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U.S. Embassy Hoops It Up with Top American and Bahamian Basketball Coaches - Jul 31, 2014 - 1:09:33 PM
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Nassau, Bahamas - From July 23-26, top
American and Bahamian coaches participated in the 2014 International
Coaches Clinic held in Nassau, The Bahamas at the Atlantis Resort. The
clinic was hosted by the Bahamas Global Sports Foundation in partnership
with the Bahamas Basketball Federation, iOWNpr agency and CSA
Basketball Academy and co-sponsored by the United States Embassy. Under
the theme, “Learning and Recruiting is Better in The Bahamas” the group
of elite coaches shared best practices and developed networking
partnerships on and off the basketball court. Among the American coaches
participating in the event were, Ronnie Arrow, retired men’s head coach
at the University of South Alabama; Irving Thomas, NBA Scout with the
LA Lakers since 2001; Edward Palubinskas, former LA Lakers shooting
coach; Susan Summons, head women’s basketball coach at Miami-Dade
College who is currently ranked among the top 14 winningest coaches in
America, and The Bahamas’ very own Marvin Henfield...
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Scullers Come Out in Full Force in Treasure Cay! - Jul 31, 2014 - 8:59:20 AM
Treasure Cay, Abaco – The Sands Man in the
Boat sculling races once again saw great success in Treasure Cay, Abaco
over the weekend, as many women and men lined up to scull the boat.
To
start the event of right, the Bahamian Brewery and Beverage team held a
boat parade throughout the communities of Abaco, starting at Jimmy’s
Wines and Spirits on Bay Street, Marsh Harbour and ending in Treasure
Cay, with the races.
After eight thrilling heats, including an
all lady race, Skeeter Rolle placed first, Fernley Cox placed second and
M. Kelly placed third. The winners all received trophies and the
traditional cases of Sands beer for their participation in the event.
Abaco winner, Skeeter Rolle, will now join the other four winners and
head to Nassau for the sculling championships, which will be taking
place in November...
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Results of The Caribbean Little League Championship - Jul 29, 2014 - 5:11:53 PM
The Bahamas Baseball
Federation would like to thank the Local Organizing Committee President
Donna Jones and her entire team and Little League Local District
Representative Edward Claude and his team (Tournament Officials,
Umpires, Scorers) for their support in hosting a successful Caribbean
Little League Regional Tournament.
The tournament came to an end on Friday evening, and
after a very disappointing loss to
Puerto Rico on Thursday, Team Bahamas Area Team came out very flat and
unfocused as they went down 8 - 0 to Curacao...
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Bahamas' Ariaana Vanderpool Wallace wins swimming silver in Scotland - Jul 28, 2014 - 12:41:48 PM
Glasgow,
SCOTLAND - Making Bahamian sporting history, Arianna Vanderpool Wallace
won silver in the women's 50m butterfly final in 25.53 seconds making
her the first to receive a senior swimming medal for the Bahamas.
Airanna is a national-record holding and Olympic swimmer.
She swam for the Bahamas at the 2008 Olympics. She swims collegiately
in the USA for Auburn University.
Francesca Halsall of England won with 25.20 and Brittany Elmslie of Australia came third in 25.91.
The Games close on Sunday, August 3rd...
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Bahamas' Justin Lunn at the Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic, Decatur, Illinois - Jul 28, 2014 - 2:48:40 AM
ILLINOIS, USA - Justin Lunn played in the 16th Annual USTA Men's Futures
Ursula Beck Pro Tennis Classic 128 qualifying draw in Decatur, Illinois
this weekend.
He had a bye in
the first round and in the 2nd round he defeated Jakub Dybala of Poland
5-7 6-2 6-3 in a 4 hour match. He will play Mbonisi NDimande of
Zimbabwe in the 3rd round on Monday, July 28 at 10:00 a.m.
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Judo and Wrestling Make Bahamian History - Jul 26, 2014 - 5:54:39 PM
The sport
of rowing is relatively new to the Bahamas sports circuit but much
resources is being invested in small sports says The Bahamas Olympic
Committee Secretary General Romell Knowles.
