings of the school boys folded on 103 for 8- effectively all out in 16 overs.

SDA Jets in response wasted little time in getting to the target, utilizing a mere 10.1 overs, thanks to punishing knocks by Captain Oneil Walters and Charles Morton.
Summarized scores: GSS 103 for 8 (all out) in 16 overs. Ronnel Chapman 52; Kezron Archibald 17. There were 25 extras.

Curtis Morton SR 5 for 11 from 5 overs and Danny Williams 2 for 10 from 4 overs.
SDA Jets 107 for 2 in 10.1 overs. Oneil Walters 49 not out; Charles Morton 27. Kezron Archibald 1 for 39 and Theron Bussue 1 for 17.

Jets will next engage Calypso Cricket on Sunday March 28th in what may prove a critical encounter to determine the semi final placings.

Inter High Schools Semi finals today

The inter High schools Cricket league semi finals will be played today. At Cotton Ground, CSS will engage the Clarence Fitzroy Bryant College and at Sandy Point, GSS will engage Sandy Point.

Both matches will commence at 10 am.

According to national coach Stuart Williams, providing that at least one of the Nevisian teams gets into the finals, the finals will be played in Nevis.

FOOTBALL

Results Of SKNFA Digicel Premier Division League Matches Played At Warner Park Stadium On Thursday:

First Game

KFC Trinity/Challengers United 6 vs 888 Clarence Fitzroy Byrant College United 2
(Half Time 4 - 0)

Sheldon Doyling scored a hat-trick
Kassal Greene 21st minute
( 23rd, 42nd & 75th minute)
Kkanalli Armstrong 85th minute
Keith Browne 3rd minute
Attis Hughes 45th minute
Kayain Boynes 50th minute

Yellow Cards
Rohn Brookes (CFBC) 16th minute
Chesney James (Challengers) 20th minute
Kassal Greene (CFBC) 21st minute
Kayain Boynes (Challengers) 32nd minute

*Officials were Steadroy Douglas, Graeme Browne, Ike Inniss & James Matthew

Second Game

Rams Village Superstars 4 vs W.A.H.S 0
(Half Time 2 - 0)

Kelston Chumney (W.A.H.S) Own Goal 5th minute
Bradley Williams 38th minute
Stephen Clarke 75th minute
Daryl Challenger 86th minute

Yellow Cards
Ricardo Clarke (W.A..H.S) 41st minute
Abasti Pennyfeather (W.A.H.S) 49th minute
Valentine Anthony (W.A.H.S) 87th minute

*Officials were Anthony Bergan, Alexis Joseph, Graeme Browne & Steadroy Techeira

Upcoming SKNFA Digicel Premier League Weekend Matches At Warner Park Stadium
On Saturday At 5:30pm - Coury's Gatorade Conaree vs St.Peters FC
Officials: Carlton Dupont, Michael Hanley, Fidel Fahie & Steadroy Techeira
Referees Assessor: Fitzroy Eddy

At 7:30pm - T.D.C Newtown United vs UDC Garden Hotspurs
Officials: James Matthew, Graeme Browne, Ike Inniss & Steadroy Techeira
Referees Assessor : Troy Mills

On Sunday

5pm - Rams Village Superstars vs KFc Trinity/Challengers United
Officials: Caldon Duncan, Sherlene Browne, Craig Rouse & Anthony Bergan
Referees Assessor: Fitzroy Eddy

At 7pm - Defending Champions S.L.Horsford United vs Mantab
Officials: Steadroy Douglas, Alexis Joseph & Cassim Akeem & Anthomy Bergan
Referees Assessor: Troy Mills

Coach Charges Religious Discrimination

Mr. Keithley Blanchette, teacher and coach at the Seventh-day Adventist School in St. Kitts, is crying foul. Mr. Blanchette is indicating that the athletes at his school are being discriminated against on religious grounds.

The controversy stems from the fact that the annual Inter Primary sports meet in St. Kitts is set to be held on Saturday March 27th and Sunday March 28th. As a matter of fact, according to Blanchette, two schools will not be able to participate during the set period due to religious convictions:

The Seventh-day Adventist School which placed sixth out of the twenty three schools which participated last year will not be able to participate on the Saturday of the meet as it is the Sabbath and the Morris Hillier Memorial School which is a Methodist School and will not be participating on the Sunday of the meet.

Last year the meet was run over three days - Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and all of the schools were able to participate. Blanchette indicated that there was a similar proposal last year to have the meet on a weekend but due to the timely intervention of Deputy Prime Minister, the Hon Sam Condor, the controversy was averted.

However, this year when a similar proposal was made, similar interventions failed even after the matter was discussed at the Cabinet level. Blanchette indicated that the government found its hands tied when the sponsors and the Athletic Association tagged teamed to indicate that if the dates were changed, they would not be contributing to the event. The event is mainly sponsored by the Rams Company grouping.

Blanchette says he feels very aggrieved on behalf of the children as they have been in serious training since last year September and now will not get a chance to exhibit their talents. He even explored the possibility with Mr. Lester Blackette of the children participating in the Nevis mini Olympics set for Wednesday 23rd March but was told that there are limited lanes available for the event due to the number of schools that are participating. He was however exploring another possibility of the children doing some exhibition races during the intermission period.

He is confident that one of his athletes, eight year old Olujede Bridge water, is the quickest under 9 female athlete in the Federation and possibly, in the Caribbean. She won the under 9 category in the inter Primary meet last year and was also the overall female champion of the meet.

He is dumbfounded that it has been expressed that she would be needed to represent St.Kitts in the upcoming Caribbean Union of Teachers meet scheduled for July in St.Kitts, when she is being denied the opportunity to display her talents at a local meet.

Efforts to get 'the other side of the story' from the St.Kitts Athletics Association President failed up to press time.