Bermuda Sports Journal Issue #14

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Debbie Jones-Hunter is Bermuda’s “Sprint Queen”, who represented Bermuda in the 1976 Olympic Games in Montreal. She is the first ever Austin Sealy award winner at the 1977 Carifta Games as Outstanding Athlete of the Games held in Barbados. Debbie attended Tennessee State University in Nashville and was a member of the world-famous Tennessee Tigerbelles coached by Ed Temple that set a world record in the 4x200 metres back in 1978. She won her first Carifta medals in 1973 when she won gold in the under-17 100 and silver in the 200. She has won a total of 21 Carifta medals between 1972 and 1977, a record that can’t be broken, as she swept the 100m, 200m and 400m women’s medals. She won Bermuda’s first gold medal in international competition at the 1993 Central and Caribbean Games in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The 1970 -1979 Bermuda Athlete of the Decade Award is married to Anthony Hunter.

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Contributing Writers

Dr. Jeffery MacLeod

The Family Practice Group

Cumberland House Ground Floor

#1 Victoria Street Hamilton, HM-11 Bermuda

Phone: 236-0001

Fax: 236-8282

Out of hours pager: 697-8896

Betty Doyling (Health and Fitness)

B Active for life

Personal Fitness Trainer bactivept@gmail.com 1-441-533-4451

Jenny Smatt, M.A, M.Sc., OLY (Sports Psychology)

Ontru/Five Rings

Managing Director, Coach jenny@ontru.bm | 1-441-536-6878 | www.ontru.bm

Disclaimer

The Bermuda Sports Journal was established in part because many of the sporting organizations have not kept records of the achievements of their athletes whether it be in photographs, documented history, or statistics. As people grow older, memories fade and is forgotten, therefore, unrecorded information frequently become fables. The goal of the Bermuda Sports Journal is to interview people and document their stories to ensure preservation of all their stories. We aim to be as accurate as possible, whilst relying on people’s honesty and their re-collection of events, including correct dates and times, therefore, some information may be inaccurate.

Every governing body, association, and club, needs a president or leader with the will and ability to maintain and or advance the group’s current goals and objectives. Sometimes it is necessary for a leader to devise a new plan or direction. What is of utmost importance is that the focus is always on the betterment of the group, not the individual or personal interest. In the sports arena, leadership comes in many forms; presidents oversee the hold program of the group, under their leadership are coaches, team captains and assistants that with their knowledge, contribute to the progress of the group. Collectively, each one plays a key role in helping to bring the overall vision to reality. Each leader, regardless of their level of responsibility, must have a strategy, with psychological know-how and methods to redirect the strategy if the plan selected is not working.

One of my favorite quotes on leadership comes from H.I.M. Emperor Haile Selassie I; “The art of leadership is in the ability to make people want to work for you, while they are really under no obligation to do so.” A good leader always inspires those who follow to greater achievements and opportunities.

Leadership is not about self-gratification, perks, and privileges, it is not about the position as leader. It is always about the betterment of the hold group and its achievements. A leader will kindle interest, teach, aid, and correct. Those whom he or she leads must work together for the good of the group. They must encourage each member to work together to reach the goals that render the group a success.

The beauty of good leadership is its ability to inspire and encourage others, especially the youth with skills; socially, vocationally, and academically that will improve their life in the communities and society at large.

As we strive to build better communities, we must look at what we can contribute, not what we can take. Leadership is more about the contribution of the whole, not the accolades of the leader, Sam Walton once said; “Outstanding leaders go out of their way to boost the self-esteem of their personnel. If people believe in themselves, it’s amazing what they can accomplish.”

CHARLES MARSHALL

Charles Marshall was one of the key participants in merging the two local football leagues, one white and the other black into one league, and establishing the Bermuda Football Association. Marshall joined Bermuda Athletic Association (BAA) as a teenager footballer and he helped the club win the inaugural FA Challenge Cup, defeating Southampton Rangers 3-1 in 1955-56.

Two years later, he would be a founding member of the Bermuda Referees Association (BRA) and served as the association’s president for many years. He was also active as a referee earning his FIFA badge and refereeing more than 20 international matches.

He was elected Bermuda Football Association (BFA) president in 1990 and serve two terms. Charlie, was a successful businessman, teamed up with his wife Lesley created the Charles E and Lesley Marshall Fund donating more than one million dollars to support the development of youth football and refereeing in Bermuda. The money has been managed by the Bermuda Foundation since its formation in 2017.

He was a kind, generous and committed man, and a great example in so many ways to Bermuda’s football community. Mr. Marshall was awarded an MBE by Queen Elizabeth II in 1992 for his contribution to sports and the community. Charlie was an Honorary Life Vice-President of the BFA. He is survived by his wife, Lesley, children Ryan (Laure), Amanda, Andrew, and Anne-Marie; grandson Lucas; siblings Stanley (Jo), Terry, Pamela.

Charles Marshall has passed after a lengthy battle with cancer. He was 83.

Frederick “Skipper” Ingham, the father of martial arts in Bermuda passed November 9, 2022. “Skipper” founded Bermuda’s first Karate school (dojo) in 1970 and has taught thousands of people the skill of self-defense since becoming an instructor in 1967, including many of the current martial art teachers in Bermuda today.