The sports of
Wrestling and Judo is being exposed to international competition at the
XX Commonwealth Games in Glasgow Scotland, although out of medal
contention Cynthia Rahming the Youth Olympic Champion represented the
Bahamas very well as she drew a very worthy and experienced opponent.
Secretary Knowles said, history and personal best performances is
already being made for the sport of Judo and wrestling.
I am
pleased with the progress of our Youth Olympic Gold medal winner –
Cynthia Rahming said Knowles, Cynthia an honor role student...
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4th place finish for Bahamas' Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace at Commonwealth Games - Jul 26, 2014 - 3:39:50 PM
GLASGOW, Scotland -
Bahamas' Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace gave it her all at the Commonwealth Games today with a 4th place finish in the women's 50m freestyle final.
After
qualifying this morning in the women's 50m butterfly semi-final,
Vanderpool-Wallace, finished with 24.34. Francesca Halsall of England
(23.96) took gold, and Australia's Cate Campbell
(24.00) and Bronte Campbell (24.20) were next.
On
Day 1, Bahamas' Joanna Evans finished 19th in the 200 Free with a time
of 2.04.19, this is a National record; and Vereance Burrows finished..
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Results of the 2014 Grand Bahama Regatta and Heritage Festival - Jul 26, 2014 - 1:48:17 AM
The Grand Bahama Regatta held on July
18th and 19th was deemed a great success! This year's regatta was under
the theme, "New Beginnings for the Island" and was dedicated to Harold
McPhee, first chairman of the GB Regatta.
"This year's theme is timely and appropriate as we continue our
efforts to revive this cultural event on the island and restore Grand
Bahama Island, which once was known as the Magic City, back to its
grandeur days," said the Hon Michael Darville, MP, Minister of Grand
Bahama.
"Without the loyal support of our partners, none of this would have
been possible," said GBRC chairperson, Miss Chervita Campbell...
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Fishing for a Piece of Bimini History, Anglers Return for 5th Wahoo Smackdown Tournament - Jul 25, 2014 - 1:16:56 PM
Alice Town, Bimini - The Bahamas -
Capt. Chase Camacho, who spent his early days cruising the legendary big
tuna grounds off Montauk, NY, understands the visceral, gut-tightening
thrill of Bimini--fishing the same waters that fueled the creative fire
of Ernest Hemingway and spawned more than 50 international records and
hundreds of big game trophies.
“To me this is the Mt. Everest of
sportfishing, a place where legends were made—a place where every sport
fisherman hopes to make his or her own mark,” said Camacho, who
regularly plies the colbalt blue waters off this Bahamas out-island
aboard the fishing charter Miss Kethleen II, a 58’ Viking Sportfish...
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World's top soccer league rewards Grand Bahama camp's top kids - Jul 24, 2014 - 11:04:41 AM
Freeport, The
Bahamas - The happy smiling faces of three youngsters about to head out
on the sporting trip of a lifetime. Kadicia Babb (centre), Cameron
Chandler (second left) and Donte Singh (second right) were selected by
the UK visiting coaches for the top prize at this year’s Sir Jack
Hayward Soccer Camp. They will be joined by fellow camper Courtni Pinder
(pictured separately) who is currently off island.
The
quartet’s all-round contribution at the camp, held in Freeport, Grand
Bahama last month, won them a two-day all-expenses paid trip to the
final of the Guinness Cup in Miami on August 4. They will enjoy all the
razzmatazz and then watch two of the most famous soccer clubs in the
world fight it out for this prestigious trophy...
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2013 BAAA Competition Calendar - Feb 23, 2013 - 11:55:10 PM
Nassau, Bahamas - The first meet of the year was held in Nassau on January 5th.
The Odd Distance Track and Field Meet began the 83 day
countdown to CARIFTA 2013 and will act as a measuring stick by coaches
and athletes to test fitness and progress going into the new season.
Athletes home for the holidays were expected to compete in the event, which had over 400 entries.
See the 2013 BAAA COMPETITION CALENDAR within...
