29th April 2010
CRICKET
Nurses set to make comeback in female Crciket league
The news is that the Nurses are back and rearing to
go. This was established yesterday at a meeting held
by the Nevis Crciket Association with representatives
of the female cricket teams on the island of Nevis.
As a matter of fact, the Nurses made a strong statement
in having the highest number of representatives at the
meeting. The meeting was held in order to finalize matters
pertaining to the league.
President Ronald Powell who chaired
the meeting congratulated the ladies present on a
very exciting and competitive league last year and
stated that it is his belief that this year's league
will also be of a very high standard.
The teams represented at the meeting were: Champions
St.James', Highlights Int; Brown Hill; St.George's;
St.Paul's; St.Thomas' and the Nurses.
Certain matters were discussed and one or two issues
were voted on and the following decisions were made
and or ratified:
· The league will commence on the evening of
Saturday 29th May starting at 6.30 pm with a brief
opening ceremony. Immediately after the ceremony,
the ladies will have their first experience in playing
a six -a side competition which will be in a knock
out format.
· The registration fee per team is $25.00
· The registration deadline is May 15th 2010
· Matches will be played mainly on Saturday
and Sunday evenings commencing at 6.30 pm. Thursday
will be used as a 'back up' day
· Two matches will be played on each game night
· Depending on the number of teams registered,
the teams may be placed into two zones
· Matches will be played at the Elquemedo Willet
Park
· Spectator charges remain the same as last
year: $2.00 for adults and $1.00 for children
· Each team is permitted to show up on game
night with a list of no more than 15 players and officials.
Persons listed for teams on game night will not be
charged at the gate
· The NCA will make a final decision on the
prizes to be competed for after several suggestions
were given during the discussions.
Meanwhile, a visting female Cricket team is due in
from Antigua on the weekend of the 22nd to 24th May.
It was finalized that the team will play against the
top three placers from last year's league: St.James';
St.George's and Highlights Int and culminate with
a match versus a Nevis X1. The Nevis X1 is due to
be finalized by Friday 30th April with practice sessions
due to commence sometime next week.
'Bring it' Bus comes to Nevis
After weeks of speculation as to whether or not some
of the T20 promotions will be done on Nevis, the 'Bring
it' bus crew arrived on Nevis yesterday with much
fanfare.
The crew and bus travelled via the 1pm Seabridge and
made several stops on Nevis. The first stop at the
Charlestown Primary School was especially exciting
as the children were very involved in the answering
of cricket related questions and receiving T-shirts
and other gifts. The crew also made similar stops
at the Charlestown Secondary School, The Gingerland
Secondary School and the sessions culminated with
a major stop in the center of Charlestown, at the
DR Walwyn Plaza.
The ever energetic Corporate Communications Manager,
Mr. Clement O'Garro and his team interacted with members
of the general public who were travelling from work.
They even boarded passenger buses and interacted with
the passengers. Cricket related questions were asked
and T-shirts and a limited number of tickets were
given away.
O'Garro indicated that the trip to Nevis was a very
exciting and meaningful one and is convinced that
quite a number of Nevisians will make the trip to
St.kitts to see the females in action.
The ICC T-20 world cup bowls off tomorrow
Friday 30th April with the West Indies taking on Ireland
in Guyana.
The preliminary female rounds will
be played in St.Kitts form Wednesday May 5th until
Monday May 10th. Tow matches will be played on game
days: The first match begins at 10.00 am and the second
begins at 2.00 pm.
All of these preliminary matches are
free but spectators must acquire tickets that are
already available.
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T20 comes to a TV near you as millions will see
mega-event in West Indies
Windiescricket.com
The ICC World Twenty20 2010 about to get underway
in the West Indies will be broadcast in more than
181 territories across six continents, it was confirmed
today.
The 17-day tournament will feature 12 men's and eight
women's teams with all the top international players
in the world taking part and with tickets for the
big event fast disappearing, fans who are unable to
support their teams at the grounds will be afforded
the best possible coverage courtesy of the ICC host
broadcaster ESPN STAR Sports.
All 27 matches in the men's event will be covered
live by ESPN STAR Sports while both women's semi-finals
and the final will also be beamed around the globe
giving similar exposure to women's Twenty20 cricket
as it so successfully received at last year's event
in England. In addition, live streaming of the broadcast
will be available free of cost in 76 territories including
India, China and Argentina on espnstar.com.
The commentary team includes some of the most insightful
voices in the game including Ravi Shastri, Sunil Gavaskar,
Sanjay Manjrekar, Harsha Bhogle, Alan Wilkins, Ramiz
Raja, Ian Bishop, Simon Doull, Ian Chappell, David
Lloyd, Nasser Hussain and Pommie Mbangwa. Also, following
her highly successful stints commentating during the
ICC Women's World Cup and ICC World Twenty20 last
year, former Australia captain Melanie Jones will
join the team for the women's matches.
ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat said: "We expect
the ICC World Twenty20 2010 to be another huge success
and one of the more widely viewed cricket events in
the history of the game as we enjoy the unique passion
and enthusiasm for our great sport in the Caribbean.
Weekend Matches in the St.Kitts Cricket Association
League:
On Saturday - At Newton Ground
Second Division
St.Pauls vs Fire & Rescue
Umpires: Abraham Richardson & Oneil Thomas
Overs: 35 Overs per side
Match Starts at 1:00pm
On Sunday also at Newton Ground
First Division
Newtown vs Police
Umpires: Troy Mills & Moolchand Mangra
Overs: 50 Overs per side
Match Start at 10:00am
Basketball
Matches in the A1 Technology basketball league will
resume at the Old manor Chard court on Sunday May
2nd at 6.30 pm.
Game 1:
Cotton Ground Rebels
v
Polstars
Game 2
Church Ground Massive
v
Brown hill Crisis
These matches will determine the two finalists for
the league.
28th April 2010
ATHLETICS
All set for 8th Annual Marathon
Chief Coordinator of the annual Church Ground marathon,
Spencer Hanley expressed in an interview yesterday that
all is set for the prestigious event which will take
place on Monday May 3rd which is recognized as a public
holiday in the Federation of St.Kitts and Nevis.
