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Editorial ISSA Honourees Messages Order of Events Participating Schools Rules & Officials Honouree - Bev McDonald Honouree - Fitz Coleman Honouree - Raymond Stewart Honouree - Carol Cruffley Boys’ Champs 2008 Review Girls’ Champs 2008 Review Better in Beijing Super Champs Girls’ Champs Preview 2009 Boys’ Champs Preview 2009 Girls’ Points Prediction Previous Winners Boys’ Points Prediction

Published by: DG&A Publishing

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Editor -in- Chief: Georgette Hunt

Photographers: Patrick Donaldson Romero Damiano

Contributing Editor: Hubert Lawrence Preview Editor: Glenroy Morgan

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Contributors: Oliver Harris Mark Loague The Gleaner Company Ltd

The GraceKennedy/ISSA Boys’ & Girls’ Athletic Championships 2008 Magazine is published by DG &A Publishing for the Inter-Secondary Schools Sports Association. No part of this magazine may be reproduced, stored in a retieval system or transmitted in any form without the permission of the publisher.

2008 ISSA HONOUREES 1987

LEROY KEANE

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2002 REV. CANON GERVAIS A.M. CLARKE 2003

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RAYMOND K.C. GRAHAM

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2007 MICHAEL CLARKE

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2009

CAROL CRUFFLEY

Dr. Arthur Wint C.D., M.B.E., D. Lit., (Loughsborough) Hon. Herbert McKenley O.J. Mr. Dennis Johnson Dr. Lennox Miller O.D. Mr. Lindberg Delapenha Mr. George LaBeach Mr. Pat McGlashan Snr. Professor Leslie Robinson Mr. Barclay Ewart Mr. Donald Quarrie Dr. Louis Knight Mr. Mabrico Ventura Dr. Cynthia Thompson and Mr. Neville Myton Miss Vilma Charlton and Dr. Douglas Manley Dr. Una Lorraine Morris-Chong and Mr. Rupert Hoilette Miss Grace Jackson O.D. and Mr. Trevor Campbell Mrs. Joyce Taylor Hon. Herbert McKenley O.J. Mr. Garth Case, Ms. Juliet Cuthbert Mr. Fred Green Ms. Jacqueline Pusey Mr. Ernle Haisley Mr. Leo Jones Mr. Paul McNeil Mr. Glen Mills Mr. Headley Forbes, O.D., JP Ms. Ethlyn Tate Mr. Lynsworth Headley Rosie Allwood Hugh Manhertz Constantine Haughton Donovan Davis Julette Parkes Leleith Hodges Leroy Keane Rev. Canon Gervais A.M. Clarke OD, Phd. K.C. Graham Michael Clarke Michael Dyke Audrey Reid Marva Griffith-Green Kent Vincent Richards Carol Cruffley Bev McDonald Raymond Stewart Fitz-Albert Coleman

EDITORIAL

A TIME FOR SELF BELIEF By: Hubert Lawrence

e stand here, eight months later, still basking in the glow of the awesome performance of our athletes in the Beijing Olympics. Even though they had won ten medals at the 2007 World Championships, the Beijing successes went beyond our wildest dreams. Jamaica went to the podium 11 times in Beijing, collecting 6 gold medals, 3 silver medals and two bronze medals. For fans of the local high school circuit and Champs in particular, the results were particularly satisfying. Individual gold medal winners Usain Bolt, Veronica Campbell-Brown, ShellyAnn Fraser and Melaine Walker are familiar faces because they ran at Champs in recent times, with Frazier winning gold for Wolmers’ Girls as lately as 2004. Joint 100 metre Olympic silver medal winners Kerron Stewart and Sherone Simpson raced neck and neck at Champs 2003, while Walker’s stellar Champs career ended in 2002. V. C . did a Class I 100m/200m double in 2000 and 2001, and in the latter year, a certain Asafa Powell reached the Class I boys 100m Final. Bolt brought the house down at Champs 2003, with his spellbinding runs in his last season with William Knibb Memorial High School. For those of us lucky enough to have been there, his world record breaking performances in Beijing may have come as no surprise. The message for young athletes and their coaches is best embodied in the words of the late Jamaican musician Desmond Dekker – “You can do it if you really want.” It is a message that has apparently been taken to heart, as development Meets have been bursting at the seams. Inspired by the presence of many stars who have trained at home in the last decade, many more appear to be chasing the dream of Track and Field greatness. The nation must thank William Knibb Memorial, Vere Technical, Wolmers’, St Jago, Manchester High, ST.E.T.H.S., Charlemont, Ferncourt, Calabar and Holmwood for their role in bringing forth our Olympic medal winners. These schools, their coaches, parents and teachers introduced them to high level track and field and prepared them for the road ahead. In the midst of all this joy, there is cause for concern. Recent reports indicate that students of prominent Champs schools are having violent clashes in Kingston. This is intolerable. Unattended, this growing threat can kill Champs, the goose that lays the gold medals. There have been security concerns before. Calabar and Kingston College were banned from Boys Champs 1981 after violent on-the-field clashes,which led to their absence in 1982. They both returned in 1983. A disturbance caused fans to rush onto the track during the Medley Relay Final for boys in 2000. Finally, in 2005, an act of violence led to a frightening stampede. CHAMPS PREVIEW implores all concerned to stop the foolishness. It’s not just because Beijing has securely focused the eyes of the world on us. It’s simply because violence hurts. This is a time for self belief. The Beijing heroes have proven that you can get it if you really want. The same goes for 2009 Honourees Raymond Stewart, Beverly McDonald, Fitz Coleman and Carol Cuffley. They have lived exemplary lives on and off the field of play. The example of our Beijing heroes and the 2009 Honourees is worth copying. Their success is a victory of self belief over foolishness. It’s definitely time to believe.

GENERATIONS OF ATHLETIC TALENT

CHAIRMAN & CEO, GRACEKENNEDY LIMITED

This is an especially exciting year for the GraceKennedy/ISSA Boys’ & Girls’ Athletics Championships, coming as it does, on the heels of Jamaica’s most successful Olympic showing to date. At that time several persons outside Jamaica expressed amazement at what seemed like a sudden rise in Jamaica’s athletics fortunes. However, we know that the results in Beijing were only the latest manifestation of a longstanding

DR.WALTON SMALL

The most anticipated event this side of the hemisphere, the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletic Championships, is here once again. It is apparent that after our performance in Beijing at the 2008 Summer Olympics, the anticipation is much heightened. This is very evident in the buzz and enthusiasm that pervades the developmental Meets and one can sense the excitement in the air. The expectation of stellar performances is the “talk of the town” and this is quite natural, given the circumstances.

DOUGLAS ORANE, C.D.

commitment by generations of high school coaches to identifying and nurturing young athletic talent. Champs has always been an integral part of that process, exposing our high school athletes to a high standard of competition in track and field events. Like you, I look forward to attending each year to see who the fresh new talent will be, and also to observe the progress of the Champs stars. This

GREAT EXPECTATIONS

PRESIDENT INTER-SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION

opportunity to show the world that we are indeed, a nation that produces “highquality” sportsmen and women. The eyes of the world will be on us, as Jamaicans at home and in the Diaspora and the wider global community, will pause and take time out to view this spectacular event. It is therefore very important that all stakeholders conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, so that Jamaica can be justly proud.

The success of the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Athletic Championship is due largely to the investment made in our young Jamaicans, by our sponsors. Hence, I would like to use this opportunity to thank the title sponsors - GraceKennedy, and the associate sponsors – LIME, PUMA and CVM - for choosing us, especially in these harsh economic times.

In light of this expectation, I want to use this medium to remind our athletes and coaches that the temptation to take short cuts may arise, but this must be resisted at all cost. Jamaica has been doing exceptionally well in the area of sports. Our integrity is unblemished and we want to continue to demonstrate that goals can be achieved naturally. This national event I would like to thank the Chairman and his presents our country with another organizing committee for the very hard

event carries a vibe all of its own as Jamaicans of all ages come together to cheer on their teams, and also to recognize excellence wherever it manifests itself. On behalf of the companies of the GraceKennedy Group, I thank you for your support of this event. We look forward to your enthusiastic, but disciplined participation in what promises to be another very successful year.

work they have done in ensuring that the Championships are of the highest standard. Also, I would like to express gratitude to the administrative staff, officials, medical personnel, security forces, principals, teachers, coaches, parents, students and the countless volunteers who continue to give time, effort and resources to ensure a great Championship. The crowds will be very large, so I advise you to car pool where possible, abide by the rules and regulations which govern the Meet, and exercise patience and tolerance which will assist in the smooth running of the event. In the end, we will all enjoy the activities in a safe environment. Let us remember that each athlete is a winner; and may God grant us peace and 2009 safety during the ISSA/GraceKennedy Boys’ and Girls’ Championship.

HOL’ A VIBE

CLEMENT RADCLIFFE CHAIRMAN INTER-SECONDARY SCHOOLS SPORTS ASSOCIATION

The GraceKennedy/ISSA Boys’ and Girls Athletic Championships 2009 is being presented with the Beijing Olympics still ringing in our ears. The question of how is it that this little country can do so well and the intrigue of many trying to find the answer both in Trelawny and at Champs , will be to our benefit. Indeed this has set the stage for another unbelievable year of intensive competition and excitement. The planning committee which has been meeting since September 2008 armed with the blue print from 2007 has done its job well. The over one hundred Boys and Girls schools will provide the Meet with over two thousand five hundred well prepared,

gifted young Jamaicans willing to give their all. Just ask Mr. McKenzie of Calabar, Mr. Murphy of Bridgeport, Ms. Russell of the Queens School or Ms. Goule of Manchester High and all will confirm this. Persons have been pre-occupied with security and this is not surprising in the Jamaica of 2009. But please be reminded that there were no incidents at the National Stadium in Champs 2008 , particularly on the most popular day – Saturday. The Police High Command is again coordinating their efforts along with the private security companies, ATLAS, SECURIPRO and HAWKEYYE, the extractive team. The budget is in place to ensure effective

delivery of quality service. That the Meet will cost approximately Twenty Four Million Dollars provides some concern and it is in this regard that I wish to thank our title sponsors GraceKenndy who are also the Official Drink associate sponsor. I also wish to acknowledge the support of other associate sponsors LIME and PUMA along with our media partner CVM Communications Ltd. The success of Champs is a combined effort of support from event sponsors, our hardworking officials and the schools. As we approach Champs , the theme remains that we all ‘Hol’ a Vibe’. This year I also wish to implore you to cheer well, support well and RESPECT as well.

NATIONAL STADIUM WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1, 2009 8:15 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 10:35 a.m. 10:35 a.m. 10:55 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 12:35 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 1:10 p.m. 1:10 p.m.

110M Hurdles Discus Throw Long Jump High Jump 800M 800M 800M Long Jump 800M High Jump 800M 800M 200M Triple Jump 200M High Jump Discus Throw Shot Put 200M

Hep. Class 1 Class 3 Class 3 Class 3 Class 3 Class 2 Class 1 Class 2 Hep. Class 1 Class 1 Class 4 Open Class 3 Class 2 Class 3 Hep. Class 3

BOYS BOYS BOYS GIRLS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS BOYS BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS BOYS BOYS

Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. FINAL Prelim. Prelim. FINAL Prelim.

1:45 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:20 p.m. 3:40 p.m. 4:30 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:25 p.m. 5:50 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:55 p.m. 7:25 p.m. 7:35 p.m. 7:40 p.m.

200M Class 2 GIRLS 200M Class 2 BOYS Long Jump Class 4 GIRLS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N 200M Class 1 GIRLS 200M Class 1 BOYS GIRLS 400M Hurdles Open BOYS 400M Hurdles Open Long Jump Class 1 BOYS Discus Throw Class 1 GIRLS 4 x 100M Class 4 GIRLS 4 x 100M Class 3 GIRLS 4 x 100M Class 3 BOYS BOYS 200M Hep. 4 x 100M Class 2 GIRLS 4 x 100M Class 2 BOYS 4 x 100M Class 1 GIRLS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N 4 x 100M Class 1 BOYS

Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. FINAL FINAL Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim.

NATIONAL STADIUM THURSDAY, APRIL 2, 2009 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 8:45 a.m. 9:05 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:45 a.m. 10:15 a.m. 10:50 a.m. 10:50 a..m. 10:50 a.m. 10:50 a.m. 11:20 a.m. 11:55 a.m. 12:20 p.m. 12:55 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 1:45 p.m.

High Jump Class 4 Long Jump Hep. 1500M Class 3 Shot Put Open 1500M Class 2 1500M Class 2 1500M Class 1 1500M Class 1 400M Class 3 Long Jump Class 2 High Jump Class 3 Shot Put Class 2 400M Class 3 400M Class 2 400M Class 2 400M Class 1 400M Class 1 Pole Vault Open MEDA L P R ES E N TAT I O N High Jump Class 2 Long Jump Class 4 Discus Throw Hep. 100M Class 4

GIRLS BOYS GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS BOYS GIRLS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS BOYS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS

Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. FINAL Prelim Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. FINAL Prelim. FINAL Prelim.

2:20 p.m. 2:55 p.m. 3:35 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 4:05 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:35 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:50 p.m. 6:00 p.m. 6:10 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:40 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:55 p.m. 6:55 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 7:25 p.m.

100M Class 3 GIRLS 100M Class 3 BOYS 100M Class 2 GIRLS BOYS Triple Jump Open GIRLS Shot Put Open 100M Class 2 BOYS 100M Class 1 GIRLS 100M Class 1 BOYS Discus Throw Class 1 BOYS High Jump Class 3 BOYS Long Jump Class 2 GIRLS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N 800M Class 3 GIRLS 800M Class 3 BOYS 800M Class 2 GIRLS 800M Class 2 BOYS 800M Class 1 GIRLS 800M Class 1 BOYS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N BOYS 1500M Hep. M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N GIRLS 3000M Open M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N BOYS 5000M Open

Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. FINAL Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. FINAL FINAL FINAL Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals FINAL Prelim. Prelim.

NATIONAL STADIUM FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:30 a.m. 8:50 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 10:20 a.m. 10:40 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 11:10 a.m. 11:35 a.m.

Long Jump Shot Put Javelin Throw 100M Hurdles 70M Hurdles 80M Hurdles 100M Hurdles 100M Hurdles 100M Hurdles High Jump 110M Hurdles 110M Hurdles BREAK

Class 2 Class 2 Open Hep. Class 4 Class 3 Class 2 Class 1 Class 3 Hep. Class 2 Class 1

BOYS BOYS GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS GIRLS BOYS GIRLS BOYS BOYS

Prelim. FINAL FINAL Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim. Prelim.

1:20 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 1:50 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:10 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:55 p.m.

M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N High Jump Class 1 GIRLS Long Jump Class 3 BOYS Discus Throw Class 2 GIRLS 400M Class 3 GIRLS 400M Class 3 BOYS 400M Class 2 GIRLS 400M Class 2 BOYS 400M Class 1 GIRLS 400M Class 1 BOYS 100M Class 4 GIRLS 100M Class 3 GIRLS 100M Class 3 BOYS

FINAL FINAL FINAL Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals

NATIONAL STADIUM FRIDAY, APRIL 3, 2009 100M Class 2 GIRLS 100M Class 2 BOYS High Jump Class 1 BOYS 100M Class 1 GIRLS Long Jump Class 2 BOYS 100M Class 1 BOYS M E DA L P R ES E N TAT I O N S GIRLS 1600M Medley Open M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N BOYS 1600M Medley Open OPENING CEREMONY GIRLS Shot Put Hep. M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N 1500M Class 3 GIRLS 1500M Class 2 GIRLS 1500M Class 2 BOYS High Jump Class 4 GIRLS Discus Class 2 BOYS 1500M Class 1 GIRLS 1500M Class 1 BOYS

3:03 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:20 p.m. 3:25 p.m. 3:25 p.m. 3:35 p.m. 3:40 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:20 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 6:05 p.m. 6:08 p.m. 6:15 p.m. 6:22 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:36 p.m. 6:43 p.m.

Semi-finals Semi-finals Prelim. Semi-finals FINAL Semi-finals Prelim. Prelim.

FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL Prelim FINAL FINAL

6:50 p.m. 6:50 p.m. 6:55 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:05 p.m. 7:10 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 7:25 p.m. 7:30 p.m. 7:32 p.m. 7:35 p.m. 7:40 p.m. 7:45 p.m. 7:50 p.m. 7:55 p.m. 7:57 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:30 p.m. 8:40 p.m.

M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N S BOYS Triple Jump Open GIRLS 400M Hurdles Open M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N BOYS 400M Hurdles Open M E DA L P R E S E N TAT I O N 100M Class 4 GIRLS 100M Class 3 GIRLS 100M Class 3 BOYS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N 100M Class 2 GIRLS 100M Class 2 BOYS 100M Class 1 GIRLS 100M Class 1 BOYS GIRLS 200M Hep. M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N GIRLS 4 x 400M Open M E D A L P R E S E N TA I O N BOYS 4 x 400M Open

FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL

Prelim. Prelim.

NATIONAL STADIUM SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2009

9:00 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 9:10 a.m. 9:20 a.m. 9:30 a.m. 9:40 a.m. 9:50 a.m. 10:00 a.m. 1:00 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:30 p.m. 1:35 p.m. 1:40 p.m. 1:45 p.m. 1:50 p.m. 1:55 p.m. 2:00 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:15 p.m. 2:20 p.m. 2:25 p.m. 2:30 p.m. 2:35 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:45 p.m. 2:50 p.m. 3:00 p.m. 3:05 p.m. 3:10 p.m. 3:15 p.m. 3:25 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 3:45 p.m. 3:50 p.m. 3:55 p.m. 4:00 p.m.

Long Jump Class 3 GIRLS 200M Class 4 GIRLS 200M Class 3 GIRLS 200M Class 3 BOYS 200M Class 2 GIRLS 200M Class 2 BOYS 200M Class 1 GIRLS 200M Class 1 BOYS S P EC I A L AWA R DS C E R E M O N Y High Jump Class 2 GIRLS GIRLS Long Jump Hep. 400M Class 3 GIRLS 400M Class 3 BOYS 400M Class 2 GIRLS 400M Class 2 BOYS 400M Class 1 GIRLS 400M Class 1 BOYS M E DA L P R ES E N TAT I O N Shot Put Class 1 BOYS 70M Hurdles Class 4 GIRLS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N 80M Hurdles Class 3 GIRLS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N 100M Hurdles Class 2 GIRLS 100M Hurdles Class 1 GIRLS Long Jump Class 3 GIRLS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N High Jump Class 2 BOYS 100M Hurdles Class 3 BOYS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N 110M Hurdles Class 2 BOYS 110M Hurdles Class 1 BOYS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N GIRLS Javelin Throw Hep. 800M Class 3 GIRLS 800M Class 3 BOYS 800M Class 2 GIRLS

Prelim. Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals Semi-finals FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL

4:05 p.m. 4:10 p.m. 4:15 p.m. 4:20 p.m. 4:35 p.m. 4:40 p.m. 4:45 p.m. 4:50 p.m. 4:55 p.m. 5:00 p.m. 5:05 p.m. 5:05 p.m. 5:07 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:15 p.m. 5:35 p.m. 5:40 p.m. 5:45 p.m. 5:50 p.m. 5:55 p.m. 6:20 p.m. 6:25 p.m. 6:30 p.m. 6:35 p.m. 6:40 p.m. 6:45 p.m. 6:50 p.m. 6:55 p.m. 7:00 p.m. 7:15 p.m. 7:20 p.m. 7:50 p.m. 8:00 p.m. 8:05 p.m. 8:10 p.m. 8:15 p.m.

800M Class 2 BOYS 800M Class 1 GIRLS 800M Class 1 BOYS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N 200M Class 4 GIRLS 200M Class 3 GIRLS 200M Class 3 BOYS 200M Class 2 GIRLS 200M Class 2 BOYS 200M Class 1 GIRLS 200M Class 1 BOYS Long Jump Class 1 GIRLS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N High Jump Class 1 BOYS Discus Throw Class 2 BOYS GIRLS 1600M Medley Open M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N BOYS 1600M Medley Open M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N GIRLS 3000M Open M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N 4 x 100M Class 4 GIRLS 4 x 100M Class 3 GIRLS 4 x 100M Class 3 BOYS 4 x 100M Class 2 GIRLS 4 x 100M Class 2 BOYS 4 x 100M Class 1 GIRLS 4 x 100M Class 1 BOYS M E D A L P R E S E N TAT I O N GIRLS 800M Hep. BOYS 5000M Open MEDAL PRESENTATION GIRLS 4 x 400M Open MEDAL PRESENTATION BOYS 4 x 400M Open MEDAL PRESENTATION

FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL FINAL

GIRLS 1.Aabuthnott Gallimore High 2.Alpha Academy 3.Ardenne High 4.Ascot High 5.Balaclava High 6.Belair High 7.Bellefield High 8.Bog Walk High 9.Bridgeport High 10.Brown’s Town High 11.Buff Bay High 12.Bustamante High 13.Camperdown High 14.Campion College 15.Cedric Titus High 16.Central High 17.Charlemont High 18.Charlie Smith High 19.Christiana High 20.Clan Carthy High 21.Clarendon College 22.Claude McKay High 23.Cumberland High 24.Decarteret College 25.Denbigh High 26.Dinthill Technica 27.Donald Quarrie High 28.Dunoon Technical

BOYS

1.Aabuthnott Gallimore High 2.Annotto Bay High 3.Ardenne High 4.Ascot High 5.Balaclava High 6.Belair High 7.Bellefield High 8.Bog Walk High 9.Bridgeport High 10.Brown’s Town High 11.Buff Bay High 12.Bustamante High 13.Calabar High 14.Camperdown High 15.Campion College 16.Central High 17.Charlemont High 18.Charlie Smith High 19.Christiana High 20.Clan Carthy High 21.Clarendon College 22.Claude McKay High 23.Cornwall College 24.Cumberland High 25.Decarteret College 26.Denbigh High

29.Edith Dalton-James Highl 30.Edwin Allen High 31.Excelsior High 32.Ferncourt High 33.Foga Road High 34.Frome Technical 35.Garvey Maceo High 36.Gaynstead High 37.Glengoffe High 38.Glenmuir High 39.Godfrey Stewart High 40.Grange Hill High 41.Greater Portmore High 42.Green Island High 43.Green Pond High 44.Guy’s Hill High 45.Haile Selassie High 46.Hampton High 47.Happy Grove High 48.Herbert Morrison Technical 49.Holmwood Technical 50.Holy Trinity High 51.Hopewell High 52.Immaculate Conception High 53.Islington High 54.Irwin High 55.Jose Marti High 56.Kellits High

27.Dinthill Technica 28.Donald Quarrie High 29.Dunoon Technical 30.Edith Dalton-James Highl 31.Edwin Allen High 32.Excelsior High 33.Ferncourt High 34.Foga Road High 35.Frome Technical 36.Garvey Maceo High 37.Gaynstead High 38.Glengoffe High 39.Glenmuir High 40.Godfrey Stewart High 41.Grange Hill High 42.Greater Portmore High 43.Green Island High 44.Green Pond High 45.Guy’s Hill High 46.Haile Selassie High 47.Hampton High 48.Happy Grove High 49.Herbert Morrison Technical 50.Holmwood Technical 51.Holy Trinity High 52.Hopewell High

57.Kingston High 58.Knockalva Technical 59.Knox College 60.Maggotty High 61.Manchester High 62.Marcus Garvey Technical 63.May Day High 64.Maud McLeod High 65.Meadowbrook High 66.Merl Grove High 67.McGrath High 68.Mona High 69.Morant Bay High 70.Mt. Alvernia High 71.Muschett High 72.Norman Manley High 73.Oberlin High 74.Ocho Rios High 75.Old Harbour High 76.Paul Bogle High 77.Pembroke Hall High 78.Petersfield High 79.Porus High 80.Rhodes Hall High 81.Ruseas High 82.The Queen’s School 83.Seaforth High 84.Spaldings High

53.Islington High 54.Irwin High 55.Jamaica College 56.Jose Marti High 57.Kellits High 58.Kingston College 59.Kingston High 60.Knockalva Technical 61.Knox College 62.Manchester High 63.Marcus Garvey Technical 64.May Day High 65.Maud McLeod High 66.McGrath High 67.Meadowbrook High 68.Mona High 69.Morant Bay 70.Munro College 71.Muschett High 72.Norman Manley High 73.Oberlin High 74.Ocho Rios High 75.Old Harbour High 76.Paul Bogle High 77.Petersfield High 78.Porus High

85.Spanish Town High 86.Sopt Valley Hifg 87.St. Andrew High 88.St. Andrew Technical 89.St. Catherine High 90.St. Elizabeth Technical 91.St. Hugh’s High 92.St. Jago High 93.St. James High 94.St. Mary’s College 95.St. Mary High 96.St. Thomas Technical 97.Tacius Golding High 98.Tarrant High 99.Titchfield High 100.Tivoli Gardens High 101.Vauxhall High 102.Wolmer’s Girls 103.Vere Technical 104.William Knibb High 105.Winston Jones High 106.Yallahs High

79.Rhodes Hall High 80.Ruseas High 81.Seaforth High 82.Spaldings High 83.Spanish Town High 84.Spot Valley High 85.St. Andrew Technical 86.St. Catherine High 87.St. Elizabeth Technical 88.St. George’s College 89.St. Jago High 90.St. James High 91.St. Mary’s College 92.St. Mary High 93.St. Thomas Technical 94.Tacius Golding High 95.Tarrant High 96.Titchfield High 97.Tivoli Gardens High 98.Vauxhall High 99.Vere Technical 100.Wolmer’s Boys 101.William Knibb High 102.Winston Jones High 103.Yallahs High

COMPETITION RULES

1. POINTS SYSTEM (a) Individual Events: 9, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 (b) Relays/Heptathlon: 12, 10, 8, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 2. MEDLEY RELAY (a) Any athlete nominated for a Track event may not be nominated for the Medley. (b) The first 700 metres i.e. 400m leg, first 200m leg and 100m of second 200m leg, will be run in lanes. The cut-in point will be at the start of the 100m straight. The race will start using the 4 x 200m start. 3. NO ATHLETE may compete in more than the maximum allowed events: (a) Boys Classes 1/2 - 5 events with a maximum of 3 individual events (b) Boys Class 3 - 4 events with a maximum of 3 individual events (c) Girls all Classes - 4 events with a maximum of 3 individual events 4. THE ORGANIZERS reserve the right to have qualifying rounds in field events where athletes reporting exceed: (a) 16 competitors for HJ (b) 20 competitors for LJ/TJ 5. RECOGNIZED MEETS for achieving qualifying standards are Champs 2005, Carifta Games 2005, Zone Champs 2006, Carifta Trials 2005, JAAA Meets, Gibson Relays and all other meets approved by JAAA or ISSA.

6. WEIGHTS Boys Class 1 Boys Class 11 Heptathlon Boys Girls Heptathlon Girls

Shot - 6kg Shot - 5kg Shot - 6kg Shot - 4kg Shot - 4kg

Discus - 1.75kg Discus - 1.50kg Discus - 1.75kg Discus - 1.00kg Discus - 1.00kg

7. ADVANCING TO SEMI-FINALS (a) 100m/200m/400m (i) 6 or less heats - 1st/2nd plus fastest losers - 2 semis(16) (ii)7 to 11 heats - 1st/2nd plus fastest losers - 3 semis (24) (iii) 12 plus heats - 1st and fastest losers - 3 semis (24) (b) 800m (i) 2 to3 heats - 1st/2nd plus fastest losers - final (8) (ii) 4 to 6 heats - 1st/2nd plus fastest losers - 2 semis (16) (iii) 7 to 11 heats - 1st/2nd plus fastest losers - 3 semis (24) (c) 1500m (i) 2 to 3 heats - 1st/2nd and fastest losers - final (12) (d) 3000m/5000m (i) 2 heats - 1st five plus five fastest losers - final (15) (ii)3 heats - 1st four plus three fastest losers - final (15) (e) Relays (i) 2 to 3 heats - 1st/2nd and fastest losers - final (8) (ii)4 plus heats - 1st and fastest losers - final (8) 8. FASTEST LOSERS In case of a tie for “fastest loser” , the athlete with the higher place will qualify. In case of a tie on place and time, a draw will be made by the organizing committee. (Tiebreakers - hand time to 1/100th of a second and electronic time to 1/1000th of a second. 9. SEEDING (100m/200m/400m/4 x 100m/4 x 400m) The order of seeding from one round to the next (e.g. heats to semi finals). (a) Fastest heat winner, 2nd fastest heat winner, 3rd fastest winner (b) Fastest 2nd , 2nd fastest 2nd, 3rd fastest 2nd etc. (c) Fastest time qualifier, 2nd fastest time qualifier etc. Note that the TOP FOUR competitors will draw for lanes 3,4,5,6 with the other four drawing for lanes 1,2,7,8.

The following should be noted: 1. A Track Referee and a Start Co-ordinator should be present at the start. 2. The Start Co-ordinator ensures that all is ready for the start, and co-ordinates the activities of the Starters and Assistants. 3. The Referee will make the final decision re the legality of the start - if necessary. (b) SHOT PUT, DISCUS, HAMMER THROW - Rule 187.12 The new angle of the landing sector should be reduced from 40° to 34.92°. (c) POLE VAULT UPRIGHTS - Rule 183.10 The pegs holding the crossbar shall be reduced from 75mm to 55mm. RULE 142.4 - IAFF ISSA will be invoking very strictly Rule 142.4 (note 2) Section - 3 “Failure to Participate” An athlete who qualifies in a heat or preliminary round and fails to participate in the next round iis disqualified from competing in any further events including relays, in the meet. “Failure to compete includes failure to compete honestly with bona fide effort. The above means: (a) An athlete who is unable to attain the “crouch start” in the 100m to 400m will not be allowed to start. (b) An athlete who is unable to run with reasonable effort in a running event will be disqualified from the race (a walk in a running race will not be permitted) Athletes officially entered in an event have a deadline when they may notify the organizers of their withdrawal. Failure to abide by this requirement will mean disqualification from the rest of the Championships - unless special permission is given in writing, for extenuating circumstances.

OFFICIALS

EXTRACTS 10. (a) STARTS From January 1, 2003 only one false start per race shall be allowed without the disqualification of the athlete(s) making the false start. Any athlete(s) making further false starts in the race shall be disqualified from said race.

