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THE FUTURE IS NOW

Osbert Francis — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 13:13:49 GMT

The Cayman Islands Athletic Association’s (CIAA) 2021-2022 Season kicks off at the Truman Bodden Stadium this Saturday (December 18) at 2:00pm with the staging of an Odd-Events Meet.

The loss of seasoned campaigners from last Year’s Season, such as Michael “MD” Smikle, DeJaughan Murray, Devonte Howell and Karim Murray, to overseas schools, will provide an opportunity for athletes such as Ashantae Graham, Tori-Ann Gonez, Danielle Bailey, Jermaine “Farmer” Brooks, Bradley Erskine, Kashief Dawkins, Najee Gordon, Samuel Campbell, Derrick Francis, Errol Smith, Neil Brown, Renia Smith, James Crooks, Michail Michelin, Jacob Kelly, Deneisha Taylor, Alliyannah Anderson, Rachel Pascal, Renadra Powell, Anthony Chin Jr., Rianna Rankin, Tayvana Myles, Brianna Smith, Aimee McKenzie, Rheann Best, Jaheim Ebanks, Jouri Ebanks and Jamar Ellis to showcase their talent and show that they are equal to those athletes lost from last Season and equally capable of exciting local fans and recording exceptional feats.

The Meet will provide events in the Under 7, Under 9, Under 11, Under 13, Under 15, Under 17, Under 20 and Open categories and Registration Forms are available at the Association’s website, htpps://www.trackandfieldcayman.ky/odd-events-1-registration/. Entries are to be submitted no later than Wednesday 15^th December 2021.

CIAA HOLDS SUCCESSFUL INITIAL OFFICIALS TRAINING SESSION

Osbert Francis — Mon, 13 Dec 2021 02:29:03 GMT

The Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA) started its 2021-2022 Season this past Saturday (December 11) with an initial training session for aspiring Officials at the Truman Bodden Stadium.

A total of 17 persons attended the first in a series of such training sessions and were taught the basics involved in the officiating the Long, Triple and High Jump events under the guidance of Coaches Tyrone Yen and Carl Morgan. Long time National Coach Kenrick Williams provided officiating insight on the Shot Put, and Javelin events. CIAA First Vice President Osbert Francis guided the enthusiastic participants in respect of timing and placement, whilst Second Vice President Maxine Anglin did the honors with respect to track events

CIAA President, H. Delroy Murray welcomed the participants and thanked them for the interest that they had shown and urged them to learn more about the tasks that they had undertaken while promising them that this was the first in a series of continuing education for officials with the hope being that they would go on to be certified officials in the future.

The training sessions is part of the CIAA’s planned program of taking the sport beyond its current state by expanding the areas of competition with the introduction of non-traditional events such as the pole vault, steeplechase, multi-discipline events, cross-country runs, Kiddy’s athletics and community-based meets.

The CIAA is dedicated to forward and succession planning, based on the implementation of a specialized training program that will identify and provide wholistic training for athletes for the quadrennial Olympic Games. In this regard the Association has identified the first set of these athletes for the 2024-2032 Olympic Games cycles. This performance-based talent identification process will be ongoing, fluid and adaptable. The names of the first identified athletes will be revealed in a subsequent press release.

Team Cayman Athletics shine at Panam Sports Cali 2021 Junior Pan American Games

Osbert Francis — Fri, 03 Dec 2021 20:47:33 GMT

Shalysa Wray and Lacee Barnes, joined by Coach Williams, competed for the Cayman Islands at Panam Sports' Cali 2021 Junior Pan American Games. this past week.

Lacee turned in an impressive second best of her career in the discus, hurling the implement 51.00m, just shy of her 51.52m personal best mark.

Shalysa ran a personal best of 53.47 in her 400m final surpassing her Olympic 2020 performance of 53.63.

Both athletes with there performances achieved 5th place finishes in their respective events.

Congratulation Shalysa and Lacee from the CIAA and its members.

See pictures and videos from the meet here.

CIAA Officiating

Osbert Francis — Wed, 01 Dec 2021 05:21:43 GMT

The Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA) will be hosting a one (1) day seminar on “All About Athletics” for members of the public who are interested in officiating at Track and Field events for the upcoming Season and beyond. The seminar will take place at 10:00am on Saturday December 11 at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex (TBSC) and participants will be taught the roles and functions of officials at a Track and Field Event and how the various disciplines in the sport are judged and decided on.

