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#By DENISE MAYCOCK

#Tribune Freeport Reporter

#dmaycock@tribunemedia.net

#AS athletes from around the world continue to arrive in Grand Bahama for the NACAC Championships, members of Team Bahamas participated in a motorcade through the City of Freeport on Wednesday.

#Some 40 athletes from The Bahamas will be competing at this year’s championships at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex, August 19-21.

#The motorcade left the Lucaya area around 4pm. Three flatbed trucks, outfitted with Team Bahamas banners, were escorted by members of the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

#It is hoped that the motorcade would bring some hype to draw support from the Grand Bahama community.

#As the procession made its way to the downtown area on Pioneer’s Way, spectators greeted the athletes and waved their Bahamian flags.

#The motorcade also travelled as far as Queen’s Highway. The route also included areas of West Mall Drive, West Atlantic Drive, East Mall Drive, Coral Road, and East Sunrise Highway.

#The motorcade ended at the Port Lucaya Marketplace, where a Cultural Explosion was held for the athletes.

#Athletes from Mexico and Cuba arrived on Wednesday. Most of the competitors are being accommodated at the Grand Lucaya Resort.

#This is the first time that a major athletic event such as the NACAC Championships is being held in Grand Bahama. It is expected to set the stage for future events as the island seeks to become “the events and entertainment capital of The Bahamas”.

#Photos: Denise Maycock/Tribune Staff

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GO TEAM: Team Bahamas members participated in a motorcade throughout the City of Freeport yesterday as athletes from around the world continue to arrive in Grand Bahama for the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Championships at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex this weekend. Photos: Vandyke Hepburn/BIS

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#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

#bstubbs@tribunedia.net

#National 100 metre champion Tynia Gaither, one of at least four Grand Bahamian natives on Team Bahamas, said there’s nothing like being home to compete.

#Team Bahamas will include 11 female and 17 male competitors who will be participating in the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Championships this weekend at the refurbished Grand Bahama Sports Complex in Grand Bahama.

#Coming off her seventh-place finish at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, in the 100m two weeks ago after she got a false start two weeks earlier at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Gaither said she’s here to represent the Bahamas to the best of her ability.

#“I feel good. I’m blessed that the event is being hosted here. I think it’s a blessing for the whole country with the smaller island being showcased,” Gaither said. “So, I’m just excited to compete in front of my family and friends.”

#In a relaxed mood at the Games Village before they participated in a motorcade through the streets of Grand Bahama, Gaither said everything is shaping up to what is anticipated to

#be a great meet from Friday to Sunday with more than 400 athletes from 15 countries in the region participating.

#The 29-year-old Gaither is entered in the 200m where she is listed at number five in performances from athletes registered to compete. Heading the list is world champion Shericka Jackson from Jamaica. Jackson also tops the 100m list that includes her fellow training partner and Bahamian Anthonique Strachan.

#Coming off an injury, Strachan is posted at number six.

#Going into the meet, Gaither said the goal is always to run a personal best. “I know if I do that when I line up, things should fall into place,” she said.

#“But most importantly. I want to enjoy the moment. We don’t always get to host meets like this in Grand Bahama, so I really want to soak up this moment and enjoy it.”

#With the field of competitors expected to line up for the event, Gaither said the Bahamian public can expect to witness a tremendous show.

#“Each event will be stacked,” she noted. “So, you can expect to see the best of the best from the region. So, it’s definitely a meet worth coming out, bringing your family out and just cheering on Team Bahamas as we run, jump and throw to the best of our abilities.”

#Gaither and Strachan will be joined by Olympic and world champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo, the top contender in the women’s 400m at 49.11 this year, along with national record holder Devynne Charlton, the world indoor silver medallist, World Championship finalist and Commonwealth Games silver medallist, who is listed at number three in the women’s 100m hurdles.

#Other members on the women’s side for Team Bahamas are Printassia Johnson, an added competitor in the 100m with Strachan, Jenae Ambrose, who will compete in the 400m with Miller-Uibo, Denisha Cartwright, who will compete alongside Charlton in the 100m hurdles, Tamara Myers in the women’s triple jump, Rhema Otabor in the women’s javelin, Tahejee Thurston in the hammer and Camille Rutherford on the 4 x 100m relay team.