“Skipper” grew up in the Sunshine League, a foster home for children whose family experienced difficulty to properly provide/care for them. He ‘ran away’ at age seventeen on a one-way ticket to New York. He joined the US military in 1950, joined the US Coast Guard as a merchant seaman where his got the nickname “Skipper”. It was in Japan that he saw marital arts for the first time.

In 1961, he signed up for karate lessons under American master Peter Urban in New York. He refined his love for karate in Manila and Osaka, Japan. In 1970, he returned to Bermuda and started the Bermuda Karate Institute in Khyber Pass, Warwick.

Skipper won many International titles, and he is the first and only Bermudian to be featured on the cover of an International Martial Arts magazine. In 2007, he was inducted into the Bermuda Sports Hall of Fame, he is also the first and only martial artist from Bermuda to be awarded the Queen’s Certificate.

He held a tenth-degree black belt in the USA Dojo and a seventh degree in Okinawan doju. Skipper Ingham is survived by his wife Kristina, and his three children, sons Ricardo Gomez and Zenji and daughter, Shomeiko Ingham.

He was 92 years old.

Eldon Raynor Sr. is a celebrated Bermuda sportsman, well-known for playing cricket and football. He played football for Purvis School and Howard Academy as a student, before playing both sports for his neighborhood team, the Southampton Rangers. He helped to build Southampton Rangers into one of the Islands top teams. When Southampton met BAA in the first FA Cup final in 1956, he was on the team, unfortunately, they lost 3-1 to BAA.

He is better known as a legend of the Cup Match Classic, he was a middle-order batsman and bowler for St. George’s between 1958 and 1979. With the bat, he accumulated a total of 738 runs at an average of 29.52, with a high score of 79 not out. With the ball, his off spin claimed a total of 33 wickets at an average of 25.15 and in the field, he excelled in the cover position.

Eldon Raynor was passionate about football, cricket and later in life, fell in love with the game of golf.

On November 3, 2022, Eldon Raynor Sr. passed away, leaving wife, Barbara and two children, daughter Wanda Ray Willis and son, Eldon W Raynor Jr. He was 89 years old.

Dage Minors Sets New Bermuda 5K Record

Dage Minors set a new national record after winning the 10th Annual Bigg steps Toward Cancer Prevention 5K in Boston. Minors posted a time of 14min 43sec to beat triathlete Tyler Smith’s previous record of 14:48 set in the UK.

In the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham last summer, Dage, finished ninth in the 1,500 metres and set a new national record in the West Chester Mile in Pennsylvania in August 2022.

Corporation of Hamilton pay tribute to Dudley Eve

A small plot of land on the corner of Court and Dundonald street has been unveiled as a new park in honor of Bermudian sports icon Dudley Eve. Standing over 6 feet tall and of a calm demeanor, “Dudley” was affectionately call ‘the gentle giant’ and was well-known for his organizational skills. He played a key role in founding Bermuda’s first racially integrated football league – the league would eventually become the Bermuda Football Association (BFA). In 1978, The BFA honored his memory with the annual football competition, the Dudley Eve Trophy. In 2004, He was inducted into the Bermuda Sports Hall of Fame.

The steps display a mural painted by Alshante Foggo that pays tribute to Mr. Eve as a part of Corporation of Hamilton’s Vivid Public Art Initiative. The Dudley Eve Park has a plaque on its eastern entrance that honors the legacy of Mr. Eve, and a QR Code for an on-line video with further information about Mr. Eve.

Benefits of exercise

Exercise has many benefits. Shedding a few pounds may be the one of the reasons you decide to start a new workout routine, but there are many physical and mental benefits that have very little to do with the numbers on your scale.

Knowledge is power and the more you know about the advantages of exercise, the more physical activity you’re likely to get.

So, next time you tie up your sneakers, forget about your calorie burn and focus on some of the reasons below

Improves Memory

Want to improve your memory? Start moving. Studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise such as walking, running or cycling boost the size of your hippocampus, the area of your brain responsible for verbal memory and learning. Working out for even a short ten

minute period of mild exertion can enhance cognitive benefits

Reduces Pain

If you have lower back pain or other conditions that cause chronic pain, exercising has been shown to help reduce the severity of pain, as well as improve physical function.

Confidence Boost

Completing a tough workout, especially when you’d much rather stay at home, can really boost your confidence. Sticking to your plan, especially when it requires some flexibility, like working out alone if your partner cancels. Nothing beats that post-workout high: You came, you saw, you conquered. Accomplishing a workout is definitely a reason to ‘pat’ yourself on the back Be proud!

Gives you a chance to wear something fun

Workout clothes can be loads of fun. You can pick bright colors, fun patterns, and comfortable fabric. You probably own lots of sportswear just waiting in a drawer. Take inventory of what you have and see how many new outfit possibilities you can come up with. Challenge yourself to mix colors and patterns. Push the black pants to the back and reach for some color.

Happy Feelings

Say yes to Endorphins. The link between happiness and exercise has been well studied and the results are very positive. Working out not only releases endorphins, but it can also help refocus your energy away from life’s stressful situations. One study found that just 20 minutes of exercise can boost your mood from between 8-12 hours. At least 30-60 minutes of cardio and strength training three to five days per week is optimal for mood benefits.

Show your body Love

Exercise helps you show your body love. Now that your focus is not just on weight-loss, you can truly exercise and realize that you are just being kind to your body and showing it love and respect. You only have one body, and your body does a lot for you! Why not treat our bodies the best way possible?

