Commander seeks help/FIFA wants Bolt/Rugby/Chris Gayle
George Town Commander calls on businesses to help local communities
George Town Commander, Chief Inspector Angelique Howell, who met with 25 residents in Windsor Park on Tuesday night, is calling on businesses to volunteer their time, expertise or equipment to help strengthen local communities.
The meeting, which is part of a series of events hosted by CI Howell, provided a platform for the police and residents to discuss a wide range of issues such as after school programmes, anti-social behaviour, crime prevention and community initiatives.
“ I was very impressed with the passion for change demonstrated in Windsor Park on Tuesday,” said CI Howell. “ The residents discussed a range of issues that impact on them daily – youth issues, traffic matters, drugs and alcohol abuse and concerns about crime. It’s clear that they want to see improvements within their community and that they are keen to see positive changes for them and for future generations. The residents were very vocal about their desire for the community to come together and find solutions for the issues they face.
“Those at the meeting had some very specific ideas about what they want to do to improve the community, but these ideas need help to get off the ground. That’s why I’m asking for business owners and residents to consider donating their time, expertise or equipment to help improve the quality of life in Windsor Park.
“One young man told me about a gardening company that has been started, but they need assistance with equipment and the maintenance of that equipme
nt. They also want to establish an electrical program to provide people with the skills that could ultimately lead to employment – but that programme costs $150 per person. In addition, young people in the area need bibs for their after school football programme. All of these activities are designed to provide the people in the area with the tools to be more constructive and productive.
“Sometimes people just need one chance to make a better life for themselves, so let’s come together as a community to give people in Windsor Park an opportunity to have that one chance.”
Anyone who wishes to discuss assisting the Windsor Park community with time, equipment or expertise should contact CI Howell on [email protected], SPC Fran General on [email protected], or Windsor Park Neighbourhood Officer PC Emrol Smith on [email protected].
Further community meetings in the George Town area will be announced in due course.
FIFA boss invites Bolt to Brazil for World Cup
From Caribbean360
Usian Bolt accepts the FIFA World Cup mascot Fuleco from Sepp Blatter.
ZURICH, Switzerland, Wednesday August 28, 2013 – FIFA’s president Joseph Blatter has invited sprint sensation Usain Bolt to Brazil to witness, football’s biggest showpiece, the 2014 world Cup.
Blatter issued the invitation during a visit by Bolt to football’s headquarters on Wednesday ahead of the IAAF Diamond League meeting in Zürich Thursday evening at the Letzigrund Stadium in Switzerland.
“For years, he has dominated speed events,” said the FIFA President.
“I’m very proud that this great gentleman is here today. He also showed again recently that the 4x100m is very important to him, which proves that he is a team player, just like in football”.
The world’s top football executive presented the fastest man on the planet with a number of gifts including a ticket to Brazil, a shiny FIFA pennant, a fluffy World Cup 2014 mascot and a shirt with the athlete’s name printed on the back.
Bolt who recently turned 27 said he was pleased to visit the Home of FIFA for the first time.
“For me, it’s an honour to be here today,” he said.
“I follow football and today I saw the World Cup Trophy for the first time.”
Bolt became the top medal winner in World Championships Athletics history after claiming 10 medals, eight gold and two silver. (CMC)
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Rugby: Serevi International Invitational Sevens round up
From Cayman Rugby
A week of mixed emotions in the men’s Maples and Calder National Rugby Sevens Academy following their Shield Championship win in the Serevi International Invitational Sevens that was held in Glendale Colorado last weekend. The squad battled back valiantly after four straight losses in the their first four games, 35 to 0 V USA Olympic Development VII, 43 to 7 V France Military Select, 19 to 12 V Mexico and then 26 to 7 V USA, to finally find their stride and some match pattern and put together excellent wins over Bermuda 26 to 5 in the shield Semi and the US Navy 38 to 7 in the Shield Final to bring home some silverware and purpose.
The weeklong camp at the purpose built Rugby facility in Rugbytown USA, Glendale Colorado was magnificent, superb facilities allowed the team unlimited access to world class training and learning environments and the players took noticeable steps forward. The weeklong camp was also fully sponsored by the City of Glendale meaning that the group simply had to cover flight costs which was also a huge assistance and honor. The level of play is world class as expected and all the players are in top physical condition. There are representative sides from all over the world and while the very top players and teams may not be there as recognized team entities this was definitely a step up from recent tournaments Cayman has attended in the past few years. The altitude of Colorado and heat is also a massive factor on the players so anyone not in absolutely top physical condition would have struggled. The Work of Strength and Conditioning Coach Dave Clancy over the past sevens weeks became very evident especially with the game 6 win over a younger bigger and fitter US Navy who were much fancied to put up a big score in the final.
Director of Rugby Richard Grizz Adams also had mixed emotions about the week long camp and tournament’, yes very pleased with the way the guys have come back on Sunday and the US Navy is a pretty big scalp for us here this weekend and against the run of the cards I would say. I knew coming in that we had about half our team that were experiencing their first sevens tournament, when the teams and players are this good it is a baptism by Fire. We looked like deer in the headlights yesterday, played the US team this morning and did ok and then handled Bermuda and the US Navy comfortably today. The week long camp has been great and of course we know we have a lot of overseas based players who are playing at these levels week in and week out if not better. Clancy is also working with them so I can see already that we are finally getting to a point where fitness is not an issue, we need some more power and just general technique but I feel a lot better about our chances of taking the NACRA Championship title in November than I did at this time last week, so it’s ended on a high and we need to rationalize what we actually achieved this week. I would say of this squad put their best foot forward and the other half will go home wanting to perform better. There are a number of guys domestically who could not make this trip as well so I would estimate probably 20 left with a shout of getting selected so it’s all to work for.’
PHOTO: Cayman Rugby
Chris Gayle mentally fatigued from hectic schedule
From Caribbean360
Gayle, who scored 47 not out in the final to lead the Tallawahs to a seven-wicket win over Warriors, started the year with a stint with Sydney Thunder in the Australia Big Bash League.
KINGSTON, Jamaica, Thursday August 29, 2013 – West Indies opener Chris Gayle says he is mentally fatigued as a result of a hectic playing schedule and is eagerly looking forward to a three- month break from cricket.
His disclosure comes on the heels of the inaugural Limacol Caribbean Premier League (CPL) where he steered Jamaica Tallawahs to title honours by defeating Guyana Amazon Warriors in the finals.
“It’s been a long road, and I am very, very tired mentally,” said Gayle, who captured the man-of-the-match award in the final.
“It was a challenging time batting-wise in the Tri-nation series and then against Pakistan, and to have come and played a captain’s part in the CPL has been really, really, stressing.”
Gayle, who scored 47 not out in the final to lead the Tallawahs to a seven-wicket win over Warriors, started the year with a stint with Sydney Thunder in the Australia Big Bash League.
He represented West Indies in a one-day and Twenty20 International series tour in late January before returning to the Caribbean to participate in Test and one-day international series against Zimbabwe, followed by a run with Royal Challengers Bangalore in the popular Indian Premier League in April.
The ICC Champions Trophy in England in May followed soon after, with his last international duties coming in June and July.
“It’s been quite a lot, and I am really, really happy that it is over now. No more cricket for me until the next three months,” Gayle said.
A series of low scores in the earlier part of the CPL had also raised concerns about his form.
West Indies are due to tour New Zealand from December to play three Tests, five one-day internationals and two Twenty20 Internationals. (CMC)
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