#On the men’s side, Grand Bahamians Donald Thomas in the high jump, Alonzo Russell in the 400m and Holland Martin in the long jump, will lead the parade of stars in the absence of injured 400m Olympic and world champion Steven Gardiner.

#Commonwealth Games’ long jump gold medallist LaQuan Nairn is a part of the rest of the delegation that includes:

#Samson Colebrooke (100m); Ian Kerr (200m); Bradley Dormeus (400m); Xavier Coakley (110m hurdles); Andre Colebrooke (400m hurdles); Shakeem Smith (400m hurdles); Kaiwan Culmer (triple jump); Kristen Hanna (triple jump); Shaun Miller Jr (high jump); Keyshawn Strachan (javelin); Antoine Andrews (relay); Carlos Brown (relay); Wanya McCoy (relay); Wendell Miller (relay) and Kinard Rolle (relay).

#Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ president Drumeco Archer said he’s pleased with the collection of stars that will represent the Bahamas at home against the best in the region.

#“Team Bahamas has arrived in Grand Bahama and we have assembled what we believe is the best team possible, with the exception of Steven Gardiner, who is injured,” Archer said.

#“We have Shaunae Miller- Uibo, who just ran 49.11 seconds at the World Championships and LaQuan Nairn, who won the men’s long jump at the Commonwealth Games and Devynne Charlton, who won the silver medal (in the 100m hurdles). So, I think with all of the other athletes added, we have a super team here for the championships.”

#Archer, who serves as the managing director of the Local Organising Committee, said all of the teams should be in Grand Bahama by today.

#He noted that Cuba was the first to arrive yesterday and the majority of the athletes from the other countries were coming in via a Bahamasair charter out of Miami, Florida into Grand Bahama.

#The United States of America, according to Archer, is coming with more than 100 athletes, coaches and dignitaries, the largest of any delegation.

#Athletes will be competing for prize money of $2,000 for gold, $1,000 for silver and $500 for bronze. The winners of all events, with the exception of the walk and relays, will receive a wild-card entry into the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary and the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, both in 2023.

#“It’s going to be a big weekend here in Grand Bahama and everything is in place to ensure that this is a first-class event,” Archer stated.

#“We want to make this the biggest and best NACAC Championships that has ever been held.”

#While she’s glad to be home competing, Gaither said she intends to join some of the other visitors to Grand Bahama who are expected to stay behind and relax after the meet.

GO TEAM: Team Bahamas members participated in a motorcade throughout the City of Freeport yesterday as athletes from around the world continue to arrive in Grand Bahama for the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Championships at the Grand Bahama Sports Complex this weekend. Photos: Vandyke Hepburn/BIS

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#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

#bstubbs@tribunedia.net

#National 100 metre champion Tynia Gaither, one of at least four Grand Bahamian natives on Team Bahamas, said there’s nothing like being home to compete.

#Team Bahamas will include 11 female and 17 male competitors who will be participating in the North American, Central American and Caribbean (NACAC) Championships this weekend at the refurbished Grand Bahama Sports Complex in Grand Bahama.

#Coming off her seventh-place finish at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, England, in the 100m two weeks ago after she got a false start two weeks earlier at the World Championships in Eugene, Oregon, Gaither said she’s here to represent the Bahamas to the best of her ability.

#“I feel good. I’m blessed that the event is being hosted here. I think it’s a blessing for the whole country with the smaller island being showcased,” Gaither said. “So, I’m just excited to compete in front of my family and friends.”

#In a relaxed mood at the Games Village before they participated in a motorcade through the streets of Grand Bahama, Gaither said everything is shaping up to what is anticipated to

#be a great meet from Friday to Sunday with more than 400 athletes from 15 countries in the region participating.

#The 29-year-old Gaither is entered in the 200m where she is listed at number five in performances from athletes registered to compete. Heading the list is world champion Shericka Jackson from Jamaica. Jackson also tops the 100m list that includes her fellow training partner and Bahamian Anthonique Strachan.

#Coming off an injury, Strachan is posted at number six.

