Inez France Pre School-New Inter Pre school Champs on Nevis

Amidst some controversy towards the end of what was indeed a wonderful meet, the Inez France Pre School took championship honours at the fourth bi- anual inter Pre school sports meet held on Nevis. The action took place at Grove Park on Wednesday 16th June under the auspices of Patron for the day, Mrs. Jacqueline Brookes-Jeffers. The other officials comprising the party taking the salute at the march past which signaled the commencement of the meet were: Hon. Robelto hector; Principal Education Officer-Mrs. Lornette Queeley-Connor and Ms Florence Moving-Education Officer responsible for Early childhood Education.

Some eight schools participated: Charlestown Pre school sponsored by the Hon Robelto Hector; Gingerland Pre School sponsored by the Nevis Cooperative Credit Union; The Inez France (St.Thomas’) Pre School sponsored by the Four Seasons Resort; Vern ‘N’ Llew Pre School sponsored by the Nevis Pre Schools’ Teachers Association; Maude Smith Pre School sponsored by William Quarry services; Maude Cross Pre school sponsored by Brown’s construction; V And J’s Pre school sponsored by Hurricane Cove Bungalows and Naomi’s Pre School sponsored by the Hon. Patrice Nisbett.

A fair sized crowd was on hand to witness the event, especially towards the end of the work day as parents and other close relatives of the athletes came out in an enthusiastic show of support.

Defending champions Charlestown Pre School defended their championship trophy right down to the final race and at one point was leading the second placed school at the time by all of 35 points. However, the Inez France Pre School and the V’s and J’s Pre school increased the heat in the closing stages of the meet and in the final analysis, the Charlestown Pre School was forced to relinquish the trophy won in 2008, as the Inez France pre school edged them out by a mere one point.

Had there not been some controversy at the end of the final race of the day, the results may have been even more interesting. The meet concluded with two novel events: Open girls and open boys 200 meters, referred to as ‘marathons’. The girls race went fairly smoothly with one of the Inez France’s representatives, crossed the finish line first. In the second race however, it was later stated that quite a number of the children had cut through the track, essentially taking a short cut. After much heated debate as to who had really won and how the race should be factored in as regards points, it was decided that the two last races would be scratched. The Inez France Pre School was therefore adjudged the 2010 champions and immediately the celebration began. This was led by the Teachers ably aided by Sylvester Pemberton.

The final point standings were:

1st place and champions for 2010—Inez France Pre school-185 points

2nd –Charlestown Pre school-184 points

3rd --V’s and J’s pre school-126 points

4th--Gingerland Pre school-120 points

5th—Maude Smith pre school—77 points

6th—Vern ‘N’ Llew Pre school-75 points

7th—Naomi’s Pre school—42 points

8th—Maude Cross Pre School—27 points

Champions-Inez France Pre school

Pre schoolers in March past

Athletes tent

March past officials--left to right--Florence Moving; Jerome Rawlins(LIME); Jacqueline Brookes-Jeffers; Hon Robelto Hector and Lornette Queeley-Connor

Athletes in action

Winner

Winner

Athletes receive medals

Athletes get set

Controversy reigns at end of meet

Tennis

NOTICE

All Executive members of the St. Kitts-Nevis Table Tennis Association (SKNTTA) are reminded of the Executive meeting on Saturday 19th June at 7,00 pm.

The main item on the Agenda is the High School's Table Tennis Tournament to be played shortly.

All members are urged to not only be present, but also to be on time.

Result - División 1 Best of Three (3) Finals - Game 1 - Cayon FC vs St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers FC.‏

Some eighteen (18) teams and eight (8) months ago, the long and trying journey to gain promotion to the Digicel St. Kitts-Nevis Football Association's (SKNFA) 2010-2011 Premiere Division, began.

Now, that journey is about to come to an end. As a matter of fact, it is down to just one (1) game, may be two (2).

In the first (1st) game of the Division 1 Best of Three (3) Finals played at the St Pauls Sporting Complex last Tuesday 15th June, St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers FC from the Western part of the island, the Old Road region to be exact, stomped their rivals from the Eastern side of the country, with a two (2) goal to one (1) victory.

Cayon opened the scoring in the 8th minute when Tyrone O’loughlin found the back of their opponents net.

St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers, the team boasting of kicking Cayon out of the Premiere Division a few years ago, also vowed to be the team that would keep them from getting back up for next season, and came back with a goal of their own by Kendal Liburd nineteen (19) minutes later, in the 26th minute.