Get creative and explore the avenues that work best for you and your life and B-Active For Life!

FIVE RINGS SITS DOWN AND TALKS WITH DR. TONY TUCCI, PSYD OF MY360MINDSET

Five Rings is fortunate to have partnered with Impact Sports Lab and My360Mindset to offer leading edge support for athletes, parents and coaches to unlock their potential. As the Director of My360Mindset and Impact Sports Lab, Dr. Tucci, has become a driving force in the world of performance mindset training. With a passion for unlocking the full potential of athletes, schools, coaches, and parents, he has cemented his reputation as a leading figure in the field.

With over 11 years of clinical experience, Dr. Tucci brings a wealth of expertise to his role. His specialization in clinical performance psychology allows him to dlve deeply into the minds of athletes, uncovering the mental barriers that often hinder peak performance. Driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, he combines his extensive knowledge with cutting-edge strategies to help individuals and teams overcome obstacles and achieve unparalleled success.

However, Dr. Tucci’s impact extends far beyond his clinical work. For over eight years, he has been a beacon of support and guidance in trauma-informed care within the education system. Recognizing the profound effects of trauma on an athlete’s wellbeing, he has developed a unique approach that integrates mental health and resilience-building into his training programs.

Dr. Tony Tucci’s dedication to the field of sports psychology has earned him widespread recognition and admiration. His unwavering commitment to clinical performance psychology, combined with his

trauma-informed care approach, is revolutionizing the way athletes approach their craft. Through his visionary leadership and compassionate guidance, he is shaping a new generation of athletes who understand that true success lies not only in physical prowess, but in the strength of the mind.

Can you describe/share more about the term “Performance Mindset”?

Performance mindset training is a type of mental training that helps athletes develop the right mindset to perform at their best. It involves learning and practicing a set of mental skills that can help athletes improve the biological, psychological, and social skills needed to achieve peak performance. By learning and practicing these skills like energy management, environmental control, self-talk, and visualization, athletes can develop a performance mindset that helps them perform at their best, even under pressure. This can be especially helpful in high-pressure situations like competitions, where athletes need to be able to stay calm, focused, and confident in order to perform at their best. The performance mindset is all about being proactive with utilization of mental skills and coaching. Too often, athletes are taught to utilize skills when times are tough, but our approach encourages athletes to practice their mental skills away from the challenges. Similar to physical skills training, athletes want to be practicing before it is gametime. Our performance mindset training teaches athletes how to turn mental skills into habits, so when times get tough, skills ae applied automatically. Why do you think it’s important that an athlete has a performance mindset component as part of their training regime?

Athletes are human beings with biological, psychological, and social barriers to performance that cannot be addressed simply through training harder physically. Every athlete has a nervous system that is wired to react intensely to challenges and threats. Athletes can have talent, a strong work ethic, and a strong coach, but all of it can be thrown away in an instance if an athlete has ignored mental training. Some of the top performers in the world have had to retire because they focused solely on physical training, and ignored mental skills training. As their perceived failures increased, so did their need to “fix” their mental state. However, at this time, it is often too late for individuals to get back to their peak form. Many of these stories could have be prevented if mental skills coaching was incorporated into their training throughout their lives. Again, our approach promotes a proactive and preventative style that teaches athletes that mental skills are not for “fixing” things, but rather, are needed skills to help them maintain consistent peak performance.

What are some of the barriers or resistance you see to incorporating performance mindset training into an athlete’s plan?

Lack of awareness of the benefits: Many athletes may not be aware of the benefits of mental skills training or may not realize that it is an important part of overall performance training.

Stigma: There may be a stigma or misconception that seeking mental training is a sign of weakness or a lack of mental toughness. Many feel that mental skills coaching is therapy rather than an added piece of training.

Over-emphasis on physical training: Many athletes prioritize physical training over mental training, believing that physical skills are more important for performance. Unfortunately, talent and a strong work ethic can crumble if an athlete does not know how to maintain a performance mindset in the face of adversity. Can you share one of your favorite success stories with us?

I had an 8-year-old baseball player with immense talent, but a very dysregulated nervous system. The individual would have panic attacks while on the pitcher’s mound and could not understand why pitching caused him to react in such a strong way. After teaching the athlete energy management skills to control his nerves, he began to notice what was going on in his head as he walked to the mound each inning. He realized how negative his thoughts were before each inning, which contributed to his body’s reactions. The athlete was taught a visualization skills to increase his concentration and confidence. The athletes father reached out after the athlete’s next game and reported that the player threw a no-hitter! The father also said that he could see the athlete breathing, and the athlete told him how much the visualization skills helped. The father described his son as a “whole new player.” It was great for the player to see the reward immediately after applying the mental skills in-game.

If you could recommend one book/podcast for an athlete who believes in developing their performance mindset, what would it be?

Please stay tuned to our content through our social media or our My360Mindset podcast on Spotify for young athletes! The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel Van Der Kolk, MD is a good one for parents and coaches to understand the connection between the nervous system, mindset, and behavior.

For more information about how you or your team can benefit from working with Dr. Tucci or to register for one of our upcoming events, please visit our website at www.5iverings.com.

The Bermuda Karting Club started its 2022-2023 season on Sunday, September 25th with the Larry Packwood Memorial Trophy race.