The 8th annual event will commence at 8 am at the top
of Church Ground Hill, close to the home of Mrs. Myrtle
Guishard and the athletes will journey north through
Hamilton, down to Club Temin, make a right turn, head
down the by pass road, make a left turn towards TDC,
run through Charlestown, make a left at the bottom of
Government Road, make a right turn just above the Federal
office, head towards the Elquemedo Willet Park, make
a left turn towards the Cultural Complex, then make
a right turn towards the tennis court, turn left towards
Crown Bakery, head to the top of the road and make a
right turn next to the home of the Dyers family, make
a right turn on entering the main road, make a left
turn at the foot of the cemetery heading into Bath Plain,
make a left turn at the bottom of the road heading into
Bath Village, make a right turn at the famous tamarind
tree, down Jericho Road, make a right turn at the foot
of that road and head towards Reliable Motors.
The closing moments of the race this year however, will
be slightly different from previous years. The athletes
will head up the CSS Road but instead of climaxing the
event in the Villa as has been the case in previous
years, this time around the athletes will make a left
turn through the small gate into the Elquemedo Willet
Park and complete the course with a half lap in the
park and ending in front of the main pavilion.
Hanley explained that the reason for the change was
due to the fact that on that same day the CSS 60th anniversary
committee will be hosting their sporting festival at
the Elquemedo Willet Park and his committee from the
Church Ground Sports and Cultural club is working along
with the CSS committee to ensure that both events will
not have a conflict.
As soon as the marathon is completed, the prize giving
ceremony will be held and immediately after the prize
giving ceremony, the CSS 60th anniversary sports meet
will commence.
Hanley indicated that the emphasis will be placed on
giving prizes to the most outstanding athletes. The
usual prizes will be available. These include: cash
prizes, appliances, top up cards, dinners for two, one
night stays at local hotels etc. Commemorative T shirts
would also be given to all of the participants.
Hanley is reminding all of the athletes to drink non
alcoholic fluids starting at least 48 hours prior to
race day.
Registration forms are available at the Nevis Tourism
Authority and registration prior to race day will be
$20.00 EC while registration on race day will be $25.00
EC.
Hanley also noted that some of the top athletes to look
out for would be three times consecutive champion Alphonso
'Tazzi' Bartlette in the males and Miranda Fellows and
Vernice Wattley in the females. He however indicated
that champion athlete Shirvon Greene is indicating an
interest in flying in for the meet from the US in order
to give 'Tazzi' 'a run for his money'.
There is also the exciting prospect of a match up between
'Tazzi', Shirvon and the latest CSS long distance sensation,
Kashka Forbes.
Up to this point a patron for the meet is yet to be
determined but Hanley indicated that he is exploring
the possibility of getting a former local champion athlete
to feature on the big day.
Titans Ready for Antigua
Mr. Timothy Caines, President of the Titans track and
field club on Nevis, indicated yesterday that his club
is ready for an upcoming big event in Antigua. The team
will journey to Antigua on Saturday May 1st in order
to participate in the 'Sir Robert Samuels Classics".
This is a track and field meet that will feature clubs
from Antigua and around the region.
Caines indicated that he will be travelling with a full
contingent of 26 athletes and 10 other individuals on
the management team which will include a few parents.
The team was originally set to travel on Friday 30th
April but this was delayed by one day in order to minimize
accommodation cost in Antigua.
The Titans is expected to be represented in all of the
track events from the 100 meters right through to the
long distance races and the relays. There is not that
kind of certainty for the field events but Caines expects
at least one competitor for the javelin throw and one
for the high jump. He is confident that his club will
perform well and indicated that the athletes are keen
and ready to represent Nevis.
He used the opportunity to thank the general Public
and sponsors for their kind support and assistance and
was especially pleased with the support given for the
Titans luncheon and barbeque night out which were held
recently.
The club will continue intense preparations at the Elquemedo
Willet Park during the course of this week.
CRICKET
"Just another Opportunity"
Former West Indies opening batsman, Stuart Clayton Williams
in an interview yesterday, referred to his appointment
as Assistant Coach for the West Indies A team's tour
to Bangladesh, as 'Just another opportunity to serve".
The exciting stroke player further indicated that he
has a duo role on tour. Apart from being the Assistant
Coach, Williams will also serve as the main selector
on tour.
He referred to the squad as a 'really good bunch of
guys' and noted that although he had no part in the
initial selection of the squad, he felt that the selectors
had done a good job.
He also noted that the Windies A team would have 'to
hit the ground running' as they would be competing against
two very competitive teams in Bangladesh A and South
Africa A. The other two teams are already in Bangladesh
while the Windies team is set to leave this weekend
for their first appointment versus South Africa A on
May 5th.
Williams however noted that due to his new appointment
he will miss out on this year's Masters tournament in
Antigua which is set to start in late around the 22nd
of May. Williams successfully led the Nevis Masters
to a comprehensive series victory last year. He is not
happy with the preparation of the Nevis Masters squad
so far for this year, but is hoping that when the final
squad is selected, the defending champions will give
a good account of themselves.
Meanwhile, President of the Nevis
Cricket Association, Ronald Powell, has expressed
congratulations to Williams on his recent appointment
as Asst Coach for the West indies A team on his own
behalf and on behalf of his Association. Powell referred
to Williams' success as 'hard work paying off' and
hopes that the young cricketers on Nevis would seek
to model the former West Indies player.
WICB announces changes for Digicel Series 2010
(West Indies v South Africa)
The West Indies Cricket Board today announced the
new schedule for the upcoming Digicel Series between
West Indies and South Africa.
The changes show the two Digicel T20 Internationals
and the first two Digicel One-Day Internationals switched
from Queen's Park Oval in Trinidad to the Sir Vivian
Richards Stadium in Antigua. This became necessary
after the announcement of General Elections in Trinidad
and Tobago, slated for May 24. The Digicel Series
bowls off on May 19 and ends on June 30.
The WICB also outlined that a full inspection of the
Sir Vivian Richards Stadium was conducted by the International
Cricket Council and the venue has been given full
clearance to host international cricket again.
