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Smith & Evans Continue At Hempel World Cup

Through four days of action-packed racing on Biscayne Bay, the athletes competing at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series Miami have experienced a vast array of conditions. Cold temperatures, wind chill, rain, strong breeze, and more typical South Florida conditions have challenged the 182 sailors from 45 nations, including Bermudian sailors Benn Smith and Rockal […]

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Evans & Smith Continue In World Cup Series

The fifth and final day of fleet racing wrapped-up at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. Many of the 182 sailors from 45 nations –  including Bermuda’s Rockal Evans and Benn Smith — raced with Olympic Qualification on the line and targeting a spot in Saturday’s pivotal medal races. Mexico’s Juan Perez Soltero […]

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Smith & Evans Conclude World Cup Series

Miami got a taste of Olympic class sailing at the highest level this week, and on Saturday champions were crowned at the 2020 Hempel World Cup Series in Miami. Bermuda pair Benn Smith and Rockal Evans both took to the water for the final day of racing, with both missing out on the North American […]

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Six Sailors Compete In State Championships

Six Bermuda Optimist sailors competed in the 2020 Sunshine State Championship in Florida. In a fleet of 181 sailors, five of the six sailors finished in the top one hundred in the fleet. PJ Rodrigues led the Bermuda sailors finishing 19th overall with a total of 46 net points. Kipling Rossouw finished 35th with 88 net […]

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BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme Goes Virtual

In response to the current Covid-19 pandemic, the BF&M ‘No Limits’ Sailing Programme has shifted to virtual learning. A spokesperson said, “Endeavour Community Sailing, a non-profit dedicated to engaging youth from diverse backgrounds across Bermuda in hands-on, experiential learning through sailing has shifted in response to the current Covid-19 pandemic to offer virtual learning to […]

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Photos & Results: AAU Junior Boys Volleyball

The Bermuda Junior Boys National Volleyball Team wrapped up their run at the 46th AAU Junior National Volleyball Championships held in Orlando, Florida over the weekend. The AAU National Championships featured 40 separate divisions for boys & girls from ages 10 & under through under 18. The Bermuda Boys competed in the U18 division, featuring […]

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Photos & Results: Corona Coed Beach Volleyball

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s [BVA] Corona Coed Beach Tournament recently took place at Horseshoe Bay Beach, with Dan and Alli, Over Served, and Hit It From The Back all winning their divisions. Coed 2’s 1st place – Dan and Alli 2nd place – Ryan and Alli 3rd place – Block, Stock, and Two Smoking Barrels […]

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Photos & Results: Corona Coed Beach Volleyball

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s Corona Coed Beach Volleyball Tournament took place at the Horseshoe Bay Beach with a full slate of action. The team of Dan and Alli were crowned the Coed 2’s Champions, while Over Served won the Coed 4’s Recreation Division title and Hit It From the Back won the Coed 4’s Competitive […]

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BHS & Saltus Win BVA High School Tournament

The Bermuda Volleyball Association’s second Girls High School Tournament of the season recently took place at Warwick Academy. The team from Bermuda High School won the A Division, while the B Division title was claimed by Saltus. A Division Standings 1st – BHS 2nd – MSA 3rd – Warwick 4th – Saltus 5th – Cedarbridge […]

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BSSF Volleyball Championships Results

Warwick Academy capped off an exciting evening of volleyball with a narrow three set victory over Saltus B at the Bermuda Scholl Sports Federation’s [BSSF] Senior School Boys Volleyball Championships. Warwick won the first set 26-24 before Saltus evened things in the second set by the same score. Warwick would eventually outlast Saltus 15-12 in […]

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BVA, BGA Donate To Bermuda Cancer & Health

The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] and BGA Wholesale Distributors donated $2,000 to Bermuda Cancer & Health following the SolRX Beach Tournament held last year. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association and BGA Wholesale Distributors have donated $2,000 to Bermuda Cancer & Health following the SolRX Beach Tournament held last year. The SolRX Beach Volleyball […]

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BVA Cancels All Events & Training Sessions

Due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, the Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] has made the decision to cancel all events and training sessions up to and including April 12th, 2020. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Volleyball Association [BVA] is committed to protecting the health and safety of our members, the public and those associated with our […]

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Celebration Event To Highlight Wilson & Hill

The Department of Youth, Sport and Recreation will host an event to highlight the contributions of the late Sammy Wilson and Olympic medalist Clarence Hill at the Centre on Angle Street, which will include the renaming of the Centre to the Sammy Wilson Central Zone Community Centre and the naming of the gym to the […]

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Mallory Advances In Antigua & Barbuda Cup