#Going into the meet, Gaither said the goal is always to run a personal best. “I know if I do that when I line up, things should fall into place,” she said.

#“But most importantly. I want to enjoy the moment. We don’t always get to host meets like this in Grand Bahama, so I really want to soak up this moment and enjoy it.”

#With the field of competitors expected to line up for the event, Gaither said the Bahamian public can expect to witness a tremendous show.

#“Each event will be stacked,” she noted. “So, you can expect to see the best of the best from the region. So, it’s definitely a meet worth coming out, bringing your family out and just cheering on Team Bahamas as we run, jump and throw to the best of our abilities.”

#Gaither and Strachan will be joined by Olympic and world champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo, the top contender in the women’s 400m at 49.11 this year, along with national record holder Devynne Charlton, the world indoor silver medallist, World Championship finalist and Commonwealth Games silver medallist, who is listed at number three in the women’s 100m hurdles.

#Other members on the women’s side for Team Bahamas are Printassia Johnson, an added competitor in the 100m with Strachan, Jenae Ambrose, who will compete in the 400m with Miller-Uibo, Denisha Cartwright, who will compete alongside Charlton in the 100m hurdles, Tamara Myers in the women’s triple jump, Rhema Otabor in the women’s javelin, Tahejee Thurston in the hammer and Camille Rutherford on the 4 x 100m relay team.

#On the men’s side, Grand Bahamians Donald Thomas in the high jump, Alonzo Russell in the 400m and Holland Martin in the long jump, will lead the parade of stars in the absence of injured 400m Olympic and world champion Steven Gardiner.

#Commonwealth Games’ long jump gold medallist LaQuan Nairn is a part of the rest of the delegation that includes:

#Samson Colebrooke (100m); Ian Kerr (200m); Bradley Dormeus (400m); Xavier Coakley (110m hurdles); Andre Colebrooke (400m hurdles); Shakeem Smith (400m hurdles); Kaiwan Culmer (triple jump); Kristen Hanna (triple jump); Shaun Miller Jr (high jump); Keyshawn Strachan (javelin); Antoine Andrews (relay); Carlos Brown (relay); Wanya McCoy (relay); Wendell Miller (relay) and Kinard Rolle (relay).

#Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations’ president Drumeco Archer said he’s pleased with the collection of stars that will represent the Bahamas at home against the best in the region.

#“Team Bahamas has arrived in Grand Bahama and we have assembled what we believe is the best team possible, with the exception of Steven Gardiner, who is injured,” Archer said.

#“We have Shaunae Miller- Uibo, who just ran 49.11 seconds at the World Championships and LaQuan Nairn, who won the men’s long jump at the Commonwealth Games and Devynne Charlton, who won the silver medal (in the 100m hurdles). So, I think with all of the other athletes added, we have a super team here for the championships.”

#Archer, who serves as the managing director of the Local Organising Committee, said all of the teams should be in Grand Bahama by today.

#He noted that Cuba was the first to arrive yesterday and the majority of the athletes from the other countries were coming in via a Bahamasair charter out of Miami, Florida into Grand Bahama.

#The United States of America, according to Archer, is coming with more than 100 athletes, coaches and dignitaries, the largest of any delegation.

#Athletes will be competing for prize money of $2,000 for gold, $1,000 for silver and $500 for bronze. The winners of all events, with the exception of the walk and relays, will receive a wild-card entry into the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary and the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, both in 2023.

#“It’s going to be a big weekend here in Grand Bahama and everything is in place to ensure that this is a first-class event,” Archer stated.

#“We want to make this the biggest and best NACAC Championships that has ever been held.”

#While she’s glad to be home competing, Gaither said she intends to join some of the other visitors to Grand Bahama who are expected to stay behind and relax after the meet.

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MEMBERS of the Elite Ballers Basketball Club.

MEMBERS of the Elite Ballers Basketball Club in Orlando.

#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

#bstubbs@tribunedia.net

#AFTER their chances to travel to the FIBA Under- 16 Girls Tournament in July was cancelled because of finances, Varel Davis said she decided to form the Elite Ballers girls’ basketball club to afford the players the opportunity to still be able to compete.