Both teams after coming out of the locker room at half time with the scores deadlocked at one (1) goal each, decided to get it on very early in the second (2nd) half, and it only took four (4) minutes for the St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers to break the deadlock when Quincy Marsham put a bulge in the old onion bag in the 49th minute, compliments of a goal keeping error by Samuel "Phipps" P.

Cayon kept on throwing everything they had, everything they could have come up with against St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers in a desperate attempt to force the game into the two (2) fifteen (15) minutes a half extra time, but the guys from down key West had other ideas.

Through some stern attacks on goal and a couple of big saves by their keeper, Strikers were able to defend their one (1) goal advantage to the end of the game.

The penultimate game, or perhaps the final one, will be played at 7pm tomorrow/today Thursday 17th June at the St Pauls Sports Complex.

If a game three (3) is necessary, it will be played on Saturday 19th June also at the St Pauls Sports Complex.

Only one (1) team will be promoted to the Digicel 2010-2011 Premiere Division, and with Strikers having a one (1) game advantage, Cayon will have to win back to back matches to do so.

Will St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers put a dent in and an end to Cayon's dream for a second time or will the guys out of Green Valley have the last laugh.

We will have to wait until after tomorrow's game to find out.

Cricket

Chesney Hughes handed Derbyshire contract

Cricinfo staff

Chesney Hughes, the Anguilla-born left-handed batsman, has been awarded a three-year contract with Derbyshire. Hughes, 19, made his first-class debut in the County Championship this season and in four games has shown a lot of promise, scoring 393 runs at 65.50. He holds a British passport, and his contract with the county runs till the 2013 season.

"Chesney Hughes has shown a great deal of promise from the moment he joined the club and he deserves the reward of a new contract," said John Morris, Derbyshire's head of cricket. "We are delighted that he has committed to Derbyshire for the next three years as he continues to develop as a cricketer."

Derbyshire chairman Don Amott lauded Hughes' signing, and also took the opportunity to point out positive developments off the field such as the recent opening of a new 1,800-seater stand at the County Ground.

"Retaining our young talent is a crucial element in that success and I'm sure that all Derbyshire supporters share my excitement in continuing to watch Chesney develop his considerable talent for the next three seasons," Amott added.

Cricket

WICB starts recruitment process to fill new positions
Windiescricket.com

The West Indies Cricket Board Inc. today announced the start of its regional recruitment process to fill key positions at the secretariat. The WICB is looking to attract suitably qualified candidates to fill several key positions within the organization as it continues to enhance and strengthen its institutional capacity and the recruitment process will run until 11.59 pm on June 30, 2010.

This process forms part of the WICB’s overall thrust to more offer more effective leadership at all levels of the game throughout the region and to work closer with its various stakeholders at all levels of the game.

In a statement detailing the positions available, Dr Ernest Hilaire, Chief Executive of the WICB outlined that the organization will be aiming to recruit highly motivated persons to join its secretariat to effectively meet the demands of a modern sports governing body operating at the international level. The WICB Inc. is a company whose responsibilities include the governance and management of the game of cricket in the region from the grassroots level to the international stage.

A detailed job description for each position can be found on the WICB’s website (www.windiescricket.com) at http://www.windiescricket.com/go/wicb/vacancies

Interested persons should submit an application and detailed CV addressed to the Chief Executive Officer of the WICB and sent to set to recruitment@windiescricket.com, no later than 11.59 pm (Eastern Caribbean Time) on June 30, 2010.

Only suitable applications and applications submitted by this medium will be acknowledged.

Leeward Islands Masters President sends correspondence

President of the Leeward Islands Masters Association, Mr. Alkins Rogers has sent a correspondence to all member territories asking that the Masters Cricketers in the relevant territories ‘think more about the future and be guided by the past”. The full text of his message reads:

“Colleagues,

The 2010 Leeward Islands Masters Cricket Tournament is behind us with mixed feelings. I beg of all of us to think more about the future and be guided by the past.

I want to thank all teams for participating in the 2010 tournament and look forward to a successful 2011 tournament in St.Croix. I hope that St.Thomas and the Virgin Islands join us in 2011.

There were several suggestions coming out of the tournament which will form part of the next executive meeting. These include provision of match referee, liaison officers, international rules, including time limits for matches, etc.

I would be most grateful if ALL participating teams can email their concerns and offer possible solutions.

Again thanks to Antigua for hosting the tournament and to all for your support.

Regards



Alkins Rogers
President LIMCA”

ATHLETICS

Pre schoolers face off today at Grove Park

It is anticipated that there will be plenty of excitement at Grove Park today as the bi-annual Inter Pre school sports meet takes place, commencing at 12 noon sharp.