Bermudian tennis player Trey Mallory began competing in the Antigua & Barbuda Cup. In his first round singles match he took on Andy Zhu from Canada, advancing to the next round after winning in straight sets – 6-4, 6-1. Related Stories Photos: Manders & Cross Win 2011 Argus Open Photos, Video, Results: Tennis Tournament Day […]

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Tennis: MTM Championships Gets Underway

The Manders Tennis Management Championships got underway in cool conditions at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. A total of eight matches were completed, with all but one finishing in straight sets. The B Singles Championship Division match between Jazhuena Douglas-Bradshaw and Tyler Trott went three sets with Douglas-Bradshaw coming from behind to win 3-6, 6-4, 6-4. […]

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Tennis: MTM Championships Day Two Results

The Manders Tennis Management Championships continued at the Fairmont tennis courts. Tariq Simons picked up his second straight sets win defeating David Leader 6-0, 6-0, while Kirsten Saltus defeated Mandy Richardson 6-4, 6-3. Nick Butterfield defeated Darren Woods 6-3, 6-4 and Hugh Seymour defeated Brittany Outerbridge 6-0, 6-0. MTM Championships 2020 Day Two Results 6 […]

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Tennis: MTM Championships Day Three Results

The Manders Tennis Management Championships continued at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. Tournament number one seed Gavin Manders took on Scott Redmond, and came from behind to defeat Redmond 2-6, 6-4, 6-2. The tournament number two seed Sam Butler also advanced after he defeated Romar Douglas. Victoria Stephens defeated Jazhuena Bradshaw-Douglas in straight sets 6-2, 6-3, […]

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Tennis: MTM Championships Day Four Results

The Manders Tennis Management Championships reached the semi-finals stage at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. Gavin Manders took on Jevon Whitter, and advanced to the final winning in straight sets 6-2, 6-3. Hugh Seymour defeated Nick Butterfield in straight sets 6-4, 6-0 and Andrew Paynter defeated Morgan Lightbourne in a three set battle 6-3, 1-6, 10-7. Related […]

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Manders Tennis Championships Finals Held

The Manders Tennis Management Championships came to an exciting end at the Fairmont Tennis Courts. Gavin Manders was on the court for the final facing off against his Davis Cup teammate Tariq Simons. Manders jumped out to an early lead in the first set 3 – 0, but Simons would fight back to win six […]

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Courts & Shorts Tennis Weekend To Be Held

The United States Tennis Association [USTA] and Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA] announced plans for a weekend of tennis events and activities to take place on the island April 3–4. “The first-ever “Courts & Shorts Weekend” in Bermuda is part of an ongoing celebration of the island as a tennis destination for fans, players, enthusiasts and […]

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Leader & Attride-Stirling Help Adelphi Win

David Leader, Luke Attride-Stirling and their Adelphi Men’s Tennis teammates defeated Saint Michael’s College 5 – 2 in Men’s College Tennis action. Attride-Stirling teamed up with Andrew Ray in the number 2 doubles position and went down to Josh Weiss and Seb Tonini 6 – 3. Attride-Stirling playing in the number 2 singles position defeated […]

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Video: Pearson & Oxford Defeat Cambridge

At the recent Newton Women’s Boat Race, Bermudian rower Shelley Pearson and her Oxford University Women’s Rowing teammates worked their way to victory in the annual event, defeating rival Cambridge on the River Thames in London. The race report says, “For the first minute Cambridge stayed on terms with the lighter Oxford crew, but the […]

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Photos & Video: Bermuda Pilot Gig Club Racing

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club held racing today [Sept 20] in the St George’s Harbour with Deliverance winning, Resolution placing second, Rambler finishing third, Hispaniola placing fourth, Spirit ending the day in fifth, while Patience was sixth. Deliverance was coxed by Roger Gillet, while crew members were Cammie Simmons, Ronnie Chameau, Dennis Rowe, MaryEllen Jackson, […]

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Photos & Video: Pilot Gig Club Host Regatta

The Governor, Deputy Governor, MP Suzann Roberts-Holshouser and MP Lovitta Foggo all hit the waters yesterday [Nov 7] to take part in the Pilot Gig Rowing Regatta in the east end. The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club [BPGC], in conjunction with the Bermuda Diabetes Association, hosted the regatta at the East End Mini Yacht Club, with […]

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Learn To Row Programme For Adults & Juniors

Starting on June 27, the Bermuda Rowing Club will launch their annual Learn to Row [LTR] courses for adults and juniors under internationally qualified coach Nigel Gallaher of “Community Rowing” in Boston. The adult sessions will be held from June 27 to July 22 and the junior sessions will be held from July 4 to […]