Larry was a dedicated member of the St. John’s Ambulance crew and a regular at many karting events where St. John’s Ambulance medical service is required. On September 12, 2022, Larry pass away suddenly and the Karting Club invited his family and colleagues to the racetrack to honor him with the day’s event.

Scott Barnes won race one and three in the L206 Class but finished 9th in race two.

L206 mid pack battle - Brian Hall leads Justin Lindo

Members of St. John’s Ambulance and Larry’s family enjoyed the day at the races.

Tanner Correia placed second to Syah Pedro in all three of his Cadets Class races.

Roman Wilkinson won the TAG Juniors class with a second in the first race and a first place in race two and three.

Lucas Flood was third in all three of his TAG Junior races.

Philip Correia, well-known horse jumper traded his horse for horsepower on the Karting circuit for seventh in the Stock Shifter Class.

Patrick Stamper, L206 Masters Class driver.

Scott ‘Skitchy’ Barnes was second overall in the L206 Seniors Class.

Lucas Flood at speed

Brandon Franks

Kenneth “Speedy” Harrison

David Barbosa

Syah Pedro

Stephen Corrado

Since 1998, the PartnerRe Women’s 5k Run & Walk has raised almost $500,000.00 for female-related causes in Bermuda. These include programs to tackle physical abuse, sexual abuse victims, educate teenagers, combat breast cancer, and fund equipment and initiatives supporting the treatment of women’s health.

2023 marks 26 years of support for women’s causes in Bermuda and is greatly supported by the Mid Atlantic Athletic Club (MAAC) and Butterfield & Vallis.

Natalie Price ran for fun and had a lot of fun.

Gayle Lindsay won the 2022 Partner Re 5K in 19:28.

Fenella Wightman was 19th overall.

Lucy Yiasoumi placed seven in 22:34.

It did not matter what she placed; New Jersey resident, Sharon Chapman celebrated her birthday in fine Bermuda style.

Steph Lee ran 25:59 for 8th in her age group. Somers Stevenson was second in her age group in 29:59.

Pamela Reid-Ingham, Laurie Simons and Jasmine Adams enjoyed the run and the socializing of the Partner Re 5K.

Terri Durrant from dedicated sponsor, Butterfield & Vallis ran and then made sure everyone had a good breakfast.

For 25 years, everybody has enjoyed the Partner Re 5K race for women.

Alshia Lugo ran, had breakfast, and danced to pick up her prize.

Tamika Miranda and Zoe Roberts crossed the finish line in 22nd and 23rd respectively.

FULL NAME

Gianluca Bortoli (Luca)

SCHOOL

Somersfield Academy

BIRTH-YEAR 2009

SPORTS THAT YOU PARTICIPATE IN Running, Swimming, Football and Triathlon

FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH

Football and Basketball

CHILDHOOD HERO

None

INTERNATIONAL HERO

None

BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON CAREER My Mother

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT

Breaking 5 minute record for 1500m race

FAVORITE FOOD

Gnocchi

THINGS YOU LIKE

Skateboarding

THINGS YOU DISLIKE

Nothing

FAVORITE TV SHOW

Stranger Things & Mandalorian

FAVORITE MOVIE

The Hobbit

FAVORITE ACTOR

None

FAVORITE SINGER

None

FAVORITE SONG

None

PERSONAL AMBITIONS

Participating In CARIFTA (running)

DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO MEET My Grandmother

BEST PLACE VISITED

TnT

PLACE YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO VISIT Italy

Teshi Zuill and Somegoldsomewhere.

Kirista Rabain (Simsfield Hardtimes), is chased into turn three by Maurice Raynor (Rockeyed Optimist) and Candyce Martins (Gold-N-Glory).

Philip Correia and itsallaboutme.

Catrina Stephens (Shady Maple) leads Philip Correia (itsallaboutme) and Kirista Rabain (IC’s Overextended)

Candyce Martins and Double Time.

Devonshire Cougars Zari Simmons clears a sliding tackle from Somerset Trojans Simeon Burrows and heads for goal. Cougars beat Somerset 6-0.

Benjamin Furquan (St. David’s) tries to hold back Wolves Morriko Iris in their 5-1 loss.

PHC U11 blacks, Timothy Pearman

Amai Harvey (Dandy Town) and FC Bascome’s Jaden Jones.

N’Zyah Edwards helped Social Club Bluebirds beat Ireland Rangers 4-2.

Paget Lions player-coach Antwan Russell

James Morrison (Bascome FC) splits the Southampton Rangers defense in their Under 14 match.

Rylan DeSilva celebrates with Evans Welch after her shot on goal earned a 2-2 draw with Bascome FC to share the Under 11 points.

Kushae Hypolite of Paget Lions pressures Somerset Eagles Jermaine Rumley for the ball in their 7-0 over Eagles.

Wolves player Morriko Iris tries to draw a penalty in the box from St. David’s Amon Simons.

Devonshire Cougars dangerman, Elisha Darrell.

Ralston Wright (Rangers) shields the ball from Riley Robinson (BAA) to secure a 5-2 victory.

Devonshire Colts Treshun Smith Celebrates a 2-1 victory over St. David’s

Southampton Rangers Jakai Hill protects the ball from Devonshire Colts Kemo Burgess.

Amai Harvey (Dandytown) and F.C. Bascome’s Gregory Talbot tussle for ball control.