Education Officer responsible for early childhood Education on Nevis, Ms Florence Moving has indicated that the meet will be dubbed the ‘Smalta/Lime” meet in honour of the two sponsors: SMALTA of Carib Breweries fame and LIME, formerly Cable and Wireless. Some eight schools will be participating in today’s mega event for the Livingstone Herbert trophy.

The participating teams are: Charlestown Pre school sponsored by the Hon Robelto Hector; Gingerland Pre School sponsored by the Nevis Cooperative Credit Union; The Inez France (St.Thomas’) Pre School sponsored by the Four Seasons Resort; Vern ‘N’ Llew Pre School sponsored by the Nevis Pre Schools’ Teachers Association; Maude Smith Pre School sponsored by William Quarry services; Maude Cross Pre school sponsored by Brown’s construction; V And J’s Pre school sponsored by Hurricane Cove Bungalows and Naomi’s Pre School sponsored by the Hon. Patrice Nisbett.

Ms Moving also indicated that the competing schools have all been practising really hard and are expected to truly have the crowd on its feet for the entire afternoon. The little stars will compete in fun races and flat races. These will include the 60m; 80m; 100m; dress up race, hamper race; thread the roll; bottle filling; socks and shoes; tyre race and for the first time this year, a new race referred to as a ‘marathon’ will be introduced. The Pre schoolers will challenge each other in an open event over a distance of 200 meters.

Due to the fact that the theme for child’s month this year is: “Save our men—children need fathers too’, there will be a special incentive race including the Fathers. The fathers will compete over a distance of 100 meters with each father who completes the race being awarded two points which will go to the overall tally of the school which he is supporting.

The children from the numerous Nurseries on the island will not be left out. They will have an opportunity to participate in some exhibition races which in themselves should provide quite a bit of entertainment for the spectators.

Ms Moving is promising a prompt start at 12 noon with the march past, as there will be no preliminary speeches. Spectators will pay $5.00 for adults and $3.00 for children. Vendors are expected to acquire their required passes for the event at the Education Department for a nominal fee prior to the start of the meet.

Florence Moving - -Education Officer responsible for early childhood education

NETBALL

Nevis continues poor run in OECS under 23 Netball tournament

The Nevis under 23 team continues to struggle in the OECS under 23 tournament being played in St.Vincent. Here are the results of matches played between Monday 14th and Tuesday 15th June:

Monday 14 June

From 7:00 a.m.
St Vincent and the Grenadines (71) vs Nevis (12)

From 5:00 p.m.

Grenada (53) vs St Kitts (48). This has been the match of the tournament thus far. St.Kitts led in the first quarter 15 to 12; Grenada led in the second quarter 27 to 24; St.Kitts led in the third quarter 40 to 38 and Grenada came out eventual winners.
Saint Lucia (46) vs Nevis (23)
St Vincent and the Grenadines (60) vs Dominica (20)

Tuesday 15 June

From 7:00 a.m.

Saint Lucia (36) vs Dominica (29)
Grenada (89) vs Nevis (20)

St. Vincent & the Grenadines 49 St.Lucia 28

Grenada 59 Antigua 42

Dominica 47 Nevis 14

Nevis under 23 Netball team

Canada to participate in Caribbean T20 tournament
Cricinfo staff

Canada will be the overseas team participating in the inaugural Caribbean Twenty20 tournament between July 22 and 31 in Barbados and Trinidad, Cricket Canada has announced. Apart from Canada, the tournament will include seven regional teams - Barbados, Trinidad, Guyana, Jamaica, Windward Islands, Leeward Islands and Combined Campuses and Colleges.

The winner will be the sole representative from the West Indies in the Champions League Twenty20 in South Africa in September. Last year Trinidad and Tobago, the winners of the Stanford 20/20, qualified for the inaugural Champions League in India and finished runners-up.

Ravin Moorthy, Cricket Canada's first vice-president, said the tournament was a great opportunity for supporters to fly down from Canada.

"Fans across Canada are anxiously anticipating this event and hundreds are expected to flock to the Caribbean to watch the action," he said. "The world's biggest T20 stars, including Chris Gayle and Kieron Pollard, will be taking the field against Rizwan Cheema and the rest of the Canadian stars. This is a great moment for Canadian cricket and something we should all embrace."

The eight teams will be split into two groups of four, with each team playing three games in the league stage, and the top two teams in each group qualifying for the semi-finals. Barbados will host the first eight games from July 22 to 25, while the next eight will be held in Trinidad from July 28 to 31. August 1 is the reserve day for the final.

