The opportunity to become a Cayman Islands Football Association (CIFA) referee has come. The CIFA Referees Department is offering free certificate online courses next month (September) for members of the public and current match officials. “Referees perform a vital role in the global sport of football, ensuring safety, fairness, equality and enjoyment,” stated in aContinue reading “CIFA offering free referee certification”
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Athletes cruise through the North Sound for memorial swim
Swimmer Raya Embury-Brown honoured her late father Emmanuel Brown this pass Saturday (August 8th), swimming 6 miles across the North Sound with her four teammates from Sting Swim Club (SSC). Embury-Brown, Jake Bailey, Elana Sinclair Alex Dakers and Kyra Rabess started their three hour swim from Starfish Point with preferable currents taking them to theContinue reading “Athletes cruise through the North Sound for memorial swim”
Football coach dead following early morning collision
Co-founder and former head coach for Tigers Football Club Gonzalo McLaughlin has passed away following an early morning collision in Bodden Town. According to the Royal Cayman Islands Police Service (RCIPS) just after 4:30AM Saturday morning (August 8th), emergency personnel responded to a report of a single vehicle collision involving a white Subaru Sunbar inContinue reading “Football coach dead following early morning collision”
Caymanian basketball player commits to Oklahoma
Earlier this week Joshua O’Garro verbally committed to play basketball at the University of Oklahoma. With that commitment, O’Garro is on route to making history in becoming the first Caymanian to ever play basketball at the NCAA Division I level in the Big 12 Conference. O’Garro posted a photo of him wearing a Sooners jerseyContinue reading “Caymanian basketball player commits to Oklahoma”
Walton leaves a firm message for the Cayman Islands Athletic Association
Caymanian sprinter Jamal Walton made it clear that he is unhappy with the controversy surrounding the Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA). “I’m speechless really,” said Walton via a WhatsApp message. Last month the CIAA issued a press release claiming the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association sanctioned a banned on competition for Cayman’sContinue reading “Walton leaves a firm message for the Cayman Islands Athletic Association”
Phoenix takes early lead in the corporate squash league
Week one in The Bakertilly Corporate Squash League ended with Phoenix emerging as the league leaders. The league recommenced last Thursday (July 30th) at the South Sound Squash Club. Phoenix finished with 135 points while previous winners Bakertilly took second with 120 followed by third place PwC with 111 points. “It is fun and refreshingContinue reading “Phoenix takes early lead in the corporate squash league”
Swimmers look to raise 15k during Memorial Sea Swim
Five swimmers from Stingray Swim Club (SSC) will attempt to swim 6-miles across the North Sound in honour of the late Emmanuel Brown, who died following a fatal boat collision on August 11th last year. Among the five swimmers participating is Cayman Islands National athlete Raya Embury-Brown, who is the daughter of Emmanuel Brown. “ThisContinue reading “Swimmers look to raise 15k during Memorial Sea Swim”
National athletes stay hopeful during allegations against the CARIFTA 2019 LOC
Its been almost one week since the Cayman Islands Athletic Association (CIAA) claimed the North American, Central American and Caribbean Athletic Association (NACAC) sanctioned a banned on Cayman’s amateur and professionals track and fielders from participating in competitions due to unpaid funds by Cayman’s 2019 CARIFTA local organising committee (LOC). CIAA President Lance Barnes wentContinue reading “National athletes stay hopeful during allegations against the CARIFTA 2019 LOC”
4th annual Cayman Islands Classic moved to Niceville, Florida
The fourth annual Cayman Islands Classic basketball tournament has been relocated due to the ongoing COVID-19 circumstances. Organisers recently revealed in a press release; the event will proceed at Northwest Florida State College in Niceville this November. The 2020 tournament was originally schedule to host it’s eight teams at the John Gray High School Gymnasium.Continue reading “4th annual Cayman Islands Classic moved to Niceville, Florida”
Cayman Rugby Club set to reopen with refurbishments
Competition is set to resume this Thursday at the South Sound Rugby Club, and athletes will be graced with fresh upgrades to the facility upon their arrival. It comes as local rugby enthusiast Paul Deegan, set out over the COVID-19 lockdown to give the clubhouse and it’s surroundings a revamp that has been necessary forContinue reading “Cayman Rugby Club set to reopen with refurbishments”