IAAF REP: JAAA PRESIDENT: PRESIDENT: CHAIRMAN: COMPETITION DIRECTOR: COMPETITION SECRETARY: MEET MANAGER: ASSISTANT MANAGERS: TECHNICAL MANAGER: EVENTS REGISTRAR: JURY OF APPEAL:

TRACK REFEREES: FIELD REFEREES:

Neville “Teddy” McCook Howard Aris Dr Walton Small Clement Radcliffe Glen Mills George Forbes Glen Mills Garth Gayle, Anthony Davis Edwin Murray Nicola Brown Rev. Gervais Clarke (Co-Chairman) Lincoln Eatmon (Co-Chairman) Howard Aris, Keith Gardner Vilma Charlton, Jeffrey Mordecai Grace Jackson, Brandford Gayle (Secretary) Dorothy Hobson, Charles Fuller, Clifton Forbes, Allan Beckford, Paul Francis IMaurice Westney, Ian Forbes, Olive McNaughton

COMBINED EVENTS REFEREE: CHIEF TRACK JUDGE: ASSISTANT TRACK JUDGE: CHIEF TRACK UMPIRE: CHIEF TIME KEEPER: CHIEF STARTERS: CHIEF STARTERS: START CORDINATOR: CHIEF RECORDER: CHIEF PHOTO FINISH JUDGES: CALL ROOM MANAGER: CALL ROOM REFEREE: CHIEF WIND GAUGE READER: CHIEF JUDGES HORIZONTAL: THROWS: VERTICAL JUMPS: COMPETITOR’S STEWARDS: RUNNERS: PRESS MANAGER: RELAYS REGISTRARS: MEDICAL TEAM: MEDICINE ASSN.: DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES: USHERETTES:

John Messam, David Noel Pat Thomas Ainsley Walker Howard McCatty Winston Harvey Ludlow Watts, Gregory Hamilton Assistant Reginald Reece Alfred Francis Dotlyn Daley Leroy Cooke, Anthony McKnight Rasheed Joseph Langley Robinson Evangaline Martin Carol Cuffley, Dwight Cunningham Conrad Parkes Lorna Vernon Forty (40) to be selected Twenty (20) to be selected Ed Barnes (Co-ordinator) Tennisha Bedward Ministry of Health, Sports St. John Ambulance Brigade Juliette Parkes Students from Queen’s, Camperdown, St. Jago High, St. Andrew High

By: Hubert Lawrence

he road from youthful stardom to enduring success narrows severely after high school. Few survive its bumps, potholes and unhelpful detours. Those who do make it, like Jamaican sprinter Bev McDonald, are made of special stuff. Her journey in athletics began with a brilliant high school career and blossomed with enviable senior international honours. This St. Mary native started her journey as a champion sprinter at Vere Technical High School. Almost unbeatable at Girls Athletics Championships, she also ruled the region. After 100m gold and 200m silver in 1985, Bev zoomed to a 100m/200m double in the Under-17 category at the 1986 Carifta Games. Her times were landmark performances. In the 100 metres, she set a record of 11.85 seconds and her run of 23.90 seconds made her the first Under-17 athlete to go faster than 24 seconds at Carifta. In 1987, she did the double again, this time in the Under-20 category. Not long after, she anchored Vere to a Penn Relay record time of 45.56 seconds in the 4x100m relay, a performance that made her the Most Outstanding Relay Runner. In 1988, she took the Under-20 200 metres title in 23.40 seconds and sped into history as Jamaica’s first World Junior 100 metre finalist, male or female. Her departure from Vere Technical led her to Barton County Junior College, where an all-Jamaican 4x100m team of Dionne Rose, Juliet Campbell, Bev and Sheryl-Ann Phillips pounded the opposition and the record books into submission. Working together, this ‘Vere Tech-St. Jago’ combination still holds the Barton County 4x100m record with their 1991 run of 43.83 seconds. On an individual basis, she won National Junior College indoor titles over 300 yards and outdoors in the

100m and 200m in 1990 and the 100m in 1991. During her Barton days, her faultless curve running and expertise at baton passing helped Jamaica to gold medals at the 1991 Pan-Am Games and the World Championships. In the former, Bev had won the first individual medal of her senior career, a bronze in the 100 metres. At the latter, Dahlia Duhaney , Juliet Cuthbert, Bev and the peerless Merlene Ottey set a national record of 41.94 seconds that stood for 13 years. Bev was more than just a useful member of the World Champion relay unit. At Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, she emerged as an individual sprinter of world class. She chased Holli Hyche of Indiana State at the 1993 NCAA Championships and won two silver medals for her effort. Untimely injury restricted her to a painful run in the Olympic 100 metre heats in 1996 but her career took off after that disappointment. In 1997, she gave Merlene Frazer, Cuthbert and Bev Grant a great start in the World Championships 4x100m. The result – a silver medal – gave Cuthbert a fine send-off from international competition. That success seemed to galvanize Bev. In 1998, she won the CAC 200 metre final. She established new personal standards at both 100 and 200 metres and notably lowered her 100 metre personal to 10.99. Until then, she had almost equal success in both the 100 and 200 metres and twice reached the semifinal stage in the 100m at the World Championships. In 1999, sharper focus on the 200m

produced a lifetime best of 22.22 seconds and silver in the World Championships. Incredibly, she hugged the curve in lane 1 to finish fourth in the 2000 Sydney Olympics. She later received the bronze medal when others, more highly placed, fell afoul of theretofore unknown ill deeds. She left Australia with two silver medals as Tayna Lawrence, the young Veronica Campbell, Bev and Ottey placed second in the sprint relay. Many thought her career was near an end. Confounding these doubters, Bev rose again to reach the 2003 World Championships 200m final and to help Jamaica to win the 4x100m at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens by running in the heats. Beverly served as an inspiration for her brother Michael, the 1994 World Junior Champion. Twice an Olympian himself, Michael was CAC 400m Champion in 1999 and will probably go

down in history as Jamaica’s 4x400m first leg runner. Whether at Vere, Barton or TCU or for Jamaica, Bev always ran to the ‘redline’. Her maximal efforts won, not only helped Jamaica to make sprint relay history but also elevated her to the level of the world’s best in the individual sprints. Even today, in an era when Jamaica has accelerated markedly in the female sprint events, Bev is amongst the 10 fastest Jamaicans of all time in both the 100m and the 200m. These achievements and her ascent from Champs star to world class have led the Organizing Committee of the Grace ISSA Boys and Girls Championships to select Beverly McDonald as one of our 2009 Special Honourees on this day April 4.

By: Hubert Lawrence

His arrival at Ardenne High School sparked a renaissance. In no time at all, itzalbert Coleman speaks in a quiet Ardenne was overflowing with hurdlers and measured voice but his achievements as 400m runners of quality. The best of the quarter-milers was Michael Campbell, who a track and field coach speak loudly. won the 400m in Class II and Class I. His distinguished work at both the junior and senior level has played a key role in Campbell was super in 1996, winning in Class I Jamaica’s pre-eminence in international track at Champs with a record of 46.22 and at Carifta, over future Bahamian World Champion and field athletics. Avard Moncur. The record lasted until 2003. One of many mentored by the legendary Herb McKenely, Fitz has carved a niche for Like Bucknor, Davis, and others, Campbell himself as a coach of high quality. At Calabar, went on to represent Jamaica at higher levels. In 2003, Campbell helped Jamaica to a gold where he played Manning Cup football and medal 4x400m status in the Pan-Am Games Sunlight Cup, he raced to second in the 1971 Boys Champs Class I 400 metres. He returned and ran the relay in the 2004 Olympics. Under to Calabar as part of the great man’s coaching Fitz’s watch, Ardenne stormed to hurdling staff, providing a foundation for team success success with memorable triumphs for Dane White and Christopher McFarlane. with outstanding athletes in the Hurdles. These included Richard Bucknor whose 1986 More recently, Fitz notched another 400m Champs record for the 400m Hurdles lasted stripe to his list with Tevado Latty winning the for 20 years, Andrew Parker, 1978 CAC Junior Class II 400m in a time that is amongst the Champion, John Messam and Stephen Golding. top five on the all-time Champs list. In During his tenure at Red Hills Road, he fine addition, he coached Richard Phillips to silver tuned Parker, who later won the 110m Hurdles medals at Champs. At the senior level, his hiat the 1987 Pan-Am Games, Commonwealth tech advice has proved invaluable to Phillps 400m Hurdles finalist Karl Smith, Howard and Maurice Wignall. The Coleman coached ‘Birdman’ Davis, an Olympic 400m semifinalist pair made history in Beijing. It was the first and relay silver medalist in 1988 and Patrick time that two Jamaican men had competed in ‘Black Jesus’ O’Connor, a World an Olympic or World 110m Hurdles final. Championships 400m semifinalist and relay Another of his Ardenne athletes is long bronze medalist in 1991. jumper Herbert McGregor who in 2008 joined Bolstered by successful studies at the small group of Jamaicans with leaps Johannes Gutenburg University in Germany, beyond 8 metres. Like Phillips, McGregor was Fitz next lent his expertise to Wolmers’ Boys on duty for the nation in Beijing. School. His magic touch produced hurdler Far from being just a high school coach, Anthony Knight, the multi-faceted Neil Fitz has given a lot to Jamaica and the Gardner and sprinter-jumper Delveante Brown. Both were winners at Champs and like region. He is a pioneer in the revival of the local collegiate system, after his fine work Bucknor, they went on to compete for Jamaica in the Olympics. With coaching from with Suzanne Dickenson at the Mico College, and his sojourn at the Portmore HEART Fitz, Gardner reached the 1996 Olympic semifinals in the 400m Hurdles. By then, Fitz Academy. He set Kim Collins on his way to great success when he helped the future had already directed Nikole Mitchell to the World Champion to silver in the Pan-Am 1992 World Junior 100m title. She Junior Games. Quarter-milers Greg Haughton was the first Jamaican, male or female, to win gold in the 100m at the of Jamaica and Eswort Coombs of St. Vincent, World Juniors. the former CAC and World University Games

winner, have Fitz to thank for key elements of their success. Thankfully, this graduate of Church Teachers College has shared his extensive knowledge far and wide. He has done Track & Field Clinics and Seminars across the Caribbean, with presentations made at Seminars and Conferences in Europe as well. He has even found time to teach remedial Reading, English and Physical Education. In his 33 years coaching career, his work has earned him oft-repeated selection to national coaching staffs at the World Championships, Commonwealth Games, Pan-Am Games and Olympics. He has been Head Coach on several occasions. Today, he is Head Coach at Jamaica’s High Performance Training Centre where he has helped Usain Bolt to a world junior record at 200m and Jermaine Gonzales to the 2004 Olympic team, a pair of 2006 Commonwealth bronze, a 400m personal best of 44.85 seconds and a top ten world ranking. This quiet giant talks softly but coaches with great success. His achievements have led us, the Organizing Committee of GraceKennedy/ISSA Championships to salute Fitzalbert Coleman as one of our Special Honourees, on this day April 4, 2009.

Clement Radcliffe

CHAIRMAN

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VICE CHAIR & PUBLICATIONS

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COMPETITIONS OFFICER

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TICKETS

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HOSPITALITY

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TECHNICAL

Glen Mills

TECHNICAL

Garth Gayle

TECHNICAL

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BRANDING

The ISSA family mourns the passing of a stalwart of these Championships – Mrs. Yvonne Keane-Dawes. We will miss you.

By: Mark Loague

country on the world stage. In 1981, while still a Class II athlete, he donned he world spectacle that the Jamaican colours in the Under-17 characterized the ‘Brand division at the Carifta Games in the Jamaica’ explosion in Beijing Bahamas. There he won the 100 and has its beginnings in the the 200m. The next year, 1982, he continuum of significant Pillars in again represented his country, this our past. This year as the time in Martinique where he placed GraceKennedy/ ISSA Champs second in the 100m in 10.4 seconds, organizers continue to identify 1st in the 200m in 21.2 seconds and and honour these signposts, we was a member of the 4x100m relay spotlight one such in the person team which won gold. of Raymond Douglas Stewart, Comes 1983, the precocious teen sprinting sensation and product spread his wings farther afield, all of Elletson All Age, Camperdown the way to Helsinki, the most High School and Boys’ significant launching pad for our Championships. odyssey in the area of athletic Raymond, the son of an excellence. There at the 1st World outstanding sprinter who was a Championships he left his calling star in his own rights at card. He placed 5th in the semifinal Windward Road Primary, was which included the great Carl Lewis, recruited by coach Glen Mills, and was a member of the 4x100 then at Camperdown. Glen was metres relay team which placed 7th impressed then by the in the Final. His team mates were Everald Samuels, George Walcott and youngsters double triumph in short sprints at the All Age Track Leroy Reid with schoolboy Gregory Meghoo as reserve. The 1984 and Field Championships. In his first year, 1981, as a Olympics in Los Angeles was the next Class II sprinter at Boys’ in line. After winning the National Champs, he placed 2nd in the Trials followed by a creditable 100m in 10.92 seconds and 4th performance at the Hampton Games in the 200m. The next year, in Port of Spain the final year athlete 1982,, now in Class I, he placed was off to L.A. He placed 6th in the 1st in the 100m in 10.8 seconds Final after winning the semi-final in and 2nd in the 200m in 21.8 10.26 seconds and then later shared seconds. He ruled supreme in Silver in the 4x100m relay in which he 1983 and 1984 winning the ran the anchor leg, the third fastest double on both occasions. behind Carl Lewis and Pietro Mennea. In 1983, his time of 10.3 The other members of the team were seconds equaled the record set Albert Lawrence, Gregory Meghoo by his schoolmate Leroy Reid in and Donald Quarrie. 1981. 1984 was his final year In 1985 he accepted a scholarship and he again won the double to Texas Christian University. The when he stopped the clock in circumstances of his acceptance the 100m at 10.95 seconds and indicated a sense of loyalty and in the 200m at 21.27. A star concern for his fellowman. He had a was born and the heritage of number of scholarship offers but Donald Quarrie had been coach Bubba Thornton was the only locked in. person willing to accept his Raymond, from the start of schoolmate, Andrew Smith and so his career at Camperdown, both went to TCU. The records show demonstrated that he was that he proved to be a good scout talented enough to represent, because Andrew was a credit to the not only his school, but also his University as along with Leroy Reid

they formed a formidable trio in the successes of TCU from 1985 to 1989. They were the recipients of many top All American rankings both individually as 100m and 200m sprinters and as a 4x100m and 4x200m team. The relay teams, dubbed the ‘flyin’ frogs, were dominant in the Penn relays and the NCAA circuit during the period they were there. They won gold in the 4x100m relay at the Mutual Games in 1988 at Kingston with Raymond running the anchor leg. Raymond, throughout his career from 1981 to 1996, never missed neither the Olympics nor The World Championships of that period. He always made the team. He did not always win a medal but on most occasions he was in the Finals, so much so that he was the first man to appear in three Olympic finals and one of three to do the same in 4 out of the first 5 World Championships ’81, ’83, ’87, ’91, ’93; the others being Carl Lewis, and Linford Christie. The gaining of a single silver medal from his Olympic exploits and a silver and bronze from The World Championships do not truly reflect the presence he exuded on these occasions. The fact that the silver garnered in Rome in 1987 represents an update after the original winner was stripped is perhaps indicative of some of the vicissitudes encountered. Being one who was able to maintain a creditable performance for 15 years, Raymond has been one of the most enduring sprinters in our history. We welcome Raymond Douglas Stewart as a great Jamaican, who has been a standard bearer for our brand name. We recall that he posted his audacity above mere ‘hope’ by, as a schoolboy, not only storming into arguably, the most prestigious Olympic room, but departing with ‘silver’. We honour him for the glory he has transferred to all of us by maintaining the path to excellence.

By: Hubert Lawrence

ome people serve reluctantly, as if the concept is alien to them. Others, like Carol Rose Cuffley, serve with a dignity that earns admiration. For years, Miss Cuffley has officiated at local Track and Field Meets including Boys’ and Girls’ Championships with peerless efficiency and tireless energy. For those who see her wielding the red and white flags at the Long and Triple Jump area, she appears merely as an effective Field event official. For those fortunate enough to get to know her a little better, there is so much more to learn about Carol Cuffley. Born to a Barbadian father and a Trinidadian Mother, little Carol, 100% Jamaican, found sports inevitable. This Sterling District, Westmoreland native spent her formative years in Spanish Town, and following her father, a Latin and Mathematics teacher at St. Jago

High School, to cricket on Saturday afternoons. This early introduction led to a keen understanding of the game, with her father as a guide of the sport and many other sports as well. Not content to be a bystander, she would develop into a skilful performer in netball, hockey, lawn tennis and track and field. She represented the Queen’s High School in all these sports and went on to earn national selection in netball and hockey. When a choice had to be made, she chose hockey, much to the disappointment of netball icon Leila Robinson. Dame Robinson might have been comforted by performances that twice earned Carol selection as the MVP of the Caribbean Tournament. On one occasion in Guyana, having been hit in the mouth by a ball, she refused imminent substitution and remained on the field after receiving treatment.

Not surprisingly, she has been selected as a nominee for the Carreras Sports Foundation Award as a player and as an administrator, having also served as Treasurer and Vice President of the National Association of Hockey and as President of the Cecelio Hockey Club for 20 several years.

During her time at Queen’s, she once caused a strike at the school as her form protested about not being allowed to go to the Stadium early in the morning to watch their Form Girls’ Captain perform at Championships! In hockey, Carol has served both on and off the field. After her national playing days came to an end, Carol moved on to become a Referee, International Judge and eventually an FIH International Technical Delegate; travelling to the Caribbean, the United Kingdom, Europe, South America, Singapore and Malaysia. Not surprisingly, she has been selected as a nominee for the Carreras Sports Foundation Award as a player and as an administrator, having also served as Treasurer and Vice President of the National Association of Hockey and as President of the Cecelio Hockey Club for several years. She has also been

recognized by the Queen’s High School, the Youngster Goldsmith Hurdles and Field Event Classic and the National Hurdles and Field Events Championships. Thankfully, she has singled out Track & Field for continued love and devotion. In addition to her zeal as a Field Event Judge, she has also served as an Assistant Team Manager to the CARIFTA Championships in Barbados and Tobago and was the Female Official at the Pan Am Games in Puerto Rico. For those who serve reluctantly, the rain-or-shine commitment of Carol Cuffley would serve as great inspiration. Her exemplary contributions, and her charm and energy have led the Organizing Committee of the Grace/ISSA Boys’ and Girls’ Championships to name Carol Rose Cuffley as a Special Honouree on this day April 4, 2009.

BOYS’ CHAMPS 20O8 REVIEW

By Glenroy Morgan

any time champions, Calabar High School, were again in a no nonsense mood at the National Stadium writing another chapter in the history of Champs. They overwhelmed their opponents with a clinical display of speed, agility, strength and endurance to race to their 30th title. The early signs of victory were evident well before the final day of competition, as the Red Hills Road based school had done well enough to be represented in 33 of 37 finals. As expected, they showed good all-round ability in both the field and on the track to be crowned national champions of school boy athletics. Calabar scored well in majority of the events to amass 277 1/2 pts,, putting daylight between themselves and their nearest rival, Kingston College. The unassuming head coach of Calabar, Michael Clarke, once again worked meticulously with his vastly talented team to

craft a resounding victory. K.C. (233 points) had earlier engaged Calabar in a keen contest and by the Friday evening not many points separated the two schools. The ‘purples’ needed a commanding lead to unnerve their arch rival but lacked the required depth. But just as they have aptly demonstrated in the past, the defending champions again showed an unbridled ability to score freely even when others were faltering. The first nine events contested were shared between K.C., J.C. and Calabar. It was Kingston College (4) that had the best of start, sweeping all the Long Jump events as well as winning the Class III High Jump. Jamaica College (3) took the Pole Vault Open, Class I Discus and the Class II 1500M, while Calabar (2) struck gold in the Heptathlon Open and the Class II Shot Put. Andrew Riley’s victory in the multi-event, topping the 5000 points mark, signalled the start of many victories for Calabar. In fact, the school won almost

a third of the events contested, chalking up 12 victories out of a possible 37. Adam Cummings of Munro College and Jazeel Murphy of Bridgeport were the only individual record breakers at the Meet, both going below the Class III 100M mark of 10.99 seconds with times of 10.91 and 10.97 seconds respectively. There were some stellar performances nonetheless, which were worthy of making the news. A few key athletes from Calabar, namely, Andre Thomas, Andrew Riley and Ramone McKenzie led the way with solid performances. Thomas (3:52.55) created a huge upset by overtaking Bellefield’s Kemoy Campbell in the final few meters of the Class I 1500M to record one of the fastest times in the event at Champs. Riley added the Class I High Jump title to the Heptathlon Open, while McKenzie defeated the defending champion, Ryker Hylton of St. Jago, in the Class I 400M, posting a creditable 46.62 seconds. Theon O’Connor of Campion

College (1:51.15) won his 6th straight 800M race to bow out of Champs in fine style. K.C.’s Tarik Batchelor scored big in the Long Jump (7.60M) and Triple Jump (15.41M) to match the performances of his team members, Keiron Stewart and Andre Peart, who both recorded sensational times of 50.29 and 50.44 seconds respectively, over the 400M Hurdles. St. Jago’ s Yohan Blake (10.27) and Nickel Ashmeade (10.34) went 1-2 in the Class I 100M. Ashmeade returned to claim the 200M by a whisper over McKenzie (21.04/21.05). Jamaica College’s Waqar Dacosta comfortably took the double in the Class I 800M and 1500M. The familiar sights of 1-2 finishes were evident during the Championships. Apart from those mentioned already, J.C. duo of Dacosta and Earl Grant were the top two finishers in the Class II 800M. So too were teammates Chad Scott and K ‘Don Samuels in the Pole Vault Open. Also achieving the feat

were Rojay Dacres and Richard Wilson of Calabar who occupied the first two spots in the Class II Shot Put event. Kingston College’s Clive Pullen and Keneil Grant were the top two in the Class II Long Jump. Despite breaking the Class I Sprint Relay record in the Heats, St. Jago left Champs empty-handed due to a botched baton exchange. Calabar were easy winners of the event. Anchored on each occasion by Danzeta Cephas, Kingston College achieved a rare feat when they won their 3rd consecutive Medley Relay open. Like previous Champs, the 2008 edition may have sapped a fair amount of energy from the athletes, spectators, officials, organizers and sponsors alike, but who would want to erase from the memory, the spectacle of such a great event; one that continues to warm the hearts of track and field fans here and abroad. Let us now turn our attention to Champs 2009.

100M CLASS I Blake defends title as St Jago scores rare quinella in the event. 1. Yohan Blake (St.J.) 2. Nickel Ashmeade (St.J.) 3. Dexter Lee (H.M.) 4. Winston Barnes (J.C.) 5. Oshane Bailey (C.H.S.) 6. Warren Weir (C.H.S.) 7. Jason Young (W.Kn.) 8. Rasheed Dwyer (Camp.)

10.27 10.34 10.43 10.50 10.62 10.67 10.70 10.77

200M CLASS I Not the likeliest of person expected to win, Ashmeade turns back a strong field. 1. Nickel Ashmeade (St.J.) 2. Ramone McKenzie (C.H.S.) 3. Yohan Blake (St.J.) 4. Jason Young (W.Kn.) 5. Dexter Lee (H.M.) 6. Winston Barnes (J.C.)) 7. Oshane Bailey (C.H.S.) 8. Darrion Bent (Mgs.)

21.04 21.05 21.31 21.70 21.76 21.84 21.97 DNF

400M CLASS I McKenzie joins an elite club of first year Class 1 champions. 1. Ramone McKenzie (C.H.S.) 2. Ryker Hylton (St.J.) 3. Darrion Bent (Mgs.) 4. Andre Peart (K.C.) 5. Rodrick Tennant (C.H.S.) 6. Dwayne Extol (Wol.) 7. Keniel Lee (H.M.) 8. Omar Johnson (Cl.M.)

46.62 47.33 47.52 47.92 48.75 49.23 49.31 49.60

800M CLASS I Undefeated in the event at Champs, O’Connor takes his 6th consecutive title. 1. Theon O’Connor (Cn.C.) 2. Conroy Crossman (Ed.A.) 3. Andre Thomas (C.H.S.) 4. Ryan Reid (Vere) 5. Alwayne Green (M.H.S.) 6. Donohue Williams (K.C.) 7. Garnett Gordon (Vere) 8. Wayne McIntyre (Holm.)

1:51.15 1:53.03 1:54.38 1:54.69 1:55.05 1:55.65 1:56.90 1:57.33

1500M CLASS I Thomas outlasts Campbell in a thriller and posts an impressive time. 1. Andre Thomas (C.H.S.) 2. Conroy Crossman (Ed.A.) 3. Kemoy Campbell (Bel.) 4. Wayne McIntyre (Holm.) 5. Lorenzo Wedderman (Holm.) 6. Rory Rhoden (C.H.S.) 7. Bengallo Morrison (J.C.) 8. Jermaine Blake (Ml.G.)

3:52.55 3:52.69 3:54.70 4:03.67 4:03.83 4:04.22 4:07.03 4:07.39

110M HURDLES CLASS I

4 X 100M CLASS I St. Jago’s bad baton exchange on the third leg meant that Calabar’s victory was always going to be easy. 1. Calabar High 2. Camperdown 3. Herbert Morrison 4. Jamaica College 5. St. George’s College 6. Manning’s High 7. St. Jago High 8. Holmwood Technical

40.28 40.59 40.79 41.01 42.19 42.57 DNF DNF

HIGH JUMP CLASS I Riley shares the same winning height with Baker but takes the gold medal alone to complete a near perfect Champs. 1. Andrew Riley (C.H.S.) 1. Machel Baker (St.J.) 3. Omari Dookie (K.C.) 4. Deuce Carter (C.H.S.) 4. Nicholai Searchwell (St.J.) 6. Aldane Dunn (St.G.C.) 6. Jhaun Bryan (C.C.) 6. Andre Simpson (Wol.)

2.10m 2.10m 2.05m 1.95m 1.95m 1.90m 1.90m 1.90m

LONG JUMP CLASS I Batchelor wins a 3rd gold medal in the event at Champs and now enjoys victory in the three Classes. 1. Tarik Batchelor (K.C.) 2. Dean Swimmer (Mt.B.) 3. Akeem Elliot (Wol.) 4. Christopher Waugh (Wol.) 5. Kemardo Tyrell (K.C.) 6. Ramon Cooper (J.C.) 7. Mario Ceasar (St.J.) 8. Dexter McKenzie (Mgs.)

7.60m 7.27m 7.10m 7.04m 6.99m 6.97m 6.92m 6.90m

SHOT PUT CLASS I

Oh So Close!!! Lee inches it and clinches it.

Pride of place goes to the consistent Chisholm. 1. Odaine Chisholm (Brid.) 2. Noel Facey (C.H.S.) 3. Damion Johnson (J.C.) 4. Keiton Wilson (K.C.) 5. Omar Bryan (M.) 6. Shane Dodd (J.C.) 7. Oshane Harris (K.C.) 8. Ramon Nelson (St.J.)

100M CLASS II

16.42m 15.61m 15.37m 15.08m 14.78m 14.59m 14.51m 14.17m

1. Earl Lee (C.H.S.) 2. Rolando Reid (M.) 3. Kemar Bailey-Cole (O.H.) 4. Clayon Bailey (St..J.) 5. Jovon Brown (K.C.) 6. Travis Drummond (C.H.S.) 7. Sheldon Clarke (K.C.) 8. Lornel Fairweather (Wol.)

10.82 10.83 10.85 10.94 10.96 10.98 11.09 11.15

200M CLASS II

Smith spoils the party and quiets his critics. His celebration was however delayed as the cameras had to be used to separate himself from Stewart.

Dodd continues J.C.’s fine tradition in the throws.

Drummond pays no dues taking advantage of a relatively weak field.

1. Ackeem Smith (St.J.) 2. Keiron Stewart (K.C.) 3. Andrew Riley (C.H.S.) 4. Anthoniel Thomas (Camp.) 5. Hansle Parchment (Mor.B.) 6. Simon Dickens (J.C.) 7. Warren Weir (C.H.S.) 8. Andre Collins (J.C.)

1. Shane Dodd (J.C.) 2. Keiton Wilson (K.C.) 3. Noel Facey (C.H.S.) 4. Romaine Bedward (St.J.) 5. Chad Wright (C.H.S,) 6. Razzack White (M.) 7. Damion Johnson (J.C.) 8. Antonio James (Mgs.)

1. Travis Drummond (C.H.S.) 2. Teivaskie Lewin (H.M.) 3. Rolando Reid (M.) 4. Kemar Bailey-Cole (O.H.) 5. Earl Lee (C.H.S.) 6. A-Shawni Mitchell (Wol.) 7. Davion Wint (W.Kn.) 8. Dane Steen (Ard.)

13.83 13.83 14.13 14.39 14.39 14.51 15.96 DNF

DISCUS CLASS I 48.95m 47.75m 47.25m 47.16m 45.00m 44.76m 43.56m 42.96m

22.40 22.45 22.65 22.68 22.73 22.88 23.01 23.36

200M CLASS III Not much sweat here – Murphy fulfils the promise shown early season. 1. Jazeel Murphy (Brid.) 2. Odean Skeen (Wol.) 3. Adam Cummings (M.) 4. Christopher Byfield (St.J.) 5. Stefan Fennell (K.C.) 6. Orlando Anderson (C.H.S.) 7. Nethaniel Mitchel-Blake (B.) 8. Keneil Grant (K.C.)

22.62 23.02 23.28 23.57 23.71 23.72 23.73 23.83

400M CLASS III It all begins here; Cousins’ victory goes according to the scripts.