The Digicel Series 2010 will see the Windies and the
Proteas playing two T20 Internationals, five ODIs
and three Test matches.
FULL SCHEDULE
Wednesday, May 19
1st Digicel T20 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Thursday, May 20
2nd Digicel T20 at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Saturday, May 22
1st Digicel ODI at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Monday, May 24
2nd Digicel ODI at Sir Vivian Richards Stadium, Antigua
Friday, May 28
3rd Digicel ODI at Windsor Park, Dominica
Sunday, May 30
4th Digicel ODI at Windsor Park, Dominica
Thursday, June 3
5th Digicel ODI at Sabina Park, Jamaica
Sunday, June 6 to Monday June 7
South Africa warm-up at Chedwin Park
Thursday, June 10 to Monday June 14
1st Digicel Test at Sabina Park, Jamaica
Friday June 18 to Tuesday, June 22
2nd Digicel Test at Warner Park, St Kitts
Saturday, June 26 to Wednesday, June 30
3rd Digicel Test at Kensington Oval, Barbados
BASKETBALL
Cotton Ground outlasts Hitters
The 2010 LIME SKABA league has started the way the
2009 season ended for Rams Hitters. The season has
not come off to a very good start for the winningest
team in SKABA the Hitters as they have followed their
season ending 2 straight losses in the 2009 finals
with a lack-luster opening night performance against
the Antigua Warriors which saw them being down some
30 points when rain forced an abrupt end to the match.
The multi-time champions continued their rough stretch
on Saturday when they were humbled by the always dangerous
Joseph Parry Cotton Ground Rebels.
Hitters played with the usual swagger and confidence
that we have been accustomed to. However it was obvious
that the absence of forward Shawn "Shabba"
Forbes left a huge void in the Hitters offense and
defense. At the end of the first half Cotton Ground
held a very slim 23-22 lead over the Hitters.
Things remained the same for the 2nd half as 30 year
veteran Trevor "Marty" Huggins once again
led a consistent Hitters offense. The multi-time champions
were however matched by the younger, bigger, more
athletic Cotton Ground. At the final whistle Hitters
found themselves falling to the Rebels 80-79 in what
can only be described as a huge upset. This was Hitters
3rd straight SKABA league loss dating back to the
finals last season where they were swept by the Horsford's
Ghetto Roots. This is maybe the first time in the
clubs History that they have lost 3 straight SKABA
matches. This was the first time Cotton Ground has
defeated the Hitters.
Hitters' Trevor "Marty" Huggins led all
scorers with 22 points while Jenerson "Buju"
France and Royden Browne led Cotton Ground with 20
points each.
Hitters next scheduled game will be on Sunday versus
former Champions St.Pauls Hard Wine Tuff Knots while
Cotton Ground is expected to take on 2009 "A"
Division Champions Ghaut Bucks on Saturday.
Game Report
Cotton Ground
NAME POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS STEALS BLOCKS
Royden Browne 20 06 01 04 02
Jennerson France 20 10 03 03 01
Kurt Herbert 16 06 02 05 00
Ronald Nisbett 09 07 00 02 00
Hitters
NAME POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS STEALS BLOCKS
Trevor Huggins 22 00 02 02 00
Ansel Revan 13 05 02 05 02
David Dowell 10 06 01 02 02
Jermaine Gumbs 09 05 02 01 00
GHETTO ROOTS AND ROOTSIE OFF TO
GOOD START
The Horsford's Ghetto Roots Basketball Club is off
to a good start for the LIME SKABA 2010 season as
both of their teams, the SKABA Champions Ghetto Roots
and the "A" division contenders Rootsie,
recorded opening game victories.
The Rootsie came up against the formidable Monkey
Hill Rockers XI in a keenly contested encounter. Both
teams traded baskets for most of the game and ended
the first half at an even 39-39. Things remained the
same for the 2nd half as Jason "Shaggy"
Norford for Rootsie and Calvin "Butters"
Wallace for Rockers led their teams in a very exciting
up tempo game. At the end of regulation the game was
tied forcing an overtime period.
The overtime period was all Rootsie as they outscored
the Rockers to win the game 83-77.
Jason "Shaggy" Norford led Rootsie with
24 pts while Calvin Wallace had 27 Points
for Rockers.
Defending SKABA Champions Ghetto Roots had similar
fortunes as they easily disposed of the Shawn K. Richards
Sandy Point Chappurtin. The Chappurtin brother duo
of Taslyn Belboda and Javal Hodge played exceptionally
as they were able to match the Ghetto Roots dynamic
backcourt of Rymal "Bally" Browne and Levi
"By-By" Fyfield. Belboda and Hodge gave
the Ghetto Roots all they could handle however the
Ghetto Roots simply had to much weapons and too much
talent for the Chappurtin to be of any real threat.
Despite losing SKABA MVP Browne early in the game
and a lack-luster night from the exciting Fyfield
Ghetto Roots still managed to make relatively easy
work of Chappurtin with a 97-92 victory.
Taslyn "Tazzy" Belboda led all scorers with
27 points and 5 assists for Chappurtin while Carlos
"Mucho Caliente" Monzac led Ghetto Roots
with 21 points and 9 rebounds.
Ghetto Roots next game will be on Sunday May 2nd versus
Fig Tree while Chappurtin will take on Cayon on Saturday
May 1st.
SCOREOARD
WINNING TEAM GHETTO ROOTS
W L F
X
Sponsor: S.L HORSFORDS
Team: GHETTO ROOTS
NAME POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS STEALS BLOCKS
Carlos Monzac 21 09 02 01 01
Levi Fyfield 19 06 03 03 00
Keithley Hicks 15 05 02 00 01
Quincy Taylor 14 01 04 00 00
W L F
X
Sponsor: Hon. Shawn .K. Richards
Team: CHAPPURTIN
WINNING TEAM ROOTSIE
W L F
X
Sponsor: S L HORSFORD
Team: ROOTSIE
NAME POINTS REBOUNDS ASSISTS STEALS BLOCKS
Jason Norford 24 03 00 02 01
Montraville Pemberton 18 15 02 02 01
Ketneal Browne 15 08 06 05 00
Elroy Richards 09 05 00 00 00
CYCLING
Team Time Trial April 24th 2010
The second time trial of the year was a team effort,
each two person team raced against the clock to cover
30/20/ or 5kms depending on the category the team
rode in. 9 teams competed in total and the course
was set from Oualie beach up to St James, back down
to TDC, then finishing back at Oualie (30km) the shorter
distances turned at the airport.
