Juvenile Athletics Tomorrow

Contingent from St. Kitts To Take Part.

CARIBBEAN and Central American Juvenile athletes Joy Edward, Miguel Charlery, and ThomykaValcin and Lisi Alexander who have been selected to represent St. Lucia at the Caribbean Under 16 Championship in Martinique are among the 409 finalists who will bid for precious medals at this weekend’s 1st National Bank Limited Under – 14 Games at the Mindoo Phillip Park.

The meet starts at 9:30 a.m tomorrow with an opening ceremony that includes the march past of teams, national anthem, prayers and addresses by some key stake holders.

St. Lucia Athletics Association (SLAA) Treasurer Cornelius Breen spoke to THE VOICE ahead of the meet about his expectations: “ It looks pretty interesting for tomorrow as we have quite a few talents all set to perform on the big stage. In terms of quality we have seen a few records smashed so it augurs well for what is expected to be an intriguing day. For the SLAA the future looks bright for these young athletes as their number continues to increase we now need to find a way to capture those who that did not make this year’s qualifiers in the north and south of the island”.

He continued: “Tomorrow we expect a much improved atmosphere, so we are appealing to all and sundry and the families of the various athletes to come out in support. We have a few cycling events and cheer-leading in between to complement the events. 1st National Bank is looking forward to that aspect as we try to find ways and means to build on the foundation we already have as the championship continues to grow and continues to be a pinnacle of success it has been. National ladies 200 metres Julien Alfred is a product of this championship and she continues to excel, likewise high jumpers Levern Spencer, JeannelleScheper and Heptathlon MakebaAlcide”.

Breen thanked 1st National Bank for continuing to believe in the young people of St. Lucia.

Meanwhile, a fourteen member team from St. Kitts (Fast Twitch Athletics Club) which also includes nine athletes will be in the thick of things and will add some much deserved flavour to this year’s championship. The squad reads: Daislyn Sharpe, Therapist, Arthur Sharpe – Manager/Coach, Jessica Clavier – Nurse, Patricia Greenidge – Physiotherapist, Paola Evelyn – Masseur – (Athletes), William Sharpe – (60m, 150m, long jump, 4x100m), Ronald Williams – (60m, 150m, 4x100m), Deverell Abbott – 300m, 1000m ), ShamarCannonier (300m, 4x100m ), JaziahRubaine – (80m, 150m, 4x100m 13 – 14), JahiemRubaine – (60m, 150m, 4x100m), RoydenPeets – (80m, 150m, long jump, 4x100m ), Avon Junior Rouse (150m, 300m, 4x100m) and Nivlac Powell (80m, long jump, 4x100m ).