Malachi Trott - St. George’s Colts

Shakir Smith (Paget Lions) out-stripes Somerset Eagles defense thumping them 7-0.

Boulevard player, Kamali Davis figured, if HPWC’s Sam McKittrick can’t see the ball, he can’t get it. HPWC beat Boulevard 4-2.

North Village’s Tre Ming slips the ball pass Somerset keeper Azar Morrissey to top Somerset 4-0.

FULL NAME

Chavi Pacheco-Hill

SCHOOL

Warwick Academy

BIRTH-YEAR: 2011

SPORTS THAT YOU PARTICIPATE IN Football, cycling, running (cross-country & track and field)

FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH

Football

CHILDHOOD HERO

Coach Eddie Dowling

INTERNATIONAL HERO

Neymar

BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON CAREER

My Mother

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT

Being 3-time Cross country champion

FAVORITE FOOD

Nachos

THINGS YOU LIKE

Play Station 5

THINGS YOU DISLIKE

The Color maroon

FAVORITE TV SHOW

The Greens

FAVORITE MOVIE

SpiderMan No Way Home

FAVORITE ACTOR

Tom Holland

FAVORITE SINGER

Polo G

FAVORITE SONG

21

PERSONAL AMBITIONS

To play professional football for Manchester United FC

DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO MEET

CR7 Cristiano Ronaldo

BEST PLACE VISITED

Lisbon, Portugal

PLACE YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO VISIT

Japan

The 2022 Bermuda National Athletics Association Cross-Country (BNA) Series started at Fort Scaur. The Cross-Country Series consists of four events and will conclude with the National Championships at Botanical Gardens in December. The Fort Scaur event showcased competitors in several age groups ranging from under-ten years old to 69, which included a few of Bermuda’s Carifta athletes.

Jyier Barrett ran the three-mile course in 18:42.95 for fourth place in his class.

Carina Bortoli (#907), Daria Desmond (#915), J’Auza James (#933), Jayson Simons (#956) and Jackson Langley (#970) are off the mark.

Kelise Wade won the girls 12-13 two-mile class in 12:57.26.

Rose-Anna Hoey topped the women’s 40-49 age group.

J’Auza James Jayson Simons

Zina Jones, Florence Shape, Donna-Mae and Edwina Arorash, the golden girls of running in Bermuda.

Jemani Scott rounds the corner after climbing a steep hill.

Solae Goater

Elena Bortoli

Chavi Pacheco Hill won the boys 10-11 mile in 5:24.52.

Girls U12 1 Mile Run

Boys

FULL NAME

Pria Wilson

SCHOOL

Bermuda High School

BIRTH-YEAR

2009

SPORTS THAT YOU PARTICIPATE IN Track (sprinting)

FAVORITE SPORT/ACTIVITY TO WATCH

Track and Dancing

CHILDHOOD HERO

My Mother

INTERNATIONAL HERO

None

BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON CAREER

My Family

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT

Being Champion Girl at school sport’s day and earning 1st place in North Carolina Track Meet

FAVORITE FOOD

Pizza

THINGS YOU LIKE

Track (sprinting), dancing, food, shoes and social media

THINGS YOU DISLIKE

Losing in a track meet

FAVORITE TV SHOW

Stranger Things

FAVORITE MOVIE Do Revenge

FAVORITE ACTOR Milly and Bobby Brown

FAVORITE SINGER

Summer Walker

FAVORITE SONG No Love by Summer Walker

PERSONAL AMBITIONS

To become an Interior Designer and continue to be competitive in Track Meets

DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO MEET: Ella Mendelson

BEST PLACE VISITED Orlando Florida

PLACE YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO VISIT

Bora Bora

The 2022 Bermuda National Athletics Association Cross-Country Series, round two was held at Botanical Gardens. More than 80 participants signed up for the event which was put on by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club. The BNAA Cross-Country Series consists of four events and will culminate with the National Championships at Botanical Gardens in December.

Hannah Dill was 9th overall in the girls 12-13 age group with a time of 18:01.70

Azari Jones (#610) won the girls 12-13 age group, while Saniya Place (#315) was 4th and Amaris Munya (#264) was 5th.

Cameron Adkins topped the boys 12 -13 age group in 10:52.63.

Adrian Myers won the under 10 boys in 7:18.98.

Jake Brislane topped the boys 17-19 age group with a time of15:47.28.

In a time of 20:42.04, Anthony Harkness was good for second place boys 14-16.

Mairi Redmond was second in her class.

Luca Bortoli ran 12:30.62 for third in the 12 -13 Boys class.

Aaron Lugo time of 24:26.20 was good for third place.

2022 BNAA NATIONAL X-COUNTRY SERIES

BOTANICAL GARDENS RESULTS

Prior to 1976, women were not allowed to run more than 5 miles in Bermuda and in that year, Merenette Bean became the first woman to run and win the female class in the May 24th Derby. A 23-year-old, Edwina Arorash, motivated by Merernette’s accomplishment wanted to see if she could do it as well and in 1979, she ran her first 13.1-mile Derby, or half-marathon.

Edwina’s love for running has become a journey, a commitment to training had become a personal challenge, turning a hobby into a lifestyle. This year, at age 66, marks 40 years since she started running and she had progressed to running marathons locally and overseas, competed twice in the New York, Chicago, and Washington Marathons. She has also competed in Atlanta, Las Vegas, Paris, and Madrid.