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Photos & Video: Pearson Finishes 3rd In Heat

[Written by Don Burgess] Shelley Pearson is looking forward to Tuesday’s quarterfinal race where she could make history. Pearson finished third in her heat on Saturday and is poised to beat Jim Butterfield’s 16th place finish in the 1972 Munich Games to become Bermuda’s greatest Olympic rower. Pearson told the Bermuda Broadcasting Company’s Patrick Singleton that […]

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Video & Photo Set #2: International Gig Regatta

The Bermuda Pilot Gig Club is hosting an International Gig Regatta with approximately 80 overseas visitors arriving from various countries including the United States, United Kingdom and Holland. The event started on October 23rd at Mangrove Bay in Somerset, then moved to the Spanish Point Boat Club in Pembroke on October 26th, and the third, and final […]

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Alizadeh & Cambridge Win Boat Race In London

The Cambridge University team, which included 25-year-old Bermudian Dara Alizadeh, won the Men’s Boat Race, defeating Oxford in the prestigious annual race held on the River Thames in London. The event website said, “Cambridge held on to retain the 2019 Men’s Boat Race, after Oxford came from several lengths down at St Paul’s Boathouse to push their […]

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Charleston Battery Holds Q&A With Zeiko Lewis

While most sporting leagues around the world continue to be suspended due to the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic, Charleston Battery recently featured Bermudian footballer Zeiko Lewis in the latest installment of their “Behind the Black and Yellow” series. The segment on the Charleston Battery website said, “Following a breakout rookie campaign in 2019, Zeiko Lewis is […]

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Photos & Video: Children’s Reading Festival

The Bermuda Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated held their 20th Annual Children’s Reading Festival today [Nov 2] at Victoria Park in Hamilton. The 12-minute live video replay is below: The event aims to promote literacy by providing a free book to children from infants to P6. The day was filled with books, […]

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Aspinall To Release Mermaids & Mercats Book

Author and artist Joan K. Aspinall will be launching her new book Bermuda Mermaids and Mercats at an event at the Bookmart on Saturday, December 7 from 12.00pm to 3.00pm. A mercat – half-cat, half-fish, not unlike a mermaid – is a popular element incorporated within the myth of mermaid art, with Ms. Aspinall saying […]

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Delray Rawlins & Sussex Heading To South Africa

The full schedule for the Sussex Men’s Pre-season cricket tour has been confirmed, with Delray Rawlins and his teammates returning to South Africa. Sussex will fly to Cape Town on Sunday March 8th and play two-day matches against both Loughborough MCCU and Cardiff MCCU during the 13-day trip. Between matches, the players will train at […]

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Register For The BCB Easter Cricket Camp

Registration for the 2020 Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB] Easter Action Cricket Camp is now open for boys and girls aged 7 to 13. The BCB Easter Cricket Clinic, which is sponsored by Chubb, will be held from March 30 to April 3 at West Pembroke School. Registration is $120 and the deadline for registration is […]

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Chubb Continues Sponsorship Of Cricket Camp

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced that Chubb has agreed to continue its sponsorship of the BCB’s 2020 Easter “Action Cricket Camp” that is taking place over five days from March 30 to April 3. The aim of the Easter Camp is to enhance player’s cricket and social skills in a safe, enjoyable and positive environment. […]

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Covid-19: Cricket Board Cancel Camps, Training

The Bermuda Cricket Board has canceled/postponed the Pee Wee Clinic, the Easter Action Cricket Camp, and the weekly Senior National Team training due to the ongoing global Covid-19 pandemic. A spokesperson said, “Due to the uncertainties of the Covid-19 pandemic, the Executive of the BCB has decided to cancel both the Pee Wee Clinic and the […]

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Cricket: BCB & BCUA Hold Virtual Meeting

The Bermuda Cricket Board [BCB ] & the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association [BCUA] held a video conference meeting to discuss the 2020 league season, including matters concerning the impact of the Covid-19. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Cricket Board and the Bermuda Cricket Umpires Association held a preliminary planning session, via video conference for the […]

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Photos & Video: Mexico Defeat Bermuda

Mexico defeated the Bermuda football team by a score of 2 – 1 last night, with Dante Leverock scoring the lone goal for Bermuda. The Gombey Warriors came extremely close to qualifying for the next Gold Cup, as they only needed a draw to do so, and held Mexico to a score of 1 – […]

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Football Shield & Friendship Semi-Final