The No 1 ranked team was of course James & Reggie
who had returned from Training in Tucson, Arizona
just the day before; the trick for everyone else was
to see how close they could get to the dynamic duo.
In Time Trials the slower riders begin first, with
the other teams being sent off at one-minute intervals,
and in the Team event the idea is for the riders to
share the work load by swapping the lead, giving the
rider behind a chance to take a little rest before
coming forward again, the finish time is taken from
the 2nd rider passing the line.
Despite Reggie suffering with jet
lag, they still managed to win with a two minute margin,
completing the 30km course in 49:28 followed by Winston
& Greg, in third was the team from St Kitts Laura
Talaga and Royston Stevens. The Junior 30 km teams
were led in by the Father/Daughter team of Matt &
Sasha Lloyd in a time of 54:02, followed by the team
of Prince Leader /Stalone Baker. For the 20km (Jrs)
first place was taken by the combined team of Richard
Leader and Ray Hubbe in 45:29 with Adjua Lloyd / Jessica
Amory in 2nd place. Special mention to Andrea Berridge,
who at 9 yrs old teamed up with her uncle Greg for
her first TT, completing the 5km Cadet course in 18:38.
Many thanks to our wonderful timing crew of Collette
and Marecia, the next event on the TNCTC calendar
will be the annual 'RIDE OF SILENCE' on the 21st May,
for more details of this and any other events see
the club website www.neviscycleclub.com or ask any
member for information.
Cadets 5km Finish Times Place
Andrea Berridge /Phillip 18:38 1st
Juniors 20 km
Ray Hubbe / Richard Leader 45:29 1st
Adjua Lloyd / Jessica Amory 55:18 2nd
30 km Seniors
James Weekes / Reggie Douglas 49:28 1st
Greg Phillip / Winston Crooke 52:00 2nd
Laura Talaga / Royston Stevens (SK) 53:18 3rd
30 km Juniors
Matt / Sasha Lloyd 54:02 1st
Prince Leader / Stalone Baker 1:05:34 2nd
Assim Chapman / Curtis Huggins DNF DNF
Notices
1. CRICKET: The Nevis Cricket Association invites
representatives of all Female cricket teams on the
island who are interested in participating in the
2010 female league, to a very important meeting today
Wednesday 28th April at 4.30 pm at the Elquemedo Willet
Park pavilion. Plans for the league will be finalized
at this meeting.
2. The St.James' female cricket team will be holding
a very important meeting at the St.James' School grounds
tomorrow Thursday 29th April commencing at 4.30 pm.
Matters pertaining to the upcoming female cricket
league will be discussed.
3. All children taking part in the Anthem Ceremony
during the ICC WT20 matches in St Kitts from May 5-10
are asked to attend a rehearsal at 4.30pm on Thursday
April 29 at Warner Park. All are asked to be on time
and prepare for a 90 minute session.
4. NETBALL: All Netball Clubs or Teams are cordially
invited to a General Meeting of the Nevis Netball
Association to be held at the Netball Secretariat
situated at the Grell Hull -Stevens Netball complex
on Wednesday May 05th, 2010 at 5 p.m. All clubs/Teams
are asked to send 2 representatives to this meeting.
Please make a special effort to attend and be punctual.
5. The 'Bring it' bus is due to be in Nevis today
as part of the T20 world cup promotions. The bus is
due to arrive in Nevis at 1.15 pm via the Seabridge
and is expected to make stops at the St.Thomas' Primary
school; Charlestown Secondary School, Ivor Walters
Primary School and Gingerland Secondary school, before
culminating with music and giveaways at the DR Walwyn
plaza, sometime after 4pm. Al, re invited.
6. 2nd Annual 'Round Booby Island
Sail
Oualie Bay, Nevis
Date: Sunday 2 May 2010
Time: Registration 11 A.M.
Noon start
Course: The narrows - 1.5 - 2 hour
course
Details given at Registration
Fete: Nevis Yacht Club, Oualie Bay
3 PM - 7 PM
Music and a cash bar/BBQ
Space may be available for passengers on participating
boats
Sign up at Registration
Caona will be running as a spectator
yacht
Contact Lennox directly at 765 8677
Oualie Beach Resort is offering US$85 all taxes and
service charge included
for double occupancy Call 469 9735 for reservations
Course Details contact Miles 664 9171
Fete Details contact Deby 662 9403
27th April 2010
CRICKET
'Bring it' bus comes to Nevis
Since it is an already established fact that Nevis will
not be hosting any of the T20 world cup games-not even
from the preliminary rounds, the natural question has
been-"so what about the 'bring it' bus?"
Mr. Clement 'Monarch' O'Garro who is the Corporate Communications
Manager for the ICC hosted event and who is based in
St.Kitts, has confirmed that the 'bring it' bus which
has been used as a marketing strategy for the upcoming
games, throughout the region, will indeed be passing
through Nevis.
The bus will leave St.Kitts along with its advertising
entourage on the 1pm Seabridge Ferry service tomorrow
Wednesday 28th April and should be in Nevis by 1.15
pm.
O'Garro further indicated that en route to Charlestown,
the bus will make several stops along the way and T-shirts
and other paraphernalia will be given out to the cricket
fans.
It is planned that the bus should make its grand entry
into Charlestown at around 4 pm to coincide with the
end of the work day and will park in the vicinity of
the DR Walwyn Plaza pumping musical entertainment for
the fans and again there will be questions which when
answered would fetch the lucky winners some fabulous
prizes.
Apart from the T-shirts and other customized items,
O'Garro is hopeful that by then, everything would be
sorted out with the tickets for the matches scheduled
for St.Kitts and these will be given away as well.
The general public in Nevis is cordially invited to
be a part of this super affair.
