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.