HIGH JUMP CLASS II Hardware comes good when it matters most. 1. Jovan Hardware (C.H.S.) 2.05m 2. Jonathan Reid (K.C.) 2.00m 3. Kemar Lewis (Wol.) 1.90m 3. Kemarki Absalam (St.G.C.) 1.90m The multi-talented Lewin benefits from Jevere Bell’s 3. Ramone Bailey (Wol.) 1.90m inconsistency. 6. David Hall (J.C.) 1.90m 7. David-Patrick Thompson (St.J.) 1.85m 1. Teivaskie Lewin (H.M.) 48.63 8. Jelani Bogle (St.J.) 1.85m 2. Andre Pickersgill (K.C.) 49.00 3. A-Shawni Mitchell (Wol.) 49.08 4. Jevere Bell (Seaf.) 49.19 LONG JUMP CLASS II 5. Nolan Williams (M.D.H.) 49.28 6. Jermaine Fyffe (St.G.C.) 49.76 With the help of the wind Wilson leapt to a solid mark. 7. Ravian Robinson (C.H.S.) 50.13 8. Huwayne Johnson (J.C.) 52.55 1. Jerome Wilson (K.C.) 7.26m 2. Teivaskie Lewin (Herb.) 7.19m 3. Juilian Forte (Wol.) 7.05m 800M CLASS II 4. Marlon Thompson (C.H.S.) 7.00m 5. Ramone Bailey (Wol.) 6.92m The J.C. pair dominates the half-mile event as first year Class II 6. Kemarki Absalam (St.G.C.) 6.92m athletes. 7. Kavean Smith (J.C.) 6.83m 8. Carey Gordon (Hol.T.) 6.83m 1. Waquar Dacosta (J.C.) 1:57.77 2. Earl Grant (J.C.) 1:58.22 3. Kevin White (Holm.) 1:59.20 SHOT PUT CLASS II 4. Erroll Davis (M.) 1:59.85 5. Andre Pickersgill (K.C.) 2:00.97 Dacres and Wilson mount the podium, having destroyed a 6. Rando Gunn (Gr.P.) 2:01.65 quality field. 7. Kendon Guy (St.G.C.) 2:02.87

400M CLASS II

1. Rojay Dacres (C.H.S.) 15.34m 2. Richard Wilson (C.H.S.) 14.75m 3. Kerry Espit (Brid.) 14.58m The deceptively long strides of Dacosta produce a satisfactory win. 4. Jason Harris (St.G.C.) 14.01m 5. Rajae Gayle (M.) 13.90m 1. Waqar Dacosta (J.C.) 4:08.61 6. Jonathan Lynford (St.G.C.) 13.76m 2. Kevin White (Holm.) 4:09.89 7. Johnoy Moore (J.C.) 13.74m 3. Rogeek Rochester (Ed.A.) 4:10.65 8. Vincent Blackburn (K.C.) 13.51m 4. Webster Chung (St.J.) 4:13.30 5. Rando Gunn (Gr.P.) 4:15.25 6. Erroll Davis (M.) 4:17.73 DISCUS CLASS II 7. Kevin Junior (Kell.) 4:19.67 8. Zaire Maitland (St.E.T.H.S.) 4:20.00 Smiekle ends a season-long battle between himself and Cunningham with a decisive victory.

1500M CLASS II

110M HURDLES CLASS II

Boyden rebounds from being 3rd last year to take the top spot. 1. D’Omar Boyden (K.C.) 2. Travis Drummond (C.H.S.) 3. Ramon Miller (C.H.S.) 4. Kevaughn Allen (Wol.) 5. Jevoyan Dilworth (J.C.) 6. Patrick Campbell (Mun) 7. Shedia Jackson (St.J.) 8. Lemmar Wilson (K.C.)

14.70 14.77 14.95 15.35 15.41 15.63 16.58 DQ

4 X 100M CLASS II Calabar enjoy their 3rd consecutive victory in the event. 1. Calabar High 2. Kingston College 3. Wolmer’s 4. Camperdown 5. Jamaica College 6. St. Jago High 7. Munroe College 8. Cornwall College

41.78 42.06 42.12 42.50 42.58 42.82 43.01 DNF

1. Travis Smikle (C.H.S.) 2. Raschane Cunningham (K.C.) 3. Rajae Gayle (M.) 4. Rojay Dacres (C.H.S.) 5. Jason Harris (St.G.C.) 6. Jeffery King (St.J.) 7. Lamar Headman (Wol.) 8. Kaydon Davis (St.M.C.)

47.61m 45.96m 45.41m 42.59m 40.38m 39.95m 37.15m 36.80m

51.99 52.36 52.69 52.95 53.11 54.29 54.51 57.03

800M CLASS III A proud moment for Rose. 1. Stephen Rose (St.J.) 2. Romaine Headman (J.C.) 3. Josef Thomas (Ard.) 4. Richie Riley (J.C.) 5. Geovanni West (K.C.) 6. Carlton Cousins (C.H.S.) 7. Shamar Darlington (St.J.) 8. Alex Willis (Mor.B.)

2:02.23 2:03.40 2:03.41 2:05.06 2:06.98 2:10.60 2:12.18 2:13.01

100M HURDLES CLASS III A commanding performance puts Fennell squarely in the limelight. 1. Stefan Fennell (K.C.) 2. Odean Skeen (Wol.) 3. Deveraux Senior (Wol.) 4. Kyle Robinson (J.C.) 5. Ryan Young (Mor.B.) 6. Tevin Taylor (C.H.S.) 7. Yonick Hart (Mgs.) 8. Javon Campbell (K.C.)

13.68 13.98 14.19 14.54 14.57 14.69 15.05 15.30

4 X 100M CLASS III Calabar’s anchorman spills the baton under pressure from the charging St. Jago and K.C. teams. St. Jago triumphs in the end with an impressive time. 1. St. Jago 2. Kingston College 3. Wolmers 4. Jamaica College 5. Bridgeport 6. Camperdown 7. St. George’s 8. Calabar

43.96 44.31 44.87 44.92 44.99 45.92 46.65 DNF

HIGH JUMP CLASS III

100M CLASS III A bullet start by Cummings nullifies the rapidly closing strides of Murphy and earns a space in the record books. 1. Adam Cummings (M.) 2. Jazeel Murphy (Brid.) 3. Andre Robinson (St.J.) 4. Akeeno Hall (K.C.) 5. Ernest Turnbull (St. J.) 6. Orlando Anderson (C.H.S) 7. Keneil Grant (K.C.) 8. Chadwick Roper (J.C.)

1. Carlton Cousins (C. H.S.) 2. Demar Levy(St.E.T.H.S.) 3. Deveraux Senior (Wol.) 4. Javon Campbell (K.C.) 5. Jevaun Grant (J.C.) 6. Faedian Royes (Gr.Is.) 7. Christopher Byfield (St.J.) 8. Ahkiel Bowes-Savage (St.G.)

10.91 R 10.97 11.37 11.46 11.47 11.49 11.52 11.80

A calm and well poised Pullen makes it look easy in his first year in the class. 1. Clive Pullen (K.C.) 2. Demar Robinson (C.H.S.) 3. Jason Lewis (Wol.) 4. Leon Pitt (Mona) 4. Nicholas Phynn (J.C.) 6. Shane Hardie (K.C.) 6. Jordon Steer (Wol.) 6. Chadrick Morrison (M.)

1.85m 1.80m 1.75m 1.70m 1.70m 1.65m 1.65m 1.65m

HEPTATHLON OPEN

LONG JUMP CLASS III Pullen pulls himself and his teammate away from the rest of the competition in emphatic fashion.

Riley demonstrates that he has no equal in the event by duplicating the success achieved by ex-C-bar athlete, Maurice Smith.

1. Clive Pullen (K.C.) 2. Keneil Grant (K.C.) 3. Owen Smith (C.H.S.) 4. Demar Donegan (J.C.) 5. Preston Bowen (Gr.P.) 6. Jyusef Hall (C.H.S.) 7. Jermaine Wright (St.E.T.H.S) 8. Leon Pitt (Mona)

1. Andrew Riley (C.H.S.) 2. Kamal Fuller (Wol.) 3. Dean Swimmer (Mor.B.) 4. Cleayon Smith (Brid.) 5. Orain McLeggon (St.J.) 6. Nicholas Hamm (Ed.A.) 7. Kadeem Letts (K.C.) 8. Adrian Gordon (Gleng.)

6.48m 6.43m 6.28m 6.17m 6.03m 6.00m 5.91m 5.88m

5064 pts. 4686 pts. 4302 pts. 4216 pts. 4108 pts. 4089 pts. 4029 pts. 3946 pts.

MEDLEY RELAY CLASS I & II

4 X 400M OPEN

Kingston College romp to their 3rd consecutive victory in the event.

St. Jago hands K.C. and Calabar a sound whipping even being adrift of the Gibson Relay sub-3:09.00 seconds’ performance. Blake makes amend for the team’s failure to finish the sprint relay, with his customary solid anchor leg.

1. Kingston College 2. Calabar 3. St. Elizabeth Technical 4. Jamaica College 5. Bellefield 6. Wolmers 7. Manchester 8. Claude McKay

3:32.64 3:33.02 3:33.48 3:35.56 3:36.59 3:38.12 3:42.16 3:42.53

5000M OPEN The ‘Energizer One’ adds another important medal to his coffers but fails to erase Jermaine Mitchell’s mark of 14:45.05seconds. 1. Kemoy Campbell (Bell.) 2. Jermaine Blake (Ml.G.) 3. Lorenzo Wedderman (Holm.) 4. Dain Jackson (Al.Tn.) 5. Dwayne Powell (K.C.) 6. Webster Chung (St.J.) 7. Ewan Porter (St.E.T.H.S.) 8. Marvin Grant (C.H.S.)

14:49.39 15:45.88 15:57.95 16:21.73 16:24.22 16:30.91 16:42.60 16:46.60

400M HURDLES OPEN Stewart and Peart drop the jaws of everyone after a mindboggling pair of sub-51 seconds performances. 1. Keiron Stewart (K.C.) 2. Andre Peart (K.C.) 3. Riker Hylton (St.J.) 4. Dwayne Extol (Wol.) 5. Chad Scott (J.C.) 6. Nicholas Maitland (St.E.T.H.S.) 7. Jermaine Stewart (Mgs.) 8. Andreen Nelson (M.)

50.29 50.44 52.09 53.36 53.87 54.51 54.69 57.18

POLE VAULT OPEN J.C.’s stranglehold on this event manifests itself in a 1-2 finish and a morale- boosting clearance of the 4 meter mark. 1. Chad Scott (J.C.) 2. K’Don Samuels (J.C.) 3. Devon Dobson (C.H.S.) 4. Dwayne Powell (Camp.) 5. Lamar Case (C.H.S.)

4.20m 4.10m 4.00m 3.30m 3.00m

TRIPLE JUMP OPEN Batchelor backs up his gold in the L.J. with another from the hop, step and jump. Impressive! 1. Tarik Batchelor (K.C.) 2. Damon McLean (Cn.C.) 3. Shayon Daniel (C.H.S.) 4. Ramon Cooper (J.C.) 5. Dexter McKenzie (Mgs.) 6. Jerome Wilson (K.C.) 7. Horane Holgate (Mor.B.) 8. Gregory Morgan (St.J.)

15.41m 14.81m 14.76m 14.47m 14.41m 14.31m 14.12m 14.07m

POINTS BY CLASS

1. St. Jago 2. Kingston College 3. Calabar 4. Wolmers 5. Holmwood Technical 6. Herbert Morrison 7. Mannings 8. Camperdown

SCHOOL

SCORE

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 14. 16. 17. 18. 18. 20. 21. 22. 22. 22. 25. 25. 25. 28. 29. 29. 31. 31. 31. 31. 35. 35.

Calabar High Kingston College St. Jago Jamaica College Wolmer’s Boys Munro College Hebert Morrison Technical Bridgeport High St. George’s College Holmwood Technical Camperdown High Morant Bay High Edwin Allen High Mannings High St. Elizabeth Technical Bellefield High Campion College Greater Portmore Old Harbour William Knibb Mile Gully High Ardenne High Vere Technical Manchester High Mona High Albert Town High Seaforth High May Day High Green Island High Claude McKay High Kellits High Cornwall College Glengoffe High Belair High Holy Trinity High St. Mary’s College

277.5 233 155.5 153 128 61 47 42 37 34 33 26 24 23 23 20 16 11 11 9 8 7 7 7 5 5 5 4 3 3 2 2 2 2 1 1

1. Calabar 2. K.C. 3. St Jago 4. J.C. 5. Wolmer’s

100.5 48 68.5 43 16

III

96 60 21 42 46

34 68 39 37 41

OPEN

TOTAL

47 57 27 31 25

277.5 233 155.5 153 128

ATHLETES CONTRIBUTING INDIVIDUAL POINTS 1. CALABAR 2. K.C. 3. ST. JAGO 4. J.C. 5. WOLMER’S

3:11.86 3:12.82 3:12.88 3:16.64 3:16.72 3:19.28 3:20.39 3:30.57

RANK

SCHOOL

29 25 21 23 14

BREAKDOWN BY EVENTS SCHOOL

SCORED IN

WON

1. CALABAR 2. K.C.30 3. ST. JAGO 4. J.C. 26 5. WOLMER’S

33 9 24 4 20

12 5 -

SUMMARY After winning by a massive 73.5 points in 2007, only a precious few would dare to have thought that the Michael Clarke-led Calabar team would not have repeated in 2008. Among those who were obviously convinced of the victory were the athletes themselves, judging from the ease with which the task was handled. There is also an air of confidence that has returned to the camp of the green and black standard bearers, which suggests that the Champs’ trophy will not be leaving Red Hills Road anytime soon. The Kingston College team on the other hand, cannot be too disappointed with their placing because they were competitive up to late Saturday evening, ensuring that the competition remained keen and evenly contested. Much of K.C. points were shared among a relatively smaller band of athletes when compared with Calabar. In analysing the factors contributing to Calabar’s victory for the second year running, one school of thought speaks to the law of large numbers; the larger the contingent of athletes, the greater the likelihood that a quality performer will emerge. Jamaica College flattered only to deceive. The form shown early season did not translate into anything material in the end. Nonetheless there are enough signs to suggest that Coach John Mair will create a major stir with his team in 2009. Not many points separated J.C. from St. Jago despite the many mishaps that affected the former relative to the latter. Wolmer’s boys rounded off the top five at Champs having lost significant grounds to the top four during the course of the Championships. Like J.C., the Heroes Circle-based school should be more visible next year.

SCHOOL

SPRINTS

DISTANCE

HURDLES

RELAYS

PIT

BAR

WEIGHT

HEP

TOTAL

Calabar K.C. St Jago J.C. Wolmer’s

71 35 60 14 26

22 15 19 39 0

24 42 17 16 23

42 42 28 23 26

20 50 3 15 21

39.5 24 14.5 24 20

47 22 9 22 2

12 3 5 0 10

277.5 233 155.5 153 128

GIRLS’ CHAMPS 20O8 REVIEW

By: Oliver Harris

he 2008 Grace Kennedy/ISSA Girls Championships was brought to a fitting end with Holmwood’s Bobby-Gaye Wilkins running the race of her life when she anchored her school’s mile relay team to a stunning victory. Apart from ensuring that her school preserve the ten-win streak in the relays, her inspirational leg epitomizes the spirit of the Holmwood track team that for four days, withstood the challenges of their main rivals. In the end, Holmwood won the Championships by more than 130 points, but it was not always easy for the girls from Christiana. They had to fight tooth and nail to repel the challenges from Vere, Manchester, Edwin Allen and St. Jago. Holmwood’s depth in all categories, plus the sterling performances from team Captain Salcia Slack, along with Chris-Ann Gordon, Jeneive Russell, Shantea McLean and BobbyGaye Wilkins ensured that the title remained in Christiana for a sixth year. There were a number of fascinating duels at these Championships. Who could forget the 100m clash in Class II between top sprinters, Carrie Russell of St. Thomas Technical and Jura Levy of Vere Technical, or the 400m Class III duel between future stars Sandrae Farquharson of Manchester and Sherika Jackson of Vere technical?

There was also the competition between the Tracy girls in which ShanaGaye Tracy of Manchester outlasted her namesake, Nikita Tracy of Edwin Allen in the 400m hurdles. In the Jumps, there were two great duels between the two of the better jumpers, Salcia Slack of Holmwood and Todea- Kay Willis of St. Andrew. Slack eventually won the Triple Jump but Willis prevailed in the Long Jump. The St. Hugh’s girls, Micara Vassell (Gold) and Candicea Bernard (Silver) both went on to break the Shot Put record that stood for over 26 years. The outstanding performances were not just restricted to the top five schools but were achieved by the less accomplished schools as well. The St. Elizabeth Technical pair of Opal James and Rochelle Farquharson, won the Class IV and Class III Long Jumps. While James set a new record, Farquharson was denied hers because of a positive wind reading. The corporate area schools dominated the sprint hurdling events. Rosemarie Carty of Alpha won the Class I event, while Elliot (Immaculate), Burnette (Wolmers’) and Francis (St. Jago) won the Class II, III and IV titles respectively. A number of athletes won multiple medals at these

Championships. Special mention should be made of multiple gold medal winner Salcia Slack, who was adjudged the champion girl of the Meet. Tatiana Wolfe of Alpha was the Class IV champion due to her gold medal achievement in the High Jump, silver in 70M Hurdles and also scoring in the Long Jump. Edwin Allen’s final year Class I sprinter Shawna Anderson finally won her only two gold medals at these Championships when she won the Class I sprint double. She also went on to place third in the Long Jump event. Natoya Goule of Manchester won the Class II 800m and 1500m races and maintained her unique record of not losing a race neither at Girls’ Championships nor at the Carifta Games, in the four years she has been participating at both Meets. As we look forward to Girls Champs 2009, the expectations are again high for Holmwood to defend their title. But Vere, Edwin Allen and Manchester are also expected to return with improved teams to vie for top honours.

100M CLASS I Anderson and Evans make this an Edwin Allen 1-2. 1. Shawna Anderson (Ed.A.) 2. Gayon Evans (Ed.A.) 3. Danielle Jeffrey (I.C.H.S) 4. Audrea Segree (Holm.) 5. Yoniece Martin (St.J.) 6. Loiann Clarke (Holm.) 7. Crystal Thomas (Vere) 8. Kedeshia Simpson (Glen.)

11.58 11.73 11.85 11.91 12.02 12.09 12.21 12.28

After last year’s disappointment due to injury,, Carty finally wins Gold.

24.61 24.79 24.82 24.90 25.03 25.17 25.31 25.99

4 X 100M CLASS I

200M CLASS I Anderson completes a good sprint double. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

Shawna Anderson (Ed.A.) Kayan Robinson (Vere) Naffene Briscoe (Ed.A.) Audrea Segree (Holm.) Yoniece Martin (St.J.) Donna-Lee Hylton (Vere) Latoya McDermott (St.A.) Trudy-Ann McLean (Holm.)

400M CLASS I Wilkins retains her 400m crown and continues Holmwood’s dominance in the event. 1. Bobby-Gaye Wilkins (Holm.) 2. Kayan Robinson (Vere) 3. Shakeeri Cole (Ed.A.) 4. Latoya McDermott (St.A.) 5. Verone Chambers (Ed.A.) 6. Andrea Reid (Holm.) 7. Sherice Thompson (Q.) 8. Donna-Lee Hylton (Vere)

52.46 54.67 54.85 55.13 55.78 56.23 57.65 57.95

800M CLASS I Wilkins continues her dominance in the two lap event. 1. Bobby-Gaye Wilkins (Holm.) 2. Shakeeri Cole (Ed.A.) 3. Keno Heaven (Holm.) 4. Marvia Lewin (Ed.A.) 5. Roshane Boreland (St.J.) 6. Niesha Morgan (M.H.S.) 7. Teneisha Davis (Vere)

2:10.89 2:11.86 2:12.85 2:16.12 2:16.19 2:18.57 2:20.99

1500M CLASS I Layne and Davis give Vere Technical a much needed quinella. 1. Petrona Layne (Vere) 2. Teneisha Davis (Vere) 3. Roshane Boreland (St.J.) 4. Niesha Morgan (M.H.S) 5. Marvia Lewin (Ed.A.) 6. Twishana Williams (Dint.) 7. Keno Heaven (Holm.) 8. Rosemarie Alridge (Bell.)

4:39.82 4:42.01 4:42.54 4:46.25 4:51.92 4:53.45 4:53.81 4:58.43

100M HURDLES CLASS I

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Rosemarie Carty (Alpha) Janelle Gordon (Wol.) Kaymarie Jones (Vere) Todea-Kay Willis (St.A.) Keisha Wallace (Wol.) Yanique Duhaney (St.E.T.H.S.) Naffaene Briscoe (Ed.A.)

14.17 14.25 14.41 14.43 14.44 15.00 15.01

The Edwin Allen sprint Quartet remains undefeated this season. 1. Edwin Allen High 2. Holmwood Technical 3. Vere Technical 4. The Queen’s School 5. St. Andrew High 6. St. Jago High 7. St. Elizabeth Technical 8. Wolmers’

45.26 46.01 46.64 47.25 47.51 48.01 48.89 49.56

HIGH JUMP CLASS I Myers defeats a game Calder who again has to settle for silver. 1. Anna-Lisa Myers (Wol.) 1. Claudia Calder (Alpha) 3. Janelle Gordon (Wol.) 3. Kaymarie Jones (Vere) 3. Christina Barrett (Holm.) 6. Khadeen Isaacs (Alpha) 6. Rochelle Rose (H.M.) 8. Kearah Danville (Q.)

1.70m 1.70m 1.65m 1.65m 1.65m 1.60m 1.60m 1.55m

LONG JUMP CLASS I

‘Super Girl’ Slack breaks the Discus record on her way to an easy win. 1. Salcia Slack (Holm.) 2. Micara Vassell (St.H.) 3. Kaymarie Jones (Vere) 4. Christina Barrett (Holm.) 5. Analese Nembhard (St.A.) 6. Kerone Walker (Wol.) 7. Renaie Leveridge (I.C.H.S.) 8. Shanay Allen (Ed.A.)

45.13m R 40.18m 39.47m 37.49m 36.72m 35.45m 31.99m 29.28m

100M CLASS II Jura Levy upsets the more fancied Russell and breaks the record in the process. 1. Jura Levy (Vere) 2. Carrie Russell (St.T.T.) 3. Sashane Gayle (Holm.) 4. Petra Fanty (Holm.) 5. Samantha Elliott (I.C.H.S.) 6. Peta-Gay Beckford (Vere) 7. Leslie-Ann Mitchell (M.H.S.) 8. Amoy Blake (Ed.A.)

11.46 R 11.58 11.93 12.04 12.08 12.16 12.18 12.22

200M CLASS II Levy completes the sprint double in fine style.

St. Andrew High’s Willis upsets the highly favoured Slack to win gold. 1. Todea-Kay Willis (St.A.) 2. Salcia Slack (Holm.) 3. Shawna Anderson (Ed.A.) 4. Janelle Gordon (Wol.) 5. Xahann Reid (Vere) 6. Samantha Williams (St.A.) 7. Keisha Wallace (Wol.) 8. Rochelle Rose (H.M.)

DISCUS CLASS I

6.13m 5.92m 5.82m 5.66m 5.55m 5.42m 5.36m 5.32m

1. Jura Levy (Vere) 2. Antonique Campbell (H.M.) 3. Denesha Morris (M.H.S.) 4. Carrie Russell (St.T.T.) 5. Leslie-Ann Mitchell (M.H.S.) 6. Petra Fanty (Holm.) 7. Jodi-Ann Muir (Wol.) 8. Celia Walters (Vere)

24.48 24.62 25.07 25.15 25.40 25.56 25.72 25.81

400M CLASS II

DISCUS CLASS II

Campbell comes from behind to take the 400m gold.

Bernard continues the St. Hugh’s dominance in the throwing events.

Whitehorne leads the Vere quartet to victory.

1. Candicea Bernard (St.H.) 2. Kerry-Ann Walker (Holm.) 3. Evanna Whitehorne (Vere) 4. Shaweka Jones (St.E.T.H.S.) 5. Monique Wint (St.A.) 6. Jeanel Anderson (St.A.) 7. Monique Henry (Vere) 8. Amoy Everett (Buff)

1. Vere Technical 2. Holmwood Technical 3. Wolmers’ 4. Herbert Morrison 5. St. Andrew High 6. St. Elizabeth Technical 7. Edwin Allen 8. Manchester High

1. Antonique Campbell (H.M.) 2. Amoy Blake (Ed.A.) 3. Denesha Morris (M.H.S.) 4. Shana-Gaye Tracey (M.H.S.) 5. Samalia Cousins (Vere) 6. Jodi-Ann Muir (Wol.) 7. Tamara Hunter (Holm.) 8. Yanique Ellington (Holm.)

54.58 54.99 55.11 55.24 56.75 57.18 57.68 57.84

800M CLASS II The Manchester dynamo continues her unbeaten run at Champs. 1. Natoya Goule (M.H.S.) 2. Nikita Tracey (Ed.A.) 3. Mackola Joseph (Ed.A.) 4. Monique Thompson (Holm.) 5. Lovern Palmer (Holm.) 6. Kimberly Brown (M.H.S.) 7. Roxcine Salmon (St.H.) 8. Fallan Pinnock (Vere)

2:08.78 2:12.83 2:12.97 2:14.28 2:14.33 2:19.10 2:19.99 2:26.60

1500M CLASS II Goule continues to outclass the field and easily wins the gold medal. 1. Natoya Goule (M.H.S.) 2. Mackola Josephs (Ed.A.) 3. Kimberly Brown (M.H.S.) 4. Amoya Bailey (Holm.) 5. Cameisha Lewis (Holm.) 6. Sharlene Nickle (Ed.A.) 7. Roxcine Salmon (St.H.) 8. Sophia Brown (Vere)

4:36.36 4:41.40 4:44.94 4:46.51 4:51.33 4:57.50 5:09.22 5:38.17

100M HURDLES CLASS II 14.25 14.25 14.35 14.44 14.47 14.48 14.78 18.44

4 X 100M CLASS II Holmwood fights off a strong challenge from Manchester High. 1. Holmwood Technical 2. Manchester High 3. Edwin Allen High 4. St. Jago High 5. Herbert Morrison 6. St. Mary’s College 7. Vere Technical 8. The Queen’s School

40.24m 35.06m 30.92m 30.77m 30.52m 30.28m 30.22m 29.40m

45.73 46.02 46.57 46.91 47.30 49.91 DQ DQ

HIGH JUMP CLASS III

After two injury plagued seasons, Whitehorne finally delivers gold for Vere.

Hall upsets the more fancied Reid as both athletes equal the record.

1. Deandre Whitehorne (Vere) 2. Shericka Moulton (Holm.) 3. Cardine Copeland (Wol.) 4. Melissa Williams (St.J.) 5. Seidatha Palmer (H.M.) 6. Natasha Morrison (Glen.) 7. Kimberly Flowers (Vere) 8. Orenthia Bennett (M.H.S.)

1. Shanice Hall (Wol.) 2. Petegaye Reid (St.E.T.H.S.) 3. Janeive Russell (Holm.) 4. Kimberly Williamson (Ed.A.) 5. Marsielle McBean (Vere) 6. Chanice Porter (M.H.S.) 7. Monique Senior (M.H.S.) 8. Shanice Lee (St.A.)

11.74 11.83 11.89 12.02 12.06 12.07 12.30 12.32

1.74m R 1.74m R 1.70m 1.70m 1.65m 1.65m 1.60m 1.60m

LONG JUMP CLASS III

200M CLASS III

Farquharson continues her dominance of the 200m and easily wins Farquharson wins St.E.T.H.S. second Long Jump gold medal at these Championships. gold. 1. Sandrae Farquharson (M.H.S.) 2. Shericka Jackson (Vere) 3. Cardine Copeland (Wol.) 4. Deandre Whitehorne (Vere) 5. Shericka Moulton (Holm.) 6. Seidatha Palmer (H.M.) 7. Danielle Williams (Q.) 8. Kimone Smith (Holm.)

24.66 24.74 24.84 24.97 25.36 25.44 25.76 26.05

54.25 54.27 56.94 56.96 57.23 57.28 57.71

DISCUS CLASS III 1. Marsielle McBean (Vere) 2. Tamika Frater (Vere) 3. Kellion Knibb (St.J.) 4. Fayon Gonzales (St.J.) 5. Devene Brown (St.H.) 6. Sasha-Gay Marston (Ed.A.) 7. Sheena Powell (M.H.S.) 8. Kavel Brown (Buff)

32.55m 31.67m 31.15m 30.24m 30.08m 30.03m 29.80m 27.31m

100M CLASS IV

800M CLASS III

Gordon leads teammate Dallas to an expected 1-2 finish..

Holmwood’s McLean defends her 800m crown. 1. Shantea McLean (Holm.) 2. Jhevere Hall (Pap.) 3. Chatalia Watson (Holm.) 4. Keyanda Henry (St.J.) 5. Raquiesha Gunn (St.C.) 6. Rushell Clayton (Frome) 7. Molly-Ann Blake (St.J.)

6.02m 5.88m 5.80m 5.60m 5.46m 5.38m 5.30m 5.18m

McBean and Frater win the quinella for Vere..

After being defeated by Jackson earlier in the season, Farquharson gets her revenge. 1. Sandrae Farquharson (M.H.S.) 2. Shericka Jackson (Vere) 3. Jody-Ann Smith (Cn.C.) 4. Rushell Clayton (Frome) 5. Sandrina Fearon (C.C.) 6. Olivia James (St.A.) 7. Shantoya Lee (St.J.)

1. Rochelle Farquharson (St.E.T.H.S.) 2. Janeive Russell (Holm.) 3. Osheen Erskine (Holm.) 4. Chanice Porter (M.H.S.) 5. Judene Tomas (Wol.) 6. Jamilee Gordon (M.H.S.) 7. Lexanna Morgan (Alpha) 8. Khadija Campbell (I.C.H.S.)

2:13.89 2:19.05 2:20.80 2:22.70 2:32.32 2:32.43 DNF

1. Chris-Ann Gordon (Holm.) 2. Kedisha Dallas (Holm.) 3. Opal James (St.E.T.H.S.) 4. Chanice Bonner (Q.) 5. Oshin Brooks-Gillings (Alpha) 6. Janelle Kelly (Char.) 7. Sasheena Foster (H.M.) 8. Shenelle Francis (St.J.)

HIGH JUMP CLASS II

1500M CLASS III

200M CLASS IV

The Immaculate ones, Grant and Dacosta win the top medals.

McLean wins her first 1500m race at Champs.

As expected, Gordon completes the sprint double.

1. Terri-Ann Grant (I.C.H.S.) 2. Misha-Gaye DaCosta (I.C.H.S.) 3. Rochelle Reid (St.E.T.H.S.) 4. Shanieka Thomas (Vere) 5. Kerrima Blake (Vere) 6. Kathie-Lee Laidley (St.A.) 7. Rochelle Robb (Alpha) 7. Shauna-Kay Creary (St.A.)

1. Shantea McLean (Holm.) 2. Carla Thompson (Ed.A.) 3. Petrine Plummer (Holm.) 4. Keyanda Henry (St.J.) 5. Molly-Ann Blake (St.J.) 6. Omelia Montique (Wl.Kn.) 7. Neikesha Mitchell (Chris.) 8. Bettina Clarke (Tarr.)