#The club, which also consists of assistant coach Shakira Farrington, participated in the Super 6 Basketball Tournament at the Rosemont Community Center in Orlando, Florida, August 5-7.

#In advancing to the championship game in the tournament, the club lost 45-31 to the Colorado 76ers to finish with a 2-2 win-loss record. Davis, however, said the experience for the players was tremendous.

#Members of the team included Savannah Turnquest, Dominiqua Rolle, Geontae Simpson, Dior-Rae Scott, Terell McCoy, Danielle McCoy, Shenell Stewart, Teanna Gibson, Vincinique Dames, Geraniqua Bethel, Valtasia Woodside and Trinity Bodie.

#“The tournament went very well. We were able to play four games and got to the championship where we lost,” Davis said. “I can tell you that the exposure and the experience these girls received will go a long way in their future development.

#“I am also pleased to see some of the scouts who came over to talk to me about some of the players. We were able to secure three scholarships for high school players in the United States on their performances.”

#Although this was the first sort of tournament that the players participated in since the outbreak of COVID-19, Davis said the Elite Ballers club gave a very good account of themselves.

#“The girls worked so hard from March and so when they heard that they were not going to be travelling to the tournament, I decided to create my own basketball club,” she said. “We were all disheartened when we heard that we would not be able to travel. “I was able to get the club registered in the tournament so they can get something to do. “They worked very hard, and I wanted to make sure that they got some exposure and experience. I just wanted to make sure that the girls got to travel after all they did to prepare for the national team.”

#Davis said she was happy to know that the parents were pleased to see their children go off to compete after the disappointment of not being able to travel on the national team. She noted that this is just the first of many trips that she intends to take the club on in the future. Through a number of individuals and companies who assisted, the club was able to make the trip.

#Davis thanked the following for their assistance – Jimmy Clarke, Leonardo Lightbourne, Sun Oil Limited, Roxbergh Williams, Discount Distributors, Robert Furnitures, Dr Marsha Williams-Bethel, Bahamas Bus and Truck, A Sure Win, Acropolis, George Myers Restaurant, C2 G Shipping, Vaughn Jones Memorial Center, John Stuart, Erika Edgecombe, Jessica Murray, Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Nassau Agencies, Andrew Davis QBC, The George Myers Restaurant, Ryan Turnquest and Air Courier Express.

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Connecticut Sun forward Jonquel Jones (35) looks for a rebound between Phoenix Mercury players during a WNBA basketball game Thursday, Aug. 4, in Uncasville, Conn. (Sarah Gordon/The Day via AP)

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#DALLAS Wings (18-18, 8-10 Western Conference) at Connecticut Sun (25-11, 11-7 Eastern Conference)

#Uncasville, Connecticut; Thursday, 8pm EDT

#BOTTOM LINE

#The Connecticut Sun host the Dallas Wings to begin the first round of the WNBA playoffs. Dallas went 2-1 against Connecticut during the regular season. The Wings won the last regular season matchup 82-71 on July 6 led by 20 points from Arike Ogunbowale, while Courtney Williams scored 25 points for the Sun.

#The Sun are 13-5 in home games. Connecticut is 1-3 in games decided by less than 4 points.

#The Wings are 10-8 on the road. Dallas is sixth in the WNBA scoring 82.9 points per game while shooting 43.5%.

#TOP PERFORMERS

#Jonquel Jones is averaging 15 points and 8.7 rebounds for the Sun. Natisha Hiedeman is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Connecticut.

#Ogunbowale is averaging 19.4 points, 3.6 assists and 1.5 steals for the Wings. Allisha Gray is averaging 2.0 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games for Dallas.

#LAST 10 GAMES

#Sun: 8-2, averaging 89.5 points, 38.4 rebounds, 23.1 assists, 8.9 steals and 1.9 blocks per game while shooting 47.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.5 points per game.

#Wings: 7-3, averaging 86.4 points, 33.1 rebounds, 19.9 assists, 8.1 steals and 3.8 blocks per game while shooting 46.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 83.2 points.

#INJURIES

#Sun: Jasmine Thomas: out for season (knee), Bria Hartley: out for season (knee).

#Wings: Arike Ogunbowale: out (core).