In 1979 Edwina joined the Swan’s Running Club, and this race was an opportunity for the club to honor her 40 years of dedication to running and her commitment to the club. Proceeds from the event were presented to St. John’s Ambulance Brigade for their development and community service.

More than 150 runners and walkers came out for the Swan’s Charity event to honor Edwina Arorash’s four decades of running.

Opposite page: Jake Brislane won the Swan’s Charity 5K in 16:24.

Rose-Anna Hoey was 6th overall and first female in 19:14.

Edwina with members of the St. John’s Ambulance Brigade.

More than 80 runners show up to celebrate Edwina’s 40 years of running.

At age 81, Mike Rickards can still move quicker than many.

Teresa Ruiz was 17th in 23:39.

Shannon Lawrence was third.

Edwina Arorash (#1000) and friends

Thomas Mills was second.

Georgia Wharton

Jeffery Borges and Steven Barber from St. John’s Ambulance receive a check from Swan’s Running Club President Amin Smith and Edwina Arorash.

Swans Club Charity Run

Edwina Arorash in full race mode.

Bermuda Motocross Association 2022 - 2023 season kicked off on October 16th, 2022, and everyone gets to start off with a fresh chance to become the next national champion or add to their list of championships.

Jazai Easton-Thompson splashed his way to a 6th place finish in the 65cc class.

Cassidy Spencer-Furbert rode to a 4,6,4, for a 4th place finish in the 50cc class.

Motocross in the mud will test your balance and fitness.

Michael Maclean had to settle for second place to Jazai Easton – Thompson in the Novice class.

Rudell Pitcher rode his Husqvarna to third overall in the 85cc class.

Zano Tucker

Yamaha Pee Wee 50 rider, Messiah Baker

Veteran, Jonathan Trott

Caption Here Expert rider, Kai’jun Simons

Grae Trott-Edness

Jazuri Easton-Thompson topped the Novice class.

BERMUDA MOTOCROSS ASSOCIATION POINT STANDINGS

OCTOBER 16TH, 2022

FULL NAME

Tinho King Tucker Wall

NICKNAME

Pac-Man

BIRTH YEAR 2014 SCHOOL

Elliot Primary School

SPORT THAT YOU PARTICIPATE IN Motocross and Football

FAVORITE SPORT TO WATCH Motocross

FAVORITE OTHER SPORT Football

WHO IS/ARE YOUR ROLE MODEL

Zendai Fubler

INTERNATIONAL HERO

Haiden “Danger Boy” Deegan

BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON CAREER

Zendai, Coach Fish, Coach Shaki, My Parents

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT

Participating at Mini O’s 2021 and making it to the main event in the 51cc (4-6) Shaft Drive Limited Class.

FAVORITE FOOD

Frosted Flakes Cereal

THINGS YOU LIKE

Traveling, MX Training, and hanging with friends

THINGS YOU DISLIKE

Getting hurt and going to school

FAVORITE MOVIE

MaveriX

FAVORITE SINGER

N/A

FAVORITE SONG

I Look Good by O.T Genasis

PERSONAL AMBITIONS

Place top 10 at Mini O’s and to participate in other overseas races

DEAD OR ALIVE, WHO WOULD YOU MOST LIKE TO MEET

Aaron Pace #42

BEST PLACE VISITED

Hampton, Virginia

PLACE YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO VISIT

James “Bubba” Stewart’s MX Track in Florida

Bermuda’s Flora Duff was chasing her fourth world title and she needed to win here in Bermuda and in Abu Dhabi to realize that dream. With two events remaining, Flora had to finish ahead of Taylor Knibb who was leading her by a few points. Despite the dark skies that threatened to open with a downpour, the streets around the course were lined with hundreds of spectators who witnessed the biggest sporting events in Bermuda since Covid-19 disrupted everything.

In the World Triathlon Men’s title chase, Belgium’s Jelle Geens, Britain’s Alex Yee, France’s Vincent Luis and two Spaniard’s Antonio Serrat Seoane and Roberto Sanchez Mantecon were all in contention with the Championship Finals Abu Dhabi to come at the end of November to decide the 2022 World Triathlon Champion.

The 2022 World Triathlon Championship Series brought the top triathletes to the island and Bermuda’s ‘up-and coming’ young triathletes had a chance to compete in the duathlon. More than 100 aspiring youngsters, aged 15 and under, competed in the bike and run event along Front Street in the City of Hamilton.

The start of the Women’s World Triathlon Series.

Isla Cooze, Jacob Wright, Noah Maranzana, Jackson Langley and Luca Borteli, we are friends until the race starts.

Kelise Wade won the duathlon for 11-12 girls aged.

Sanchez Smith

Fenella Wightman, winner of the girl’s duathlon 13-15 category.

Makao Butterfield

Bermuda’s young triathletes are lining up to follow in Flora Duffy’s footsteps.

Jackson Langley

The start of the duathlon.

Flora Duffy, Bermuda’s golden girl.

Csongor Lehmann from Hunger finished 49th in 1 hour 57:11.

American Taylor Knibb cross the line in 02:03:04.

France’s Vincent Luis

Portugal’s Vasco Vilasa leads a group of world class triathletes to finish 13th overall.

