BAAA trying to secure more than $850,000
As they reach the six-month point in office, Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president Drumeco Archer took the opportunity to deal with a wide range of topics from their financial disposition to the participation of elite athletes competing on the international scene.
Boyce, Hield to headline elimination tournament
TWO of the three defending champions will headline the Boxing Federation of the Bahamas’ eight-member team to the Bert Sugar Elimination Tournament this weekend in Punta Gorda, Florida.
Coach Major to introduce Hutchinson to amateur boxing
SHE walked into the Aftershock Boxing Club training programme at the National Amateur Boxing Gymnasium and Elizabeth Hutchinson was an immediate hit with coach Kieshno Major.
BOC heads meeting with national sporting bodies
In a solidarity move, the Bahamas Olympic Committee headed a meeting with the national sporting bodies to voice their displeasure over the manner in which the Ministry of Youth, Sports and Culture is handling their financial affairs.
Nesbitt and team force 5th and deciding game
NATIONAL team member David Nesbitt and his Regates de Flamengo Basketball Club forced a fifth and deciding game in Brazil’s Novo Basquete Brasil (NBB) Finals.
Archer admits BAAA in a financial bind
NEWLY elected Bahamas Association of Athletic Associations president Drumeco Archer admitted that they are in a financial bind and is looking for the support of corporate Bahamas to help them fund their various international meets this year.
Student athletes in NCAA Div I Track and Field Outdoors
SEVERAL Bahamians will be in competition this week among the top collegiate student athletes at the NCAA Division I Outdoor Track and Field Championships, to be hosted June 5-8 in Austin, Texas.
BLTA’s ‘Play Tennis’ Programme a success
THE Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association held another successful session of its “Play Tennis” programme.
BTVI holds its 5th annual fun run/walk
THE Bahamas Technical and Vocational Institute (BTVI) recently held its fifth annual Fun Run/Walk under the theme ‘Tru Blue,’ this year celebrating the graduating class of 2019 crossing the finish line.
Ladies night at the movies
Rave reviews from patrons is the reason “Ladies Night” will become a monthly occurrence at the Fusion Superplex.
Jones posts 2nd double double of season
JONQUEL Jones scored 10 points in the fourth quarter and recorded her second double double of the season in a come-from-behind win for the Connecticut Sun.
Chisholm hits his 12th home run of the season
JAZZ Chisholm hit his team leading 12th home run of the season for the Jackson Generals and concluded a six-game series against the Chattanooga Lookouts with a 5-4 win.
Bahamians shine in NCAA Div I Baseball Regionals
ELLISON Hanna’s Indiana State Sycamores continue to advance while BJ Murray’s FAU Owls saw their run come to an end in the NCAA Division I Baseball Championship Regionals.
Fox homers, Biscuits snap longest losing streak of season
LUCIUS Fox helped the Montgomery Biscuits to snap their longest losing streak of the season with his third home run of the season.
Wells and Stubbs selected to Academic All-League Team
SASHA Wells and Kayvonn Stubbs received an honour for their work in the classroom following a season of milestones on the track for the Oral Roberts University Eagles.