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#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

#bstubbs@tribunedia.net

#AS a spinoff from his Dream Again Basketball Camp in July at the Remnant Tabernacle of Praise Center on Carmichael Road, former collegiate and professional basketball player JR Cadot is at it again with his Nexxt Basketball Club.

#This time, Cadot is holding a training and development programme, developing players between the ages of 11-17 on and off the court where they train with former and current pro basketball players.

#And beginning on Saturday, September 3 from noon to 1pm, Cadot will stage basketball sessions for boys and girls between the ages of five and 10 at the same venue.

#The registration fee is $35, which includes a t-shirt and shorts. However, it will cost $100 per month to participate.

#“I expect a good turnout for this event as we focus on this particular age,” said Cadot of the younger players, “because you want to get them early in terms of their development and a good foundation in basketball. That is why I’m focusing on this group.

#“I anticipate a good turnout from the competitors who participated in the camp. We expect the same group of youngsters who participated in the camp to come out and participate in this Saturday’s training sessions.”

#On the heels of a successful camp that ran from June 27 to July 15, Cadot said they decided to expand their training sessions to Saturday mornings for the older kids between the ages of 11 and 17 and the response was tremendous.

#“This is going on our fourth week. We’ve had guests come in, including Tyler Coster was in with his Oregon basketball team and we were at the Marvin Henfield Basketball Shooting Academy,” Cadot said. “Coach Tyler led out in some drills that the players were very impressed with. “The kids are getting so much more. They are really building a foundation in what it means to shoot the basketball, pass and dribble. It’s really a learning process and I’m pleased with the way it’s going.”

#Now, Cadot said they want to focus on the younger players so that they can work on their fundamentals in their quest to follow the players ahead of them as they begin to work on becoming some of the future stars of the game.

#“The camp will run every Saturday for the rest of the year, so we are inviting as many young players as possible between the ages of five and 10 to come out and participate in these sessions,” Cadot said. “It promises to be a rewarding experience.”

#Cadot, who played collegiately for Texas Christian University, has travelled throughout Europe playing at the professional level. He just suited up again on Sunday when he played on the Bahamas Select Team that lost 98-74 to the University of Kentucky Wildcats at Baha Mar at the conclusion of the Summer of Thunder Basketball Tour.

#Interested persons are urged to contact Cadot at 535-9354 for more information.

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#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

#bstubbs@tribunedia.net

#AS a spinoff from his Dream Again Basketball Camp in July at the Remnant Tabernacle of Praise Center on Carmichael Road, former collegiate and professional basketball player JR Cadot is at it again with his Nexxt Basketball Club.

#This time, Cadot is holding a training and development programme, developing players between the ages of 11-17 on and off the court where they train with former and current pro basketball players.

#And beginning on Saturday, September 3 from noon to 1pm, Cadot will stage basketball sessions for boys and girls between the ages of five and 10 at the same venue.

#The registration fee is $35, which includes a t-shirt and shorts. However, it will cost $100 per month to participate.

#“I expect a good turnout for this event as we focus on this particular age,” said Cadot of the younger players, “because you want to get them early in terms of their development and a good foundation in basketball. That is why I’m focusing on this group.

#“I anticipate a good turnout from the competitors who participated in the camp. We expect the same group of youngsters who participated in the camp to come out and participate in this Saturday’s training sessions.”

#On the heels of a successful camp that ran from June 27 to July 15, Cadot said they decided to expand their training sessions to Saturday mornings for the older kids between the ages of 11 and 17 and the response was tremendous.

#“This is going on our fourth week. We’ve had guests come in, including Tyler Coster was in with his Oregon basketball team and we were at the Marvin Henfield Basketball Shooting Academy,” Cadot said. “Coach Tyler led out in some drills that the players were very impressed with. “The kids are getting so much more. They are really building a foundation in what it means to shoot the basketball, pass and dribble. It’s really a learning process and I’m pleased with the way it’s going.”

#Now, Cadot said they want to focus on the younger players so that they can work on their fundamentals in their quest to follow the players ahead of them as they begin to work on becoming some of the future stars of the game.

#“The camp will run every Saturday for the rest of the year, so we are inviting as many young players as possible between the ages of five and 10 to come out and participate in these sessions,” Cadot said. “It promises to be a rewarding experience.”

