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Mark makes semis in mixed doubles
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
Bahamian tennis professional player Mark Knowles is well on his way to capturing his first mixed doubles title of the year. Teaming up with Anna-Lena Groenefeld of Germany, the duo ousted Bob Bryan and Samantha Stosur, 0-6, 7-5 and 6-3 yesterday.
BBF names 15-16 national team
By SPORTS WRITER ~ The Nassau Guardian:
The Bahamas Baseball Federation (BBF) recently released the names of the young men who will represent The Bahamas at the 2009 Latin American
Bahamas men fall out of medal contention
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
The four-point loss handed to The Bahamas senior men's national basketball team by Trinidad and Tobago yesterday evening, crushed all hopes of the squad for qualifying for the Centro Basket Championships next year. The team was faced with a must-win situation after losing a 13-point lead in the final minutes to Jamaica on Wednesday.
BOA chief supports BSF swim program
By SPORTS WRITER ~ For the Guardian:
The Bahamas Olympic Association (BOA) has announced major financial support for the Bahamas Swimming Federation's (BSF) 'Swim To Empower' Program to be ran this summer on the island of Eleuthera. BOA President Wellington Miller made the check presentation during the opening ceremony of the RBC National Swimming Championships at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Aquatics Centre.
P.E. teachers are taking a swim course
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
Ministry of Education, Youth, Sports and Culture's Senior Education Officer Dawn Knowles is staying true to her word about adding the discipline of swimming into the New Providence Public Schools Sports Association (NPPSSA) curriculum for the 2009/2010 school year.
It's do or die for team Bahamas at CBC
BY DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
The Bahamas men's senior national basketball team is in a must win situation against Trinidad and Tobago today after suffering a 77-73 loss to Jamaica yesterday. A win today will secure a playoff berth at the 20th Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Championships ongoing in Tortilla, British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Knowles avoids double elimination
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
It was a tough day for Mark Knowles at the prestigious Wimbledon tennis tournament yesterday. The Bahamian tennis professional player moved from one grueling match to start another, all in hopes of moving onto the semifinals in both the men's doubles and mixed doubles.
Swim's youthful base is solid
By FRED STURRUP ~ NG Associate Editor ~ frederick@nasguard.com:
The Bahamas Swimming Federation (BSF) concluded its 38th National Championships this past weekend on a high note. From top to bottom the potential is encouraging. Presently, the pacesetters are seniors Arianna Vanderpool-Wallace, Alana Dillette, Vereance Burrows, and sisters Teisha and Alicia Lightbourne. They make up the national squad that will represent The Commonwealth of The Bahamas during the Federation Internationale de Natation Aquatics (FINA) World Championships, from July 18 - August 2 in Rome.
ICC increases funding for The Bahamas
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
The Bahamas Cricket Association (BCA) will look to build on their youth development programs now that the International Cricket Council (ICC) has agreed to increase the financial assistance to Affiliate countries.
Student athletes give back at COB's camp
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
Developing well-rounded athletes at The College of The Bahamas (COB) Athletics Department's 1st Summer Sports Camp (June 29 - July 24 for children ages 8-14) is a priority for the institution, however, volunteerism is highly endorsed.
Bahamas barely gets by Barbados
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
The Bahamas used an 11-2 scoring run to build a 13-point fourth quarter lead against regional foes Barbados last night, but had to hold on nonetheless in the waning seconds. The Bajans executed a frantic rally late in the game, but missed a shot at the end of regulation which would have forced overtime. As a result, The Bahamas came out on top, 75-73, in their opening game of the 20th Caribbean Basketball Confederation (CBC) Senior Men Basketball Championships in Tortola, British Virgin Islands (BVI).
Bahamian standout offered D-I scholarships
By SPORTS WRITER ~ For the Guardian:
When Mikhail Mclean left The Bahamas with his family to reside in Houston, Texas, his dream was to obtain a basketball scholarship so that he could get a free college degree. That dream is already coming to fruition, as the 6' 7", 215 lbs. small forward was recently offered a full basketball scholarship in a major NCAA Division I program. Rutgers University was the latest school which came knocking on the door of the young Bahamian standout.