1.70m 1.70m 1.65m 1.65m 1.65m 1.65m 1.60m 1.60m

46.35 46.93 47.06 48.01 49.29 DNF DQ DQ

100M CLASS III

400M CLASS III

Elliot wins gold in her first year running in Class II. 1. Samantha Elliott (I.C.H.S.) 2. Chene Townsend (Alpha) 3. Leslie-Ann Mitchell (M.H.S.) 4. Annakay James (St.J.) 5. Sashawna Bennett (Holm.) 6. Lanice Hall (Vere) 7. Rochelle Williams (Holm.) 8. Jerece Maxwell (M.H.S.)

4 X 100M CLASS III

4:45.18 4:47.42 4:53.25 4:59.96 5:01.32 5:08.06 5:09.80 5:18.40

1. Chris-Ann Gordon (Holm.) 2. Kessi-Ann Brown (Wol.) 3. Oshin Brooks-Gillings (Alpha) 4. Kedisha Dallas (Holm.) 5. Satima Chambers (Vere) 6. Recalia Maitland (M.H.S.) 7. Sonya Graham (Alpha) 8. Shanniel Johnson (Wl.Kn.)

12.08 12.37 12.44 12.56 12.62 12.63 12.63 12.70

25.32 26.10 26.25 26.31 26.77 27.11 27.21 27.31

LONG JUMP CLASS II

80M HURDLES CLASS III

70M HURDLES CLASS IV

Duffus wins Edwin Allen’s only gold medal in the Jumps at these Championships.

Burnette upsets Richards and upgrades her 2007 silver medal to gold.

Francis continues St. Jago’s fine tradition of winning the Sprint Hurdles in the lower Classes.

1. Ann-Marie Duffus (Ed.A.) 2. Jhenelle Facey (Wol.) 3. Kathie-Lee Laidley (St.A.H.) 4. Nickeisha Beaumont (Holm.) 5. Terri-Ann Grant (I.C.H.S.) 6. Tonique Sobah (Mt.B.) 7. Jodian Williams (Mt.B.) 8. Sashawna Bennett (Holm.)

1. Ackeisha Burnette (Wol.) 2. Samantha Scarlett (St.J.) 3. Ladonna Richards (St.C.) 4. Keenan Davis (Ed.A.) 5. Danielle Williams (Q.) 6. Janeive Russell (Holm.) 7. Rochelle Farquharson (St.E.T.H.S.) 8. Felecia Ferron (Mt.B.)

1. Shenelle Francis (St.J.) 2. Tatiana Wolfe (Alpha) 3. Jahirah Dickenson (Wol.) 4. Jhanelle Ying (Wol.) 5. Chelsea Montaque (St.A.) 6. Shanice Walker (Vere) 7. Latavia Coombs (Holm.) 8. Kelsey Reynolds (Alpha)

5.72m 5.63m 5.56m 5.48m 5.44m 5.42m 5.41m 5.38m

11.47 11.61 11.72 11.73 11.87 11.96 12.11 12.14

10.91 11.22 11.27 11.27 11.32 11.36 11.43 11.60

4 X 100M CLASS IV Gordon leads the Holmwood team to an easy victory. 1. Holmwood Technical 2. St. Jago 3. Alpha 4. Edwin Allen High 5. St. Elizabeth Technical 6. Immaculate Conception High 7. Wolmers’ 8. Vere Technical

48.13 49.11 49.67 49.73 49.89 50.01 50.46 50.46

HIGH JUMP CLASS IV

JAVELIN OPEN

MEDLEY RELAY OPEN

Dawkins wins St. Jago’s first gold medal in the event.

Edwin Allen easily takes it home.

1. Ichama Dawkins (St.J.) 2. Cassandra Bennett (Holm.) 3. Kellion Knibb (St.J.) 4. Amoy Brown (H.Gr.) 5. Ruth-Ann Forbes (M.H.S.) 6. Analese Nembhard (St.A.) 7. Kemoy Christie (St.H.) 8. Renay Perry (Ed.A.)

1. Edwin Allen 2. Holmwood Technical 3. Vere Technical 4. Herbert Morrison 5. Manchester High 6. Glengoffe High 7. Wolmers’ 8. St. Elizabeth Technical

36.31m 34.94m 30.97m 30.55m 29.61m 29.01m 27.63m 26.12m

Class four champion Wolfe wins her only gold medal. 1. Tatiana Wolfe (Alpha) 2. Shanice McPherson (Holm.) 3. Tishauna Francis (Q.) 4. Candice Peters (I.C.H.S.) 5. Chennel Palmer (Vere) 6. Krista-Gay Taylor (Alpha) 6. Kadijah Lawes (Vere) 6. Janeel Johnson (St.J.) 8. Kaneila Riley (Mead.)

1.55m 1.55m 1.55m 1.50m 1.50m 1.45m 1.45m 1.45m 1.45m

LONG JUMP CLASS IV Opal James wins St.E.T.H.S. first Long Jump medal at these Championships and sets a new record. 1. Opal James (St.E.T.H.S.) 2. Shanice McPherson (Holm.) 3. Trisharna Smith (Ed.A.) 4. Janeel Johnson (St.J.) 5. Chelsea Montaque (St.A.) 6. Shaydeene Wilson (Alpha) 7. Tatiana Wolfe (Alpha) 8. Gleneve Grange (Holm.)

5.52m R 5.40m 5.22m 5.15m 5.15m 5.01m 5.00m 4.86m

3000M OPEN

10:34.57 10:35.52 10:43.57 10:51.11 10:53.78 11:02.91 11:03.38 11:04.66

1. Salcia Slack (Holm.) 2. Todea-Kay Willis (St.A.) 3. Jhanelle McLeod (I.C.H.S.) 4. Jodian Williams (Mt.B.) 5. Rochelle Farquharson (St.E.T.H.S.) 6. Shanieka Thomas (Vere) 7. Samantha Francis (Wol.) 7. Kerry-Ann Walker (Holm.)

58.18 58.95 59.25 1:00.29 1:00.91 1:01.73 1:02.26 1:04.00

Vassell and Bernard both break the record, highlighting St. Hugh’s dominance in the throws. 12.80m R 12.70m 11.11m 10.74m 10.56m 10.53m 10.49m 10.38m

1. Holmwood Technical 2. Vere Technical 3. Edwin Allen 4. Manchester 5. St. Jago High 6. The Queen’s School 7. St. Andrew High 8. Wolmers’

3:36.44 3:36.82 3:37.06 3:39.60 3:47.57 3:52.31 3:54.87 4:00.91

RANK

SCHOOL

SCORE

Easy title defense for Salcia Slack.

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 19. 21. 21. 23. 23. 23. 23. 27. 27. 29. 29. 31. 31. 31.

Holmwood Technical Vere Technical Edwin Allen High Manchester High St. Jago High Wolmer’s Girls St. Andrew High Alpha Academy St. Elizabeth Technical Immaculate Conception High Herbert Morrison Technical St. Hugh’s High Queen’s High Morant Bay High St. Thomas Technical Campion College St. Catherine High Frome Technical Glengoffe High Papine High Happy Grove High Bellefield High St. Mary’s College Oberlin High William Knibb Clarendon College Charlemont High Dinthill Technical Buff Bay High Christiana High Glenmuir High Tarrant High Meadowbrook High

352 210.5 206 147 125.5 124 86.5 85 75 57 45 42 30 14 12 11 10 8 7 7 5 5 4 4 4 4 3 3 2 2 1 1 1

1. Salcia Slack (Holm.) 2. Racquel Farquharson (St.E.T.H.S.) 3. Ann-Marie Duffus (Ed.A.) 4. Chene Townsend (Alpha) 5. Danecia Mitchell (St.A.) 6. Christina Bowen (Ob.)

5411 pts. R 4257 pts. 4167 pts. 4073 pts. 3546 pts. 3187 pts.

POINTS BY CLASS SCHOOL Holmwood Vere Edwin Allen Manchester St. Jago

I 79 64.5 78 7 20

II 66 48 48 67 11

III 74 62 21 34 37

IV 59 15 12 3 27

OPEN 74 21 47 36 31

TOTAL 352 210.5 206 147 126

ATHLETES CONTRIBUTING INDIVIDUAL POINTS

SHOT PUT OPEN

13.23m 12.61m 12.10m 12.05m 12.03m 11.87m 11.58m 11.58m

HEPTATHLON OPEN

The battle of the Tracey’s sees Manchester’s Shana-Gaye defeating Edwin Allen’s Nikita.

1. Micara Vassell (St.H.) 2. Candicea Bernard (St.H.) 3. Kerone Walker (Wol.) 4. Lianne McNaughton (Cn.C.) 5. Christina Barrett (Holm.) 6. Ashantia Hayden (Mt.B.) 7. Chene Townsend (Alpha) 8. Renay Perry (Ed.A.)

Wilkins has the stadium on its feet as she runs a stunning anchor leg to win gold for Holmwood.

‘Super Girl’ Slack easily wins the Triple Jump title.

400M HURDLES OPEN

1. Shana-Gaye Tracey (M.H.S.) 2. Nikita Tracey (Ed.A.) 3. Andrea Reid (Holm.) 4. Verone Chambers (Ed.A.) 5. Taneishia Edmond (St.E.T.H.S.) 6. Claudia Calder (Alpha) 7. Tamara Hunter (Holm.) 8. Sanchia Lee (St.A.)

4 X 400M OPEN

TRIPLE JUMP OPEN

Morgan continues Manchester’s dominance in the long distance races. 1. Niesha Morgan (M.H.S.) 2. Amoya Bailey (Holm.) 3. Roshane Boreland (St.J.) 4. Mackola Joseph (Ed.A.) 5. Rosemarie Alridge (Bell.) 6. Cameisha Lewis (Holm.) 7. Kimberly Brown (M.H.S.) 8. Sharlene Nickle (Ed.A.)

4:03.97 4:08.13 4:08.83 4:12.51 4:13.49 4:16.23 4:22.90 4:27.53

1. Holmwood 2. Vere 3. Edwin Allen 4. Manchester 5. St. Jago

35 27 21 13 15

BREAKDOWN BY EVENTS SCHOOL

SCORED IN

WON

1. Holmwood 2. Vere 3. Edwin Allen 4. Manchester 5. St. Jago

40 31 28 21 23

12 6 5 6 2

SCHOOL

SPRINTS

DISTANCE

HURDLES

RELAYS

PIT THROWS

BAR JUMPS

WEIGHT HEP.

HEP TOTAL

SCHOOL SPRINTS Holmwood 85 Vere 80 Edwin Allen 49 Manchester 45 St. Jago 15

DISTANCE 75 19 53 46 28

HURDLES 19 12 18 16 21

RELAYS 66 40 46 21 30

THROWS 32 30 5 6 25

JUMPS 63 29.5 27 13 7

HEP. 12 8 -

TOTAL 352 210.5 206 147 126

TOTAL

Byy:: H Huubbeerrtt LLaaw wrreennccee B y first impressions of Beijing, host city of the Games of the 29th Olympiad, weren’t that good. The skies were grey and I soon found out why. The air was heavy with smog, which burned my eyes and made me understand why Ethiopia’s Haaiillee G H Geebbrreesseellaassssiiee had stayed away from the marathon. Luckily, things got better and better and

in the end, the gracious Chinese had hosted the best Olympics in recent memory. Jamaica played no small part in making the occasion unique. By the time, track and field competition began, perhaps due to Government restrictions on motor vehicle use and factory operations, the skies turned blue. By this time the world was seeing green-black-and-gold and loving it.

Ussaaiinn BBoolltt, a wunderkind as a youth, dazzled the U 91,000 seat Bird’s Nest Stadium with his speed. He went to the track nine times in Beijing and each time, his arrival sparked a buzz of anticipation. No one left disappointed. In the 100m semi-finals, he cruised to a time of 9.85 seconds. That’s how fast Juussttiinn G J Gaattlliinn of the USA ran to win the Final at the 2004 Games.

The presence of BBoolltt,, AAssaaffaa PPoow weellll and M Miicchhaaeell FFrraatteerr in the Final, set a new record. It was the first time Jamaica had three men in an Olympic or World Championship 100 metre Final. When the gun fired, BBoolltt bolted in pursuit of RRiicchhaarrdd TThhoom mppssoonn of Trinidad and Tobago. The 6’5” William Knibb Memorial past student then surged to a clear Ussaaiinn took a lead. At 70 metres, U glimpse to his right and saw he had the race under control. A quick look of thanks to the heavens preceded a chest beating domino-style celebration as he rolled to the finish. Then the stunner came. The clock had stopped at 9.68 seconds – a new world record. While the timing Ussaaiinn experts revised that to 9.69, U celebrated the way many Jamaicans do with dancing. The place was in a frenzy. It took a while to realize that AAssaaffaa had again finished fifth and Miicchhaaeell had placed sixth. that M History was rewritten the following night. In the women’s 100m, SShheellllyy--AAnnnn FFrraazziieerr ran a nearperfect race to win in 10.78 seconds. Meerrlleennee Among Jamaicans, only M OOtttteeyy has run the 100m faster and, Meerrlleennee for all her excellence, M hadn’t even won an Olympic gold medal. SShheellllyy--AAnnnn wasn’t alone on waarrtt the medal podium as KKeerrrroonn SStteew mppssoonn tied for and SShheerroonnee SSiim second. There had never been a 1-22 finish in the Olympics … never until Jamaica did it in Beijing. After that, Beijing was like the 15th parish of Jamaica. A Jamaican shirt made you an instant celebrity. A little patois made small crowds gather. Reggae music and blue skies were everywhere. Jamaica had already won four medals in two events. Things got better. VVeerroonniiccaa CCaam mppbbeellll--BBrroow wnn defended her 200 metre title in 21.74 seconds, a time Meerrlleennee and G Grraaccee JJaacckkssoonn only M have bettered amongst Jamaicans. KKeerrrroonn raced like a madwoman to salvage the bronze and SShheerroonnee placed sixth. A measured effort Meellaaiinnee W Waallkkeerr the gold medal gave M in the 400 metre hurdles with an Olympic and National record of 52.64 seconds. The old National record of 52.82 had been set by DDeeoonn HHeem mm miinnggss in her victorious

Olympic run of 1996. At the 2007 National Ussaaiinn lowered the Championships, U National 200 metre record from the Doonn Q Quuaarrrriiee to 1971 mark of 19.86 by D 19.75 seconds. In Beijing, he joined Quuaarrrriiee and CCaam mppbbeellll-the legendary Q BBrroow wnn as Jamaican winners of the Olympic 200m. He joined them in style with a neck snapping world record of 19.30 seconds. After a moment, where the shock and the effort had him laid out on the track, UUssaaiinn celebrated with another dancehall clinic. Another near-perfect run gave SShheerriicckkaa W Wiilllliiaam mss the silver medal in the 400 metres. Her personal best time – 49.69 – put her in exalted Grraahhaam m,, JJaacckkssoonn company. LLoorrrraaiinnee G Riicchhaarrddss are the only and SSaannddiiee R athletes with better times in the history of Jamaican Track and Field. Amidst all this success, there was Daannnnyy M MccFFaarrllaannee disappointment. D did his best to match his 2004 silver medal in the 400 metre hurdles but finished fourth as the USA swept the Deelllloorreeeenn EEnnnniiss-top three places. D LLoonnddoonn and BBrriiggiittttee FFoosstteerr--HHyyllttoonn missed medals in the 100 metre hurdles by 0.03 seconds. After a season riddled by ailments, 2005 miitthh World Champion TTrreecciiaa--KKaayyee SSm Triple Jumped her way to the Final as she did in 2004. For these veterans, missing the podium was sad. By contrast, the fourth place finish by CChheellsseeaa HHaam mm moonndd in the Long Jump, the 6th place by KKeenniiaa SSiinnccllaaiirr in the 800m, Roosseem maarriiee W Whhyyttee in the 7th place by R the 400m and the 8th place by Maarrkkiinnoo BBuucckklleeyy in the 400 hurdles M were great successes. KKeenniiaa has another distinction. She is Jamaica’s first female 800m finalist ever and the first athlete, male or female, since 1964. The celebrations hit a pothole when SShheellllyy--AAnnnn,, SShheerroonnee,, KKeerrrroonn and VVCCBB weren’t able to get the baton around in the 4x100m final for women. However, the celebrations Neessttaa CCaarr tteerr,, restarted when N Miicchhaaeell,, U M Ussaaiinn and AAssaaffaa flattened the world record in the men’s 4x100m. With legs of 10.4, 9.0, 9.0 and 8.7 seconds, Jamaica stopped the clocks at 37.10 seconds. The old mark was 37.40 seconds.

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With help from recent Holmwood graduate BBoobbbbii-GGaayyee W Wiillkkiinnss in the Heats, Jamaica took third place in the ladies 4x400m and that run gave SShheerriicckkaa a bronze medal to go with her 400m individual silver. SShheerriicckkaa,, SShhaarreeeeffaa LLllooyydd,, RRoosseem maarriiee and N Noovvlleennee Wiilllliiaam W mss got that job done. Their medal was Jamaicaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 11th in Beijing. That outstripped the previous high of 9 in 2000. CChhaam mppss fans were elated. U Ussaaiinn,, SShheellllyy--AAnnnn,, VVCCBB,, Meellaaiinnee,, M M Miicchhaaeell,, KKeerrrroonn,, R Roosseem maarriiee,, TTrreecciiaa--KKaayyee,, Maarrkkiinnoo,, KKeenniiaa,, SShhaarreeeeffaa and BBoobbbbii--G M Gaayyee have all mppss and their Beijing success been winners at CChhaam were a vindication of the Jamaican high school sports system. It might be even more significant that a large portion of this successful team

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Ussaaiinn has excelled here under the trains at home. U Glleenn M Miillllss while SShheellllyy-watchful eye of sprint guru G AAnnnn,, M Meellaa iinnee,, SShheerriicckkaa,, AAssaaffaa,, M Miicchhaaeell,, N Neessttaa,, Maarrkkiinnoo,, BBrriiggiittttee and British high jump runner-up M JJeerrm maaiinnee M Maassoonn have prospered under the direction Roosseem maarriiee of SStteepphheenn FFrraanncciiss. The same goes for R Maauurriiccee W Wiillssoonn, plies his trade in whose coach, M Miillllss and FFrraanncciiss. Jamaica, just like M Maauurriiccee W Wiiggnnaallll and For much of the season, M RRiicchhaarrdd PPhhiilllliippss refined their hurdling skills with the quiet guidance of another home based expert, FFiittzz CCoolleem maann. In Beijing, M Maauurriiccee became the first Jamaican man to reach two Olympic 110 metre Riicchhaarrddss improved on his semihurdles Finals while R final finish of 2004 by also reaching the Final. That

Gaarrddnneerr, in 1960 was another big milestone as KKeeiitthh G Wiiggnnaallll are the only other Jamaicans to reach an and W Olympic final in this event. By the time I left Beijing, the grey skies had returned. The Government restrictions had apparently been lifted. But by then, my first impressions had been radically changed. In 9 days of spellbinding Track and Field, Beijing had become a place where Jamaicans could definitely feel at home. HHuubbeerrtt LLaaw wrreennccee ffiirrsstt w wrroottee ffoorr tthhee PPrreevviieew w iinn 11999944.. SSiinnccee tthheenn hhee hhaass ccoovveerreedd tthhee SSyyddnneeyy,, AAtthheennss aanndd BBeeiijjiinngg OOllyym mppiiccss..

BBYY HHUUBBEERRTT LLAAW WR REEN NCCEE GGiirrllss’’ CChhaam mppiioonnsshhiippss used to be neatly tucked away on the local athletics schedule. It was like an old book on a bookshelf. You knew where to find it but mppiioonnsshhiippss never read it. Hard core fans of the sport can quote BBooyyss’’ CChhaam Giirrllss’’ CChhaam mppiioonnsshhiippss, they buck and history, chapter and verse. Quizzed on G stutter like a car running out of gas. That began to change in 1999, when IISSSSAA merged the events to form the jointly Giirrllss’’ CChhaam mppiioonnsshhiippss. Old habits died hard. In the 1999 staging, held Boys’ aanndd G mppiioonnsshhiippss fans went to the concession stand and the bath hard core BBooyyss’’ CChhaam room when girls went to the track. Back then, the running order of the Meet had blocks of boys’ races followed by blocks of girls’ races. That was soon resolved. Today, except in the case of the Sprint Hurdles, where the barrier heights and race distances require a different logic, girls and boys race alternately. Now fans can readily identify almost all prominent student-athletes, regardless of gender. CChhaalllleennggeess The 1999 merger wasn’t met with universal joy. There were real challenges. Giirrllss’’ CChhaam mppiioonnsshhiippss had begun to draw For some observers, it came just when G greater spectator support. The doubled number of athletes could be expected to place a strain on the facilities of the National Stadium complex. Accommodation for those schools from outside Kingston would be stretched. Co-ed schools need two homes-away-from-home to keep male and female student-athletes separate. Then there was the testing issue of security. The girls would be exposed to those mppss’’ crowd whose intentions, according to one writer, ‘are in the large ‘‘BBooyyss’’ CChhaam far from wholesome, beneficial or safe, especially for the young girls who are loosely supervised.’ These problems haven’t been perfectly resolved. Housing accommodation and security remain difficult to manage. Competing high schools try to counter by mppss landlords and the Organizing building long term relationships with their CChhaam committee has increased effort and expenditure on security. WIIN W N--W WIIN N--W WIIN N Athletically, the outcome has been win-win-win. As before, there has been keen competition. On the boys’ side, Kingston College has dominated but there have been some narrow escapes. The 1999-2008 results show small victory margins in 1999 for Jamaica College, and in 2001, 2004 and 2006 for Kingston College. St. Jago, Vere and Manchester were the dominant girls’ teams of the previous

decade but Holmwood has emerged as the new power in the land, with 6 straight wins. St. Jago narrowly escaped with victory in 1999, with the incandescent ‘three-the-hard-way’ battle of 2002 at G.C. Foster College and the 2006 Holmwood triumph over former queen pins Vere Technical also keeping fans on the edge of their seats.

RREECCOORRDDSS BBEEAATTEENN Understandably the record books have taken a beating. The sprints have benefited from the laying of a new surface in 2002, when Jamaica staged the World Junior Championships. The onslaught has continued long enough to assume that some of the improvement is also due to coaching and the enhanced atmosphere of the Meet. mppss’’ records have, nevertheless, stood the test of time. Some pre-‘SSuuppeerr CChhaam These include the 1500 and 3000 metres records set by EEvveettttee TTuurrnneerr for Vere maaiinnee M Miittcchheellll of Technical in 1991, the 1992 boys’ 5000 metres mark by JJeerrm wiinn BBuurrggeessss of Vere. In St.E.T.H.S. and the 1987 Class I 800m mark by the late SShheerrw fact, TTuurrnneerr’’ss 1992 Class III 1500 metre record of 4 minutes 20.20 seconds is the Giirrllss’’ CChhaam mppiioonnsshhiippss, regardless of the Class rank. fastest time ever at G Still, even if you make an allowance for throwing events, where implement Giirrllss’’ CChhaam mppiioonnsshhiippss record has specifications have changed, almost every other G been broken since the merger. The record count isn’t quite as extensive on the boys’ side but it is still significant that new marks have been set in 24 of the 37 events. UUNNUUSSUUAALL RREECCOORRDD Nickiesha Wilson holds a record that may never be equalled, as she won the only ‘‘SSuuppeerr CChhaam mppss’’ event to be contested on a Sunday. The Alpha Academy student won the 2005 400 metre Hurdles inside a nearly empty National Stadium. The event was first run at its scheduled time on Friday evening but the favourite, Sherene Pinnock of Edwin Allen, discovered an unusually high hurdle in her lane. This led to a unique Wiillssoonn. In 2007, W Wiillssoonn placed fourth in the World Sunday morning re-run won by W Championships. DDOOLLLLAARRSS AANNDD SSEENNSSEE Records aren’t the only measure of success. Profits have grown with a positive effect on other high school sports run by IISSSSAA. This is critical because reports mppss and Manning Cup indicate that IISSSSAA only makes money from the staging of CChhaam football. Those earnings are presumably used to fund other less profitable sports. CCHHAAM MPPSS LLEEG GEEN ND DSS Giirrllss’’ CChhaam mppiioonnsshhiippss has been So while problems remain, the merger of BBooyyss’’ aanndd G mppss legends have emerged. AAnnnneeiisshhaa a success. On the field of play, some CChhaam MccLLaauugghhlliinn of Holmwood is one of them, with still standing records in the Class II and M III 200m, the Class III 400m and also a pile of gold medals and membership on winning relay teams. Most notable is her contribution to the 2001 Holmwood Class III 4x100m team, the only one to ever run under 46 seconds. There was something about her that made her more than just a runner. AAlleeeenn BBaaiilleeyy had pioneered the alternately coloured long socks but AAnnnniiee added the ‘danger’ hairstyle and, in her Class II years, she added dark glasses. Her bright smile and her speed made her as Daanniieell EEnnggllaanndd, Calabar’s ‘Little Warrior’ in the 1987-1990 period. likeable as D Weelllliinnggttoonn of Kingston College in the Class III 200m, The records set by AAnnddrree W 22.48, and the Class II 100m and 200m – 10.71 and 21.59 – have been broken, but his Meellaaiinnee W Waallkkeerr won contribution to the K.C. success cannot be under-estimated. M the sprint hurdles for St. Jago in all four Classes, still holds the 400 metre hurdles mppbbeellll, a fellow future Olympic Champion, in the record and defeated VVeerroonniiccaa CCaam O’’CCoonnnnoorr of Campion College ended 1999 Class II 100m and 200m. Last year, TThheeoonn O mppss career with six 800 metre consecutive wins. his CChhaam mppss fans fell in love with. These include little middle There are others that CChhaam Riicchhaarrddss of Edwin Allen, K.C. jumper AAllaaiinn BBaaiilleeyy, the Calabar distance star JJooddiiaann R Roobbeerrttssoonn and the Alpha Academy and Wolmer’s star quartermiler/hurdler JJoosseeff R Rooaacchhee. jumper PPeeaacchheess R mppss legend may belong to U Ussaaiinn BBoolltt. After winning the Class II The biggest CChhaam 200m and 400m at G.C. Foster in 2002 for William Knibb, BBoolltt destroyed the Class 1 records in 2003. In the 400m, he blasted the 1996 mark of 46.22 to 45.35 seconds. Later, he came back to flatten the year-old 200m standard of 20.79 to 20.25 seconds. No one who was there will ever forget. mppss’’ a huge As much as any other measure, their exploits have made ‘‘SSuuppeerr CChhaam mppss’’ memories to hold success. In 2009, there may well be more ‘‘SSuuppeerr CChhaam dear for generations to come.

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BByy:: O Olliivveerr HHaarrrriiss olmwood Technical High School won the mppiioonnsshhiippss by more than 100 2008 CChhaam points and most track fans expect them to easily defend their title in 2009. But things will not be easy for the Holmwood girls. They have Gaayyee W Wiillkkiinnss and SSaallcciiaa SSllaacckk, the two lost BBoobbbbyy-G athletes who were the heart and soul of the 2008 team. Holmwood now has to depend on their young talented athletes in the lower Classes. Vere Technical, Edwin Allen High and Manchester High are the teams expected to make a solid run for the girls’ title and they all have squads that are much improved. Other high schools that do not have that depth of talent will concentrate on making their mark in individual events. mppiioonnsshhiippss have traditionally The CChhaam showcased top class sprinters, and this has not changed. But an interesting feature of the Giirrllss’’ CChhaam mppiioonn sshhiippss is the vast 2009 edition of G improvement in the field events especially in the lower Classes. The throws will showcase 40m Discus Throwers and 12m Shot Putters, while the jumps have exploded with a number of Class III High Jumpers over 1.75m and Long Jumpers over 3.80m. The competition for medals and points will be intense, and the talent pool extends all across the island’s high schools.

TTR RIIPPLLEE JJUUM MPP OOPPEENN

Record: Kimberley Williams (Vere) – 13.52m (2007) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCIITTYY OOFF KKIINNGGSSTTOONN CCOO--OOPP CC..UU.. YYOOUUNNGG FFAARRQQUUHHAARRSSOONN DDOOM MIIN NAATTEESS 1. R. Farquharson (St.E.T.H.S.) 2. S. Thomas (Vere) 3. J. Williams (Mt.B.) 4. N. Beaumont (Holm.) 5. T. Bryan (St.J.) 6. S. Francis (Wol.) 7. K. Walker (Holm.) 8. J. Thomas (Wol.)

___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Wiilllliiss, the With the departure of SSllaacckk and W event is in a rebuilding phase, and the top jumpers will emerge from the lower Classes. Leading the pack of young jumpers is young FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn of St.E.T.H.S. who won the U-17 Division at the Carifta Trials with a leap of 12.12m. The only other jumpers who have broken the 12m maass and W Wiilllliiaam mss. barrier are TThhoom

SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: TThhoom maass – 12.09m, FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn –– 12.12m,, W Wiilllliiaam mss – 12.05m, Waallkkeerr – 11.71m, BBrryyaann – 11.69m W

DIISSCCUUSS CCLLAASSSS IIIIII D

Record: Peta-Gaye Beckford (Holm.) – 38.70m (2000) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCAARRII--M MEED D KKNNIIBBBB BBRREEAAKKSS TTHHEE RREECCOORRDD 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

K. Knibb (St.J.) S. Powell (M.H.S.) G. Williams (St.A.) C. McCarthy (St.J.) G. Grange (Holm.) N. McNeish (Holm.) J. Griffith (Vere) T. Barnett (Ed.A.)

___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS KKeelllliioonn KKnniibbbb is the new sensation in this event. She has dominated the event all season, and her throw of 40.44m at Central Champs makes her the only Class III girl to have ever weellll of broken the 40 metre barrier. PPoow Manchester will easily win the silver but the bronze medal will be up for grabs. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: PPoow weellll – 36.86m, KKnniibbbb – Grraannggee – 30.00m, W Wiilllliiaam mss – 29.84m, 40.44m,, G MccCCaarrtthhyy – 28.34m M

DIISSCCUUSS CCLLAASSSS II D

Record: Tanya Thomas (M.H.S.) – 44.40m (1998) SSPPOONNSSOO RREEDD BBYY :: JJAAM M AAIICCAA TT EEAACCHHEERRSS CCOO --OOPP CC..UU.. SS TT.. HHUUGGHH’’SS GGIIRRLLSS DDOOM M IIN NAATTEE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

C. Bernard (St.H.) M. Vassell (St.H.) V. Levy (Ed.A.) K. Walker (Wol.) C. Barrett (Holm.) K Hunt (St.J.) A. Hayden (Mt.B.) C. Bennett (Holm.)