ATHLETICS
Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association to host
Nationals & Invitational Championships
ST. JOHN'S, Antigua - April 27, 2010.........The
Antigua and Barbuda Athletic Association is gearing
up for its biggest Track & Field Championships
to be held on 12th & 13th of June at the YASCO
Grounds.
"The National and Invitational Championships
will be the biggest track event seen in Antigua for
the past few years as it will include some of our
top local and overseas based athletes who will be
returning home to compete. These athletes will include
national stars such as Ambassador Daniel Bailey, Brendon
Christian, Richard Richardson, James Grayman, Tahir
Walsh and Ayata Joseph."
The association at this point is seeking the support
of cooperate Antigua to come on-board to sponsor this
event, All Potential Sponsors are kindly asked to
make their donation to the Olympic office on Market
and Redcliffe Streets between the hours of 9am-4pm
Monday to Friday. Deadline for donations is May 20th
2010. (Ends)
For further information contact:
Cleofoster Harris at 1-268-728-9190 or Mr. Leslie
Williams at 168-729-1270
FOOTBALL
(Please note-corrected story-Delvon Clarke only scored
one goal-final score 2 goals to nil-Please ignore
story sent yesterday)
Non Nationals Swamp Locals
The much anticipated Nationals versus Non Nationals
Football show down took place last evening at the
Bath Village Sporting Complex. One of the organizers
indicated that the organizing of the match was a very
frustrating process, as the unavailability of the
Elquemedo Willet Park proved to be a critical issue.
Another of the organizers indicated that the match
was due to be played on Saturday 24th April but due
to the fact that the Nevis Cricket Association was
in the process of hosting a first division fixture,
the match was postponed to Sunday 25th instead.
On Sunday, Director of Sports, Lincoln Barry indicated
that the use of the Park could not be permitted in
order to protect the cricket pitch and the general
grounds. The organizer indicated that it was only
fair as the Park has been handed over for use by the
Cricket Association. "We should have done this
a long time ago", he added.
The match was hastily changed to the Bath Village
facility and at the end of half time; the score was
1-0 in favour of the non nationals who were inspired
by the golden boot of Delvon Clarke. Jamaican born
Stewart then sunk the final nail into the coffin to
make it a final score line of 2 goals to nil, in favour
of the non nationals.
NOTICES
1. CRICKET: The Nevis Cricket Association invites
representatives of all Female cricket teams on the
island who are interested in participating in the
2010 female league, to a very important meeting tomorrow
Wednesday 28th April at 4.30 pm at the Elquemedo Willet
Park pavilion. Plans for the league will be finalized
at this meeting.
2. The St.James' female cricket team will be holding
a very important meeting at the St.James' School grounds
on Thursday 29th April commencing at 4.30 pm. Matters
pertaining to the upcoming female cricket league will
be discussed.
3. All children taking part in the Anthem Ceremony
during the ICC WT20 matches in St Kitts from May 5-10
are asked to attend a rehearsal at 4.30pm on Thursday
April 29 at Warner Park. All are asked to be on time
and prepare for a 90 minute session.
4. NETBALL: All Netball Clubs or Teams are cordially
invited to a General Meeting of the Nevis Netball
Association to be held at the Netball Secretariat
situated at the Grell Hull -Stevens Netball complex
on Wednesday May 05th, 2010 at 5 p.m. All clubs/Teams
are asked to send 2 representatives to this meeting.
Please make a special effort to attend and be punctual.
26th April 2010
ATHLETICS
Responses Coming In for Lydia
On Friday 23rd April, a special appeal for financial
assistance was launched on behalf of former Nevisian
sprint queen, Lydia Jacobs-Pemberton. It was revealed
that the former champion athlete is presently suffering
from kidney complications and is due to head off to
Cuba for an urgent operation in the near future.
Due to the costs involved in the proposed operation
the general public is being asked to assist her in her
recovery efforts, as far as possible.
Contributions can now be placed on the bank account
#21223512 in care of Lydia and Lester Pemberton at National
Bank. Contact can also be made with the following persons:
Eli James at 664-9734 or Imelda Grant at 665-0218.
NAAA chief, Lester Balckett has also indicated that
his Association is one hundred percent behind the efforts
to assist Lydia and will make a tangible contribution
to the cause. He is also appealing to the general public
'to give generously' as 'today could be Lydia-and tomorrow,
it could be another one of us'.
Reports received indicate, that since the appeal was
launched, family members have received numerous calls
from persons pledging their assistance and wishing the
past athlete a speedy recovery.
CRICKET
Rain Curtails First division Fixtures
The scheduled first round of matches in the Digicel
sponsored first division league was rained out and after
a sunshiny start on Saturday, heavy rains on Sunday,
put an end to a few intriguing contests last weekend.
At the Elquemedo Willet Park, Pioneers showed up with
ten players, won the toss and elected to bat versus
SL Horsfords Empire. They were soon in trouble as the
pace duo of West indies under 19 speedster, Nelson Boland
and Nevisian senior team quickie, Adelvin Phillip, teamed
up to rip out the heart of the Pioneers' batting. Wasim
Mintos and Charles 'Yellow man' Hendrickson then quickly
wrapped up the innings. Pioneers all out for a disappointing
71. Nevis senior team players Jamoy Pemberton with 22
not out and Garfield Jeffers 18 were the only two players
to show any form of resistance.
Boland bagged 4 wickets for 27 runs from his 11 overs;
Phillip 2 for 19; Mintos 2 for 13 and Hendrickson 1
for none from his lone maiden over. At the end of day
one, SL Horsfords Empire was comfortably placed on 106
for 3 with West Indies opener, Kieron Powell on 54 not
out and Nevisian all rounder Trevier Smithen on 24 not
out. Laughton Herbert with his off spinners was the
lone wicket taker for the Pioneers team with his 3 for
54 from 10 overs. When the umpires officially called
off the match on Sunday, due to the torrential rain,
SL Horsfords Empire walked away with 6 points.
Rain also washed out the two other matches being played
over the weekend: OMP Brown Hill engaged Pennyless All
Stars at the Gingerland Recreation Grounds and Highlights
Int took on Jessups at Cotton Ground. Scores were not
easily forthcoming from the other games.