Unadkat's 13 sets up comprehensive win for India A
Cricinfo staff

Jaidev Unadkat blew West Indies A away for the second time in the match and set up a comprehensive six-wicket win for India A at Grace Road, their first victory on tour. The left-arm seamer from Gujarat, playing his maiden first-class game, added six more to his first-innings haul to finish with match figures of 13 for 103.

West Indies began the final day needing to erase their deficit of 22 and then set India a competitive target. However, Unadkat struck first thing in the morning when he trapped David Bernard lbw. Kirk Edwards and Imran Khan took West Indies to a lead before Iqbal Abdulla dismissed Edwards, and Andre Russell shortly after. Imran and Gavin Tonge offered some resistance with a stand of 80 for the ninth wicket to delay India's march. Unadkat trapped Imran lbw for 62 before bowling Tonge for 46. He finished with 6 for 62 and in the end India were chasing a modest 111 to win.

The Indian openers, Shikhar Dhawan and Abhinav Mukund, made steady progress before they departed in the tenth over. They lost two more wickets, to Lionel Baker, but were never in danger of choking. Ajinkya Rahane steered them home with an unbeaten 33.
India A 291 (Abhinav 54, Rahane 69, Saha 50, Russell 5-68) and 114 for 4 (Rahane 33*) beat West Indies A 144 (Unadkat 7-41) and 257 (Imran 62, Unadkat 6-62) by six wickets

Trinidad and Tobago PM calls for unity in WI cricket
Cricinfo staff

Kamla Persad-Bissessar, the Prime Minister of Trinidad and Tobago, has asked the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) and the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) to end their ongoing feud for the betterment of cricket in the region. She also called for the implementation of the PJ Patterson report, which, authored by the former Jamaican Prime Minister, had recommended changes to the governance of West Indies cricket.
"I am calling on the West Indies Players' Association (WIPA) and the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) to improve their relationship in order to return cricket to its glory days. Both parties must have mutual trust, respect and full disclosure in order to achieve better relations," Persad-Bissessar said in Port of Spain. "Blame is the comfort of the weak. Change is the name of a warrior, so we must be willing to make that change that would make a difference and not keep blaming each other."

WICB launches Twenty20 tournament
Caribbeancricket.com

The West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) on Thursday announced the details for the inaugural Caribbean T20 Tournament which will be played from July 22 to 31. The tournament, which will form part of the annual WICB calendar, will have the first phase played in Barbados (July 22 to 25) with the second phase in Trinidad (July 28 to 31).

Eight teams will be involved in the Caribbean T20. The West Indies territorial teams: Barbados, Combined Campuses and Colleges, Guyana, Jamaica, Leeward Islands, Trinidad and Tobago and Windward Islands will be joined by an international team. There is a huge incentive to win the Caribbean T20, with the leading regional team going on to represent the West Indies at the Airtel Champions League in South Africa in September.
The WICB also unveiled the lively, colourful, Caribbean T20 tournament logo and the tournament banner – which urges fans to “Bring It Back” and come out, wave their flags, play their music, and create a carnival atmosphere at the matches to celebrate what promises to be a 10 days of action-packed cricket in the Caribbean. This follows the theme “Bring It” which was used during the successful hosting of the ICC World T20 Tournament in the West Indies in April and May.

The format for the Caribbean T20 Tournament will be two groups of four teams. There will be a round robin stage in each group – each team will play three matches – with the top two teams in each group qualifying for the semi-finals. The winners of the semi-finals will advance to final while the losing semi-finalists will play a third-place play-off. The eight matches in Barbados will be played on July 22 to 25 and the eight matches in Trinidad will be played on July 28 to 31, with August 1 as the reserve day for the finals.

Matches will be played at 4 pm and 8 pm Eastern Caribbean Time/3 pm and 7 pm Jamaica Time; except on Sunday, July 25 when the start times will be 2 pm and 6 pm Eastern Caribbean Time/1 pm and 5 pm Jamaica Time.

FOOTBALL

NOTICE
The St. Kitts-Nevis Football Association (SKNFA) wishes to congratulate the Cayon Football Club (FC) and the St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers FC on advancing to the Division 1 Best of Three (3) Finals, to determine the 2009/2010 Divison 1 Champion, with the winner being promoted to the Digicel 2010/2011 Premier Division, and wish both teams good luck.

The SKNFA also wishes to advise the general public that the games between Cayon FC and the St. Thomas/Trinity Strikers in the Division Best of Three (3) Finals will be played as follows:
1. Game 1 - today/tomorrow Tuesday 15th June, at 7.00 pm at the St. Pauls Sports Complex
2. Game 2 - Thursday 17th June, at 7.00 pm at the St. Pauls Sports Complex
3. Game 3 if necessary - Saturday 19th June at 6.00 pm at the St. Pauls Sports Complex.