Participants will have the opportunity to learn about the different responsibilities of track and field officials, as well as many of the important rules and recommendations with regards to each disciplinary component of a Track and Field Meet, including guidelines that officials have to follow to ensure the safety of athletes, coaches, and spectators.

This is the first in a series of planned events by the Association under its umbrella role of governing the sport, increasing community awareness of the sport and of growing the sport both from a participatory as well as a community involvement level.

This week in NACAC: 28/11/2021

Osbert Francis — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 20:41:22 GMT

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Minister for Sports salutes #TeamCayman

Osbert Francis — Thu, 08 Apr 2021 05:00:00 GMT

The Minister responsible for Youth and Sports, Bernie Bush thanked the Cayman Islands Olympic delegation.

This Cayman Islands’ 11-person team included five athletes, the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee (CIOC) Chef de Mission Janet Sairsingh, managers and coaches.

“Like many Caymanians, I was so incredibly proud of how Jillian Crooks, Brett Fraser, Kemar Hyman, Raegan Rutty and Shalysa Wray represented the Cayman Islands during Tokyo 2020,” said Minister Bush.

“Each gave thrilling performances, which were exciting to watch at the most prestigious athletic event in five years. These were a highly unusual games, which the pandemic not only delayed by a year but which also denied many athletes the opportunity to compete in front of one of the largest live audiences in the world. I look forward to meeting each of the delegates in due course to hear their Olympic stories and express my appreciation personally.”

“I must also thank the Cayman Islands Olympic Committee for its administrative stewardship of Team Cayman before, during, and after the Tokyo Games,” he added.

As well as showcasing the growing talents of Cayman’s younger Olympians, the XXXII Games were notable for the spirited performances of Team Cayman.

Two athletes, both first-time Olympians, earned personal bests. Swimmer Jillian Crooks achieved her 57.32s (Personal Best) in the 100m freestyle, while sprinter Shalysa Wray earned her outdoor personal best of 53.61s in the 400m. Local phenom, Raegan Rutty will always have the distinction of being Team Cayman’s first-ever Olympic gymnast.

Additionally, Cayman’s three-time Olympians – Brett Fraser and Kemar Hyman had notable races, with the 50m freestyle swimmer coming in a hair’s breadth slower than his 2011 best time of 22.41s; while the 100m sprinter clocked a creditable 10.41s given that he was suffering bronchial symptoms.

Minister Bush also noted that the first-time Olympians gained invaluable experience in top-flight competition, which will help them prepare for the 2021 Junior Pan American Games in November.

The XXXIII OIympic Games will take place in Paris in 2024.

Source: https://cayman.loopnews.com

Cydonie Mothersill appointed NACAC Executive Council

Osbert Francis — Tue, 30 Jul 2019 20:30:35 GMT

Ms. Cydonie Mothersill, General Secretary of the Cayman Islands Athletic Association has been appointed to the NACAC Executive Council during the NACAC General Congress, held July 5 -7, 2019 in Queretaro Mexico.

Ms. Mothersill was also the highest recipient of votes for a single position, receiving 26 votes from 31 Member Federations. The President of the IAAF (Lord Sebastian Coe) was also in attendance and congratulated Ms. Mothersill for being a true representation of the sport throughout her years of competition and a true ambassador.

This is indeed a momentous occasion for the CIAA, as we now have direct representation on the NACAC Executive Council. Ms. Mothersill and the other newly elected members will officially assume their positions after the 52nd IAAF Congress in Doha Qatar- September 2019. The following is the newly NACAC elected Executive Council:

President: Mike Sands (Bahamas)

Vice President: Catherine Jordan (Barbados)

Treasure: Stephanie Hightower (USA)

Member: Cydonie Mothersill (Cayman Islands)

Member: Evelyn Farrell (Aruba)

Member: Calixto Sierra (Honduras)

Member: Howard Cornelius (Antigua)

As Cayman’s most decorated athlete, we would like to congratulate Ms. Mothersill and offer our full support in her new role as Council Member.