___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ FFIINNAALLIISS TTSS

BBeerrnnaarrdd and VVaasssseellll of St. Hugh’s continue the school’s domination in the throwing events and should win the top medals. However LLee vvyy of Edwin Allen has been throwing well all season and could pull a big upset here. SSEE AASSOONN’’SS BBEE SSTTSS:: BBeerrnn aarrdd – 42.37m, W Waallkkeerr – 36.07m, LLeevvyy – 41.09m, VVaasssseellll – 39.94m, BBaarrrreetttt – 36.41m

PPOOIINNTTSS SSUUM MM MAARRYY AAFFTTEERR WEED W DN NEESSD DAAYY’’SS 33 FFIINNAALLSS Holmwood takes the lead with 19 points followed closely by St. Jago with 18 points. Vere, St. Andrew and Wolmer’s are just 8 points behind the leaders. Manchester and Edwin Allen are off to a slow start, but these events were never considered their strong events. In the days to come, they will hope to start accumulating their expected points.

HIIGGHH JJUUM H MPP CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Shelly-Ann Gallimore (Mead.) – 1.74m (1997) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. RREECCOORRDD BBRREEAAKKEERRSS GGAALLOORREE ____________________ 1. J. Russell (Holm.) 2. K. Williamson (Ed.A.) _____________________ 3. C. Porter (M.H.S.) ______________________ 4. S. Palmer (Vere) _______________________ _______________________ 5. T. Wolfe (Alpha) 6. T. Walters (St.J.) _______________________ 7. K. Taylor (Alpha) _______________________ 8. S. McPherson (Holm.)_______________________

FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS The talent in this field is simply astounding. The top three girls have already jumped higher mppiioonnsshhiipp record this season than the CChhaam and a close contest is expected for the

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top three medals. Leading the pack of Ruusssseellll of Holmwood who talented jumpers is R cleared an eye popping 1.80m at the Carifta Wiilllliiaam mssoonn and PPoorrtteerr were not far Trials. W behind, with their clearance of 1.75m. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: PPoorrtteerr – 1.75m, RRuusssseellll – 1.80m,, Wiilllliiaam W mssoonn –– 1.75m, W Woollffee – 1.65m, TTaayylloorr – 1.60m

LLO ONNGG JJUUM MPP CCLLAASSSS IIVV

Record: Opal James (St.E.T.H.S.) – 5.52m (2008) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. MO M ON NCCR RIIEEFFFFEE FFIIG GH HTTSS O OFFFF TTH HEE VVEER REE CCH HAALLLLEEN NG GEE 1. T. Moncrieffe (Holm.) 2. S. Lawrence (Vere) 3. J. Whyte (Vere) 4. S. Cover (M.H.S.) 5. A. Forrester (M.H.S.) 6. S. Lewis (Ed.A.) 7. S. Helps (Wol.) 8. O. Williams (St.E.T.H.S.)

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Before Central Champs, the quality of the Long Jump field was just a little better than average, with no athlete jumping better than 5.0 metres. There was a significant change, when the top contenders met at Central Championships. TTaam maarraa M Moonnccrriieeffffee’’ss jump of 1.57m is the best ever for a Class IV girl and expectations are high mppiioonnsshhiipp record. for her to break the CChhaam wrreennccee and W Whhyyttee also However the Vere girls LLaaw showed that they were quality jumpers and would be fighting tooth and nail for the gold Wiilllliiaam mss of St. Elizabeth won at Western medal. W Champs and could win a minor medal. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: M Moonnccrriieeffffee – 5.57m, LLaaw wrreennccee Whhyyttee – 5.27m, CCllaarrkkee – 5.15m, CCoovveerr – – 5.33m,, W 5.07m

SSH HOOTT PPUUTT OOPPEENN

Record: Marlene Lewis (Holm.) – 12.82m (1981) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. AA SSTT.. HHUUGGHH’’SS QQUUIINNEELLLLAA IINN AA TTOOPP CCLLAASSSS FFIIEELLDD 1. M. Vassell (St.H.) 2. C. Bernard (St.H.) 3. S. Marston (Ed.A.) 4. K. Walker (Wol.) 5 S. Miller (Holm.) 6. A. Hayden (Mt.B.) 7. V. Levy (Ed.A.) 8. D. Francis (M.H.S.)

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Last year, the CCooaacchh VVaasssseellll trained St. Hugh’s girls dominated this event, and this year things look to remain the same. The ‘fly in the Gaayyee ointment’ may be the young upstart SSaasshhaa--G Maarrssttoonn of Edwin Allen who has been throwing M well all season and has an outside chance of winning one of the top two medals. However, BBeerrnnaarrdd and VVaasssseellll are still the only throwers who have thrown over 12.5m. BBeerrnnaarrdd threw a

massive 13.17m at the J.C. Invitational and remains the only girl to throw over 13m. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: BBeerrnnaarrdd – 13.17m, VVaasssseellll – Waallkkeerr – 11.60m, M Maarrssttoonn – 12.22m, 12.57m, W Miilllleerr – 11.98m M

LLO ONNGG JJUUM MPP CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Eva Goulbourne (Dint.) – 6.02m (1997) Tamara Francis (St.J.) – 6.02m (2004) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: SSIINNGGEERR FFAARRQQUUHHAARRSSOONN GGOOEESS FFOORR TTHHEE DDOOUUBBLLEE 1. R. Farquharson (St.E.T.H.S.) 2. T. Bryan (St.J.) 3. K. Laidley (St.A.) 4. N. Wilson (Camp.) 5. K. Walters (Exc.) 6. S. Bennett (Holm.) 7. M. McBean (Vere) 8. J. Gordon (M.H.S.)

___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ ___________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Last year’s Class III champion FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn of St.E.T.H.S. leads a talented field of jumpers in this event. Close on her heels will be LLaaiiddlleeyy of St. Andrew and BBrryyaann of St. Jago. BBeennnneetttt of Holmwood defeated a talented field at Central Champs and thinks that her chances for winning the gold medal are quite good. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn – 5.85m, BBrryyaann – 5.52m, BBeennnneetttt – 5.52m, LLaaiiddlleeyy – 5.43m, Waalltteerrss – 5.42m, W

Duuffffuuss who won the Carifta Trial with a Allen’s D season’s best 39.70m. Not far behind were BBeennnneetttt and KKnniibbbb who both threw over 35m. The challenge from the east comes from Sprint Hurdler SSoobbaahh of Morant Bay who placed fourth at the Trials. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: DDuuffffuuss – 39.70m,, BBeennnneetttt – Miilllleerr – 28.89m, SSoobbaahh – 36.24m, KKnniibbbb – 35.71m,, M 32.21m

HIIGGHH JJUUM H MPP CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Peaches Roach (Alpha) – 1.84m (2003) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. TTHHEE IIM MM MAACCU ULLAATTEE O ON NEE R REETTU UR RN NSS 1. M. Dacosta (I.C.H.S.) 2. K. Blake (Vere) 3. R. Robb (Alpha) 4. C. Barrett (Holm.) 5. X Reid (Vere) 6. S. Heslop (St.J.) 7. S. Hemmings (H.M.) 8. D. Newman (Holm.)

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Daaccoossttaa is the reigning World Youth silver D medallist in the event and would be expected to easily win her pet event. However, recurring injuries have curtailed her training and she may not be at her best. Her main competition comes from BBllaakkee of Vere and BBaarrrreetttt of Holmwood who have both jumped the season’s best 1.65m. It is noteworthy that although 1.65m may win PPO OIINNTTSS SSUUM MM MAARRYY OONN TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY NNIIGGHHTT the gold medal in Class I, only heights above AAFFTTEER R 77 FFIINNAALLSS 1.70m will win medals in Class II and Class III. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: RRoobbbb – 1.60m, BBllaakkee – 1.65m, Defending champions Holmwood has jumped Reeiidd – 1.55m, LLeevvyy – 1.55m, out to an early lead and has already accumulated BBaarrrreetttt – 1.65m, R NNeew wm maann – 1.55m 45 points. In second place is Vere with 29 points, closely followed by St. Jago with 28, DIISSCCUUSS CCLLAASSSS IIII D Edwin Allen with 25 and Manchester with 24 Record: Tanya Thomas (M.H.S.) – 43.42m (1996) points. SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCIITTYY OOFF KKIINNGGSSTTOONN CCOO--OOPP CC..UU.. Holmwood therefore has a clear 16 point lead EEDDW WIIN N AALLLLEEN N SSEEEEKKSS TTH HEE Q QU UIIN NEELLLLAA going into the third day and the contenders know they will need to be at their best to cut back this 1. S. Marston (Ed.A.) ______________________ early lead. 2. M. Henry (Vere) ______________________ 3. K. Stewart (ED.A.) ______________________ JJAAVVEELLIIN N OOPPEENN ______________________ Record: Taneisha Blair (Holm.) – 47.85m (2007) 4. F. Gonzales (St.J.) ______________________ 5. K. Walker (Holm.) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: SSIINNGGEERR 6. D. Thomas (Frome) ______________________ EEDDW WIIN N AALLLLEEN NW WIIN N IITTSS FFIIR RSSTT JJAAVVEELLIIN N TTIITTLLEE 7. D. Mitchell (St.A.) ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ 8. T. Clarke (Cl.) 1. A. Duffus (Ed.A.) FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS 2. K. Knibb (St.J.) ______________________ Maarrssttoonn threw a massive At Central Champs, M 3. C. Bennett (Holm.) _______________________ 4. T. Sobah (Mt.B.) _______________________ 40.21m, the only throw over 40m by any Class II waarrtt also moved herself _______________________ girl. Her team-mate SStteew 5. F Gonzales (St.J.) 6. D. Bogie (Ed.A.) _______________________ into medal contention with a 36.39m throw, but 7. R. Forbes (M.H.S.) _______________________ with H Heennrryy, G Goonnzzaalleess, CCllaarrkkee and TThhoom maass all 8. S. Miller (Holm.) _______________________ having throws over 35m, the battle for the medals FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS will be fierce. BBeennnneetttt was last years silver medallist and SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: M Maarrssttoonn – 40.21m, would be expected to go one better this year. HHeennrryy – 37.47m, W Waallkkeerr – 37.29m, SStteew waarrtt The competition for gold will come from Edwin Goonnzzaalleess – 36.25m – 36.39, G

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11550000M M CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Evette Turner (Vere) – 4:20.20 (1992) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. TTHHEE SSTTAARRTT OOFF AA 11550000M MW WIIN NN NIIN NG G SSTTR REEAAKK 1. S. McDonald (St.J.) 2. C. Thomas (Ed.A.) 3. T. Johnson (Vere) 4. S. Gardener (Ed.A.) 5. S. Barrett (Frome) 6. S. White (Holm.) 7. K. Henry (St.J.) 8. L. Richards (M.H.S.)

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS The season’s new sensation in the middle MccD Doonnaalldd. She has distance events is St. Jago’s M dominated the event all season and will not be Heennrryy denied the gold medal. Her team-mate H looks to join her on the medal podium, but with mppssoonn and G Gaarrddeenneerr the Edwin Allen pair of TThhoom running well, this will be no easy task. The ever improving JJoohhnnssoonn of Vere has the credentials to make a serious challenge for a medal. Western Champs winner BBaarrrreetttt of Frome could win a minor medal here. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: M MccD Doonnaalldd – 4:47.21, TThhoom maass – Gaarrddeenneerr – 4:53.50, JJoohhnnssoonn – 4:54.06, 4:52.00, G HHeennrryy – 4:59.26

11550000M M CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Evette Turner (Vere) – 4:32.10 (1993) SSPPO ON NSSO OR REED D BBYY:: JJAAM MAAIICCAA TTEEAACCHHEERRSS CCOO--OOPP CC..UU.. TTHHEE SSTT.. JJAAGGOO SSTTRREEAAKK CCOONNTTIINNUUEESS 1. M Blake (St.J.) 2. S. Brown (M.H.S.) 3. A. Bailey (Holm.) 4. N. Green (H.M.) 5. P. Plummer (Holm.) 6. M. McKay (Ob.) 7. M. Robinson (Tac.G.) 8. K. Pinnock (Ed.A.)

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS BBllaakkee has had an inconsistent season, but it all came together for her when she won the 1500m at Central Champs in a very fast time of 4:45.53. MccD Doonnaalldd winning the 1500m a few With M minutes before, all of St. Jago will be hoping for another victory. Things will not be easy wnn however, because Carifta Trials’ winners BBrroow mm meerr of Holmwood will be of Manchester and PPlluum hot on her heels. The dark horse in this race mooyy BBaaiilleeyy of Holmwood who has however is AAm the tools to win it all. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: BBllaakkee – 4:45.53, PPlluum mm meerr – wnn – 4:50.16, TThhoom mppssoonn –– 4:57.56, 4:46.02,, BBrroow BBaaiilleeyy – 4:51.43

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440000M M HHUURRDDLLEESS OOPPEENN

Record: Kayann Thompson (Ed.A.) – 4:30.79 (2004) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGAALLAAXXYY LLEEIISSUURREE && TTOOUURRSS TTHHEE QQUUEEEENN CCOONNTTIINNUUEESS HHEERR RREEIIGGNN

Record: Melaine Walker (St. Jago) – 56.55 (2001) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: LLIIM MEE TTHHEE BBAATTTTLLEE OOFF TTHHEE TTRRAACCEEYYSS

1. N. Goule (M.H.S.) 2. K. Heaven (Holm.) 3. N. Morgan (M.H.S.) 4. M. Joseph (Ed.A.) 5. T. Davis (Vere) 6. T. Williams (Dint.) 7. S. Nickle (Ed.A.) 8. C. Lewis (Holm.)

1. N. Tracey (Ed.A.) 2. S. Tracey (M.H.S.) 3. R. Tracey (Ed.A.) 4. D. Dowie (Wol.) 5. J. Barker (Vere) 6. T. Keane (Holm.) 7. T. Hunter (Holm.) 8. L. Campbell (Q.)

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Heeaavveenn of Holmwood won the Class When KKeennoo H I 1500m at Central Champs, her time of 4:41.55 was the fastest time run this season. However, HHeeaavveenn is not the favourite for the event because NNaattooyyaa GGoouullee, the queen of middle distance running, will be contesting the event. Although Goouullee’’ss first year in Class I, she will be the this is G favourite to win this race although she is running against the best Class I 1500m field assembled this season. All the girls in the field have run below 5.00 minutes, and six have run below 4:48. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: HHeeaavveenn – 4:41.55, GGoouullee – Daavviiss – 4:43.58, JJoosseepphh – 4:45.50, 4:47.78, D Moorrggaann – 4:57.60, W M Wiilllliiaam mss – 4:46.20

HIIGGHH JJUUM H MPP CCLLAASSSS IIVV

Record: Janeive Russell (Holmwood) – 1.64m (2007) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: FFIIRRSSTT GGLLOOBBAALL BBAANNKK IIM MM MAACCU ULLAATTEE’’SS H HIIG GH H JJU UM MPP Q QU UEESSTT 1. L. Coombs (Holm.) 2. R. Wright (Vere) 3. J. Peterkin (Wol.) 4. A. McCook (I.C.H.S.) 5. T. Campbell (M.H.S.) 6. J. Whyte (Vere) 7. T. Moncrieffe (Holm.) 8. S. Morgan (I.C.H.S.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS LLaattaavviiaa CCoooom mbbss of Holmwood is the only Class IV girl to have jumped over 1.50m. Her jump of 1.55m at Central Champs is 10cm higher than the next best season’s jump and has firmly placed her as the favourite in the event. However, all the other ladies in the field have jumped 1.45m and will be looking to create an upset. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: CCoooom mbbss – 1.55m, W Wrriigghhtt – 1.45m, PPeetteerrkkiinn – 1.45m, M Moonnccrriieeffffee – 1.45m, M MccCCooookk – mppbbeellll – 1.50m 1.45m,, CCaam

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS This event was supposed to be a straight duel Niikkiittaa TTrraacceeyy of between World Junior finalist N Gaayyee Edwin Allen and World Youth finalist SShhaannaa--G TTrraacceeyy of Manchester. But Central Champs Riissttaannaannnnaa TTrraacceeyy of Edwin Allen has winner R shown that she has what it takes to be the new champion and should not be counted out. The TTrraacceeyyss would be well advised not to ignore the Doow wiiee of Wolmer’s who has been challenge of D running very well all season. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: SS.. TTrraacceeyy – 58.58, RR.. TTrraacceeyy – Doow wiiee – 59.65, KKeeaannee – 60.74, N N.. TTrraacceeyy – 60.00, D Huunntteerr – 60.84 58.65, H

110000M M CCLLAASSSS IIVV

Record: Denesha Morris (M.H.S.) – 11.93 (2004) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCIITTYY OOFF KKIINNGGSSTTOONN CCOO--OOPP CC..UU.. HHOOLLM MW WO OO OD D SSEEEEKKSS TTH HEE D DO OU UBBLLEE 1. A. Drummond (Holm.) 2. D. Johnson (Holm.) 3. S. Cameron (Ed.A.) 4. P. Williams (Vere) 5. K. South (M.H.S.) 6. R. Jackson (I.C.H.S.) 7. S. Helps (Wol.) 8. A. Rose (Wol.)

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Drruum mm moonndd,, JJoohhnnssoonn and In sprinters D TThhoom mppssoonn, Holmwood boasts a trio that have dominated the opposition the entire season. Drruum mm moonndd winning the 100m at Central With D mppssoonn defeating Champs, and JJoohhnnssoonn and TThhoom the opposition at the Youngster Goldsmith Meet, the Holmwood girls start as favourites to win the Wiilllliiaam mss of top medals. Early season favourite W Vere, may yet find her early season form and upset the fancied Holmwood girls. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: DDrruum mm moonndd – 12.65, JJoohhnnssoonn – mppssoonn – 12.57, CCaam meerroonn – 12.39, 12.43, TThhoom Wiilllliiaam W mss – 12.44, JJaacckkssoonn –– 12.38

110000M M CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Lisa Sharpe (Ed. A.) – 11.65 (1999) SSPPO ON NSSO OR REED D BBYY:: JJAAM MAAIICCAA TTEEAACCHHEERRSS CCOO--OOPP CC..UU.. WIILLLLIIAAM W MSS CCO ON NTTIIN NU UEESS TTH HEE SSTT.. JJAAG GO OR REEVVIIVVAALL 1. M. Williams (St.J.) 2. O Erskine (Holm.) 3. C. Copeland (Wol.) 4. J. Kelly (Char.) 5. C. Bonner (Q.) 6. S. Chambers (Vere) 7. K. Smith (Holm.) 8. D. Stewart (Ed.A.)

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Meelliissssaa W M Wiilllliiaam mss is the top athlete in the field. She defeated her main competitor EErrsskkiinnee of Holmwood at the Carifta Trials and then went on to win at Central Champs. The dark horse in the race is CCooppeellaanndd of Wolmer’s who has not been seen at the top Meets, but made a sprightly appearance at the G.C. Foster Classic. Two years ago, she defeated her main rivals EErrsskkiinnee and Wiilllliiaam W mss to win the Class IV title. She will be hoping that she can recreate history and win the Class III title. The surprise lady in the field is KKeellllyy of Charlemont who won the bronze medal at Central Champs. She could spring a surprise and be among the medals. SSEEAASSOONNSS BBEESSTTSS:: EErrsskkiinnee – 12.13, SSm miitthh – 11.97, CChhaam mbbeerrss – 12.77, KKeellllyy – 12.70, W Wiilllliiaam mss 12.02

110000M M CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Nadine Palmer (Holm.) – 11.50 (2000) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: W WEESSTTEERRNN UUNNIIOONN WH W HIITTEEH HO OR RN NEE CCO ON NTTIIN NU UEESS H HEER RD DO OM MIIN NAAN NCCEE 1. D. Whitehorne (Vere) 2. S. Moulton (Holm.) 3. S. Palmer (H.M.) 4. S. Ffrench (Ed.A.) 5. P. Beckford (Vere) 6. E. Thompson (M.H.S.) 7. Y. Ellington (Holm.) 8. N. Morrison (Glen.)

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Whhiitteehhoorrnnee and M W Moouullttoonn look set to continue Moouullttoonn their duel from 2008. Last year M Whhiitteehhoorrnnee at Central Champs, but lost defeated W Whhiitteehhoorrnnee at GGiirrllss’’ CChhaam mppss. This year in to W Whhiitteehhoorrnnee won at the Carifta their only duel, W Moouullttoonn coming in a close second. Trials with M Both athletes have made the Carifta team but meerr of still have scores to settle at Champs. PPaallm Herbert Morrison looks set to win the bronze medal, but could have some competition from FFffrreenncchh, EElllliinnggttoonn and BBeecckkffoorrdd. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: W Whhiitteehhoorrnnee – 11.71, M Moouullttoonn – meerr – 11.92, EElllliinnggttoonn – 12.04, M Moorrrriissoonn – 11.73, PPaallm 12.12

110000M M CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Veronica Campbell (Vere) – 11.13 (2001) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: LLIIM MEE CCAANN LLEEVVYY CCRREEAATTEE AANNOOTTHHEERR UUPPSSEETT?? 1. C. Russell (Q.) 2. J. Levy (Vere) 3. G. Evans (Ed.A.) 4. A. Segree (Holm.) 5. L. Mitchell (M.H.S.) 6. Y. Martin (St.J.) 7. K. Simpson (Glen.) 8. O. Livingston (Holm.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Ruusssseellll defeated LLeevvyy at the Carifta Last year R mppss. This year Trials but lost to LLeevvyy at CChhaam Ruusssseellll has again defeated LLeevvyy at the Trials and R looks to guard against a repetition of last years mppss. G Gaayyoonn EEvvaannss was narrowly events at CChhaam beaten by both ladies at the Trials and knows that she has what it takes to win the gold medal. SSeeggrreeee, M Miittcchheellll and LLiivviinnggssttoonnee have been running well all season and hope to create an unlikely upset. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: RRuusssseellll – 11.50, EEvvaannss – 11.60, SSeeggrreeee – 11.85, LLeevvyy –– 11.51, M Miittcchheellll – 12.00, SSiim mppssoonn – 11.5h PPO OIINNTTSS SSUUM MM MAARRYY OONN FFRRIIDDAAYY NNIIGGHHTT AAFFTTEERR 1199 FFIINNAALLSS Holmwood is now on 139 points and has separated themselves from the rest of the field. Edwin Allen is in second place with 105 points just ahead of Vere with 92 points and St. Jago with 79 points. Manchester is still in the top five with 71 points, far away from sixth placed Wolmer’s with 31 points. With the final day approaching, Holmwood with a lead of 34 points seems likely to retain the GGiirrllss’’ CChhaam mppiioonnsshhiipp trophy, but the juggling for places in the top five is quite intense.

HIIGGHH JJUUM H MPP CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Sheree Francis (Vere) – 1.83m (2000) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. AA QQUUIINNEELLLLAA FFOORR SStt..EE..TT..HH..SS.. FFRROOM M TTH HEE R REEIID DSS?? 1. P. Reid (St.E.T.H.S.) 2. S. Thomas (Vere) 3. R. Reid (St.E.T.H.S.) 4. M. McBean (Vere) 5. K. Laidley (St.A.) 6. T. Bailey (Ed.A.) 7. S. Hall (Wol.) 8. S. Francis (M.H.S.)

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS PPeettaa--G Gaayyee RReeiidd of Steths placed second at the Carifta Trials in the U-17 Division. Her team-mate Roocchheellllee RReeiidd won the U-20 Division, but with a R lower height. Expectations are high that the St.E.T.H.S. girls will be able to pull off the unlikely

double by winning the top medals. Strong maass and M MccBBeeaann of competition comes from TThhoom Vere, as well as LLaaiiddlleeyy of St. Andrew. A major Haallll of Wolmer’s who is surprise could come from H the reigning Class III champion. She has not jumped well all season, but might regain her form in time for Champs. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: PP.. RReeiidd – 1.75m, M MccBBeeaann – Haallll – 1.60m, R R.. R Reeiidd – 1.70m, LLaaiiddlleeyy – 1.70m, H maass – 1.70m 1.70m, TThhoom

440000M M CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Anneisha McLaughlin (Holm.) – 52.52 (2001) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. TTHHEE RREETTUURRNN OOFF TTHHEE TTW WO O TTIITTAAN NSS 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

S. Jackson (Vere) S. Faharquson (M.H.S.) C. Gordon (Holm.) O. James (Vere) C. Hay (St.J.) S. Reynolds (Exc.) K. Brown (Wol.) O. Gordon (St.A.)

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS SShheerriikkaa JJaacckkssoonn and SSaannddrraaee FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn resume their duel. Last year, FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn won mppss, but JJaacckkssoonn reversed the this event at CChhaam order at the Carifta Games. This year, the two clashed at the Carifta Trials and FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn was Goorrddoonn of Holmwood the victor. CChhrriiss--AAnnnn G started the season with a bang and was expected to compete for the crown. However, she has run very few 400m races and instead has opted to meess of Vere concentrate on the 800m event. JJaam has been running well all season and placed third at the Carifta Trials. She will be aiming for a minor medal. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: JJaacckkssoonn –– 55.48, FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn –– Goorrddoonn – 55.01,, JJaam meess – 55.65, H Haayy – 54.17, CC.. G 56.99

440000M M CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Sonita Sutherland (Holm.) – 52.41 (2004) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: SSIINNGGEERR DDOOW WIIEE TTR RIIEESS TTO OM MAAIIN NTTAAIIN NH HEER RD DO OM MIIN NAAN NCCEE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

S. Woodburn (Holm.) D. Dowie (Wol.) S. Hodges (H.M.) C. Adams (M.H.S.) P. Fanty (Holm.) C. Walters (Vere) N. Walker (St.J.) N. Campbell (Glen.)

______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Doow D wiiee of Wolmer’s has been running well all season, and defeated all her rivals at the Carifta Trials. However, former Class III

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Wooooddbbuurrnn of Holmwood, has been champion, W improving daily and has a genuine chance of Hooddggeess and her winning the Class II crown. H mppbbeellll could spring a surprise team-mate CCaam here, but they have not been racing much and just might not be in top shape. RR.. TTrraacceeyy of Edwin Allen will be dangerous if elected to run in this event, but her coach may have other plans for her. Waalltteerrss of Vere could New 200m sensation, W spring a surprise here. However her endurance at this distance is suspect. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: DDoow wiiee – 54.53, W Wooooddbbuurrnn – Waalltteerrss – 55.0h, AAddaam mss – 54.2h, H Hooddggeess 54.0h, W – 59.03, FFaannttyy – 54.7h

440000M M CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Sonita Sutherland (Holm.) – 52.10 (2005) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE FFOOOODDSS CCAANN M MU UIIR RR REEPPEEAATT TTH HEE FFEEAATT?? 1. J. Muir (Wol.) 2. L. McDermott (St.A.) 3. A. Blake (Ed.A.) 4. D. Morris (M.H.S.) 5. S. Cousins (Vere) 6. S. Tracey (M.H.S.) 7. T. Keane (Holm.) 8. D. Gilbert (Q.)

_____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ _____________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS JJooddii--AAnnnn M Muuiirr of Wolmer’s sprang the surprise of the season when she easily won this event at the Carifta Trials. But winning the crown will not be an easy task. World MccD Deerrm mootttt of St. Andrew youth silver medallist M will be seeking revenge and she certainly has the ability to win it all. The big surprise could come from Edwin Allen’s BBllaakkee who had a poor race at the Trials, but won at Central Champs in a fast time of 54.00. TTrraacceeyy of Manchester has the fastest PB in the field and could surprise here if she is fully fit. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: M Muuiirr – 53.91, BBllaakkee – 54.00, KKeeeennee – 56.67, M Moorrrriiss – 56.04, M MccD Deerrm mootttt – 54.82

7700M M HHUURRDDLLEESS CCLLAASSSS IIVV

Record: Tulia Robinson (M.H.S.) – 10.50 (1993) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: SSIINNGGEERR TTHHEE HHOOLLM MW WO OO OD DD DO OM MIIN NAAN NCCEE IISS BBR RO OKKEEN N 1. P. Williams (Vere) 2. Y. Thompson (Holm.) 3. G. Gordon (St.J.) 4. L. Coombs (Holm.) 5. T. Monteith (Vere) 6. K. Francis (I.C.H.S.) 7. S. Cameron (Ed.A.) 8. S. Hibbert (Camp.)

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Wiilllliiaam W mss of Vere has dominated this event all season. She defeated all her rivals at Youngster Goldsmith and at Central Champs. Her season best mppss record time of 10.58 is very close to the CChhaam mppssoonn of which she intends to break. TThhoom Holmwood has the only other sub 11.0 seconds time in the field and she intends to create an upset. GGoorrddoonn of St. Jago, CCoooom mbbss of Holmwood and Moonntteeiitthh of Vere should compete for the bronze M medal. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: W Wiilllliiaam mss – 10.58, TThhoom mppssoonn – mbbss – 11.36, G Goorrddoonn – 11.19, M Moonnttiieetthh – 10.79, CCoooom 11.20.