The SKNFA invites the general public to come on out and support these two teams in exciting football matches as they battle to determine which of them would be Division 1 Champion and be promoted to the 2010/2011 Digicel Premiere Division.

Bath beats Stoney Grove in the sand

In a specially arranged match on Sunday 13th June, Bath United defeated champions of Nevis Football, Stoney Grove at Island Life.

At the end of regular time, the score was 2 goals all with Sheldon Lawrence and Delroy Newton the goal scorers for Stoney Grove while on the other hand, ‘Vincie’ and Curtis Morton JR scored for the Bath team.

It came down to a situation of penalty kicks and in the final analysis; Bath prevailed to win the game.

It is understood that the second annual Beach Football tournament will commence in a next couple of weeks at Island Life. More information will be forthcoming shortly.

NETBALL

Nevis Struggling in under 23 tournament

Kingston, June 14, 2010 -- The OECS/ECCB Under 23 Netball Tournament, sponsored by the Eastern Caribbean Central Bank, opened in St Vincent and the Grenadines on Sunday 12 June at the Keartons Netball Complex, Barrouallie. The teams participating this year are: Antigua and Barbuda, Grenada, Commonwealth of Dominica, Nevis,
St. Kitts, St. Lucia and St. Vincent & the Grenadines

Results of Matches

Saturday 12 June
• Dominica (47) vs Grenada (57)
• Nevis (16) vs St Kitts (71)
• St Vincent and the Grenadines (53) vs Antigua and Barbuda (25)

Sunday 13 June
• Dominica (47) vs Nevis (14)
• Antigua and Barbuda (42) vs Grenada (58)
• St Vincent and the Grenadines (48) vs (Saint Lucia (26)

Matches Scheduled for Monday 14

From 7:00 a.m.
• St Kitts vs Antigua and Barbuda
• St Vincent and the Grenadines vs Nevis

From 5:00 p.m.
• Grenada vs St Kitts
• St Lucia vs Nevis
• St Vincent and the Grenadines vs Dominica

Under 23 Netball action

Nevis team Manager-Malcolm Ramsey

Nevis team in practice

Nevis team in practice

Nevis then had to win over St.Kitts in order to secure a semi final berth and they did this in convincing style. St.Kitts got to 82 for 9 from their 20 overs and Nevis got to 84 for 3 with Tony Grant leading the way with 39.

Meanwhile, despite showing up late for their encounter with St.Croix, home team Antigua was not only allowed to play but defeated the USVI team in a tense game which came down to the last ball.

St. Maarten then defeated St.Croix in a high scoring contest which came down to the second ball of the final over.

In a very exciting final game played on Saturday night, St.Maarten defeated Antigua in a tense contest which would have been even closer, had not it been for a Terry James cameo towards the end of the game.

It meant therefore that the semi finals were set for Sunday 13th June with Nevis scheduled to play St.Maarten at the John Hughes ground at 9am and Antigua slated to play Anguilla at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium at 9am.

When the Nevis and Anguilla teams arrived at John Hughes on Sunday morning they discovered that the pitch was totally soaked as rain had fallen and the pitch had not been covered. Both teams then headed to the Sir Vivian Richards stadium. When the teams arrived there, only the Anguilla team was present for the 9 am engagement versus Antigua and the pitch was in perfect condition as this particular pitch had been covered overnight. The officials from all of the teams concerned were then called to a meeting to discuss a proposal that both semi final matches and the finals be played at the said venue being fully aware that the venue is also well lit. At the end of the meeting, an announcement was made by President of the Leeward Islands Masters Association, Mr. Alkins Rogers that sent the St.Maarten and Anguilla teams into spontaneous applause. He indicated that the ruling was that the match between Nevis and Anguilla was ruled as an abandoned match with each team getting one point.

Further, Antigua had been disqualified for showing up late and the two teams with the most points in Anguilla and St.Maarten would play the finals.

This announcement led to general mayhem at the grounds as the Nevis and Antigua teams immediately showed their displeasure and disagreement with the ruling.

A stalemate situation ensued from 9.30am until sometime after 1 pm with various meetings and mixed messages being sent around the grounds. At one point one of the grounds men apparently under instructions, removed the stumps and it was revealed that a top Antiguan official had indicated that the stumps would be removed and the final game would not be played at the grounds.