The next round of matches slated for May 1st and 2nd
will see:
Jessups v OMP Brown Hill at The Elquemedo Willet Park
SLH Empire v Highlights Int at the GRG
Pioneers v Pennyless All Stars at Cotton Ground
West Indies A Team for Bangladesh
Tour?
The West Indies Cricket Board's selection panel has
named the following players to represent the West
Indies A Team on the upcoming tour of Bangladesh:
1. Travis Dowlin (Captain)
2. Adrian Barath (Vice Captain)
3. Lionel Baker
4. Darren Bravo
5. Odean Brown
6. Kirk Edwards
7. Justin Guillen
8. Imran Khan
9. Brendan Nash
10. Nelon Pascal
11. Shane Shillingford
12. Devon Smith
13. Gavin Tonge
14. Chadwick Walton
Team Management: Lyndel Wright (Manager), Henderson
Springer (Coach), Stuart Williams (Assistant Coach),
Breverley Nelson (Physiotherapist)
Coach Henderson Springer said:
"The team played very well in the four-day match
and the two T20 matches against Zimbabwe in Grenada.
This tour of Bangladesh is another opportunity for
these young men to build on what they started. The
players worked really hard and got success. If they
continue the hard work they will get more success."
"We will have some players joining the team who
have already played at the international level - Nash,
Barath, Bravo, Tonge and Baker - and the team will
be able to benefit from their experience and knowledge.
I am sure everyone will be trying to create an impression
and get elevation to the highest level of the game."
"We will be facing different opposition in foreign
conditions so we will have to make that adjustment
from very early. In any sport, the best performers
are the ones who are able to make the adjustment and
perform, so this will be another perfect opportunity
for these players to demonstrate their ability to
face challenges and overcome them."
TOUR SCHEDULE
Venues: KSOS - Khan Shaheb Osman Ali Stadium
BKSP - Bangladesh Krira Shikkha Protisthan
May 4: Bangladesh A vs South Africa A at KSOS
May 5: West Indies A vs South Africa A at KSOS
May 7: West Indies A vs Bangladesh A at KSOS
May 8: Bangladesh A vs South Africa A at KSOS
May 10: West Indies A vs South Africa A at KSOS
May 11: West Indies A vs Bangladesh A at KSOS
May 13: FINAL at KSOS
May 15-18: West Indies A vs Bangladesh A at BKSP
May 21-May 24: West Indies A vs Bangladesh A at BKSP
May 25: depart Dhaka
Taylor, Daley and Mohammed ensure
clean sweep
(Cricinfo)
Sri Lanka will be sick of Stafanie Taylor, Shanel
Daley and Anisa Mohammed after their tour of the Caribbean
is over. For the third consecutive game, the West
Indies trio frustrated Sri Lanka and ensured West
Indies swept the three-match Twenty20 series. Sri
Lanka had done well to keep West Indies to 112, out
of which Taylor made a match-winning 59, but their
inability to cope with Mohammed's teasing off spin
saw them slump to a 28-run loss at St Mary's Park.
Taylor, who in the previous two games had hit half-centuries,
was again to the fore in testing circumstances. Sripali
Weerakkody, bowling right-arm medium with the new
ball, struck in the first over and then again to snap
a brisk 40-run stand between Taylor and Juliana Nero.
When Deandra Dottin edged Weerakoddy behind for 6,
West Indies were 55 for 3 and Taylor had to reassess
the situation. Shashikala Siriwardene, bowling her
tidy off spin, and the left-armer Suwini de Alwis
struck as well to keep the pressure up on the hosts.
Taylor's 59 off 50 balls was the highest score after
Nero's 24 and no other batsman crossed 6. Taylor was
last out off the penultimate ball of the West Indies
innings.
As it turned out, she had again done enough with the
bat. Sri Lanka's chase got off to a good start with
Dedunu Silva and Chamari Atapattu adding 40 in 5.5
overs, but Silva's run-out for 13 off the last ball
of the sixth over changed the complexion. Daley, who
had been impressive in the first game with 3 for 13
off her quota, induced false strokes in consecutive
overs to have Atapattu (27) and Inoka Galagedara stumped.
From here the chase completely fell apart at the seams
and like West Indies middle and lower order has succumbed,
so did Sri Lanka's. Only one other batsman reached
double-figures and Mohammed accounted for the last
four wickets in another outstanding spell of 4 for
8 from 3.3 overs.
West Indies 112 (Taylor 59) beat Sri Lanka 84 (Mohammed
4-8, Daley 3-13) by 28 run
Khan blitz downs Zimbabwe
(Cricinfo)
Zimbabwe's preparations for next week's ICC World
Twenty20 took another hit as they were again beaten
by West Indies A in a practice Twenty20 match at Progress
Park. Having been put in to bat, Zimbabwe could only
make 124 for 8, with the lower middle order flopping,
and after having West Indies in some strife the visitors
were undone by a whirlwind innings from Imran Khan.
The spinning pair of captain Prosper Utseya and Ray
Price began will in Zimbabwe's defence of a small
total, and left West Indies at 23 for 3 in the fifth
over. Graeme Cremer then got the in-form Kirk Edwards
to nick one before Chamu Chibhabha snapped up Shane
Dowrich for 1, and that brought the allrounder Khan
to the crease. Along with Assad Fudadin he began a
sensible recovery before exploding to smash an unbeaten
60 from 33 balls, inclusive of seven fours and three
sixes. He and Fudadin (29) shared a match-winning
84-run stand off just 53 balls and that put Zimbabwe
on the back foot.
West Indies A 129 for 6 (Khan 60*) beat Zimbabwe 124
for 8 (Chibhabha 33, Shillingford 4-16) by four wickets
BCCI suspends Lalit Modi
(Cricinfo)
The BCCI has suspended Lalit Modi,
the IPL chairman, for "alleged acts of individual
misdemeanours", bringing down the curtains on
one particularly unsavoury episode in the BCCI's history
but very possibly leaving the door open for more twists
in this saga. Modi's three-year reign was effectively
ended moments after the conclusion of the tournament
final in Mumbai on Sunday and he responded in melodramatic
fashion with an emotional speech at the awards ceremony.