#Cadot, who played collegiately for Texas Christian University, has travelled throughout Europe playing at the professional level. He just suited up again on Sunday when he played on the Bahamas Select Team that lost 98-74 to the University of Kentucky Wildcats at Baha Mar at the conclusion of the Summer of Thunder Basketball Tour.

#Interested persons are urged to contact Cadot at 535-9354 for more information.

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MEMBERS of the Elite Ballers Basketball Club.

MEMBERS of the Elite Ballers Basketball Club in Orlando.

#By BRENT STUBBS

#Senior Sports Reporter

#bstubbs@tribunedia.net

#AFTER their chances to travel to the FIBA Under- 16 Girls Tournament in July was cancelled because of finances, Varel Davis said she decided to form the Elite Ballers girls’ basketball club to afford the players the opportunity to still be able to compete.

#The club, which also consists of assistant coach Shakira Farrington, participated in the Super 6 Basketball Tournament at the Rosemont Community Center in Orlando, Florida, August 5-7.

#In advancing to the championship game in the tournament, the club lost 45-31 to the Colorado 76ers to finish with a 2-2 win-loss record. Davis, however, said the experience for the players was tremendous.

#Members of the team included Savannah Turnquest, Dominiqua Rolle, Geontae Simpson, Dior-Rae Scott, Terell McCoy, Danielle McCoy, Shenell Stewart, Teanna Gibson, Vincinique Dames, Geraniqua Bethel, Valtasia Woodside and Trinity Bodie.

#“The tournament went very well. We were able to play four games and got to the championship where we lost,” Davis said. “I can tell you that the exposure and the experience these girls received will go a long way in their future development.

#“I am also pleased to see some of the scouts who came over to talk to me about some of the players. We were able to secure three scholarships for high school players in the United States on their performances.”

#Although this was the first sort of tournament that the players participated in since the outbreak of COVID-19, Davis said the Elite Ballers club gave a very good account of themselves.

#“The girls worked so hard from March and so when they heard that they were not going to be travelling to the tournament, I decided to create my own basketball club,” she said. “We were all disheartened when we heard that we would not be able to travel. “I was able to get the club registered in the tournament so they can get something to do. “They worked very hard, and I wanted to make sure that they got some exposure and experience. I just wanted to make sure that the girls got to travel after all they did to prepare for the national team.”

#Davis said she was happy to know that the parents were pleased to see their children go off to compete after the disappointment of not being able to travel on the national team. She noted that this is just the first of many trips that she intends to take the club on in the future. Through a number of individuals and companies who assisted, the club was able to make the trip.

#Davis thanked the following for their assistance – Jimmy Clarke, Leonardo Lightbourne, Sun Oil Limited, Roxbergh Williams, Discount Distributors, Robert Furnitures, Dr Marsha Williams-Bethel, Bahamas Bus and Truck, A Sure Win, Acropolis, George Myers Restaurant, C2 G Shipping, Vaughn Jones Memorial Center, John Stuart, Erika Edgecombe, Jessica Murray, Demeritte’s Funeral Home, Nassau Agencies, Andrew Davis QBC, The George Myers Restaurant, Ryan Turnquest and Air Courier Express.

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#THE AID Claycourt Championships kicked off this weekend at the Gym Tennis Club.

#This is the 28th edition of the tournament that is sponsored by AID.

#The tournament referee is Mickey Williams assisted by Everette Munroe.

#The tournament will feature both singles and doubles in the various categories.

#The opening day matches saw some exciting singles, including one with the BLTA president Perry Newton and BLTA treasurer Tim Dames in a first-round matchup.

#Perry Newton won over Tim Dames.

#There was a thrilling three-setter matchup with Wayne Thompson who won over Julian Robinson, the match ended under the lights.

#Jon Isaacs got the victory over Andrae.

#Nairn and Alejandro Mesples won over Bjorn Ferguson. Tshombe Johnson also won over Donovan Ingraham.

#In the Men’s Open Doubles, Donte Armbrister and Perry Newton won over Donovan Ingraham and Andre McDonald and Nkosi Symonette and Tshaka Symonette won over Eugene Gibson and Tim Dames.