During the opening ceremony, one of the organizers had referred to the payment of the registration fee by the teams with the slogan: “No pay no play”. However, during the impasse it was revealed that the St.Maarten team had paid the required fee that same morning. The logical question is: Why was that team not disqualified?

The Antiguans also brought another issue to the fore. They indicated that the announcement made earlier was premature and out of order as the grounds men had not officially handed over the grounds to the umpires and that it was the duty of the umpires to formally indicate to the officials that the Antiguans were unable to field a team before the team was disqualified. Minister of Tourism in Antiguan and a player himself, Mr. John McGinley, referred to the decision by the officials as ‘stupidness’. He stated that there were enough Antigua team members in the grounds had the umpires called play. “I was relaxing in my vehicle’, he insisted.

Eventually, good sense prevailed and the match between the Anguilla and the St.Maarten teams was eventually played and officially declared the finals. Anguilla won the finals by three wickets and was finally decalred the 2010 champions.

A few positives coming out of the tournament included the fact that Patrick Newton travelling as the Nevis representative umpire, officiated in several games involving the other teams and was highly commended by some of the players. It was also obvious that the officials made some errors but Lawson Ferguson stood out in his efforts to ensure that the matches were all played. One of the talking points of the tournament was the duel between Vaughn ‘Hungry’ Walsh of Antigua and ‘Dango’ Farrell of St.Kitts. On Saturday when the two teams met, reports indicate that Walsh was literally ‘flying’.

However, in one over to Farrell, he bounced and was majestically hooked over backward square for six. The very next delivery, he dug the ball short again, and Farrell swivelled and played an even better hook shot up on the grassy bank. In a post match interview, Walsh conceded: “Those were two of the best shots ever played off my bowling’.

Prescott, the 64 year old captain of the St.Maarten team played an exquisite cut shot off Vaughn Walsh for four that is still being talked about and Kelly who originates from Bath Village who is also in his sixties, fielded like a teen ager in the crucial match for his St.Maarten team versus Antigua.

The question now is: What does the future hold for the tournament—can the organizers get their act together and attract the participating beams to next year’s event slated for St.Croix? Only time will tell.

Summary of matches played:
*Nevis 81 all out: Eustace Johnson 19 not out; Wendell Wallace 18; Elroy David 13; Charles Morton 10.
For Anguilla—Proctor 3 for 9; Hodge 1 for 4; Carty 1 for 13 and Rogers 1 for 4
Anguilla-84 for 4 in 18.2 overs—K. Rogers 29 and E. Proctor 22.
Frank Monzac 2 for 21 and Charles Hendrickson 1 for 8. Anguilla won by 6 wickets

· St.Kitts-82 for 9-E.Daniel 15; C.Isaac 14
Charles Hendrickson 2 for 13; Wendell Wallace 3 for 24; Teddy Liburd 2 for 9; Frank Monzac 1 for 16 and Sydney Newton 1 for 11.
Nevis 84 for 3—Tony Grant 39; Junior Mills 11 not out and Sydney Newton 8 not out.

· St.Kitts-106 for 6—Eustace ‘Brother’ Wallace of Nevis 50; I. Phillip 21 not out.
R.Carty 2 for 16; E.Proctor 1 for 14 and R.Carty 1 for 32.
Anguilla 107 for 3-J.Jeffers 65 and Donovan 26.
Eustace Wallace 2 for 2 and S. Otto 1 for 15.
St.Kitts won by 7 wickets.

· St, Croix-148 for 7-K.Elliot 46; Clifford Walwyn 27; H.Browne 21; J.Anthony 19.
K.Carty 2 for 31
St.Maarten 151 for 5-K.Carty 44; A. Prescott 28 and Royston Trocott 30.

· Antigua 127 for 9—Weekes 31; Mc Ginley 20 and Bentour 15
Elias 4 for 15 and K. Carty 3 for 21
St.Maarten 128 for 5—Terry James slammed 37 not out; Baptiste 26 and Carty 15.
Vaughn Walsh 1 for 17 and R.Joseph 1 for 21

* In the finals—St.Maarten 102 from 20 overs and Anguilla got to the target for the loss of 7 wickets. Anguilla ---Leeward Islands Masters champs for 2010.

Empire beat Champions St.James

A massive crowd showed up at Grove Park on the evening of Saturday 12th June to witness the exchanges in the popular female cricket league on Nevis. One person described the turn out as ‘a finals crowd’. ‘Cars were parked from Best Buy up towards Reliable Motors’, stated the eye witness.