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Sands, ‘Man In The Boat’ Sculling Races Brings Magic to Grand Bahama Regatta - Jul 24, 2014 - 1:08:36 PM
Freeport, Grand Bahama –
Grand Bahama, also known as the Magic City came alive this past weekend
as hundreds of Bahamians flocked to Taino Beach for the 19th Annual GB
Regatta and the crowd pleasing Sands ‘Man In the Boat’ sculling races.
In an effort to heighten the
awareness of the Regatta and as an official sponsor, the Bahamian
Brewery and Beverage Company kicked off the festivities with a motorcade
throughout the streets of Grand Bahama on Thursday July 17th handing
out free products to excited persons lining the streets along the route...
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Mychal “Sweet Bells” Thompson / Fred Higgs Golf Challenge inaugurates in Grand Bahama - Jul 24, 2014 - 12:37:40 PM
LUCAYA, Grand Bahama – The smooth green surface of the Reef Golf Course is playing host to a major golf tournament.
The
first Mychal “Sweet Bells” Thompson / Fred Higgs Golf Challenge got
underway on July 22nd, attracting a large number of competitors
including former outstanding Bahamian basketball players and company
executives.
The event is being sponsored by the
Ministry of Tourism and the Bahamas Golf Federation along with the
support of the Bahamas Basketball Federation...
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Bahamians honour Sir Arlington at 20th Commonwealth Games - Jul 24, 2014 - 11:54:49 AM
Sir Arlington Butler
received the Meritorious award for long an outstanding service to the
Olympic and Commonwealth Games Federation. The Commonwealth Games
Federation meetings are taking place in Glasgow, Scotland.
Bahamas has a 51 member team at the event competing in track and field, swimming, judo, boxing, wresting and cycling.
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YMCA Freeport to build 4-court tennis centre - Jul 23, 2014 - 7:05:18 PM
FREEPORT, Grand Bahama
- The YMCA has broken ground for a new four-court tennis centre that
will offer both youth and adult players the chance to enjoy this popular
sport in a safe and professional environment.
"Our new centre
will provide the best possible tennis experience,” said YMCA Executive
Director Karen Johnson. "We will offer a full tennis programme for all
ages and ability levels at reasonable cost, and thereby create a large
pool of players and a social tennis environment that is missing for most
on Grand Bahama."
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J Barry Farrington Tennis Tournament Opens - Jul 21, 2014 - 1:36:45 PM
The J Barry Farrington
Tennis Classics officially opened this weekend with the tennis legend
himself on hand to hit the first ball. The event is taking place over
the course of this week at the Carmichael Athletic Community Center in
Flamingo Gardens.
The tournament is the brainchild of
Bradley Demeritte, who says it was Farrington's motivation and push that
led him to be one of the most successful players in Bahamian history.
He brought in tennis pro Bradley Bain to assist him in manning the
tournament and the many children who are participating...
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Caribbean Little League Championship to be led by Bahamas' Freedom Farm - Jul 19, 2014 - 9:06:39 PM
The technical meeting
is now completed and all the countries have completed the draw for
their respective placing on the pre setup schedule. Freedom Farm and
Grand Bahama had to draw to see who would be in Pool A or B, then the
countries selected letter placement on the schedule.
Once this was completed, coin flip was done for each game to determine the Home Team..
All was now set for the start of the Caribbean Little League Championship – Freeport, Grand Bahama July 18th through 27th 2014.
Bahamas is being lead by the Bahamas National Champions - Freedom Farm
Baseball League and 3rd Place Runners-up Grand Bahama Little League..
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Grand Bahama Regatta and Heritage Festival is UNDERWAY - Jul 19, 2014 - 10:52:58 AM
The
Grand Bahama Regatta and Heritage Festival takes place at Taino Beach on July 18th and
19th.
Under the leadership of committee chairman, and new Freeport City Council Chairman, Chervita Campbell, the team
is determined to make this year's Regatta the best ever, and the entire
Grand Bahama community is encouraged to get involved and support the
continuance of a sloop sailing regatta for the island.
While sailing and racing is going on
at sea, Taino Beach park will be buzzing with activity. The
Heritage Committee is busy planning to ensure that there will be ample
native food, entertainment, and activities such as plaiting the maypole,
etc., as well as arts and crafts on display...
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