Rugby Union prepares for U-19 July Caribbean Championships
By FRED STURRUP ~NG Associate Editor ~ frederick@nasguard.com:
Rather quietly, the Bahamas Rugby Union (BRU) has been making significant inroads in the last 10 years. The Bahamas is considered one of the touted Caribbean countries in the sport. The BRU is the base that has spawned players recruited to play overseas. It has an independent and proactive perspective and could well be the least bothersome of the disciplines the Ministry of Sports has to deal with.
Players selected to train at Sunderland
By DIGICEL WRITER ~ For the Guardian:
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — The 2nd Digicel Kick Start Clinics in the Caribbean drew to a close in St. Kitts recently, when head coach of the clinics, John Barnes, named the eight young Caribbean footballers who will travel to Sunderland AFC in September to spend one week training at Sunderland's Academy of Light.
And then there were four!
By SPORTS WRITER ~ For the Guardian:
On Sunday past, the Winton Rugby Field was packed with players and fans all awaiting the start of the Bahamas Flag Football Association (BFFA) playoffs. All eight teams battled on Sunday, and at the end of the day, only four teams were left standing, advancing to the semi-finals scheduled for Sunday July 5.
On to the quarters
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
The rain delay in the fourth set of their third round match at the Wimbledon Tennis Championships, proved to be showers of blessing for Bahamian tennis professional Mark Knowles and his doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi. The duo moved into the quarterfinals of the prestigious tournament with a four-set win over Prakash Amritraj and Aisam-Ui-Haq Qureshi, yesterday.
Legendary boxing pioneer 'Yama Bahama' dead at 76
BY FRED STURRUP ~ NG Associate Editor ~ frederick@nasguard.com:
My cellular telephone rang. It was a very somber voice on the other end.
Aaron Wilmore confirmed for IAAF World Youth team
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
Hurdler Aaron Wilmore is now officially a member of the International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) World Youth Championships team, proving over the weekend at the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) National Championships, that he is physically fit to compete in the 110 meters (m) hurdles.
Quintet looking forward to Worlds
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
The Bahamas' senior national team members for the FINA World Championships, from July 18 - August 2 in Rome, Italy, weighed in on their expectations this past weekend.
BOA Chief seeks reimbursement for funds spent
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
A $6,000 reimbursement is being sought after by the Bahamas Olympic Association (BOA) from Bahamasair and Caribbean Star Airlines, as a result of the cancellation of the inaugural Caribbean Games amidst H1N1 (swine) flu concerns.
All that glitters is Gold!
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
Almost a decade of doping by others, has paid off for six Bahamian athletes.
Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission challenges
By FRED STURRUP ~ NG Associate Editor ~ frederick@nasguard.com:
The Anti-Doping in Sports Bill 2009 calls for the establishment of the Bahamas Anti-Doping Commission. This is very much in step with the level of sophistication in monitoring athletes, being subscribed to by most nations where the sporting industry is a dominant factor. For The Bahamas, an anti-doping commission, if set up and operated properly, would result in full respectability.
Barracudas win another RBC Nationals
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
Over 20 national records were set, and the Barracudas Swim Club successfully defended its Bahamas Swimming Federation (BSF) National Championship, winning its fourth straight this past weekend at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Aquatics Center. The 38th RBC Swimming Nationals wrapped up with the closing ceremony on Saturday night.
BAAA names large CAC team
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
A 29-member team was ratified by the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) yesterday, to compete in the Senior Central American and Caribbean Track and Field Championships (CAC). Selection was based on the performances at this year's BAAA National Championships, which were held over the weekend at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium.
The Battle of the behemoths
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
The Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) National Championships wrapped up on Saturday night, with the event's most anticipated race.
Olympic coach to head CCCAN team
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
Former two-time Olympic and six-time World Championships coach Michael Stuart will serve as the Head Coach of the 14-member Bahamian national team which arrived in Venezuela safely yesterday, to compete at the Central American and Caribbean Confederation (CCCAN) Championships.