In match one on that evening, the much anticipated ‘grudge match’ between Alex Stars and Brown Hill was played. Brown Hill batted first and scored 77 for 6 with Tresia Clarke top scoring with 23 and Kerisha Powell getting 11. There were 23 extras. T.Hanley got 1 wicket for 18 runs; Dionne Flanders 1 for 7 and S. Clarke 2 for 8.

Nurses in response got to 59 for 2 with V.Philllip hitting 28 and Cressy Mills 12. There were 18 extras.

In the feature match of the evening, Empire batted first against champions St.James’ and chalked up an impressive 90 for 3 with the exciting Rozel Liburd top scoring with 23 not out even though in this match she was restricted in her scoring efforts. Diana Browne got 16 not out and Charmaine Walters 12. St.James helped their cause with all of 34 extras.

St.James in response started well and the crowd was buzzing when it came down to 20 runs required from the final over. The experienced Jasmine Maynard bowled four consecutive dot balls and in the end got 1 wicket for 1 run. St.James’ team restricted to 71 for 5 with Captain Judy Morton getting 26; Angela Leader 17 and Gizelle Skeete 10. Patsy Hanley got 1 for 15; Sherilyn Liburd 1 for 17 and Jasmine Maynard 1 for 1.

The Empire contingent ran onto the ffield in jubilant celebrations.

On Sunday night in front of a much smaller crowd, Highlights Int batted first against St.Thomas’ and scored 98 for 5 in 12 overs. Dorcella Powell led the way with 30 and Ruby Chapman was not out on 28. For St.Thomas’ Rosa Mills collected 2 for 10; Nevilla Daniel 1 for 20 and A. Jeffers 1 for 7.

St.Thomas’ was restricted to 61 for 3 with Nevilla Daniel top scoring with 21 and D.Lawrence 14. Latoya Bussue, Ruby Chapman and I.Pemberton all got 1 wicket each.
In game two GT United batted first versus Super Rockers and scored 68 for 7 in 12 overs. Nickace top scored with 20 and there were 29 extras.

Jasmine Herbert, Earla Liburd and debutant Chaliese Browne, all got 2 wickets each. Sheila Archibald got 1.

Super Rockers struggled initially but later cruised to victory in 8.4 overs—69 for 3 at the close. Earla Liburd 17; Sherilyn Smithen 11 not out; Blondina Griffin 10 and Camella Lawrence 7 not out.

Matches continue in the league on Thursday 17th June.

Masters officials in heated discussions

Vaughn Hungry Wlash

Minister John Mcginley

Nevis' Jimbo David makes his point in heated debate

More arguments

Tony Grant and Anguilla player 'fight' over possession of trophy

Anguilla poses with trophy

Captain Wendell Wallace calls for help

Franklyn  'Kut' Daniel--Mr Cool

Cricketers listen to announcement

Terry James--power hitter for St.Maarten

Umpire Patrick Newton takes it one day at a time

Experienced Antiguan Hardy James gives his opinion

Result of 20/20 limited Overs Trial Match Played At the Edgar Gilbert Playing Field In Molineaux On Sunday:

Shane Jeffers X1 vs Jace Taylor X1

Shane Jeffers X1 won the toss and batted making 145 for 5 in their 20 Overs

Shane Jeffers 32, Lester Morrishaw 21, Extras 21, Terrence Warde 19, Leon Clarke 18, Kevin Hanley 2 for 28 from 4 overs, Elvin Berridge 2 for 42 from 4 overs, Darren Hobson 1 for 21 from 2 overs

Jace Taylor X1 in Reply 124 for 8 off 20 overs

Jace Taylor 25, Extras20, Leroy Maynard 18, Leon Clarke 2 for 11 from 4 overs, Kareem Kelly 2 for 17 from 2 overs, Terrence Warde 2 for 23 from 4 overs, Elsroy Powell 1 for 16 from 4 overs, Calvin Williams 1 for 25 from 3 overs

*Shane Jeffers X1 won by 21 runs
*Umpires were Luther Kelly & Steadroy Techeira

TRIATHALON

Sasha Takes A First At SXM Triathlon

It was quite the family affair as 16yr old Sasha Lloyd competed in her first Sprint Distance Triathlon alongside he dad Matt, at the annual Boardwalk Triathlon in Phillipsburg St Marten. Organised by Trisports Cycle Shop, and co-sponsored by Taloula Mangos Restaurant and Diamonds International, this event is one of the most fun oriented events in the region, many people trying out the sport for the first time, or linking up with others to enter as a relay team.

