The Tribune

Club Awari. - David Sands, local entrepreneur and promoter of ‘Mind Games’, organised the first afternoon of a new initiative for his Club Awari at the Green Parrot, East Bay Street on Saturday.

Club Awari is a Mind Sports Club whose mission is to promote mind sports in the community but especially among the youth. Club Awari has partnered with the Green Parrot to host mind sports at the East Bay Street location.

Dr Sands says Club Awari is a place where you can go to learn, play and compete in any of the table games – Awari, backgammon, bridge, chess, checkers, dominoes, Scrabble and Whist.

Last Saturday, there were twenty players participating in a number of activities. Four students attended a chess class given by well-known chess teacher, Kean Smith. At another table a group of five youths played a variety of games including Awari – African chess.

The major event was a team match by the Paradise Bridge Club. The event was won by the team of Lesley Spencer, Jane Evans, Anna Sodre and John Almeida.

A great time was had by all and everyone appreciated the gracious staff of the Green Parrot who served drink and food in a beautiful environment.

Club Awari meets on the first and third Saturdays of each month. The next meeting will be 12.30 pm on Saturday 5th March at the Green Parrot, East Bay Street.

For more information, contact Dr David Sands, ph. 324-5969 / 468-5969. Email: sands.dc@gmail.com. www.ecotoursbahamas.com.

Cycling Club Bahamas. - The Caribbean Championships will be held on May 15 in Miami. www.multirace.com/events/86. Contact Cameron Roach at cam92@hotmail.com if you or anyone you know wants to compete.

Weekday rides east: Morning - Tuesday and Thursday leaving 5am sharp from Sea Grapes Shopping Centre, East Prince Charles Drive. This ride is a 17 mile loop to the Northbound Paradise Island Bridge and back again (Both bridges are sometimes incorporated depending on available time). Open to riders capable of 18+ mph for 1 hour. Lights are essential.

Weekday rides west: Morning - Wednesdays & Fridays leaving 4:45am sharp from Cable Beach Police Station, West Bay St. This ride is a 20 mile loop. The route is varied. Open to riders capable of 18+ mph for 1 hr. Lights are essential. Contact Shantelle to confirm your attendance.

Afternoon - Tuesdays and Thursdays leaving 5:30pm sharp from Lyford Cay Gas Station Parking Lot. This ride is 18-20 miles depending on whether you choose to do a second loop. Recommended for Strong Riders capable of 20mph+ for 1-1.5hrs. Intermediate Riders 18-22mph -see Spyda

Weekend rides: Saturdays leaving 6:00am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank (Starbuck’s) 30 miles headed West. In order to complete this ride it is recommended that you have done some recent cycling! Leaving P/I Bridges optional at the end! The pace will range from 18–20+mph, 2-hour duration

Sundays leaving 6:00am sharp from Harbour Bay Shopping Centre in front of First Caribbean Bank (Starbuck’s) 40 - 50 miles headed East. This ride is not recommended if you have not cycled recently or first timers! P/I Bridges optional at the end! The pace will range from 18–20+mph, 3-3.5 hour duration (cyclists are invited to join in anywhere along the route).

Upcoming events:

February 27, 28 - Tour De Grand Bahama.

March 18-20 - Great Abaco Family Fitness Weekend, www.gaffw.com.

May 15 - Caribbean Championship Triathlon, www.multirace.com/events/86 Miami.

July 2 & 3 - Independence T/T & Road Race.

July 23 - Seagillian Cycling Fest.

August 13 & 14 - VIVA! Bahamas Invitational T/T & Road Race.

September 24 - Potcakeman Main Event Triathlon.