If you bloggers thought that the 2008 track and field season was over for us, think again. At the recent Caribbean Union of Teachers ( CUT) championships in Tortola, the RST&FC was well represented.
The young turks namely Jerrad Mason, Shakir Sandiford,Tramaine Maloney,Shaquille Hollingsworth,Tristan Alleyne,Todd Lavine and the lone female,young sprint princess Tristan Evelyn were instrumental in helping Barbados to a second ( 2nd) place finish behind Caribbean powerhouse Jamaica.
Well done young ones, well done!
Some of the seniors also did well at meets on the international stage. In Poland Kierre was a commendable finalist making her one of the fastest in the world in the 100m hurdles for junior girls.
At the NACAC U-23 championships Ryan.M.Brathwaite was second ( 2nd) in 13.50 secs in the 110m hurdles which was .01 slower than the 13.49secs he ran at the CAC seniors. It must be noted that this time ( 13.49)will be the new national record in the 110m hurdles after it has been ratified by the Amateur Athletic Association ( AAA).
Also at the NACAC U-23 championships, Kiesha Walkes won a silver medal in the Shot Putt with a throw measuring over 15m.
Kudos to Head coach of the RST&FC for a job well done in Poland.
Sunday, July 27, 2008
Friday, July 4, 2008
4x400m relay team
This is the 4x400m relay team for Nationals 2008. Ramon is next to me in the white headband,Weasel,Dwayne L and c0ach Babb. McCollin is kneeling down.
More coming, don't fret.
The foursome who made us proud all year. All U-15 and marvelous. Erin C-B, Halana G, Earla-Ashlee M and Sydney J. Well done girls.
And more ......................
Earla getting ready for the first day of competition of Hampton 2008.
Where are the pics?
I have been asking all you Rising Stars athletes to send me any and all pictures that would've been taken from the numerous gatherings we had during the 2008 season. Come on guys and gals get a move on so we can show the good times we've had.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
WELL DONE !
Hey. I know that I had promised to update the blog sooner.I just couldn't. Since I made the last post here so much had happened. Rising Stars continued to be the most dominant club in Barbados and that was due to the overall commitment of all the coaches and athletes alike.
With the good comes the bad however and nothing worse than when you are dissed by the very people to whom assistance is given . By now most of the members will realise that one of our own ( could be former) has disrespected the RST&FC. After a management meeting, it was decided that a written apology was all that was required. An email stating such was sent and to date no reply has been made. We have also decided that we will not say anything publicly( in the media) unless it is necessary.
It has been very rewarding to us in RS land to know that this minor infraction didn't deter any of you athletes from making us proud at the 2008 National Championships. Congratulations are made to Kierre,Kenrisha,Liann,Ramon,Ryan,Shakir,Shaquille,Tramaine,Tyrell,Tristan A, little Tristan E and all those who certainly showed that THE BARRIER IS IN YOUR MIND!
Further congratulations to those who made any national teams. At the moment the head coach is in Poland at the 2008 World Junior Champioships with queen of the sticks ( baritone voiced) Kierre B.
A hearty thanks to all those athletes,parents and supporters who worshipped with us on Sunday June 29th at St.Thomas Parish Church. It was appreciated.
Athletes please remember that for the 2009 athletic season,several changes will be implemented. This is as a result of members wavering at the very end of 2008 in what we were trying to do. No monetary penalties will be incurred but false starters will be DQed.
To all those athletes who have pictures taken at the numerous gatherings of the RST&FC, email them to me so I can put them on this blog.
As 2008 limps( I had to use something related 2 track here) I wish to thank all those who have made valuable contributions to the club throughout the year. To our pageant winners - DwayneL and Halana, wear the title with pride as true representatives of all that we are. Thanks also to Miss Layne and Mr.Forde for a job well done. Andrea, St.Elmo,Edward,Trottie , you all did a fantastic job as well.
Babb and I are now taking a vacation after a rather chaotic year and we are hoping to restart where we have left off sometime in August 2008.
With the good comes the bad however and nothing worse than when you are dissed by the very people to whom assistance is given . By now most of the members will realise that one of our own ( could be former) has disrespected the RST&FC. After a management meeting, it was decided that a written apology was all that was required. An email stating such was sent and to date no reply has been made. We have also decided that we will not say anything publicly( in the media) unless it is necessary.
It has been very rewarding to us in RS land to know that this minor infraction didn't deter any of you athletes from making us proud at the 2008 National Championships. Congratulations are made to Kierre,Kenrisha,Liann,Ramon,Ryan,Shakir,Shaquille,Tramaine,Tyrell,Tristan A, little Tristan E and all those who certainly showed that THE BARRIER IS IN YOUR MIND!
Further congratulations to those who made any national teams. At the moment the head coach is in Poland at the 2008 World Junior Champioships with queen of the sticks ( baritone voiced) Kierre B.
A hearty thanks to all those athletes,parents and supporters who worshipped with us on Sunday June 29th at St.Thomas Parish Church. It was appreciated.
Athletes please remember that for the 2009 athletic season,several changes will be implemented. This is as a result of members wavering at the very end of 2008 in what we were trying to do. No monetary penalties will be incurred but false starters will be DQed.
To all those athletes who have pictures taken at the numerous gatherings of the RST&FC, email them to me so I can put them on this blog.
As 2008 limps( I had to use something related 2 track here) I wish to thank all those who have made valuable contributions to the club throughout the year. To our pageant winners - DwayneL and Halana, wear the title with pride as true representatives of all that we are. Thanks also to Miss Layne and Mr.Forde for a job well done. Andrea, St.Elmo,Edward,Trottie , you all did a fantastic job as well.
Babb and I are now taking a vacation after a rather chaotic year and we are hoping to restart where we have left off sometime in August 2008.
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