Sasha’s only previous triathlon experience had been during the Nevis Triathlon where she had competed twice in the shorter Try-A-Tri category, however, since then she has been developing her swim bike and run talents under the guidance of 4 time OECS triathlon Champion Reggie Douglas, which stood her in good stead as she raced abroad for the first time.

Both Sasha and her dad put on sterling performances in the event with Sasha knocking almost 3 mins off her previous best time for a 750 mtr swim, followed by a fierce bike leg where she posted the 11th fastest bike split of the 39 athletes involved in the Sprint, a wonderful achievement. Sasha completed the whole course in a very credible time of 1:37:27. This put Sasha in 1st for her age group and 5th overall in the womens category, fantastic!!, Matt meanwhile was also having a great race, just missing out on the podium in 4th place in his age group, finishing 15th overall in a time of 1:25:25.

Matt Lloyd, who is the current President of the Nevis Cycle & Triathlon Club commented “It was an incredibly proud moment for me to watch my daughter Sasha come in with the Nevis flag held out for the TV and news cameras, the youngest competitor and winner of the junior age group. Well Done Sasha”

Sasha, very excited after her race said “My first ever experience in a triathlon was great! the St Marten Boardwalk triathlon 2010 was the first ever sprint of that distance I ever did and I thank Winston for giving me that opportunity and believing that I can finish it. I would also like to thank Reggie for training me and everyone who supported me”

SKN Triathlon Federation President had this to say “ It was wonderful to see Sasha perform so well, she is the eldest of our young triathletes and the first to compete away at this distance, she represented her country and club in fine style, congratulations Sasha”

For the full results see the results page on the website www.neviscycleclub.com , the next event on the calendar will be the SKN National Cycling Championships 19th/20th June, the 21km individual Time Trial will be hosted in St Kitts on the 19th, and the 60km Road Race will be held on Nevis on the 20th, for further information contact Greg Phillip 662 3975

Sasha

Friday, 11th June

Two Half centuries in one night

A new high was achieved in female cricket in Nevis on Thursday night-10th June, when two half centuries were struck on the same night.

In match one played between champions St.James’ and GT United, St.James’ batted first and led by an impressive partnership between Captain Judy Morton and Junella Burke went on to score 125 for 2 in their allotted 12 overs. Morton slammed a round fifty which included four massive sixes and Junella Burke also played an aggressive hand to be 48 not out at the end. The GT team also gifted 20 extras.

GT in response could only muster 48 for 9 in their 12 overs at the crease with Casey top scoring with 11 and extras contributing a healthy 28.

In match two which was billed to be the thriller between the two Gingerland teams-Super Rockers and Empire, Empire batted first and scored freely to get to 136 for 3 from 12 overs. They were led by the exciting Rozel Liburd who for the second time for the season, just tore mercilessly into the bowling. She was 67 not out at the close. Catherine Joseph scored 31 and Charmaine Walters 12.

Super Rockers started threateningly getting to 31 for 1 from 4 overs but eventually slowed up badly to be 76 for only 2 wickets from their 12 overs. Blondina Griffin top scored with 28 not out and Sherilyn Smithen scored 10.

Rozel Liburd

Leeward’s Masters Tournament gets on the way

The Leeward Islands Masters tournament got off to an official start with a brief ceremony last evening in Antigua. The teams were officially welcomed by the organizers and the schedule of matches was officially released.

Earlier in the day, the Nevis Masters team arrived to discover that there was no arrangement made for a pick up from the Airport. It was later explained by the organizers that they had sent several e-mails to two individuals asking about the participation of the Nevis team and after receiving no response sent a final message that the trophy be sent to Antigua by Sunday.

The Nevis team however received a warm welcome as the champion team.
There are six teams participating in the tournament this year and they are separated into two zones:

Zone A: Nevis, Anguilla and St.Kitts
Zone B: Antigua, St.Croix and St.Maarten

The matches to be played are:
Friday 11th: Antigua v St.Croix—9.30 am at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium
2pm-St. Croix v St.Maarten—Sir Vivian Richards stadium
Nevis v Anguilla at 9.30 am at the John Hughes grounds
St.Kitts v Anguilla-John Hughes grounds

Saturday 12th – Antigua v St.Maarten at 2pm—John Hughes grounds
Nevis v St.Kitts at 2pm- Sir Vivian Richards stadium

Sunday 13th –Semi finals: Zone A winner v Second place Zone B at 1pm
Zone B winner v second place Zone A at 1pm

Finals between the winners of the semi finals at 6pm at the Sir Vivian Richards stadium.

The umpire travelling with the Nevis team, Patrick Newton will officiate in matches that do not involve NEVIS.

Nevis Masters in Antigua

Nevis Masters at reception