The Devonshire Colts and Southampton Rangers have advanced to the Shield and Friendship finals after semi-final matches at the Wellington Oval. Shield Semi-Final: Devonshire Colts 2 – St. David’s 0 The Devonshire Colts have advanced to the Shield final after picking up a 2 – 0 win over St. David’s at the Wellington Oval. Things […]

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Video & Results: Youth Futsal Mini-League

[Updated with video] The Futsal Mini-League kicked off inside the CedarBridge Academy Gymnasium. A full slate of matches took place with a total of 40 goals were scored entertaining the crowd in attendance. In a match that saw six goals scored the Blue team and the Black team played to a 3 – 3 draw. […]

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Video: BTA, FC Bascome & NSC Event

[Updated] The Bermuda Tourism Authority [BTA], FC Bascome Bermuda and The National Sports Centre are holding a press conference this morning [Feb 24] to “announce details of a new partnership to bring international soccer league games to Bermuda.” We will have additional coverage later on and in the meantime, the live video is below. The 13-minute live […]

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Video & Results: Basketball Winter League

Action in the Bermuda Basketball Association Winter League continued with a double header at the Bermuda College Gymnasium that produced 264 points. The first game saw the Hamilton City Twisters defeated Warwick Rimrockers 67 – 61. Nuri Eldosov led the Warwick Rimrockers to victory with 24 points, while the Hamilton City Twisters were led by […]

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Results & Video: BNA Under 14 & Senior Division

Bermuda Netball Association action was in full swing recently with make-up matches in the Under 14 Division and the Senior Division. Under 14 League Division – Storm 20 Phoenix Embers 9 The Storm defeated the Phoenix Embers 20 – 9. Jaelyn Rewan led the way with 15 goals, while Makaylie Smith added three goals and […]

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Todd & Glasgow Compete In New York City

Cydnee Todd, Mykal Glasgow and their Thomas College men’s and women’s track and field teammates recently competed at the New York City Division-III Invitational at the Armory in a non-team-scoring meet. Glasgow competed in the men’s high jump and finished in seventh place with a top leap of 1.83m; he also finished fifth in the […]

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DeRosa Wins Shot Put At SWAC Championships

[Updated] Bermudian Tiara DeRosa — who competes for the Mississippi Valley State Women’s Track & Field — made an excellent showing at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Indoor Track & Field Championships in Birmingham, Alabama. DeRosa won the women’s shot put with a top toss of 14.61m, defeating a field of over twenty other athletes at […]

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Outerbridge Competes In Track Championships

Quinnae Outerbridge and her University of Hartford women’s indoor track and field teammates recently rounded out the indoor campaign at the America East Championships. Outerbridge competed in the women’s 800m run, finishing in tenth by clocking a time of 2:21.36, before running the third leg for the University of Hartford’s women’s distance medley relay team […]

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Todd & Glasgow Compete In Bowdoin Invitational

Cydnee Todd and Mykal Glasgow along with their Thomas College Men’s and Women’s Track & Field teammates competed at the Bowdoin Invitational IV. Todd finished 5th competing in the women’s weight throw with a top toss of 12.96m or 42 feet 6.25 inches. During the women’s shot put, Todd finished 6th with a top toss […]

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Simons Competes In Indoor Championships

Nathan Simons represented Indian Hills men’s track & field at the NJCAA Region XI Indoor Championships at the Buena Vista U-Lamberti Rec Center. In the men’s 400 meters, Simons finished 3rd in Heat 6, clocking a time of 51.39, which saw him finish in 7th place overall. Simons ran the third leg for the Indian […]

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Bermuda Track Athletes: Medals & New Record

Bermuda track athletes Chayse Tanner, Nathan Armstrong, Isabelle Dutranoit, and Nirobi Mills-Smith had strong performances as they recently competed in their respective track and field events. Bermuda National Athletics Association President Donna Raynor said, “We have had another fantastic weekend as our athletes prepare for the upcoming Carifta Games. We had a team that traveled […]

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Glasgow Competes In Regional Championships

Mykal Glasgow recently represented the Thomas College men’s track and field team at the NCAA Division III New England Regional Championships at Springfield College. Glasgow finished 11th in the men’s high jump with a top leap of 1.90m, before finishing eighth in the men’s triple jump with a leap of 13.10m. Related Stories Mendes Competes […]

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Mendes Competes In Provincial Championships

Brianna Mendes –  representing McGill University –  competed in the RSEQ Provincial Championships. Mendes finished the women’s 1500m race in 17th place with a time of 4:57.47, and she also finished 11th competing in the women’s 3000m race stopping the clock in a time of 10:29.93. Related Stories Glasgow & Thomas College Fourth In Invitational […]

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