'Tribute to a Legend'
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
The success that Thomas Augustus Robinson has had on both the local and international scenes definitely speaks for itself and will not go unnoticed, as the former track and field athlete will be honored for his outstanding contribution to the sport.
Harbour Hustlers sports weekend a big success
By FRED STURRUP ~ NG Associate Editor ~ frederick@nasguard.com:
The settlement of Governor's Harbour, Eleuthera, was filled with excitement this past weekend. Over a three-day period, Thursday, Friday and Saturday (June 18-19-20), the Governor's Harbour Hustlers Legends Committee pulled off a very successful sports/social affair.
Golfers set for third annual tourney
By SPORTS WRITER ~ For the Guardian:
Golfers will gather on the greens at 8:00 a.m. at the Cable Beach Golf Course on June 27 to make their contribution toward the development of junior golf and the Bahamas Diabetic Association. They will be joining participants taking part in the Bishop Ian K. Brathwaite Golf Tournament, now in its third year.
Sumner gets an 'A' gradeh
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
Bahamas Bodybuilding and Fitness Federation (BBFF) President Danny Sumner reached another milestone as a judge in the sport, as he was elevated to a Grade 'A' judging post, which was certified by the International Federation for Bodybuilding (IFBB - world's governing body for the sport) Chief Judge Pawell Filleborn at a seminar held in St. Marteen this weekend past. The local bodybuilding chief is the first and only Bahamian to attain this highest level of world judge's certification.
Coaches get 'Back-to-Basics'
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
Volleyball matches in the 2009/10 government school volleyball season are expected to be more competitive now that the junior and high school coaches are getting a better understanding of the game and the changes that were made.
Eudeva, Sweet Island Gal win GB titles
By SANDI TRECO ~ For the Guardian:
After its most recent victory at the 42nd Annual Long Island Regatta during the Labour Day holiday weekend, it was two straight in the 'C' Class for the 'Sweet Island Gal' at the 16th Annual Grand Bahama Regatta held at Taino Beach in Freeport, Grand Bahama this past weekend. The regatta was held in honor of Captain Christopher 'Fisher' Wallace, who has been the commodore of the Grand Bahama Regatta since its inception in 1993.
Government softball players ready to shine
By FRED STURRUP ~ NG Associate Editor ~ frederick@nasguard.com:
The Bahamas Government Departmental Softball Association is not the mainstream league of the sport, but its organizational concept remains the standard for others to emulate.
Hepburn, Hall satisfied with FIBA Americas outing
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
The Bahamas Basketball Federation (BBF) hosted a welcome reception this past Tuesday to laud the under-16 national boys team for its historic achievement at the FIBA Americas Championships which wrapped up in Mendoza, Argentina, on Sunday.
'The best things in life are free'
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
Basketball Smiles, an American education advocacy group, in conjunction with the charitable Patti Johnson Basketball Camp and H.O. Nash Junior High School, has continued to give back to the youth over the past decade. The founder of the organization, Sam Nichols, and his associate Randy Thompson were guest speakers on the opening day (Wednesday) of the Patti Johnson camp, which is in its 11th year, on the H.O. Nash school grounds.
Mark moves into second round at Wimbledon
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
A grueling four-setter which lasted three hours and 15 minutes may have its toll on Bahamian professional tennis player Mark Knowles and his Indian doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi, as they look to advance out of the second round of competition at the prestigious Wimbledon Championships. The championships is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is contested on grass courts. It got underway on Monday in Great Britain.
Four athletes headed to Lindenwood
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
Four more Bahamian athletes have earned athletic track and field scholarships to attend Lindenwood University based in St. Charles, Missouri, as afforded by the Parents Association of Track and Field Athletes (PATFA).
Caribbean sports image suffers blow - Part II
By FRED STURRUP ~ NG Associate Editor ~ frederick@nasguard.com:
According to early information about the staging of the first ever Caribbean Games, the government of Trinidad & Tobago shelled out seed funds of one million dollars. There was a plan also to assist further, I understood. Now that the games have been canceled, what now?