The suspension notice was served on him by Rajeev
Shukla, a BCCI vice-president, at the conclusion of
Sunday's game, with N Srinivasan, the board secretary,
sending an email to the same effect. It followed a
day of negotiations with interlocutors attempting
to persuade Modi to resign but pre-empted a potentially
flashpoint at Monday's scheduled IPL governing council
meeting, which Modi had said he would attend. He is
now officially barred from participating in the affairs
of the Board, the IPL and any other committee of the
BCCI and has 15 days to respond to the charges leveled
at him.
Raina, Dhoni star in Chennai triumph
(Cricinfo)
MS Dhoni has added another feather
to his captaincy hat. It was he who started the turnaround
against a formidable Mumbai Indians attack, his deputy
Suresh Raina capitalized on two dropped catches to
score a crucial fifty, and Chennai Super Kings defended
with aggression, smartness and flair to win the third
IPL. Chennai were struggling at 68 for 3 after 12
overs when Dhoni got into the act: 100 runs were added
in the last eight, and Raina scored 44 at a strike-rate
of 200 after the first drop. The win concluded a fourth
consecutive one-sided knockout in the tournament.
Pollard made a match out of this too: taking 22 runs
off Bollinger's 18th over. Morkel bowled a tight 19th
over, with a long-off, and a mid-off up in the circle
and so straight it was almost behind him. Pollard
hit a catch to him: it just highlighted which captain
had got it right on the night.
Chennai Super Kings 168 for 5 (Raina 57*, Dhoni 22,
Fernando 2-23) beat Mumbai Indians 146 for 9 (Tendulkar
48, Pollard 27, Jakati 2-27) by 22 runs
FOOTBALL
Non Nationals Swamp Locals
The much anticipated Nationals versus Non Nationals
Football show down took place last evening at the
Bath Village Sporting Complex. One of the organizers
indicated that the organizing of the match was a very
frustrating process, as the unavailability of the
Elquemedo Willet Park proved to be a critical issue.
Another of the organizers indicated that the match
was due to be played on Saturday 24th April but due
to the fact that the Nevis Cricket Association was
in the process of hosting a first division fixture,
the match was postponed to Sunday 25th instead.
On Sunday, Director of Sports, Lincoln Barry indicated
that the use of the Park could not be permitted in
order to protect the cricket pitch and the general
grounds. The organizer indicated that it was only
fair as the Park has been handed over for use by the
Cricket Association. "We should have done this
a long time ago", he added.
The match was hastily changed to the Bath Village
facility and at the end of half time; the score was
1-0 in favour of the non nationals who were inspired
by the golden boot of Delvon Clarke. Clarke later
returned after a brief substitution to nail yet another
beauty and Jamaican Stewart sunk the final nail into
the coffin to make it a final score line of 3 goals
to nil, in favour of the non nationals.
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Nationals team in blue--Football
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BASKETBALL
A 1 Technology Basketball league head to Play offs
The exciting action in the A1 Technology Basket ball
league continued over last weekend.
On Saturday evening, two games were played. In game
one in a tight contest, Brown Hill Crisis got 72 points
to the Polstars total of 65.
In game two, an ever improving CSS Black Mambas lost
out to Church Ground Massives 81 to 26.
On Sunday night, The CSS Black Mambas played their
best game yet. Cheered on by the vociferous crowd
on hand, The CSS Black Mambas managed 41 points to
the Ghetto Starz' 87. The second match turned out
to be the thriller it was anticipated to be as a very
determined Brown Hill Crisis closed the gap on the
champion CG Rebels team, much to the joy of their
cheering fan club but then watched in dismay as the
more experienced team slowly edged away to post a
clear cut lead at the final whistle.
Final score line: CG Rebels 57 Brown Hill Crisis 49
The organizers have indicated that
the schedule for the play offs will be released by
Wednesday of this week.
In related news, information received indicates that
the CG Rebels started their campaign in the St.Kitts
league with an exciting win over the popular Hitters
team on Saturday night, by a mere one point.
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Ever improving CSS Black Mambas
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Horse racing gets the green light
A very important meeting was held at the Red Cross
Building on the evening of Saturday 24th April. This
meeting pertained to the sport of Horse racing. One
of the major issues dealt with was whether or not
the persons present were interested in seeing the
sport go forward. To a man, everyone present voted
for the continuation of the sport on the island. In
plotting the way forward there was some healthy and
lively discussions. Another burning issue pertained
to whether or not St.Kitts should play the lead role
in the promotion of the sport. It was candidly pointed
out that St.Kitts and Beaumont Park to be more specific,
must play the lead role, as the Jockeys, stewards,
announcers and other key players are shared between
event venues on both islands. The major difference
is that most of the significant players on Nevis are
volunteers, while on the other hand, persons engaged
in the Beaumont park fixtures, are paid for their
services.
It was recognized that the last time that Nevis had
an elected executive to run the sport, was three years
ago when Mr. John Guilbert was the President of the
august body. Since then, the hard working Emmanuel
Jeffers has headed an interim committee that has hosted
quite a number race meets.
A decision was taken that the persons present and
other interested individuals will meet again on Saturday
May 22nd at 4pm when an executive to guide the future
of the sport on the island, will be formally elected.
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Head table at Horse race meeting
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All interested persons are invited to this very important
meeting.
NOTICE
The Nevis Crciket Association invites representatives
of all Female cricket teams on the island who are
interested in participating in the 2010 female league,
to a very important meeting on Wednesday 28th April
at 4.30 pm at the Elquemedo Willet Park pavilion.
Plans for the league will be finalized at this meeting.
23rd April 2010
ATHLETICS
Former Star Athlete in need of help
Former star athlete on Nevis, Lydia Jacobs-Pemberton
is presently in need of financial assistance which would
help in alleviating cost for an urgently required operation
to deal with kidney complications.
Lydia was a former champion sprinter at the Charlestown
Secondary School and majored in events ranging from
the 100 meters up to the 400 meters.
President of the Nevis Amateur Athletic Association
(NAAA), Mr. Lester Blackette, fondly remembers her as
an outstanding athlete who represented Nevis in inter
island meets in St.Kitts and also represented Nevis
at Leeward Islands meets.