8800M M HHUURRDDLLEESS CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Kareecia Thompson (I.C.H.S.) – 11.33 (1996) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: FFIIRRSSTT GGLLOOBBAALL BBAANNKK RRUUSSSSEELLLL SSTTAAM MPPSS H HEER R CCLLAASSSS O ON N TTH HEE FFIIEELLD D 1. J. Russell (Holm.) 2. O. Erskine (Holm.) 3. S. Francis (St.J.) 4. S. Holness (M.H.S.) 5. R. Reid (St.A.) 6. C. McCarthy (St.J.) 7. T. Wolfe (Alpha) 8. S. Clarke (Vere)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Ruusssseellll and EErrsskkiinnee have The Holmwood girls R dominated this event all season. EErrsskkiinnee won the event at the Youngster Goldsmith Meet ahead of Ruusssseellll, but at Central Champs, R Ruusssseellll team-mate R won the event in a season best time of 11.76 and signals that she is ready to win the gold medal. FFrraanncciiss and M MccCCaarrtthhyy of St. Jago are no mppss. They won the last strangers to winning at CChhaam two Class IV Hurdles titles and intend to add the Class III title to their list of accomplishments. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: RRuusssseellll – 11.76, RReeiidd – 11.94, FFrraanncciiss – 12.00, EErrsskkiinnee – 11.81, M MccCCaarrtthhyy – 12.01, HHoollnneessss – 11.83

110000M M HHUURRDDLLEESS CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Latoya Greaves (Q.) – 13.39 (2003) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. EELLLLIIOOTT RREETTAAIINNSS HHEERR CCRROOW WN N 1. S. Elliot (I.C.H.S.) 2. K. Golding (Alpha) 3. A. James (St.J.) 4. T. Sobah (Mt.B.) 5. J. Maxwell (M.H.S.) 6. A. Brown (M.H.S.) 7. K. Davis (Ed.A.) 8. S. Bennett (Holm.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS EElllliioott of Immaculate is the defending champion in this event and expects to defend her title. She was Goollddiinngg of Alpha and defeated at the U.W.I. Meet by G a ‘battle royal’ is expected for the title. The challenge from the east comes from SSoobbaahh of meess, a Morant Bay while Central Champs winner JJaam former Class IV champion intends to return to Maaxxw weellll winning ways. The Manchester High pair of M

wnn should also do well here. and BBrroow SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: EElllliioott – 13.87, BBeennnneetttt – 14.40, GGoollddiinngg ––13.85,, SSoobbaahh – 14.18, JJaam meess – 14.41, BBrroow wnn – 14.08

110000M M HHUURRDDLLEESS CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Astia Walker (Vere) – 13.6 (1993) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. WIILLLL W W WAALLLLAACCEE FFIIN NAALLLLYY W WIIN N AA G GO OLLD DM MEED DAALL?? 1. K. Wallace (Wol.) 2. N. Tracey (Ed.A.) 3. J. Barker (Vere) 4. L. Mitchell (M.H.S.) 5. A. Segree (Holm.) 6. C. Townsend (Alpha) 7. L. James (Exc.) 8. A. Duffus (Ed.A.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Waallllaaccee of Wolmer’s has finally stepped out of W Goorrddoonn and the shadows of former team-mate G has been dominating the Sprint Hurdles event in Muuiirr and Class I. She has seen her team-mates M DDoow wiiee win medals and knows that this is her last chance at winning a gold medal for Wolmer’s at mppiioonnsshhiippss. these CChhaam Her main competition will come from the fast Niikkiittaa TTrraacceeyy who will be contesting improving N mppss for the first time. Although this event at CChhaam TTrraacceeyy is new to the Sprint Hurdling event, she has been running fast times and is the Central Champs winner. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: TTrraacceeyy – 14.62., W Waallllaaccee – 14.27, BBaarrkkeerr – 14.83, JJaam meess – 14.59, SSeeggrreeee – 14.49

LLO ONNGG JJUUM MPP CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Sheree Francis (Vere) – 5.99m (1999) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGAALLAAXXYY LLEEIISSUURREE && TTOOUURRSS CCAANN PPOORRTTEERR M MAAIIN NTTAAIIN N TTH HAATT H HIIG GH H SSTTAAN ND DAAR RD D?? 1. C. Porter (M.H.S.) 2. J. Russell (Holm.) 3. O. Erskine (Holm.) 4. J. Thomas (Wol.) 5. T. Wallace (Bell.) 6. O. James (St.E.T.H.S.) 7. R. Maitland (M.H.S.) 8. T. Wolfe (Alpha)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS PPoorrtteerr of Manchester has dominated this event and has the only jumps over 6.0m this season. As expected, she is the favourite to win the gold medal,, but she knows that this is a very strong field and past performances count for nothing. Her main competition comes from the Holmwood Ruusssseellll who have also been pair of EErrsskkiinnee and R jumping well.

maass of A major surprise could come from TThhoom Wolmer’s who has been overlooked because of the quality performances of PPoorrtteerr. JJaam meess of St.E.T.H.S. and W Waallllaaccee of Bellfield have also jumped over 5.60M, thus underlining the point that this is the strongest Class III field ever assembled. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: TThhoom maass – 5.73m, R Ruusssseellll – Waallllaaccee - 5.66, 5.87, PPoorrtteerr – 6.09, EErrsskkiinnee 5.70, W JJaam meess – 5.60

880000M M CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Natoya Goule (M.H.S.) – 2:09.60 (2006) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. GGOORRDDOONN DDOOM MIIN NAATTEESS AA SSTTR RO ON NG G FFIIEELLD D 1. C. Gordon (Holm.) 2. C. Thompson (Ed.A.) 3. S. McDonald (St.J.) 4. S. Gardener (Ed.A.) 5. T. Johnson (Vere) 6. K. Henry (St.J.) 7. M. McPherson (Cent.) 8. S. Barrett (Frome)

____________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Goorrddoonn won the sprint double in Last year G Class IV. This year she has concentrated on the longer distances and is having the same type of success. She won the Carifta Trials title in the U-17 Division and should have no trouble in mppss title. Carifta Trials runner winning the CChhaam mppssoonn of Edwin Allen and M MccD Doonnaalldd of St. up TThhoom Jago should share the minor medals. However, GGaarrddeenneerr of Edwin Allen and JJoohhnnssoonn of Vere have been improving weekly and could be in medal contention. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: GGoorrddoonn – 2:13.69, M MccD Doonnaalldd – mppssoonn – 2:14.09, H Heennrryy – 2:19.00, 2:14.11, TThhoom JJoohhnnssoonn – 2:14.87, GGaarrddeenneerr – 2:14.39

880000M M CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Carlene Robinson (M.H.S.) – 2:07.74 (2001) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: W WEESSTTEER RN NU UN NIIO ON N TTRRAACCEEYY W WIIN NSS H HEER R FFIIR RSSTT G GO OLLD D AATT CCH HAAM MPPSS 1. R. Tracey (Ed.A.) 2. S. Brown (M.H.S.) 3. M. Thompson (Holm.) 4. S. McLean (Holm.) 5. M. Blake (St.J.) 6. N. Green (H.M.) 7. R. Clayton (Frome) 8. M. McKenzie (Bell.)

______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ ______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS R.. TTrraaccyy has been the top Edwin Allen’s R athlete in this Class all season. She defeated all her competitors at the Carifta Trials when she ran 2:09.89, the only sub 2:10 time run by any Class II girl this year. Close on her heels wnn who ran will be Carifta silver medallist BBrroow 2:11.35 in the same race. In the absence of TTrraacceeyy, BBrroow wnn went on to win this event at Central Champs, with the Holmwood pair of TThhoom mppssoonn and M MccLLeeaann close behind.

The surprise in the field could be BBllaakkee of St. Jago who after medalling in the 1500m will consider herself a medal contender in the shorter event. Last year’s Carifta 800m U-17 champion CChhaannttaall DDuunnccaann of Vere has not been seen on the track recently, but if fit, could cause an upset. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: RR.. TTrraacceeyy – 2:09.93, M MccLLeeaann – wnn – 2:11.35, 2:15.06, BBllaakkee – 2:17.64, BBrroow TThhoom mppssoonn – 2:14.76

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Record: Kayann Thompson (Ed.A.) – 2:03.75 (2004) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. GGOOUULLEE CCHHAALLLLEENNGGEESS TTHHEE RREECCOORRDD 1. N. Goule (M.H.S.) 2. K. Heaven (Holm.) 3. N. Tracey (Ed.A.) 4. M. Joseph (Ed.A.) 5. N. Morgan (M.H.S.) 6. T. Davis (Vere) 7. L. Palmer (Holm.) 8. R. Aldridge (Bell.)

______________________ _______________________ ______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Hoollnneessss of Athletes coached by JJeerrrryy H Manchester currently own the Class II and Class Naattooyyaa G Goouullee broke the Class III 800m records. N Roobbiinnssoonn broke III record in 2006 and CCaarrlleennee R Goouullee breaks the the Class II record in 2001. If G Hoollnneessss would have Class I record, Coach H completed the set of having all 800m records. GGoouullee is the favourite in this race, and based on her 800m splits in the Relays, is expected to mppssoonn’’ss record. challenge KKaayyaannnn TThhoom KKeennoo HHeeaavveenn of Holmwood is in the form of her life. Her brilliant run at the Gibson Relays when she overcame a 40m deficit remains one of the lasting memories of those Relays. This strong N.. TTrraacceeyy, JJoosseepphh,, D Daavviiss and 800m field also has N Moorrggaann,, four other international junior athletes M who will expect to win a medal in this race. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: DDaavviiss – 2:12.15, M Moorrggaann – N.. TTrraacceeyy – 2:14.46, 2:22.19, JJoosseepphh – 2:13.86, N PPaallm meerr – 2:18.00

220000M M CCLLAASSSS IIVV

Record: Diane Dietrich (I.C.H.S.) – 24.70 (1999) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. CCAANN W WIILLLLIIAAM MSS U UPPSSEETT TTH HEE H HO OLLM MW WO OO OD D PPAAIIR R?? 1. D. Johnson (Holm.) 2. P. Williams (Vere) 3. A. Drummond (Holm.) 4. G. Gordon (St.J.) 5. J. Smith (Wol.) 6. R. Jackson (I.C.H.S.) 7. Y. McNeil (Vere) 8. C. Williams (Or.)

______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Wiilllliiaam W mss of Vere was the early season favourite in this race, but she has not run too many 200m races since then. The Holmwood duo of JJoohhnnssoonn Drruum mm moonndd has dominated sprinting in this and D Wiilllliiaam mss will have to regain her early Class and W

season form to win a major medal. SSm miitthh of Wolmer’s and JJaacckkssoonn of Immaculate looked to be in good form at the G.C. Foster Classic, and could spring an upset. But the surprise athlete Goorrddoonn of St. Jago who placed in the field could be G second to JJoohhnnssoonn at Central Champs. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: GGoorrddoonn – 25.81, JJoohhnnssoonn – 25.25, SSm miitthh – 26.18, JJaacckkssoonn – 26.45, W Wiilllliiaam mss – 25.97

220000M M CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Anneisha McLaughlin (Holm.) – 23.11 (2001) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE FFOOOODDSS FFAARRQQUUHHAARRSSOONN DDEEFFEENNDDSS HHEERR TTIITTLLEE 1. S. Farquharson (M.H.S.) _______________________ 2. S. Jackson (Vere) _______________________ 3. C. Copeland (Wol.) _______________________ 4. M. Williams (St.J.) _______________________ 5. O. James (Vere) _______________________ 6. K. Dallas (Holm.) _______________________ 7. O. Brooks-Gillings (Alpha) _______________________ 8. K. Smith (Holm.) _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn and JJaacckkssoonn have already shared the top medals in the 400m and intend to dominate this 200m race. FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn is the defending champion and knows that she has a fight on her hands to keep JJaacckkssoonn from winning the title. CCooppeellaanndd of Wolmer’s has the tools to challenge for the title, but she might not be fit for competition. She may have to compete with Wiilllliiaam W mss,, JJaam meess and D Daallllaass for the minor medal. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn – 23.95,, JJaacckkssoonn – Daallllaass – 24.83, CCooppeellaanndd – 25.77, W Wiilllliiaam mss – 24.90, D 24.94

220000M M CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Anneisha McLaughlin (Holm.) – 23.13 (2002) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCVVM M CCOOM MM MUUNNIICCAATTIIOONNSS GGRROOUUPP AA NNEEW W SSEEN NSSAATTIIO ON NH HAASS AAR RR RIIVVEED D 1. C. Walters (Vere) 2. D. Whitehorne (Vere) 3. S. Woodburn (Holm.) 4. E. Thompson (M.H.S.) 5. S. Hodges (H.M.) 6. S. Moulton (Holm.) 7. S. Palmer (H.M.) 8. C. Adams (M.H.S.)

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS mppss, W Waalltteerrss of Vere placed Last year at CChhaam 8th in the 200m Finals. At the Carifta Trials this

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year, she stunned the crowd when she defeated her more experienced rivals and won the 200m in the U-20 Division. At Central Champs, she showed it was no fluke when she won the Class II 200m in a season’s best 23.84. Her major competition will come from teamWhhiitteehhoorrnnee who seem mate and 100m favourite W to have left her injury prone days behind her. Wooooddbbuurrnn The unknown challenge in this race is W of Holmwood who surprised a number of fans when she was credited with the fastest school girl time at the G.C. Foster Classic. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: W Whhiitteehhoorrnnee – 24.56, TThhoom mppssoonn Wooooddbbuurrnn – 24.49, – 24.35, EElllliinnggttoonn – 24.80, W Waalltteerrss – 23.84 W

220000M M CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Simone Facey (Vere) – 22.71 (2004) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCAARRII--M MEED D WIILLLL LLEEVVYY BBEE CCH W HAALLLLEEN NG GEED D?? 1. J. Levy (Vere) 2. G. Evans (Ed.A.) 3. C. Russell (St.T.T.) 4. A. Segree (Holm.) 5. L. McDermott (St.A.) 6. A. Blake (Ed.A.) 7. S. Cousins (Vere) 8. Y. Martin (St.J.)

_____________________ _______________________ ______________________ _______________________ ______________________ ______________________ _______________________ ______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS LLeevvyy will again match up against top sprinters Ruusssseellll and EEvvaannss. As this is LLeevvyy’’ss favourite R race, she should not have much trouble in using her strong finish to win the gold. EEvvaannss is considered a 100m specialist, but her 23.98 time in wining at Central Champs is the fastest time run by a Class I girl this year and she should fancy her chances of winning gold. Strong challenges should also come from the MccD Deerrm mootttt and BBllaakkee who will 400m ladies like M finish quite strong at this distance. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: LLeevvyy – 24.81, SSeeggrreeee – 24.18, EEvvaannss – 23.98, M MccD Deerrm mootttt –– 24.73, BBllaakkee – 24.50

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Record: Eva Goulbourne (Dint.) – 6.47m (1998) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: JJAAM MAAIICCAA IINNTT’’LL IINNSSUURRAANNCCEE CCOO.. FFAACCEEYY VVSS.. DDUUFFFFUUSS 1. J. Facey (Wol.) _______________________ 2. A. Duffus (Ed.A.) _______________________ 3. K. Jones (St.A.) _______________________ 4. N. Beaumont (Holm.) _______________________ 5. X Reid (Vere) _______________________ 6. D. Newman (Holm.) _______________________ 7. K. Wallace (Wol.) _______________________ 8. R. Farquharson (St.E.T.H.S.) _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS FFaacceeyy and DDuuffffuuss have been duelling since their days in Class II, and this has continued into Duuffffuuss beat FFaacceeyy for the gold 2009. Last year D

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medal in Class II. At the 2009 Carifta Trials, FFaacceeyy defeated DDuuffffuuss and is the favourite to win the gold medal. JJoonneess of St. Andrew performed well at the G.C. Foster and expects to be in the hunt for medals. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: FFaacceeyy – 5.88, DDuuffffuuss – 5.79, JJoonneess – 5.63, RReeiidd – 5.49, NNeew wm maann – 5.54

PPOOIINNTTSS SSUUM MM MAAR RYY BBEEFFO OR REE TTH HEE RREELLAAYYSS W WIITTHH 88 FFIINNAALLSS TTOO GGOO Holmwood is now on 276 points and has an insurmountable lead. Vere Technical has 203 points comfortably ahead of Edwin Allen with 175 points, Manchester with 154 points and St. Jago with 130 points. It seems likely that the top five teams will hold the positions they had last year. Wolmer’s on 90 points has proven that they will once again be the top corporate area school.

MEEDDLLEEYY OOPPEENN M

Record: Vere Technical – 4:02.41 (2000) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: LLIIM MEE TTO OPP M MIID DD DLLEE D DIISSTTAAN NCCEE R RU UN NN NEER RSS D DO OM MIIN NAATTEE 1. Holmwood Technical 3. Edwin Allen High 2. Vere Technical 4. St. Jago High 5. Manchester 6. Glengoffe 7. St. Elizabeth Technical 8. Herbert Morrison

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Holmwood Technical and Edwin Allen traditionally have good middle distance runners, and should dominate these Relays. Of course these schools have to be careful of the teams that stack their best runners in this event to upset the ratings.

33000000M M OOPPEENN

Record: Evette Turner (Vere) – 9:48.06 (1992) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEEKKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. QQUUIINNEELLLLAA FFOORR M MAAN NCCH HEESSTTEER R 1. N. Morgan (M.H.S.) 2. T. Williams (Dint.) 3. A. Bailey (Holm.) 4. S. Nickel (Ed.A.) 5. K. Brown (M.H.S.) 6. P. Plummer (Holm.) 7. A. Gray (St.J.) 8. R. Aldridge (Bell.)

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Moorrggaann of Manchester defeated her top rival M Wiilllliiaam W mss of Dinthill at Central Champs and Moorrggaann’’ss expects to win the gold medal. In M Wiilllliiaam mss defeated her competitors when absence, W she won this event at the Carifta Trials. BBaaiilleeyy and BBrroow wnn did not run at that event and will be gunning for the Carifta Trials winner. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: M Moorrggaann – 10:32.10, W Wiilllliiaam mss – mm meerr – 10:41.00, 10:36.55, BBaaiilleeyy – 10:37.50, PPlluum BBrroow wnn – 10:52.00

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Record: Manchester High – 48.02 (2005) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: PPUUM MAA HHOOLLM MW WO OO OD D SSH HO OU ULLD D BBR REEAAKK TTH HEE R REECCO OR RD D 1. Holmwood Technical _______________________ 2. Edwin Allen _______________________ 3. Wolmer’s _______________________ 4. Manchester _______________________ 5. St. Jago _______________________ 6. Immaculate Conception _______________________ 7. Vere Technical _______________________ 8. The Queen’s _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Holmwood has been dominant all year, and should break the record if the baton goes around safely. The other medals are up for grabs with Edwin Allen, Manchester and Wolmer’s leading the pack. Those are the only four teams that have run below 49 seconds.

44 xx 110000M M CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Holmwood Technical – 45.84 (2001) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGAALLAAXXYY LLEEIISSUURREE && TTOOUURRSS TTHHIISS TTIITTLLEE IISS UUPP FFOORR GGRRAABBSS 1. Manchester 2. Vere Technical 3. Holmwood Technical 4. Wolmer’s 5. St. Jago 6. St. Elizabeth Technical 7. Alpha 8. Queen’s

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Holmwood has the fastest team, but top Ruusssseellll and GGoorrddoonn might not be used sprinters R for this event. The gold medal could therefore be up for grabs and Manchester and Vere have the credentials to win it. The Wolmer’s team won the Class IV title two years ago and should not be taken lightly.

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Record: Holmwood Technical – 45.19 (2003) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCAARRII--M MEED D CCAANN HHOOLLM MW WO OO OD DD DEEFFEEN ND D IITTSS TTIITTLLEE?? _______________________ ______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Holmwood won this event at the Gibson Relays and at Central Champs. However Vere and Herbert Morrison have as good a chance as any 1. Holmwood Technical 2. Vere Technical 3. Herbert Morrison 4. Manchester 5. Edwin Allen 6. Queen’s 7. St. Jago 8. Tacius Golding

Waalltteerrss, to win this relay. Vere’s personnel of W Whhiitteehhoorrnnee and BBeecckkffoorrdd look unbeatable on W Hooddggeess, paper, while the Herbert Morrison girls H PPaallm meerr, CCaam mppbbeellll and KKeerrrr do form a formidable sprinting team. Manchester joins these teams as the only Class II teams to run sub 47 seconds.

44 xx 110000M M CCLLAASSSS II Record: Holmwood Technical – 44.26 (2004) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: JJAAM MAAIICCAA IINNTTEERRNNAATTIIOONNAALL IINNSSUURRAANNCCEE CCOO.. EEDDW WIIN N AALLLLEEN ND DO OEESS IITT AAG GAAIIN N 1. Edwin Allen 2. Holmwood Technical 3. Queen’s 4. St. Andrew 5. Vere Technical 6. Manchester 7. St. Jago 8. St. Elizabeth Technical

______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Edwin Allen has dominated Class I Sprint Relay for the last two years. But their top sprinter JJoonneess may not be fully fit and top schools like Holmwood, Queens and St. Andrew may find an opening here. Manchester High has not contested the event all year, but with top Miittcchheellll, M Moorrrriiss, and TTrraacceeyy, they sprinters like M should have a decent chance of getting among the medals.

44 xx 440000M M OOPPEENN

Record: Holmwood Technical – 3:35.77 (2001) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: FFIIRRSSTT GGLLOOBBAALL BBAANNKK AANN EEXXCCIITTIINNGG FFIINNIISSHH 1. Manchester High 2. Vere Technical 3. Edwin Allen High 4. Holmwood Technical 5. Wolmer’s Girls 6. St. Andrew High 7. St. Jago High 8. St. Elizabeth Tech

_______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ _______________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Giirrllss’’ The final event of the 22000099 BBooyyss’’ aanndd G CChhaam mppiioonnsshhiippss promises to be a humdinger. The top four schools Manchester, Holmwood, Vere and Edwin Allen are evenly matched and any card can play. Manchester High won at Gibson Relays and Edwin Allen won at Central Champs, but no team so far has used their top four girls in any of the races. SSU UM MM MAARRYY AATT TTHHEE EENNDD OOFF GGIIRRLLSS CCHHAAM MPPSS 22000099

As expected, Holmwood has comfortably won its seventh consecutive title. In fact, all the top five teams have retained their positions. The surprise schools this year is St. Jago who has showcased a team of talented Class III athletes and should therefore challenge for the title in the years to come. Congratulations should also go to Wolmer’s who have scored over 100 points and is the top corporate area school.

HEEPPTTAATTHHLLOONN OOPPEENN H Record: Nadina Marsh (St. Jago) – 5282 points (2004) SSPPOONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: PPUUM MAA DDUUFFFFUUSS AANNDD FFAARRQQUUHHAARRSSOONN LLEEAADD TTHHEE PPAACCKK 1. A. Duffus (Ed.A.) 2. R. Farquharson (St.E.T.H.S.) 3. C. Townsend (Alpha) 4. C. Barrett (Holm.) 5. C Bowen (Ob.) 6. X. Reid (Vere) 7. D. Mitchell (St.A.) 8. J. Williams (Mt.B.)

________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ ________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS There are no Heptathlon events before CChhaam mppss, so no one is even sure who will contest the event or how the competitors will perform. But based on last year’s results and a few scattered individual performances it is possible to guess at the top performers in the event. FFaarrqquuhhaarrssoonn, DDuuffffuuss and TToow wnnsseenndd placed second, third and fourth to SSaallcciiaa SSllaacckk last year and should be the leading contenders for the title.

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ery few events in the world are more anticipated than BBooyyss’’ aanndd G Giirrll ss’’ CChh aam mpp ss here in Jamaica. Come April 1 – 4 at the National Stadium, it will be the most opportune time for the world to witness what has been described as the genesis BByy:: GGlleennrrooyy M Moorrggaann of our global success in Track and Field. Over these few days the nation’s high schools will showcase the vast talents that abound in this tiny island. No doubt, the 99th anniversary of the event will close another glorious chapter in the history of local school boy athletics. The recent achievements of our Olympians in Beijing, China, are having a profound effect on our junior athletes; one that sees our athletes all motivated and fired up to be tomorrow’s champions in the sport. The first real stop though is the mppss. spectacle that we all come to know as BBooyyss’’ CChhaam TThhee BBooyyss’’ CChhaam mppss PPrreevviieew w will once again attempt to make predictions in 37 track and field events, essentially to provide our readers with an easy guide for staying close to the action. The word on the street is that the defending champions, Calabar High School, will be hard-pressed to pull off another victory. The contending schools, being led by perennial winners, Kingston College, have all prepared well to lay claims to the Mortimer Geddes trophy. Calabar appears extremely strong in Class I and Open events, which makes them difficult to beat. Over the years K.C. has done well in the field events; however the lack of dominance here has become their ‘Achilles heel’ in recent times. Or is it that the playing field has levelled? Jamaica College and St. Jago are expected to be the proverbial ‘fly in the ointment’. But do they really have the required firepower to seriously mount a challenge for the coveted title? Will BBeerrttllaanndd CCaam meerroonn steer the vastly improved Wolmer’s Boys to mppss this the forefront and create a major stir at CChhaam mppss PPrreevviieew w wishes to acknowledge year? BBooyyss’’ CChhaam the resurgence of Munro College, St George’s College and Holmwood Technical High School. The athletes from these schools are quietly displacing some of the more accomplished athletes from the traditional schools, which no doubt will give the neutral spectators another reason to be at the Meet. With all the guessing and the many speculations being wielded about the place regarding which athlete or team will be victorious at this year’s event, it is instructive that you first take a look at the ‘hot mppss PPrreevviieew w on predictions’ provided by BBooyyss’’ CChhaam the next few pages.

LLO ONNGG JJUUM MPP CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Leon Gordon (Vere) – 7.87m (1987)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCIITTYY OOFF KKIINNGGSSTTOONN CCOO--OOPP CC..UU.. CCAALLAABBAAR R OOFFFF TTHHEE M MAARRKK

1. M. Thompson (C.H.S.) 2. C. Waugh (Wol.) 3. D. McKenzie (Mun.) 4. R. Bailey (Wol.) 5. J. Wilson (K.C.) 6. K. Tyrell (K.C.) 7. W. Northover (C.H.S.) 8. T. Lewin (H.M.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS mppssoonn for the start they Calabar looks to TThhoom need to defend their title successfully. Small in mppssoonn, who recently won at the Carifta stature, TThhoom Trials with a leap of 7.19m, aims to lead home a field of 7metre jumpers. His good form shown at the various Track Meets sets him up as the favourite to win. But the task will be a difficult one, as the pair Waauugghh and BBaaiilleeyy from Wolmer’s might be a of W MccKKeennzziiee. M Mcckkeennzziiee is handful for both himself and M a returning finalist, who is clearly the best of the rural competitors, having won at Western Champs Wiillssoonn with 6.80m. TTyyrreellll was 5th a year ago and W was last year’s Class II champion. Both should ensure that K.C. is also right there on the money. GGiioovvaannnnii W Weesstt of Camperdown could break into the top eight based on his 6.97m win at the Camperdown Classics. SSEEAASSOONN’’SS BBEESSTTSS:: M MccKKeennzziiee (Mun.) – 7.26m, FFuulllleerr mppssoonn (C.H.S.) – 7.19m, BBaaiilleeyy (Wol.) 7.25m, TThhoom Noorrtthhoovveerr (C.H.S.) – 7.01m, TTyyrreellll (Wol.) – 7.14m, N Whhiittee (Camp.) – 6.97m, CCaarreeyy (K.C.) – 7.00m, W GGoorrddoonn (Hol.T.) – 6.95m, W Waauugghh (Wol.) – 6.89m, LLeew wiinn (H.M.) – 6.85m

PPOOIINNTTSS SSUUM MM MAARRYY OONN WEED W DNNEESSDDAAYY NNIIGGHHTT So after the first event the Maroon and Gold team from Heroes Circle has shot to the front with 12 pts. Calabar are on 11 pts. Many time champions, Kingston College, are on 7 pts. The other top contending schools, Jamaica College and St. Jago, are yet to get off the mark. The Wolmer’s team, no doubt, will be anxious to build on this lead so as to extend their share in the spotlight. The interesting thing about the first day of competition is that only one Final is determined. This clearly provides no real guide as to what the final outcome will be. Nonetheless, the team with the early momentum is

less likely to panic when the competition heats up. It would be interesting to know the thoughts that go through the minds of the coaches of the top schools at these early stages, knowing that any early casualty could spell disaster in the final Miicchhaaeell CCllaarrkkee, is analysis. Calabar’s Head Coach,, M a veteran in the business. He has been in this situation many times before and therefore will again seek to maintain calm in the team’s camp. The real fireworks are to come in the ensuing days when more and more spectators start to file into the National Stadium. Four more Finals will be decided the next day. Calabar are well represented in those Finals. They need to send an early message to their opponents that no prisoners will be taken. We wait with bated breath to see what will unfold on day 2.

PPO OLLEE VVAAUULLTT OOPPEENN

Record: Jabari Ennis (K.C.) – 4.40m (1998)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCAARRII--M MEEDD

SSAAM MUUEELLSS TTAAKKEESS PPOOLLEE PPOOSSIITTIIOONN 1. K. Samuels (J.C.) 2. D. Dobson (C.H.S.) 3. K. Davis (C.H.S.) 4. X. Boland (K.C.) 5. H. Lewis (J.C.) 6. M. Russell (K.C.) 7.. D. Marshall (Ard.)) 8. O. McLeggon (St.J.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS SSaam muueellss and DDoobbssoonn will provide fans with plenty of drama as they are expected to alternately soar muueellss has already gone higher through the sky. SSaam mpp ss record of 4.40M. than JJaabb aarrii EEnn iissss’’ CChh aam Doobbssoonn,, though equally impressive, has been D playing second fiddle to the very consistent SSaam muueellss and would want to step out of his shadow Daavviiss of Calabar is deserving to steal the spotlight. D of a medal based on his consistency in prior competitions. The event has been a nightmare experience for the ‘Purples’ in recent years. They can ill-afford to allow a repeat of last year’s performance, which saw the school failing to score a single point in the event. muueellss (J.C.) – 4.40m, D Doobbssoonn SEASON’S BESTS: SSaam Daavviiss (C.H.S.) – 3.70m, BBuurrkkee (C.H.S.) – 4.20m, D Ruusssseellll (K.C.) – 3.50m, BBoollaanndd (K.C.) (K.C.) – 3.50m, R wiiss (J.C.) –3.30m, SSeeaattoonn (K.C.) – 3.10m, – 3.40m, LLeew MccLLeeoodd (C.H.S.) – 3.00m M

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HIIGGHH JJUUM H MPP CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Ryan Chambers (C.H.S.) – 1.98m (1993)

ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. SSPPO KK..CC.. SSTTR RIIKKEESS TTHHEE SSAAM MEE SSPPOOTT!!