#In more Jr Vets Singles matches, top seed Scott Reddick won over Andrew Barr and Harrington Saunders won over Dwayne Gibson.

#Stafford Armbrister was able to win over Chigoze Ijeoma.

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Following his outstanding recent performance, placing first in the silver fleet at the Optimist World Championships in Bodrum, Turkey, last month, 15-year-old sailor Craig Ferguson has been offered a prestigious invitation to participate in a brand new international event, the ‘Regatta of Champions’, scheduled to take place in Cyprus in November.

Not only did Ferguson finish top in his fleet of 69 boats, but he also finished sixth overall out of all the North American participants in the competition of over 270 global sailors.

The idea behind the ‘Regatta of Champions’ is to gather together the top 40 Optimist sailors from around the world to participate in a regatta to crown an annual ‘Champion of the Bests’. After the completion of all Continental, American, Asian, African and World Championships, invitations are being sent out to the top finishers in each.

An impressive prize fund of €40,000 will be split among the top 12 finishing sailors and the top three coaches in the form of scholarships for academic expenses and substantial monetary awards.

Unfortunately, after due consideration, Ferguson is graciously declining the invitation. The dates of the event clash with the OPTINAMs (the Optimist North American Championships) which is being hosted here in Nassau, The Bahamas, at the same time. He has made the decision of loyalty to the Bahamas National Sailing School and his home racing team to stay in Nassau and compete in what is also a very significant event on the sports calendar.

The OPTINAMs will take place November 13-20 and will be hosted by the Nassau Yacht Club. It is set to attract at least 160 sailors from over 20 countries to New Providence and will be the largest ever sailing event held in The Bahamas.

The Bahamas National Sailing School and the Bahamas Sailing Association highly commend Ferguson’s decision and wish him continued success in his sporting achievements.

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Simba FrenchSend an emailAugust 18, 2022 114 2 minute readFacebookTwitterLinkedInShare via Email

There will be seven games that will feature Bahamians going head-to-head against each other in the 2022-2023 National Basketball Association (NBA) regular season as the full regular season schedule dropped yesterday.

Chavano ‘Buddy’ Hield will begin a full season with his new team the Indiana Pacers. He and Charlotte Hornets’ forward Kai Jones will be the first to play against each other when they meet on Wednesday November 19 at 7 p.m. Jones and the Hornets will host the Pacers at the Spectrum Center in Charlotte, North Carolina. This game will be the first of three regular season matchups that features those two Bahamians.

The second matchup between Hield and Jones is set for Sunday January 8 at 5 p.m. at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana. The final meeting between these two is on Monday March 20 at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center.

Hield and the Pacers will face DeAndre Ayton and the Phoenix Suns in just two games this season. Both will be in 2023. The first matchup gets underway at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona, on Saturday January 21 at 9 p.m. Less than a month later, the two will play each other on February 10 at 7 p.m. at the Gainbridge Fieldhouse.

Ayton and Jones will go against each other for the first time in the new season on Tuesday January 24, 2023, at the Footprint Center. That game kicks off at 9 p.m. Their final matchup on the season is set for Wednesday March 1, 2023, at 7 p.m. at the Spectrum Center.

Hield started the 2021-2022 season with the Sacramento Kings and ended it playing for the Pacers via a trade. Overall, for both teams, he averaged 15.6 points per game in 81 games. He also averaged 30.9 minutes on the floor. Hield shot at a 40 percent clip from the field.

Ayton and the Suns reached the Western Conference semifinals but were knocked out the playoffs by the Dallas Mavericks. In the regular season, the big man averaged a double-double at 17.2 points and 10.2 rebounds per game. He shot a blistering 63.4 percent from the field.

Jones will look to get more playing time as he enters his sophomore season in the NBA. He was featured in 21 games last season for the Hornets and averaged just three minutes per game. He averaged one point per game and shot 64.3 percent from the field. He spent some time in the NBA G-League, playing 24 games and averaging 31.7 minutes per game. He averaged a double-double at 18.3 points and 11 rebounds per game in the G-League.

All three players are anticipating more productive seasons in 2022-2023.

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