According to information received from family members,
the proposed operation will be conducted in Cuba and
even though she is expecting assistance from the Nevis
Island Administration, the overall cost of the operation
and related expenses will be extremely high.
In light of this an appeal is being made to members
of the general public to as far as possible, make contributions
towards the recovery efforts of the beautiful Nevisian
lass.
Persons interested in making contributions can contact
Mr. Eli James at telephone number 664-9739 or Ms Imelda
Grant at telephone number 665-0218.
Members of the general public are kindly asked to give
generously as the past athlete goes through her moment
of crisis.
CRICKET
Female Cricket league set for May start
The Nevis Cricket Association met in a general meeting
at the Elquemedo Willet Park last evening and dealt
with certain matters of importance. One of the main
agenda items featured discussions on the commencement
of the very popular Female Cricket league which had
a very huge following last year.
A tentative date has been set for the commencement
of this year's league and that date is Saturday 29th
May 2010.
The league is due to commence with an official opening
ceremony at 6.30 pm which will be followed by an exciting
six a side contest between the ladies.
Another important decision made pertaining the league
is that unlike the situation as it was last year;
this year's league will not be restricted to an emphasis
on Parish teams. The league will be run in two zones
and will be open to all interested teams.
Unconfirmed reports indicate that some of the new
teams expected this year will include: The Nurses,
Brick Kiln, Empire, another Guyanese team and another
St.George's team.
This year the registration fee per team will be $25.00
and the league will culminate with a top four finals
and a bottom four finals.
In light of this, the Nevis Cricket Association will
meet with representatives of all of the interested
teams next week Wednesday 28th April in order to finalize
plans and prizes for the league and actual playing
days. The meeting will be held at the Elquemedo Willet
Park commencing at 4.30 pm.
Other matters discussed at the meeting included the
concern that quite a number of the second division
teams who have already completed their league have
not as yet paid their registration fees. So too, some
of the First division teams scheduled for this weekend's
official commencement of the senior local league,
have also not yet paid their required $250.00 dues.
A decision was made that a concerted effort will be
made to collect the outstanding dues. All Cricket
clubs/teams that are still in arrears are kindly asked
to make the required payments at short notice.
Last week's planned start to the Digicel first division
league was rained out and the Association has decided
that those matches will now be rescheduled to the
end of the league and the matches originally planned
for this weekend will proceed as per schedule.
Matches for this weekend-April 24th and 25th are:
1. Pioneers v SL Horsfords Highlights at the Elquemedo
Willet Park
2. OMP Brown Hill v Pennyless All Stars at the Gingerland
Recreation ground
3. Jessups v Highlights at Cotton Ground
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Section of Elquemedo Willet
Park pavilion
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Section of Elquemedo Willet
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Thieves Strike at the Elquemedo
Willet Park
The Elquemedo Willet Park is well known for night
time sporting activities but these are generally held
under a full compliment of flood lights. On the evening
of Wednesday 21st April however, one or more persons
found enough time to be inside of the locked Park
sometime during the night, carrying out activities
which did not require the floodlights.
The bandit or bandits broke into the main pavilion
Office of the Director of Sports, Lincoln Barry, an
office which also hosts several sports officers and
removed certain equipment which include a micro wave
and a television set.
The said person or persons also totally destroyed
the metal louvers at the scoreboard storeroom but
did not remove any of the equipment there which includes
a bowling machine owned by the Ministry of Sports.
Officials at the Ministry of Sports have indicated
that the Police were duly informed and investigations
are currently ongoing.
Any persons with information that
could lead to the arrest of the perpetrator/s are
kindly asked to make contact with the officers at
the Charlestown Police Station.
It has been revealed that up to last evening, the
Park was not under security guard.
Daley does it again as Windies
girls
West Indies allrounder Shanel Daley continued her
good showing ahead of the ICC World T20 Tournament,
as she helped the regional side to a comprehensive
win over Sri Lanka on Wednesday.
The left-arm seam bowler took 3-14 from her four overs
as the Windies limited the visitors to 103-9 off their
20 overs at the St Mary's Park in Cayon, St Kitts
on Wednesday. On Sunday, she made a fighting 23 not
out to help the home side to victory in the first
One-Day International on Sunday.
After Daley's excellent spell it was left to the batters
to finish the job and Stafanie Taylor showed he class
with a run-a-ball 50 not out as the Windies motored
to 106-4 off 18.3 overs. Experienced middle-order
batter Cordel Jack made 23 in a partnership of 46
for the second wicket.
The second T20I of the series will
be played at the same venue on Friday while the third
match will be played on Saturday. First ball is 2
pm (1 pm Jamaica Time).
The players are using the matches
as preparation for the ICC Women's Twenty20 World
Cup, which opens on May 5 in the Caribbean. West Indies
are drawn in Group A, with England, Australia, and
South Africa. Sri Lanka are in Group B with New Zealand,
India and Pakistan.
Bollinger charges Chennai into
final
Chennai Super Kings, boosted by a
determined display from their bowlers led by Doug
Bollinger, put an end to Deccan Chargers' run of five
consecutive wins to qualify for the IPL final for
the second time. They overcame a poor start, aided
by a measured partnership from MS Dhoni and S Badrinath,
and a late surge from S Anirudha helped post 142 in
tricky conditions. Bollinger and R Ashwin then crippled
Deccan in their chase, and the rest contributed to
chip away at the middle order, to seal a hard-fought
win.
Chennai Super Kings 142 for 7 (Badrinath
37, Harris 3-29) beat Deccan Chargers 104 (Symonds
23, Bollinger 4-13) by 38 runs
CYCLING
Time Trials This weekend
The Nevis Cycling and Triathlon club will be hosting
another race this weekend. On Saturday 24th April
a team time trial event will be held.
The event will be held over a mainly flat course of
30k. The event will commence at the Oualie Beach Hotel
and conclude at the same venue.
Interested persons are kindly asked to note that registration
commences at 9 am and the actual event is set to commence
at 10 am.
Persons who want to be hooked up with a team can contact
Mr. Matt Lloyd, President of the club.
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