1. C. Pullen (K.C.) 2. J. Fairclough (C.H.S.) 3. A. Wright (J.C.) 4. M. Smith (Wol.) 5. R. Blair (K.C.) 6. J. Gordon (St.J.) 7. Z. Williams (C.H.S.) 8. O. Hines (H.M.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS mppss Had it not been for his golden performance at CChhaam last year, one would have been somewhat hesitant to tab PPuulllleenn as the favourite. Even though he has scaled a creditable 1.80m early season, his mediocre clearance of 1.70m in the U-17 High Jump at the Carifta Trials subsequently, could provide his opponents with the overriding self-confidence necessary to win the gold medal. Wrriigghhtt,, FFaaiirrcclloouugghh and SSm W miitthh have all cleared 1.80m this season and should ably challenge PPuulllleenn for the top spot. GGoorrddoonn and BBllaaiirr are also capable of mounting the podium judging from their early season form. SEASON’S BESTS: PPuulllleenn – 1.80m, FFaaiirrcclloouugghh (C.H.S.) – 1.80m, Wrriigghhtt (J.C.) – 1.80m, BBllaaiirr (K.C.) – 1.75m, BBllaakkee (Wol.) – W Wiilllliiaam mss (C.H.S.) – 1.75m, PPiinnnnoocckk (K.C.) – 1.70m, 1.75m, W SSm miitthh (Wol.) – 1.70m, M MccFFaarrllaannee (J.C.) – 1.70m, Bryan (Wol.) weess ( K.C.) – 1.70m – 1.70m, LLaaw

DIISSCCUUSS CCLLAASSSS II D

Record: Camoi Hood (Brid.) – 51.05m (2005)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. AAN N UUNNSSTTOOPPPPAABBLLEE QQUUIINNEELLLLAA!!

1. T. Smikle (C.H.S.) 2. C. Wright (C.H.S.) 3. R. Bedward (St.J.) 4. S. Dodd (J.C.) 5. O. Harris (K.C.) 6. O. Bryan (Mun.) 7. C. Smith (Brid.) 8. C. Raynor (K.C.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the deepest field in Class I Discus to be assembled. Based on the personal Raazzzzaacc W Whhiittee (Mun.), M Miicchhaaeell CCaam meerroonn (St.G.C.), records of R RRaam moonn N Neellssoonn and O Oddaaiinnee CChhiissoollm m of St. Jago and D Daam miioonn JJoohhnnssoonn of J.C., it was a difficult task to predict the top 8. In the end, there was no space to put these guys who have thrown over 45m on various occasions since last year. SSm miikkllee has emerged the strongest and most technically efficient and therefore should start as the overwhelming Wrriigghhtt, have been the only favourite. He and his team-mate, W throwers to top the 50m mark this season. There is surely no room for mistakes in this event. miikkllee (C.H.S.) – 53.17m, W Wrriigghhtt (C.H.S.) – SEASON’S BESTS: SSm miitthh (Brid.) –48.73m, 51.94m, Harris (K.C.) – 48.75m, SSm CChhiisshhoollm m (St.J.) – 48.14m, BBrryyaann – 48.22m, W Whhiittee – 47.94m, DDoodddd (J.C.) – 47.70m, BBeeddw waarrdd (St.J.) – 47.51m, Raynor (K.C.) Neellssoonn (St.J.) – 47.21m – 47.31m, N

HEEPPTTAATTHHLLOONN OOPPEENN H

Record: Dwight Webley (Wol.) – 4852 points (2006)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD..

MOORREE RRAABBAALLAACC!! M

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1. D. Carter (C.H.S.) 2. K. Fuller (Wol.) 3. S. Dodd (J.C.) 4. C. Smith (Brid.) 5. H. Parchment (K.C.) 6. O. McLennon (St.J.) 7. H. Holgate (Mt.B.) 8. J. Bryan (Corn.)

So far Calabar has made an excellent start to the Meet and CCaarrtteerr is ensuring that his school maintain the w RRiilleeyy’’ss ascendancy with a victory here. After AAnnddrreew exploits last year, it is noteworthy to mention that another Calabar hepthatlete is among the front runners to secure CCaarrtteerr has shown tremendous the gold medal. improvements all season, particularly in the Hurdles and Long Jump events. Add to these, his new found speed over the short sprints and his experience in the High Jump, and you will recognize that his favouritism is justified. FFuulllleerr is equally impressive in similar disciplines. It therefore sets the stage for an interesting showdown between himself and CCaarrtteerr. PPaarrcchhm meenntt now at K.C., finished 5th in this event 2 seasons ago while competing for Morant Bay High. He would have been a more serious factor had he not suffered an injury from a freak accident in the weights room. PPO OIINNTTSS SSUUM MM MAARRYY OONN TTHHUURRSSDDAAYY NNIIGGHHTT AAFFTTEERR 55 FFIINNAALLSS Last year after day 2, KKiinnggssttoonn CCoolllleeggee found themselves trailing Calabar by 14 points. This time around at the same juncture, the famed ‘purples’ are behind by 24 pts. On 61 pts, Calabar have established an unassailable lead over K.C. on 37 pts. Jamaica College ((30 pts) are ominously poised at this stage after collecting 13 pts in the Pole Vault event. The BBeerrttllaanndd CCaam meerroonn coached Wolmer’s Boys School with 28 pts, have now seen their first day lead vanish after the completion of four field events. St. Jago (14 pts) have been slow off the mark, finding it difficult to keep pace with the other top schools in the early goings. So day two has provided some indications as to the teams that are expected to feature prominently closer to the end mppss. Calabar and K.C. appear to have an equal of CChhaam number of athletes advancing further into their respective events. The fans of both schools are called on to prod these athletes along as there can be no letting up from this point onwards. A tense atmosphere has swept over mppss going the National Stadium, as the thoughts of CChhaam ‘down to the wire’ have caused jitters. It is generally felt mppss could largely that what happens on the Friday of CChhaam decide the final outcome. The question on everyone’s lips is, “Can Calabar be caught?”

SSH HOOTT PPUUTT CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Sean Samuels (C.H.S.) - 16.01m (2005)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. 1. A. Miller (C.H.S.) 2. J. Lynford (St.G.C.) 3. E. Oniya (Mun.) 4. S. Lewis (J.C.) 5. M. Meikle (K.C.) 6. D. McDermot (J.C.) 7. L. Hall (Pet.) 8. R. Byfield (C.H.S.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Calabar swept the top two positions in this event last year and returned with another athlete being the event Miilllleerr, who has gone leader and favourite this year. M unbeaten this season, has breached the 16 meter mark this year, thereby establishing himself as the clear favourite for the gold medal. It would take a herculean effort on the part of his rivals to deny him of the win. LLyynnffoorrdd of St. George’s Miilllleerr with his College has made up significant grounds on M 15.57m throw at the G.C. Foster Track Meet recently. Both LLeew wiiss of J.C. and O Onniiyyaa of Munro will provide good competition for the top two. Miilllleerr (C.H.S.) – 16.68m, LLyynnffoorrdd (St.G.C.) – SEASON’S BESTS: M wiiss (J.C.) – 15.11m, O Onniiyyaa (Mun.) – 14.82m, M Miieekkllee 15.57m, LLeew (K.C.) – 14.60m, FFoorrdd (J.C.) – 14.15m, BByyffiieelldd (C.H.S.) – MccD Deerrm mootttt (J.C.) – 14.04m 14.10m, M

LLO ONNGG JJUUM MPP CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Paul Thompson (Munro) – 6.97m (1996)

ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: PPUUM MAA SSPPO PPU ULLLLEENN EEYYEESS RREECCOORRDD

1. C. Pullen (K.C.) 2. N. Phinn (J.C.) 3. Z. Williams (C.H.S.) 4. M. Smith (Wol.) 5. A. Henry (K.C.) 6. J. Hall (C.H.S.) 7. B. Stern (Wol.) 8. O. Hines (H.M.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS PPuulllleenn stands heads and shoulders over the rest of his competitors in this event. He won this event last year and mppssoonn’’ss returns this year looking to approach PPaauull TThh oom longstanding record of 6.97m. He was impressive when posting a lifetime best of 6.58m at the recent Carifta Trials. PPhhiinnnn of J.C. mppss last year but suffered a major injury was set to do well at CChhaam mppss. during the competition and could take no further part at CChhaam Fast forward to this year, the lad from the dark blue should return with such a bang, that it would provide useful storylines for sports writers. Interestingly, K.C. is faced with the choice of using their top sprinter who has leapt 6.13m this year in the event. The event runs concurrently with the 100m Finals. It is Heennrryy will be entered for the event. left to be seen whether H SEASON’S BESTS: PPuulllleenn (K.C.) – 6.58m, PPhhyynnnn (J.C.) – 6.15m, HHeennrryy (K.C.) – 6.13m, W Wiilllliiaam mss (C.H.S.) – 5.95m, G Goorrddoonn (St.J.) – miitthh (Wol.) – 5.86m, R Riicchhaarrddss (St.J.) – 5.85m, H Hiinneess 5.90m, SSm Grraanntt (Gu.H.) – 5.73m (H.M.) – 5.82m, G

LLO ONNGG JJUUM MPP CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Paul Thompson (Munro) – 7.70m (1998)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: SSIINNGGEERR

FFO ORRTTEE M MAAIINNTTAAIINNSS W WOOLLM MEERR’’SS FFIINNEE TTRRAADDIITTIIOONN 1. J. Forte (Wol.) 2. K. Fennell (K.C.) 3. L. Richards (St.J.) 4. K. Grant (K.C.) 5. C. Benjamin (Mt.B.) 6. C. Regent (Tac.G.) 7. A. Smith (C.H.S.) 8. E. Bertram (H.M.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS mppss, FFoorrttee returns this season with Third a year ago at CChhaam gale force speed and is now the prized pick for the gold medal. His 7.05m at the Carifta Trials is suggesting that the former Class III champion will have only himself to beat in the event this year. While FFeennnneellll is no stranger to the Long Jump, it will mark the mppss. Last first time that he will be competing in the event at CChhaam year, he had to contend with a solitary gold medal in the Class III 100m Hurdles, as K.C. had an embarrassment of riches in the Long Jump. Stepping up in Class II, he has demonstrated the ability to Riicchhaarrddss and G Grraanntt, who are the other top match distance with R flight horizontal jumpers in the Class. SEASON’S BESTS: FFoorrttee (Wol.) – 7.05m, FFeennnneellll (K.C.) – 6.60m, RRiicchhaarrddss (St. J.) – 6.56m, GGrraanntt (K.C.) – 6.47m, BBeennjjaam miinn (Mt.B.) Reeggeenntt (Tac.G.) – 6.21m, SShhaaw w (H.M.) – 6.11m, AA.. SSm miitthh – 6.35m, R (C.H.S.) – 6.06m

11550000M M CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Kemoy Campbell (Bellfield) – 3:58.06 (2007)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: TTRROOPPIICCAALL RRHHYYTTHHM MSS

JJ..CC.. EEN NJJOOYYSS BBAACCKK TTOO BBAACCKK VVIICCTTOORRYY HHEERREE 1. W. Dacosta (J.C.) 2. S. Pantry (Kel.) 3. D. Jones (Fern.) 4. A. Lee (J.C.) 5. A. Hussey (Holm.) 6. S. Powell (Holm.) 7. D. Hibbert (St.E.T.H.S.) 8. S. Robinson (Asc.)

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FFIIN NAALLIISSTTSS

The competition organizers would have done well to mail the Daaccoossttaa and save him the uninspiring task of gold medal to D competing unchallenged. Unfortunately, it is not that simple, he would have to go earn his bread. Humour aside though, any decent Class III middle distance runner would salivate at the thought of competing in this event given the poor standard of the Daaccoossttaa has only the clock to race and might entrants this year. D very well do so to spruce up the event. The ever improving AAaarroonn LLeeee could cement a J.C. 1-2 in the event, especially if PPaannttrryy and JJoonneess fail to repeat their Central Champs performances. PPaannttrryy’’ss winning time of 4:10.09 seconds has added some respectability to the standard of the event. SEASON’S BESTS: PPaannttrryy (Kel.) – 4:10.09, JJoonneess (Fern.) – 4:14.20, DDaavviiss (Isl.) – 4:13.20 (doubtful), LLeeee (J.C.) – 4:18.92, HHuusssseeyy Wiilllliiaam mss (Holm.) – 4:19.05, D Daaccoossttaa – 4:19.99, (Holm.) – 4:18.94, W HHiibbbbeerrtt (St.E.T.H.S.) – 4:23.21, RRoobbiinnssoonn (Asc.) – 4:26.05

11550000M M CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Dudley Dawkins (Vere) – 3:51.97 (1992)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. CCAAM MPPBBEELLLL TTOO TTHHEE W WOORRLLDD!!

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.

K. Campbell (Bell.) C. Crossman (ED.A) D. Williams (K.C.) R. Rhoden (C.H.S.) D. Lindsay (M.H.S.) W. McIntyre (Holm) O. Marsh. (C.H.S) K. Pinnock (Glengoffe)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS maass of After suffering an agonizing loss to one AAnnddrree TThhoom mppbbeellll went on to post a world youth leading Calabar last year, CCaam time of 3:42.57 seconds to decimate the National Junior Record. Although he has not approach this type of performance since, it is felt that he is the country’s next bright international prospect over the distance. But before looking that far ahead, he might want to shrug off the ghost of the past that saw him lose two Wiilllliiaam mss of K.C., who upstaged CCaam mppbbeellll finals over the 1500m. W in 2005 while they were both in Class II, is one of his tormentors. CCaam mppbbeellll did turn the table on W Wiilllliiaam mss the following year in the mppbbeellll posted a Class. The two now come face to face again. CCaam formidable 3:53.56 seconds to win at Central Champs and starts maann might be nursing as the favourite again. Unfortunately, CCrroossssm an injury. mppbbeellll (Bel.) – 3:53.56, R Rhhooddeenn (C.H.S.) – SEASON’S BESTS: CCaam Maarrsshh (C.H.S.) – 4:05.00, 4:00.33, LLiinnddssaayy (M.H.S) – 4:02.86, M Wiilllliiaam W mss (K.C.) – 4:05.56, W Wiilllliiaam mss (Tac.G.) – 4:08.44, H Heeaaddlleeyy Roobbiinnssoonn (C.H.S.) – 4:09.79 (Holm.) – 4:08.61, R

TTR RIIPPLLEE JJUUM MPP OOPPEENN

Record: Wilbert Walker (Mt.B.) – 15.74m (2004)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE FFOOOODDSS

CCAAM MPPIIOONN IISS CCHHAAM MPPIIOONN IINN HHOOPP,, SSTTEEPP AANNDD JJUUM MPP 1. D. McLean (Cn.C.) 2. R. Bailey (Wol.) 3. C. Waugh (Wol.) 4. S. Daniels (C.H.S.) 5. H. Holgate (Mt.B.) 6. J. Wilson (K.C.) 7. J. Reid (K.C.) 8. D. McKenzie (Mgs.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Campion is known for their talent in the middle distance O’’CCoonnnnoorr, provided the most events. Ex-Campionite, TThheeoonn O recent testimonial, having blazed a trail during his stint at the mppss. It is a school, winning six consecutive 800m races at CChhaam MccLLeeaann now seeks to join feat that will not be easily duplicated. M MccLLeeaann’’s best jump of the the winners circle in the Triple Jump. M season came at the Carifta Trials, where he countered his rivals with a clinical leap of 15.04m. In an event that ebbs and flows over the year, one may not be surprised to see either of the Waauugghh and BBaaiilleeyy snatching the gold medal. Wolmer’s pair of W MccLLeeaann (Cn.C.) – 15.04m, BBaaiilleeyy (Wol.) – 14.81m, SEASON’S BESTS: M Waauugghh (Wol.) – 14.62m, FFoorrttee (Wol.) – 14.61m, D W Daanniieellss (C.H.S.) – Hoollggaattee (Mt.B.) – 14.26m, W Wiillssoonn (K.C.) – 14.25 14.44m, H

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440000M M HHUURRDDLLEESS OOPPEENN

Record: Josef Robertson (Wol.) – 50.24 (2006)

ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: LLIIM MEE SSPPO PPU URRPPLLEE BBLLIISSSS

1. K. Stewart (K.C.) 2. A. Peart (K.C.) 3. N. Maitland (St.E.T.H.S.) 4. A. Walsh (St.J.) 5. D. Extol (Wol.) 6. S. Williams (Holm.) 7. K. Smith (J.C.) 8. M. Dixon (C.H.S.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS SStteew waarrtt and PPeeaarrtt put on exhilarating performances at CChhaam mppss last year that left their beloved fans on tenterhooks. Both athletes went well below the 51.00 seconds-barrier and Roobbeerrttssoonn’’ss record of 50.24 seconds. Guess what scared JJoosseeff R guys? They are back at it again. Destined for bigger things, the K.C. warriors will again seek to take the first two spots, even amidst doubt that the task will be made much more difficult this Maaiittllaanndd of year. There are whispers in many quarters that M St.E.T.H.S. will spoil the party to be staged by the North Street Maaiittllaanndd at Western ambassadors. If the 51.57 seconds done by M Champs is anything to go by, then the party might very well crash. The truth be told, not much has been seen of the K.C. duo in the event this year, which may cause them to be race rusty. It would be foolhardy to ignore the presence of other potential Waallsshh and EExxttooll. spoilers such as W Maaiittllaanndd (St.E.T.H.S.) – 51.57, W Waallsshh (St.J.) – SEASON’S BESTS: M Wiilllliiaam mss (Holm.) – 53.59, SSm miitthh (J.C.) 52.47, EExxttooll (Wol.) – 52.48, W Diixxoonn (C.H.S.) – 54.32, BBrraaddyy (St.E.T.H.S.) – 54.99, – 53.77, D Miittcchheellll (M.H.S.) – 55.39 M

110000M M CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Adam Cummings (Mun.) – 10.91(2008)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD..

KK..CC.. SSPPEEEED DSSTTEERR BBEEGGIINNSS QQUUEESSTT FFOORR DDOOUUBBLLEE

1. A. Henry (K.C.) 2. D. Jackson (J.C.) 3. T. Gordon (Ard.) 4. R. Bonner (St.G.C.) 5. C. Mason (C.H.S.) 6. R. Shaw (J.C.) 7. K. Rattray (St.J.) 8. T. Taylor (K.C.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS HHeennrryy has been in immaculate form all season. Apart from posting a fast l1.26 seconds at the UWI Track Meet, which was erroneously accredited to another athlete, he has shown superior leg speed over a few top contenders on relay legs. JJaacckkssoonn of J.C. has been having a great season and is tipped as Heennrryy for the gold medal. The field is a the main challenger to H Haarrrriissoonn of deep one and can be made even deeper if KKeenniieell H Haarrrriissoonn has shown great range Munro is entered in this event. H from 100m to 400m and has been the pick of the rural area sprinters. Heennrryy (K.C.) – 11.26, JJaacckkssoonn (J.C.) – 11.33, SEASON’S BESTS: H BBoonnnneerr (St.G.C.) –11.38, RRaattttrraayy (St.J.) – 11.43, M Maassoonn (C.H.S.) – Haarrrriissoonn (Mun.) – 11.47, W Wiilllliiaam mss (C.H.S.) – 11.48, LLllooyydd11.47, H TThhoom mppssoonn (K.C.) – 11.49

110000M M CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Yohan Blake (St.J) – 10.34 (2006)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCVVM M CCOOM MM MUUNNIICCAATTIIOONNSS GGRROOUUPP

MEEEETT TTHHEE GGAAZZEELLLLEE M

1. J. Murphy (Brid.) 2. J. Forte (Wol.) 3. J. Brown (K.C.) 4. A. Cummings (Mun.) 5. R. Ried (Mun.) 6. T. Drummonds (C.H.S.) 7. O. Skeene (Wol.) 8. J. Wislon (Ol.H.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Muurrpphhyy When we thought we have seen it all then came the M

fellow. Referred to on many sports fora as the ‘gazelle’, a name Muurrpphhyy at age 15, has outdone that is synonymous with speed, M himself this time around. He recorded an unthinkable 10.42 seconds to win the Under 17 category of the 100m at the Carifta Trials. YYoohhaann BBllaakkee’’ss record of 10.34 seconds was thought to be impregnable, but not anymore. The record may not last beyond CChhaam mppss this year as the rest of the field led by FFoorrttee, CCuum mm miinnggss, BBrroow wnn, R Reeiidd and D Drruum mm moonndd is heavily stacked. Muurrpphhyy (Brid.) – 10.42, BBrroow wnn (K.C.) – 10.70, SEASON’S BESTS: M CCuum mm miinnggss (Mun.) – 10.75, SSkkeeeenn (Wol.) – 10.78, FFyyffffee (St.G.C.) – Wiilllliiaam mss 10.85, Drummond (C.H.S.) – 10.87, BBeellll (Seaf.) – 10.98, W (St.J.) – 10.98

110000M M CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Yohan Blake (St Jago) – 10.21 (2007)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: W WEESSTTEERR UUNNIIOONN PPLLEEAASSEE BBU UCCKKLLEE UUPP!!

1. D. Lee (H.M.) 2. O. Bailey (C.H.S.) 3. N. Ashmeade (St.J.) 4. W. Weir (C.H.S.) 5. K. Bailey-Cole (Ol.H.) 6. A. Walsh (St.J.) 7. D. Mitchell (St.G.C.) 8. K. Spaulding (St.G.C.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS This race will be difficult to call for various reasons. LLeeee’’ss early exit from the 100m in the preliminary rounds at the Carifta Trials has left some questions unanswered as to the type of shape the World Junior Champion is really in. Prior to AAsshhm meeaaddee’’ss unfortunate mishap at his school’s sport day, which saw him suffer a fracture to his arm, he was on course to make a big statement. Now only his camp can say if the incident has affected his fitness level. What is however clear, is the current Weeiirr and the new kid on form of the Calabar pair of BBaaiilleeyy and W the blocks, young BBaaiilleeyy--CCoollee. BBaaiilleeyy CCoollee won the 100m at the Carifta Trials in 10.53seconds. These guys are ready to drop some fast times and you better not leave your seats. MccKKeennzziiee (C.H.S.) – SEASON’S BESTS: BBaaiilleeyy (C.H.S.) – 10.32, M miitthh (J.C.) – 10.55, M Miittcchheellll 10.35, BBaaiilleeyy--CCoollee (Ol.H.) – 10.52, SSm weellll (C.H.S.) – 10.58, SSppaallddiinnggss – 10.61, LLeeee (St.G.C.) – 10.57, PPoow (C.H.S.) – 10.63 PPO OIINNTTSS SSUUM MM MAARRYY OONN FFRRIIDDAAYY NNIIGGHHTT AAFFTTEERR 1155 FFIINNAALLSS With the growing number of spectators getting into the action, the competition continues to intensify. The real depth of the contending school is being uncovered. Calabar now on 114 pts, have kept the scoreboard ticking rapidly. But not as fast as their rival K.C., who have made material inroads on the huge lead they enjoyed after day two. K.C. has moved to 109 pts, a mere 6 points now separate them from the leader. They have also opened a significant gap on J.C. who are on 71 pts and currently occupy 3rd spot. Wolmer’s and St. Jago are on 69 and 35 pts respectively. With Calabar holding a slender lead on their arch rival, fans of both schools have started the chanting and cheering, bringing mppss of yesteryears. It is no back fond memories of the CChhaam secret that when Calabar and K.C. rise to the top in athletics, spectators invariably create a carnival-like atmosphere, which is second to none in this part of the hemisphere.

440000M M CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Ali Watson (C.H.S.) – 49.63 (1991)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD..

WHHOO IISS TTHHAATT GGUUYY’’SS HHIILLLL GGUUYY?? W

1. A. Cunningham (Gu.H.) 2. A. Pitter (Ed.A.) 3. A. Bowes-Savage (St.G.C.) 4. K. Harrison (Mun.) 5. L. Williams (M.H.S.) 6. R. Headman (J.C.) 7. K. Robinson (Foga) 8. J. Bowen (St.E.T.H.S.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS m of Guy’s Hill and straight Out of nowhere comes CCuunnnniinngghhaam to the top of the Class he has promoted himself. Now it is left to

be seen if his victory at Central Champs is a fluke. His winning time of 50.44 seconds should not be taken lightly as Waattssoonn’’ss aging record it is a mere 0.81 seconds outside of AAllii W of 49.63 seconds set in 1991. The scary thing is that at least four other athletes may approach that time if the conditions m in 50.67 seconds are good. PPiitttteerr was second to CCuunnnniinngghhaam Haarrrriissoonn of Munro (If entered here) and should battle with H weess--SSaavvaaggee of St. George’s College for a medal. and BBoow m (Gu.H.) – 50.44, PPiitttteerr (Ed.A.) SEASON’S BESTS: CCuunnnniinngghhaam weess--SSaavvaaggeess (St.G.C.) – 51.09, W Wiilllliiaam mss (M.H.S.) – – 50.67, BBoow Roobbiinnssoonn (Foga) – 51.99, H Haarrrriissoonn (Mun.) – 52.32, 51.37, R Muurrpphhyy (J.C.) – 52.66, BBoonnnneerr (St.G.C.) – 52.95 M

440000M M CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Ramone McKenzie (C.H.S.) – 47.24 (2007)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. BBEELLLLSS’’ SSEECCO ONNDD SSHHOOTT AATT TTHHEE GGOOLLDD M MEEDDAALL

1. J. Bell (Seaf.) 2. J. Fyffe (St.G.C.) 3. J. Williams (St.J.) 4. A. Green (Char.) 5. E. Grant (J.C.) 6. O. Johnson (St.E.T.H.S.) 7. F. Royes (Gr.Is.) 8. J. Stubbs (K.C.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS This race will certainly be decided by the athlete who shows more endurance, as the top three are not lacking in speed. BBeellll has flattered to deceive on a number of occasions, possibly due to over exuberance. It is hoped that mppss. by now he has learned from his past indiscretions at CChhaam FFyyffffee on the other hand, is gradually growing in confidence. He would have been a factor had he been entered in the 100m but his 48.94 seconds at the Carifta Trials will better serve him over the 400m, that is if he hopes to win a medal. Wiilllliiaam W mss of St. Jago is a gutsy runner that cannot be discounted. Wiilllliiaam mss (St.J.) – 48.64, BBeellll – 48.72, G Grreeeenn SEASON’S BESTS: W Hyyllttoonn (C.H.S.) – 49.91, (Char.) – 48.81, FFyyffffee (St.G.C.) – 48.94, H DDaaccoossttaa (J.C.) – 50.18, GGrraanntt (J.C.) – 50.36, BBrroow wnn (K.C.) – Rooyyeess – 50.48 50.42, R

440000M M CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Usain Bolt (Wm.K.) – 45.35 (2003)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: JJ..TT..AA.. CCOO--OOPP CCRREEDDIITT UUNNIIOONN ““BBAATTM MAANN TTOO TTHHEE RREESSCCUUEE””

1. R. McKenzie (C.H.S.) 2. R. Berch (K.C.) 3. R. Powell (C.H.S.) 4. A. Ming (K.C.) 5. N. Maitland (St.E.T.H.S.) 6. D. Extol (Wol.) 7. D. Murray (Vere) 8. M. Green (St.J.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS The defending champion is bubbling with confidence. Mcckkeennzziiee was heard on a TV station expressing great M satisfaction with how his training has progressed so far, which he claimed has left him in the shape of his life. A closer look at a video of his 4x400m leg at the prestigious Gibson Relays this year, saw him whittle down a huge lead established by K.C. to a mere few metres. This is a strong indication that he has something special in him to deliver at CChhaam mppss. BBeerrcchh of K.C. has looked superb all season and must MccKKeennzziiee. The be motivated to offer a serious challenge to M recently held Carifta Trials has muddied the water somewhat, weellll (46.96) and M Miinngg (47.00) as the fast times posted by PPoow are not making things any easier for the pundits. weellll (C.H.S.) – 46.96, M Miinngg (K.C.) – 47.00, SEASON’S BESTS: PPoow Muurrrraayy (Vere) – 47.64, D M Deennttoonn (Holm.) – 47.91, Maitland Grreeeenn (St.J.) – 48.35, BBeerrcchh (K.C.) – (St.E.T.H.S.) – 48.09, G Wiilllliiaam mss (May) – 48.52 48.37, W

SSH HOOTT PPUUTT CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Camoi Hood (Brid.) – 16.70m (2005)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD..

DIIFFFFEERREENNTT SSCCHHOOOOLL SSAAM D MEE SSTTRROOKKEESS

1. O. Chisholm (St.J.) 2. D. Johnson (J.C.) 3. R. Watson (C.H.S.) 4. C. Wright (C.H.S.) 5. C. McIntosh (Pet.) 6. R. Nelson (St.J.) 7. D. Dodd (J.C.) 8. O. Bryan (Mun.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS CChhiisshhoollm m has not missed a beat since his transfer to St. Jago. In fact his most recent victory at the Carifta Trials has brought him into sharp focus as the main target going into CChhaam mppss. His heave of 16.51m has catapulted him into the realms of past high grade performers including his former Raayym moonndd BBrroow wnn and colleagues from Bridgeport, namely R CCaam mooii H Hoooodd. That said, the winner could come from any of the top four as the disparity in the distances achieved to date is not wide enough for there to be any degree of Wrriigghhtt won at the Douglas Forrest with 16.48m and certainty. W JJoohhnnssoonn’’ss best heave of 16.00m was done at the J.C. Meet. Waattssoonn is quickly making a name for himself, having W registered 16.26m recently. m (St.J.) – 16.51m, W Wrriigghhtt (C.H.S.) – SEASON’S BESTS: CChhiisshhoollm Waattssoonn (C.H.S.) – 16.26m, JJoohhnnssoonn (J.C.) – 16.00m, 16.48m, W JJaam muu R Roobbiinnssoonn (C.H.S.) – 15.52m, N Neellssoonn (St. Jago) – 15.30m, KKeerrrryy EEssppiirriitt (Brid.) – 14.96m, GGaayyllee (Mun.) – 14.95m

HIIGGHH JJUUM H MPP CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Jermaine Mason (Wol.) – 2.09m (1999)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: JJ..TT..AA.. CCOO--OOPP CCRREEDDIITT UUNNIIOONN

ROOBBIINNSSOONN DDEELLIIVVEERRSS FFOORR CCAALLAABBAARR R

1. D. Robinson (C.H.S.) 2. D. Thompson (St.J.) 3. J. Lewis (Wol.) 4. S. Sutherland (K.C.) 5. B. Biggs (C.H.S.) 6. J. Cunningham (Brid.) 7. S. Nelson (Wol.) 8. L. Pitt (Mona)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Roobbiinnssoonn The field is lacking in real depth, however R (1.95m) is capable of going higher than his personal best if he addresses the problem of being inconsistent. The Daavviidd H Haallll of St. Jago (formerly competition leading jumper, D of Jamaica College) is not eligible to compete due to the ISSA’s transfer rule. This has left the event wide open for LLeew wiiss, TThhoom mppssoonn and SSuutthheerrllaanndd to grab a medal. LLeew wiiss’’ 1.90m came recently at the Carifta Trials and it will provide mppss. him with the necessary confidence going into the CChhaam Haallll (St.J.) – 2.00m, R Roobbiinnssoonn (C.H.S.) – SEASON’S BESTS: H wiiss (Wol.) – 1.90m, TThhoom mppssoonn (St.J.) – 1.90m, 1.95m, LLeew SSuutthheerrllaanndd (K.C.) – 1.85m, BBrroow wnn (C.H.S.) – 1.80m, BBiiggggss Neellssoonn (Wol.) – 1.75m, PPiitttt (Mona)) –– 1.75m (C.H.S.) – 1.80m, N

110000M M HHUURRDDLLEESS CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Mathew Palmer (Wol.) – 13.11 (2001)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: W WEESSTTEERRNN UUNNIIOONN

GOORRDDOONN TTOO CCHHAALLLLEENNGGEE RREECCOORRDD G

1. T. Gordon (Ard.) 2. C. Pullen (K.C.) 3. K. Williams (C.H.S.) 4. R. Maxwell (Mun.) 5. J. Campbell (St.J.) 6. D. Dennis (St.E.T.H.S.) 7. S. McKenzie (C.H.S.) 8. H. Lewis (Wol.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Clearly, the most impressive hurdler in the Class is waayynnee GGoorrddoonn. He is expected to race Ardenne’s TTyyw against

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Goorrddoonn the clock but will still need to be mindful of his rivals. G posted 13.37 seconds at the Youngster Goldsmith Hurdles and Field Events Classics to turn back a quality field. It is not unusual for some of the better hurdlers to hit good form as mppss. In the absence of G Goorrddoonn, PPuulllleenn it draws closer to CChhaam had the better of his opponents at the Hurdle Fest Meet, Maaxxw weellll was the Western Champs’ posting 14.03 seconds. M Wiilllliiaam mss and winner posting a smart time of 14.24 seconds. W Maassoonn will add to the competiveness of the event. M Goorrddoonn (Ard.) – 13.37, M Maassoonn (J.C.) – 14.01, SEASON’S BESTS: G PPuulllleenn (K.C.) –14.03, W Wiilllliiaam mss (C.H.S.) – 14.05, M Maaxxw weellll (Mun.) Deennnniiss (St.E.T.H.S.) – 14.34, LLeew wiiss (Wol.) – 14.44, – 14.24, D MccLLeeaann (C.H.S.) – 14.44, Blair (K.C.) – 14.52 M

111100M M HHUURRDDLLEESS CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Warren Weir (C.H.S.) – 13.92 (2006)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD..