Belgium’s Jelle Geens finished fourth in Bermuda

Bermuda’s Erica Hawley did not finish (DNF) as she crashed out 21 minutes in the cycle race.

Erika Ackerlund (USA) finished 14th overall.

The Netherlands Barbara De Koning placed 38th in 02:15:20.

Bermuda’s Tyler Smith homecoming in the World Triathlon Series ended in disaster as his goggles was stripped from his face by another athlete on the second lap of the 1,500 metre swim and he struggled with breathing.

Top three women; Beth Potter (third), Flora Duffy (winner) Taylor Knibb second) take their place on the podium.

Taylor Spivey (USA) was 5th overall.

Reg Whatley – WTS Technical Official

Greg Welch, the only person to win triathlon championships in all major events hangs out with Steve Petty, Bermuda Triathlon President.

Flora Duffy

2022 World Triathlon Championship Series Bermuda

ELITE WOMEN RESULTS

2022 World Triathlon Championship

Series Bermuda

ELITE MEN RESULTS

Vincent Luis (France), The World Triathlon Series Bermuda winner.

Bermuda hosted the 4th annual CARIFTA Triathlon, Aquathlon and Mixed Team Relay Championship at Clearwater Beach on November 12th & 13th 2022. More than 100 young male and female athletes from the Caribbean, ranging in age from 1121-year-old participated. The Triathlon events started Saturday morning 12th November and Aquathlon (swim/run) and Mixed Team Relay on Sunday 13th November, with teams from Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Grenada, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, Trinidad & Tobago and 39 athletes from Bermuda.

Opposite Page: Fenella Wightman won two individual golds medal in the girls’ 13-15 triathlon and aquathlon, she also secured a silver medal as part of the four-person Bermuda mixed relay team.

The start of the 2022 CARIFTA Triathlon.

Grenada’s Nina James

Jamaica’s Kemar Richards was 8th in the male 16-21 age group.

Bahamas, Sienna Culmer-Mackey placed 7th in the female 16-21 group.

Jean-Marc Granderson (Trinidad) won the male 16-21 age group in 00:20:20.

In the 13-15 female group, Trinidad’s Jenae Price was 8th in 00:12:52.

Bermuda’s Gianluca Bortoli (#81)

Barbados, Isis Gaskin

Aruba’s Christiaan Jansen (#51)

TRIATHLON 11-12 (FEMALE)

TRIATHLON 16-21(MALE)

TRIATHLON 11-12 (MALE)

TRIATHLON 16-21 (FEMALE)

TRIATHLON 16-21 (MALE)

TRIATHLON 13-15 (FEMALE)

TRIATHLON 13-15 (MALE)

Where the Partner Re 5K is for women only, the AXA 5K is a men-only event and is supported by Butterfield & Vallis and the Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre with 100 per cent of all funds donated to Bermuda Cancer and Health Centre to bring attention to men’s health, particularly prostate cancer and includes free men’s health screenings. More than two hundred and fifty men from all walks of life gathered at Warwick Academy School grounds for a worthy cause. The race starts on Morgan’s Road, turns left along Middle Road to Valley Road, before heading west on Harbor Road, left onto Morgan’s Road, and finish on the grounds of Warwick Academy.

Thomas Mills won the 2022 AXA Man on the run race in 16:47.

The start of the race is an up-hill battle.

William Wharton was 38th in 22:24.

A young Cameron Adkins (#3) is making his presence known amongst men with a 5th place finish.

Women play an important role in supporting healthy men.

Non-competitive walker, Patrick Rock really enjoyed himself.

Commissioner of Police, Darrin Simons a big supporter of man’s health.

Competitive walker, Roy Dixon.

Flora Duffy’s father, Charles Duffy.

Father and son, Tracy and Traynario Wright.

Will Green finished 6th.

Former motocross champion, Zico Majors.

Sam Boaden leads a train of healthy men.

Triathlete, Alex Waldauer.

Bermuda’s golden girls of runner came out to help the boys.

Competitive walker, Shinah Simons

5K Run Results

Stefan Smith

Cross country running is a sport in which participants run races on outdoor courses over natural terrain. Races are run over a course restricted to open country, fields, parks, golf courses, and grasslands, crossing paved roads is kept to a minimum. Cross country events usually take place in the fall months of the year and the runners are referred to as harriers and are open to men and women of all ages.

Cross country running is one of the disciplines that comes under the banner of “Athletics” and is sanctioned by the Bermuda National Athletic Association (BNAA), the national governing body for Athletics in Bermuda.

The Astwood Park cross-country race is round two in the series and was held on Saturday November 19th, 2022.

Rose-Anna Hoey was first in her class with a time of 20:13.17.

Tobiah Goodchild was third.

Cameron Adkins topped the boys 12–13-year-olds in 11:38.66.

Girls 14–16-year-olds winner, Jaeda Grant.

Jennie Kelly ran un-contested in the women’s 50-59 age group for 31:35.60.

Declan Reardon checks that he is making a good time.

Daniel Ringer was third in the Male Open 30 class, completing the 30-minute race in 31:07.329.

The 2022-2023 Mountain Bike race season started on November 20th 2022 and for the first time ever, the race was held on the grounds of Government House. The Governor of Bermuda, Her Excellency Ms Rena Lalgie, offered to host the season opener on the northern hillside of the 33-acre estate.

