Back on the Road: Alvin Adderley Sport Meet 2023

Young athletes from across The Eleutheras came together on Friday, February 3rd, 2023 for the return of the Annual Alvin Adderley road race event, which like many other public events were not held during the restrictions of the pandemic from 2020 to 2022.

The road race, first held in 2005, and each year afterward in remembrance of former Eleuthera educator, Mr. Alvin Adderley, who died as a result of cancer, is organized by close colleague and friend of the late Mr. Adderley - Mr. Tony Crean. Daughter of Mr. Adderley, Carla Adderley was in attendance on Friday morning, representing her mother Mrs. Lula Adderley, and her siblings, who in years past always took the time to attend in support of the memorial race.

Staged at the Bayfront Park in Governor’s Harbour, the race began shortly after 11am, as schools from further afield arrived on site.

Prior to race time, as organizers geared up for the start, Carla Adderley commented on how she felt about this year’s race, and the family’s appreciation of the memorial event, saying, “It’s a humbling experience, because after the three-year hiatus, we thought we may never see this event again. So, we are grateful for that. I have seen so many familiar faces, who have been there in the past - coaches, teachers, and volunteers. It’s heartwarming, and it’s a little bit of an emotional day, because this is something that Terrell (Carla’s brother) held dear to his heart - I guess that was his way of keeping Daddy close - and he (Terrell) passed away in 2020. So, now that he is no longer here as well, it’s a bit emotional, but we are thankful, and it’s a pleasure to be here.”

Three of Eleuthera’s High Schools and six Primary Schools participated in the relay event. In the Primary School division, mixed boys and girls teams competed in half mile legs passing on the baton to teammates at the designated spot within Bayfront Park.