WOOLLM W MEERR’’SS BBRREEAAKKSS KK..CC.. SSTTRRAANNGGLLEEHHOOLLDD

1. K. Allen (Wol.) ________________________ 2. L. Wilson (K.C.) ________________________ 3. S. Fennell (K.C.) ________________________ 4. P. Campbell (Mun.) ________________________ 5. T. Drummond (C.H.S.) ________________________ 6. J. Moore (Mt.B.) ________________________ 7. K. Robinson (J.C.) ________________________ 8. K. Campbell (St.J.) ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Last year Kingston College won this event for the second consecutive year running and although they are by no means short on talent, Wolmer’s KKeevvaauugghhnn AAlllleenn will see to it that the gold medal heads to Heroes Circle. This should not be a difficult proposition since the hurdling form of AAlllleenn has significantly improved. So much so that in a head to head Wiillssoonn at the Hurdle Fest Meet, he was far more clash with W superior in his execution, scoring an important morale boosting victory on the day. Last year’s Class III champion, SStteeffaann FFeennnneellll has been featuring prominently in his few hurdle races to date and may spring a surprise in the final. Wiillssoonn and FFeennnneellll were 1-2 in the U-17 Boys 100m Hurdles W Final at the Carifta Trials. Wiillssoonn (K.C.) –14.26, SEASON’S BESTS: AAlllleenn (Wol.) – 13.81, W DDrruum mm moonndd (C.H.S.) – 14.27, CCaam mppbbeellll (Mun.) – 14.57, H Haallll Haarrtt (Wol.) – 14.86, FFeennnneellll (K.C.) – 14.91, (St.J.) – 14.62, H Moooorree (Mt.B.) – 14.93, R M Roobbiinnssoonn (J.C.) – 15.02

111100M M HHUURRDDLLEESS CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Keiron Stewart (K.C.) – 13.53 (2007)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE KKEENNNNEEDDYY CCOO.. LLTTDD.. LLAASSTT ‘‘H HOOOORRAAHH’’ FFOORR SSTTEEW WAARRTT AANNDD W WEEIIRR

1. K. Stewart (K.C.) 2. W. Weir (C.H.S.) 3. K. Fuller (Wol.) 4. D. Carter (C.H.S) 5. S. James (J.C.) 6. K. Henry (K.C.) 7. J. Whyte (St.J.) 8. K. Mcfarlane (Corn.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS National Junior record holder and World Junior bonze waarrtt of K.C., will again square off with medallist, KKeeiirroonn SStteew Waarrrreenn W Weeiirr of Calabar. Both are competing perennial rival, W mppss and are keen on wearing the in their final season at CChhaam waarrtt is the better technician of the Sprint Hurdles crown. SStteew Weeiirr poses as a ‘big two but is weary of the threat that W waarrtt in his first race of the season posted occasion man’. SStteew an impressive 13.91 seconds victory at the G.C. Foster Classics and made light work of a field that included the ever Deeuuccee CCaarrtteerr of Calabar. W Weeiirr was in sizzling form improving D when winning at YGHF Classics in 14.05 seconds. waarrtt (K.C.) – 13.91, W Weeiirr (C.H.S.) – 14.05, SEASON’S BESTS: SStteew CCaarrtteerr (C.H.S.) –14.46, JJaam meess (J.C.) –14.53, FFuulllleerr (Wol.) – Whhyyttee (St.J.) – 14.58, M MccFFaarrllaannee (Corn.) –14.65, JJoonnaass 14.55, W woooodd (Mun.) – 15.11 (Hol.T.) – 14.79, BBllaacckkw

PPO OIINNTTSS SSUUM MM MAARRYY AAFFTTEERR TTHHEE HHUURRDDLLEESS WIITTH W H 2233 FFIIN NAALLSS CCO OM MPPLLEETTEED D With 14 finals remaining, Calabar maintain their lead amidst loud and vociferous cheers from the K.C. supporters emanating primarily from the eastern side of the stadium, adjacent to the Grand Stand. All of this is equally matched to the other side of the stadium, almost directly opposite to the grandstand, where the sound of ‘C-Bar’, ‘C-Bar’ drowns the competing cheers of the other schools. Calabar is now on 177 pts and leads K.C. on 159 pts. Victory is now in sight for the Red Hills Road ambassadors and the fat lady prepares to render her song. Kingston College has more in the tank. They remain defiant as they believe they can still turn the tide. Wolmer’s (96 pts) has carved out a narrow lead over J.C. (93 pts). St. Jago (68 pts) lags miserably behind the big four and will need to get cracking if they hope to defend their 3rd spot. In the eight finals contested so far on the Saturday evening, Calabar has outscored K.C. by 13 points. Both schools are heavily represented in most of the remaining Finals, which should definitely set the stage for an mppss. exhilarating climatic ending to CChhaam

880000M M CCLLAASSSS IIIIII Record: Waquar Dacosta (J.C.) – 1:58.06 (2007) SPONSORED BY: CARI-MED JJ..CC..’’ss HHEEAADDM MAAN N IISS AAH HEEAAD DH HEER REE 1. R. Headman (J.C.) 2. D. Powell (K.C.) 3. S. Thomas (St.G.C.) 4. A. Willis (Mt.B.) 5. B. Golding (May) 6. A. Barnaby (K.C.) 7. K. Bryan (J.C.) 8. K. Robinson (Foga)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Heeaaddm H maann is the only finalist returning from last year. He has not lost a single race to his peers and although not being the fastest over the distance this season, he will prove to be a handful for his competitors. He posted a season’s best of 2:06.01 seconds at the Camperdown Classics to win the Class III event overall. That time however trails the times done by DDoom miinniicc PPoow weellll of K.C. Importantly, H Heeaaddm maann enjoys a weellll, having had the better psychological advantage over PPoow maass of St. of him in their lone head to head clash. TThhoom Wiillll iiss of Morant Bay are worthy medal George’s and W contender, who should not be ignored. weellll (K.C.) – 2:05.36, M MccEEw waann (Tac.G.) – SEASON’S BESTS: PPoow Heeaaddm maann (J.C.) – 2:06.81, W Wiilllliiss (Mt.B.) 2:05.53 (doubtful), H maass (St.G.C.) – 2:08.28, R Roobbiinnssoonn (Foga) – 2:07.03, TThhoom Duucchhiiee (Mun.) – 2:10.70, CCaam mppbbeellll (Camp.) – 2:10.98 2:09.42, D

880000M M CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Aldwyn Sappleton (Ed. A.) – 1:52.27 (1997)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCIITTYY OOFF KKIINNGGSSTTOONN CCRREEDDIITT UUNNIIOONN JJ..CC.. FFLLEEXX M MUUSSCCLLEESS;; DDAACCOOSSTTAA GGOOEESS 22 UUPP

1. W. Dacosta (J.C.) 2. E. Grant (J.C.) 3. S. Powell (Holm.) 4. S. Barnes (Camp.) 5. S. Pantry (Kellits) 6. O. Turner (Pet.) 7. R. Anderson (Vere) 8. D. Ashley (Wol.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Daaccoossttaa and G Grraanntt A sweet quinella awaits the fans of J.C. D should be able to trade recipes during the race and still cross Daaccoossttaa’’ss effortless running the finish line without a hassle. D style belies his sheer strength and endurance that he uses to Daaccoossttaa again won the distance himself from his opponents. D U-17 Boys 800m in 1:54.33 and could have gone faster had he Grraanntt, who been pressed. He has found a useful partner in G posted a creditable time of 1:55.62 on that day as well. Daaccoossttaa (J.C.) – 1:54.33, G Grraanntt (J.C.) – SEASON’S BESTS: D Wiilllliiaam mss (Cn.C.) 1:55.62, BBaarrnneess (Camp.) – 1:57.96(doubtful), W weellll (Holm.) – 1:59.75, PPaannttrryy – 1:59.38 (doubtful), PPoow (Kellits) – 2:00.23, TTuurrnneerr (Pet.) – 2:01.65, EEssppeeuutt (M.H.S.) 2:01.83

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880000M M CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Sherwin Burgess (Vere) – 1:48.84 (1987)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: JJAAM MAAIICCAA CCOO--OOPP CCRREEDDIITT UUNNIIOONN LLEEAAGGUUEE AA D DOOGGGGEEDD EEFFFFOORRTT IISS RREEQQUUIIRREEDD

1. D. Williams (K.C.) 2. C. Crossman (Ed.A.) 3. A. Moodie (Frome) 4. K. Pinnock (Glen.) 5. A. Headley (Holm.) 6. R. Rhoden (C.H.S.) 7. P. Mathews (DeC.) 8. K. Guy (St.G.C.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Wiilllliiaam W mss has been competing this season as if he has been given a new lease on life. His preparation for this event in particular, has gone smoothly and barring the unforeseen he Wiilllliiaam mss timed his run well should be the first man to the tape. W at the Carifta Trials to register a life time best of 1:51.93 seconds maann is W Wiilllliiaam mss’ main rival in the event however, in winning. CCrroossssm the Edwin Allen point-man has run sparingly over the distance this year. Moreover, it is reported that he pulled up at Central Champs after crossing the finish line in first position. Frome Moooorree, is closing rapidly on the big guns having Technical’s M posted a smart 1:53.32 second for the runner up spot behind Wiilllliiaam W mss in the U-20 800m at the Carifta Trials. Fans could be treated to a possible sub 1:50.00 performance only if the hotly contested 1500m does not knock the wind out of these athletes. Wiilllliiaam mss (K.C.) – 1:51.93, M Mooooddiiee (Frome) – SEASON’S BESTS: W maann (Ed.A) – 1:54.55, 1:53.32, PPiinnnnoocckk (Glen.) – 1:54.88, CCrroossssm Maatttthheew M wss (DeC.) – 1:54.75, H Heeaaddlleeyy (Holm.) – 1:54.89, W Wiilllliiaam mss Guuyy – (St.G.C.) 1:56.08 (Tac.G.) – 1:56.00, G

220000M M CCLLAASSSS IIIIII

Record: Travis Drummond (C.H.S.) – 22.17 (2007)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGAALLAAXXYY LLEEIISSUURREE && TTOOUURRSS

HAARRRRIISSOONN SSUURRVVIIVVEESS H

1. K. Harrison (Mun.) 2. A. Cunningham (Gu.H.) 3. A. Henry (K.C.) 4. D. Jackson (J.C.) 5. A. Pitter (Ed.A.) 6. R. Bonner (St.G.C.) 7. T. Gordon (Ard.) 8. K. Bowes-Savage (St.G.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS This race is worth miles going to see. This is where the top sprinters over the 100m, clash with the more enduring quarter milers. History tends to favour the one-lappers more. The question is who will prevail on the Saturday night after the 400m Haarrrriissoonn is Munro’s trump card and is one of the top rural event? H sprinters, if not the best. He is a dangerous candidate, who is on m is the athlete that has a mission to do great things. CCuunnnniinngghhaam posted the best time (22.86 seconds) for the season when winning at Central Champs. PPiitttteerr was not far behind with his Heennrryy should make it a 23.03 seconds clocking. JJaacckkssoonn and H humdinger of an event. m SEASON’S BESTS: Daley (Gar.M.) – 22.76 (doubtful), CCuunnnniinngghhaam Riicckkeettttss (St.G.C.) – (Gu.H.) – 22.86, PPiitttteerr (Ed.A.) – 23.03, R Wiilllliiaam mss (M.H.S.) – 23.14, JJaacckkssoonn (J.C.) – 23.16, 23.11(doubtful), W GGoorrddoonn (Ard.) – 23.31

220000M M CCLLAASSSS IIII

Record: Ramone McKenzie (C.H.S.) – 20.89 (2007)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE FFOOOODDSS

MUURRPPHHYY GGAAPPSS TTHHEE FFIIEELLDD M

1. J. Murphy (Brid.) 2. T. Drummond (C.H.S.) 3. J. Bell (Seaf.) 4. J. Fyffe (St.G.C.) 5. R. Reid (Mun.) 6. J. Brown (K.C.) 7. J. Wilson (Holm.) 8. K. Ricketts (St.G.C.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Muurrpphhyy crowns himself double sprint champion after being M denied the honours in Class III. His raw speed is too much for his Muurrpphhyy screamed opponents. At the Grace Jackson Track Meet, M an early season shocker, posting an emphatic 21.69 seconds, which was more than half of a second faster than his nearest wnn won a section of the event in 22.33 opponent. JJoovvoonn BBrroow seconds, which placed him second overall in the timed final. JJaavveerree BBeellll has moved away from the 800m these days and has found love with the shorter sprints. Recovering from an earlier injury, BBeellll won the gold at Eastern Champs in a creditable 22.16 Drruum mm moonndd is not only the defending champion but is seconds. D Drruum mm moonndd and also the current Class III record holder. Both D FFyyffffee are dangerous competitors. Muurrpphhyy (Brid.) – 21.69, W Wiillssoonn (Ol.H.) – 21.94, SEASON’S BESTS: M Wiilllliiaam W mss (St.J.) – 22.04, BBeellll (Seaf.) – 22.16, G Grreeeenn (Char.) – 22.26, BBrroow wnn (K.C.) – 22.33, CClloouugghh (Wol.) 22.35, D Drruum mm moonndd (C.H.S.) – 22.41

220000M M CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Usain Bolt (Wm.K.) – 20.25 (2003)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: LLIIM MEE

MCCKKEENNZZIIEE SSEETTTTLLEESS TTHHEE SSCCOORREE M 1. R. McKenzie (C.H.S.) 2. N. Ashmeade (St.J.) 3. D. Lee (H.M.) 4. K. Stewart (K.C.) 5. O. Bailey (C.H.S.) 6. K. Bailey-Cole (Ol. H.) 7. A. Walsh (St.J.) 8. J. Young (Wm.K.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS MccKKeennzziiee were to win the gold medal in this event, this If M would send the massive Calabar fans into frenzy. No athlete has Raam moonnee ‘‘BBaattm maann’’ M MccKKeennzziiee received the type of attention that R has drawn to himself over his short career in the sports. Some may call it arrogance, but it may very well be ‘marketing’ with a ‘dash’ of confidence (no pun intended). His deceptive speed has landed him victory at the recent Carifta Trials. He has gone 10.35 seconds this season over the 100m, a time that would have Ruuddoollpphh M Miigghhttyy’’ss bettered R once durable record of 10.39 seconds. Hardly anyone outside of the St. Jago camp knows the Niicckkeell AAsshhm meeaaddee since he sustained a fracture to true shape of N meeaaddee out sprinted a talented field last year to his arm. AAsshhm record a memorable win and knows very well that anything less than a victory would be a certain disappointment in his books. Waallsshh (St.J.) – 21.32, BBaaiilleeyy--CCoollee (Ol.H.) – 21.32, SEASON’S BESTS: W MccKKeennzziiee (C.H.S.) – 21.37, SStteew M waarrtt (K.C.) – 21.38, W Weeiirr (C.H.S.) – weellll (C.H.S.) 21.46, BBaaiilleeyy (C.H.S.) – 21.47, EExxttooll (Wol.) – 21.77, PPoow – 21.78

HIIGGHH JJUUM H MPP CCLLAASSSS II

Record: Enrico Gordon (Wol.) – 2.15m (1995)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: W WEESSTTEERRNN UUNNIIOONN

REEIIDD VVOOW R WSS TTOO PPUUTT IITT TTOOGGEETTHHEERR??

1. J. Reid (K.C.) 2. M. Baker (St.J.) 3. K. Absalom (St.G.C.) 4. R. Bailey (Wol.) 5. T. Lewin (H.M.) 6. K. Fuller (Wol.) 7. D. Carter (C.H.S.) 8. J. Bogle (St.J.)

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS RReeiidd is a quality athlete that often falls apart whenever the bar is raised to a gold medal deciding height. Except for the last Reeiidd has dominated the event with wins that span two outings, R near two months of competition. Unfortunately he has not gone higher than his first effort of 2.05m achieved at the Douglas Forrest Invitational in January. In fact, he only managed to clear Reeiidd,, 2.00m at the Carifta Trials recently. In sharp contrast to R BBaakkeerr of St. Jago is growing in confidence each time he Reeiidd’’ss worst nightmare. BBaakkeerr, the competes and has become R Carifta Trial’s winner, has the potential to scale 2.10m, which Haarrddw waarree is having may be enough to oust the event favourite. H

a nightmare of a season and would want to put behind him the string of poor performances recently. His problems are further exacerbated as only recently he was heard complaining of a discomfort to his knee. He could be ruled out of the event. Reeiidd (K.C.) – 2.05m, BBaakkeerr (St.J.) – 2.05m, SEASON’S BESTS: R m (St.G.C.) – 2.00m, BBaaiilleeyy (Wol.) – 2.00m, LLeew wiiss AAbbssoollaam Haarrddw waarree (C.H.S.) – (Wol.) – 1.95m, BBooggllee (St.J.) – 1.95m, H wiinn 1.95m, FFuulllleerr (Wol.) – 1.95m, CCaarrtteerr (C.H.S.) – 1.95m, LLeew Woooodd (H.M.) – 1.95M (H.M.) – 1.95m, W

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Record: Shariff Small (J.C.) – 48.77m (2004)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGAALLAAXXYY LLEEIISSUURREE && TTOOUURRSS

MIILLLLEERR BBYY AA M M MIILLEE!!

1. A. Miller (C.H.S.) 2. E. Onyia (Mun.) 3. J. Cunningham (Brid.) 4. L. Hall (Pet.) 5. M. Meikle (K.C.) 6. O. Chambers (C.H.S.) 7. R. Thompson (P.B.) 8. S. Lewis (J.C.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Miilllleerr has stamped his superiority in this event with such M authority that it would take something of catastrophic proportion to deny him of the gold medal. Although he is not Miilllleerr has not lost to his rivals all year and the event leader, M would want things to remain this way. Munro College’s pride mm maannuueell O Onnyyiiaa has heaved the discus as far as and joy, EEm 48.55m this season and must be harbouring positive thoughts of displacing the strongman from Red Hills Road. Miilllleerr won at Carifta Trials with a distance of 47.86m over M LLeew wiiss of J.C. CCuunnnniinngghhaam m can certainly get one of the better medals only if he is more consistent on the day. Coach BByyffiieelldd of K.C. no doubt believes his charge will deliver big on the day, which should lift the spirit of the team at this critical juncture. Onnyyiiaa (Mun.) – 48.55m, M Miilllleerr (C.H.S.) – SEASON’S BESTS: O m (Brid.) – 45.79m, H Haallll (Pet.) –43.33m, 47.86m, JJ.. CCuunnnniinngghhaam CChhaam mbbeerrss (C.H.S.) – 42.95m, LLeew wiiss (J.C.) – 42.15m, G Grraahhaam m Miieekkeell (K.C.) – 41.62m (Pet.) – 41.70m, M PPO OIINNTTSS SSUUM MM MAARRYY BBEEFFOORREE TTHHEE RREELLAAYYSS WIITTH W H 66 FFIIN NAALLSS TTO OG GO O

CChhaam mppss is now approaching its climax, everyone is standing in a jam packed stadium trying to get a piece of the action, the announcers are busy reading the point standings and the fans are responding with wild abandon. The Meet which started quietly on Wednesday with the running of the preliminary rounds, is now transformed into a suspense-filled finale that can only be described as electrifying. With the dreaded Relays left to run, Calabar is sensing victory. At this juncture a mere 9 pts separate Calabar (214 pts) from K.C. (205 pts). K.C. now makes a bold move to dethrone Calabar. J.C. on 126 points, comfortably leads Wolmer’s (105 pts) and St. Jago (83pts).

MEEDDLLEEYY RREELLAAYY CCLLAASSSS II && IIII M Record: Calabar – 3:27.23 (1990) St. Elizabeth Tech. – 3:27.23 (1992)

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TTH HEE M MEEDDLLEEYY ‘‘KK..CC..’’ RREELLAAYYSS 1. Kingston College 2. Calabar 3. Holmwood Technical 4. Jamaica College 5. Manchester 6. Vere Technical 7. Bellefield 8. St. George’s College

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS The more things change the more they remain the same. Daannzzeettaa CCeepphhaass,, who last year completed his Having lost D years at the North Street institution and also provided

yeoman service on three consecutive winning teams, Kingston College are at it again. The famed ‘Purples’ could make it a record four in a row. But that is just a wishful proposition since Calabar, Holmwood and Jamaica College will all put formidable teams on the track. Clearly, this event will be a ‘cracker’ late Saturday night. These teams will showcase 800m runners with immense quality. AAddrriiaann BBoonnnneerr (K.C.), SSeeaann RRoobbiinnssoonn (C.H.S.) and LLaayyoonn FFoollkkeess (J.C.) could be the likely half-milers for their respective schools. Holmwood have quite a few candidates to choose from. It is waarrdd H Heeccttoorr, badly wants the rumoured that Head Coach, EEddw win in this event.

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Record: Kingston College – 43.41(2007)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: CCVVM M CCOOM MM MUUNNIICCAATTIIOONNSS GGRROOUUPP VVIICCTTO ORRYY FFOORR KKIINNGGSSTTOONN CCOOLLLLEEGGEE

1. Kingston College 2. Calabar 3. St. Jago 4. St. George’s College 5. Jamaica College 6. Wolmer’s 7. Munroe College 8. St. Elizabeth Technical

FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS A narrow victory by Calabar (43.92 seconds) over Kingston College (43.93 seconds) at the prestigious Gibson Relays has still not elevated them to the top of the prediction list. It should be noted that Kingston College shattered the Class IV Boys’ relay record. K.C. therefore has far more options at their disposal than their Green and Black counterparts. St. Jago has joined the party with a ‘44.33 seconds-invitation’ of their own. This fast time was done at Central Champs on a difficult G.C. Foster track. It therefore means that the record in this event is not safe, especially if the batons are carried around the track without slowing. St. George’s College threw down the gauntlet at the said Gibson Relays by lowering a solid 4x200m record held by K.C. This race will be hot.

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Record: Calabar – 41.24 (2006)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: LLIIM MEE

CCAALLAABBAAR R FFIIRREESS AA RREEPPOONNSSEE 1. Calabar 2. Munro College 3. St. Jago 4. Wolmer’s 5. Kingston College 6. St. George’s College 7. St. Elizabeth Technical 8. Bridgeport High

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FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Calabar appear to have a stranglehold on this event, having won for the past four seasons in succession and will be seeking to stretch their winning streak to five. The task this time around will be less easy as any failure on the part of Calabar to execute their customary slick baton passing, will see them cursing their luck in the end. A whole host of teams will be gunning for the top spot this year. These teams have posted fast times this season to back up this claim and will not be intimidated by Calabar’s past exploits. Using the Gibson Relays as a barometer, St. Jago (42.03 seconds) is highly fancied to pull off a victory. But it is the Munro Roollaannddoo R Reeiidd,, AAddaam m CCuum mm miinnggss College team, with R Deelliiaannoo W Wiilllliiaam mss, that carries a higher billing. and D

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Record: St Jago – 39.78(2008)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: GGRRAACCEE FFOOOODDSS CCAALLAABBAAR R OONN AA RROOLLLL

1. Calabar 2. St. Jago 3. St. George’s College 4. Kingston College 5. Camperdown 6. Jamaica College 7. William Knibb 8. Holmwood Techinical

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS MccKKeennzziiee,, W Weeiirr and PPoow weellll Calabar’s team of BBaaiilleeyy,, M posted 39.95 seconds to dip below the 40.00 seconds barrier at the Gibson Relays and should not lose this event. St. Jago would have been a greater challenge to Calabar had YYoohhaann BBllaakkee remained another year in school. They will however attempt to silence the critics by defeating the aforementioned, in-form team from Red Hills Road. A second tier battle between St. George’s College, Kingston College and Camperdown will decide the bronze medal.

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Record: Jermaine Mitchell (St. E.) – 14:45.05 (1992)

SSPPO ONNSSOORREEDD BBYY:: W WEESSTTEERRNN UUNNIIOONN AA M MAANN AAM MOONNGG BBOOYYSS

1. K. Campbell (Bell.) 2. D. Lindsay (M.H.S.) 3. W. McIntyre (Holm.) 4. D. Powell (K.C.) 5. L. Marriott (Glen.) 6. C. Williams (Tac.G.) 7. W. Chung (St.J.) 8. D. Johnson (St.E.T.H.S.)

________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS CCaam mppbbeellll has become a recurring decimal in this event. His first victory in this event can be traced back to the 2006 mppss when he won in his first year in Class II. edition of CChhaam Three years later he is seeking to capture his 4th title and there is no one to stop him in his tracks. Ironically, these days the only interest this event generates, is one that stirs anxiety among ardent track and field fans, who yearn for JJ eerrm m aaii nnee M Mii tt cchh eell ll ’’ss time to exit the record books. CCaam mppbbeellll has come close to running under the CChhaam mppss’’ record when he posted 14:55.00 seconds at Central Daarrrreenn Champs. Not seen much over the distance this year, D LLiinnddssaayy of Manchester should be the next athlete to cross Dw waayynnee PPoow weellll has been having a heck of a the line. K.C.’s D season, having won at the UWI Meet and at the Carifta Trials. Any point gained in this event in the dying stage of CChhaam mppss will provide a lifeline for K.C. mppbbeellll (Bell.) – 14:55.00, PPoow weellll (K.C.) – SEASON’S BESTS: CCaam MccIInnttyyrree (Holm.) – 16:07.44, LLiinnddssaayy (M.H.S.) – 16:10.70, M Maarrrriiootttt (Glen.) – 16:17.35, W Wiilllliiaam mss (Tac.G.) – 16:14.50, M Roocchheesstteerr (Ed.A.) – 16:43.70, JJoohhnnssoonn (St.J.) – 16:22.10, R Hiibbbbeerrtt (St.E.T.H.S.) – 16:54.31 16:45.08, H

44 xx 440000M MO OPPEENN Record: St Jago – 3:09.51 (2007) SPONSORED BY: WESTERN UNION RREECCOORRDD IINN DDAANNGGEERR 1. Kingston College 2. St. Jago 3. Calabar 4. Vere Technical 5. St. Elizabeth Technical 6. Jamaica College 7. Wolmer’s 8. Holmwood Technical

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________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ ________________________ FFIINNAALLIISSTTSS Kingston College (3:09.38) was dominant at Gibson Relays mppss. If the winner of and hope to carry this form over to CChhaam BBooyyss’’ CChhaam mppss is to be decided by the outcome of this event, then a sound K.C. team should not only win but also break St.

Jago’s 2007 record. St. Jago High and Calabar are the teams to press K.C. based on the form chart and the composition of their mile relay teams. St. Jago (3:13.23) will be Niicckkeell AAsshhm meeaaddee,, while strengthened with inclusion of N Raam moonnee M MccKKeennzziiee Calabar have two gifted quarter milers (R Riiccaarrddoo PPoow weellll) that will steer their team. However the and R Miinngg, AAnnddrree PPeeaarrtt,, KKeeiirroonn SStteew waarrtt and quartet of AAkkiinnoo M RRoollaannddoo BBeerrcchh should bring down the house at CChhaam mppss 22000099. SSU UM MM MAARRYY AATT TTHHEE EENNDD OOFF BBOOYYSS CCHHAAM MPPSS 22000099 FINALLY! IT’S C-BAR, C-BAR and more C-BAR. A third straight victory has been achieved. A whopping 266 points were used to determine the Inter-Secondary School Association Boys’ Athletics Champions. Calabar has once again demonstrated in an emphatic fashion that they are the Miicchhaaeell CCllaarrkkee, who king pins in Track and Field. Kudos to M has now piloted another team to victory. No praise can be too high for the hardworking support crew, who have worked tirelessly all season to prepare the athletes to endure four mppss PPrreevviieew w days of gruelling competition. BBooyyss’’ CChhaam congratulates Kingston College for being worthy contenders. Better luck next time, FORTIS. Well done Jamaica College for securing the 3rd spot, one step closer to the top. We also say “good try” to St. Jago and Wolmer’s for keeping your main rivals honest. See you next year. Final Score: Calabar –– 266 points, Kingston College – 257 points, Jamaica College – 145 points, St. Jago – 123 points and Wolmer’s – 118 points.