Governor Lalgie had a casual conversation with Peter Dunne, the President of the Bermuda Bicycle Association about hosting a mountain bike racing event on Government House property and the organizers of the mountain bike series, the Fat Tire Massive, mapped a challenging track on the large open natural landscape of the Pembroke Parish estate.

Conor White (#40), Bermuda’s top road cyclist, worked his way around Dominique Mayho (#20) to win the Open Male 60 class.

Michael Terceira moved up to the Male 60 class and finished 14th.

Cliff Roberts (#28) managed a 21 place on the challenging Governor’s House course.

Caitlin Conyers did not look comfortable on her mountain bike but won the Female Open 60 class anyway.

Ruby Cook (#74) was 5th in the Female 9 –12-year-old class.

Philip Worboys was 16th in the Male Open 60 class.

19th place went to MiCha Lewis in the Male 9–12-year-old class.

Daisy Langley worked her way to the front to win the Female 9–12-year-old group in 16:05.957.

Andrew Simons finished in 30th place in the Open male 60 group.

Chris Fosker was second in the Male Novice class.

Hannes Swart (#109) and Conor Szakmary (#150) placed 17th and 18th respectively in the male 9–12-year-old Class.

Ashley Robinson was 4th in the female open 60 class.

Mountain Bike Racing

5K Run Results | The Goververnment House, Pembroke| November 20th, 2022 2022

FULL NAME

Jackson Langley

SCHOOL

Somersfield Academy

BIRTHDAY

October 3, 2008

SPORTS

Triathlon, Cycling and Mountain Biking

FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH

Professional cycling, triathlon and Formula One

CHILDHOOD HERO

Lewis Hamilton

INTERNATIONAL HERO

David Goggins

BIGGEST INFLUENCE ON CAREER

My Dad

GREATEST ACCOMPLISHMENT

Winning the Sarasota Bradenton Triathlon earlier this year.

FAVORITE FOOD

Sushi

THING YOU LIKE

Exercise

THINGS YOU DISLIKE

When a race doesn’t go to plan…

FAVORITE TV SHOW

Tour de France Unchained

FAVORITE MOVIE

Shawshank Redemption

FAVORITE ACTOR

Christian Bale

FAVORITE SINGER

Don’t really have one…

FAVORITE SONG

Don’t have one of those either…

PERSONAL AMBITIONS

To be a professional triathlete or cyclist

DEAD OR ALIVE, Who Would You Like To Meet?

Kobe Bryant

BEST PLACE VISITED

Ecuador

PLACE YOU WOULD MOST LIKE TO VISIT

Greece

The Hannover Re Half Marathon starts on the Tucker Property (the big field opposite the South Entrance to the Botanical Gardens) and heads east along South Shore Road to Paynter’s Road before heading west on Harrington Sound Road to Devil’s Hole Hill. From Devil’s Hole Hill the course rejoints South Shore Road heading west and back to Tucker’s Property to the finish line.

It is the second-oldest half marathon (13.1-mile road race) in Bermuda, having been first staged in March 1972. The race is sponsored by Hannover Re and all proceeds, sign-up fees and additional donations go to the Bermuda National Athletics Association and Friends of Hospice.

Opposite Page: Thomas Mills holds off Seamus Fearon (#666) and Moses Mufandaedza to win the Hannover Re Half Marathon in 1:13:33.

Rose-Anna Hoey was second female in 1:26:06.

Sophia Mealy was 58th.

Sam Riihiluoma ran a 1:31:54 half-marathon.

Bella Wright is congratulated by her daughter after the race.

Jose Andrade finished in 2:03:23.

Maddie Durkin, first female and 6th overall.

Zico Majors ran well for 8th place.

Shawn Simons was 11th in 1:31:40.

Mark Eldridge

Steven Ortiz was 60th in 2:06:58.

Several American high school runners flew into Bermuda to compete in Bermuda’s National Cross-Country Championships as part of their cross-country Challenge Series. American high-school athletics coach Ted Leblow, who is the head of the cross-country program at Central High School in Grand Junction, Colorado, oversaw a team of 14 runners completing alongside Bermuda’s athletes at the Botanical Gardens on Saturday, December 3, 2022.

Coach LeBlow wanted his athletes to have a unique experience, unlike anything they have ever experienced, so they came to race, the experience of competing in a different country, meeting and interacting with the Bermudian people, is an experience they will never forget.

Opposite Side: Cameron Adkins was unbeaten in cross country under-14 boys’ division.

Jaeda Grant is Bermuda’s junior champion in the girls 14-16 age group.

Adrian Myers (#110) and Liam Horrobin (#107) finished first and second respectively in the boys Under 10 division.

A large number of American athletes flew in to compete alongside Bermuda’s runners as part of their XC Challenge Series.

Jack Fullerton (#105) leads Jemani Scott (#57). Tobiah Goodchild was third in the 13-14 boys.

Melina Johnson, from Robbinsville High School in New Jersey, was the winners of the U17 Girls.

Hoey Matthew

Telford electric national

CROSS- COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIPS

EVENT 2 BOYS 10-11 1 MILE RUN U12

EVENT 3 GIRLS 12-13 2 MILE RUN U14

Lashee Jones

EVENT 4 WOMEN 14-16 5000 METER RUN HIGH SCHOOL U17

EVENT 7 MEN 14-16 5000 METER RUN HIGH SCHOOL U17