RBC to sponsor swimming nationals for 26th straight year
By SPORTS WRITER ~ For the Guardian:
The RBC Bahamas National Swimming Championships begin on Wednesday June 24, and will run though Saturday June 27, at the Betty Kelly Kenning National Swim Complex. Facilitated by the Bahamas Swimming Federation (BSF), the event features seven swim clubs and over 300 swimmers. Morning sessions begin at 9:00 a.m. and the evening sessions will begin at 6:00 p.m.
Elite athletes home for Nationals
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
Olympic bronze medalist in the men's triple jump 'Superman' Leevan Sands wants great public support for himself and the other athletes expected to compete at the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) Senior National Track and Field Championships, on June 26 and 27, at the Thomas A. Robinson Stadium.
Football fever in The Bahamas
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
All-expense paid trips to a Kansas City Chiefs game will be up for grabs for those selected as the Most Valuable Player (MVP) at this year's Devard Darling Football Camp, set for July 6-7 in Grand Bahama at the Rugby Center and July 9-11 at the Tom 'The Bird' Grant Sports and Recreational Complex.
Caribbean sports image suffers a blow - Part one of a two-part series
By FRED STURRUP ~ NG Associate Editor ~ frederick@nasguard.com:
The Caribbean sports family was hit with a devastating body blow over the weekend when Trinidad & Tobago officials announced that the proposed inaugural Caribbean Games had been canceled.
Bahamas drops first game in Venezuela
By SPORTS WRITER ~ The Nassau Guardian:
Despite a tumultuous start to the Big League Caribbean/Latin American Regional Tournament in Maracaibo, Venezuela, Team Bahamas gave a great account for themselves, losing 4-0 to the tournament favorites, Puerto Rico.
Kick Start Clinics end on a high note
By DIGICEL WRITER ~ For the Guardian:
BASSETERRE, St. Kitts — After weeks of exciting and intense training in six Caribbean Islands, the Digicel Kick Start Clinics drew to an end in St. Kitts & Nevis, with the Digicel Kick Start under-16 team wrapping up the clinics in style by hammering the St. Kitts & Nevis national under-17 team, 4–1.
BAAA names Junior national teams
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
Head Coach of The Bahamas' 11-member International Association of Athletic Federations (IAAF) 6th Annual World Youth track and field team, Wayne Smith, commended the Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations (BAAA) for quickly naming the team. The team, which was ratified late Sunday afternoon at the Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium, will travel for the championships in Bressanone, Italy in two weeks time.
Government's unique role in sports development - Part II
By FRED STURRUP ~ NG Associate Editor ~ frederick@nasguard.com:
The present permanent secretary for the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture recently penned a letter to the editor that spoke to the unique situation the Ministry of Sports finds itself in. It has the responsibility of providing annual grants and other financial aid to various sporting federations and individuals. Yet the ministry has no control whatsoever over the day-to-day operation of these entities.
Mark Knowles is set to play in Wimbledon
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
When the prestigious Wimbledon Tennis Championships gets underway today in Great Britain, Bahamian tennis professional player Mark Knowles and his doubles partner Mahesh Bhupathi from India will take to the court with the reality of not winning a title together so far this season.
Major's fight ruled a no-contest
By DAHALIA SMITH ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ dahalia@nasguard.com:
Meacher 'Major Pain' Major might have earned himself a top 10 World Boxing Association (WBA) ranking over the weekend, with an impressive showing against Michael 'Cold Blood' Clark from Columbus, Ohio, even though he didn't win the fight. Due to an apparent injury to Clark, the fight, which was stopped 2:44 in the opening round of a scheduled 10-rounder, was ruled a no-contest.
Bahamasdrilled again in Argentina
By SHELDON LONGLEY ~ NG Sports Editor ~ slongley@nasguard.com:
Going into last night's game in Mendoza, Argentina, Team Bahamas was still looking for its first win ever at the FIBA Americas level, junior or senior.
Bahamian men moving up the IAAF charts
By KELSIE JOHNSON ~ NG Sports Reporter ~ kelsie@nasguard.com:
Elite Bahamian male track and field athletes have soared up the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) top performance list, turning in impressive times, distances and heights over the past few weeks, on the European circuit.
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