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.
Tuesday, July 1, 2008
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
GIVE THANKS !!
April 4th was supposed to be a day of celebration for us in the land of the Rising Star. Unfortunately it was not to be. On that day our beloved president said " DE 2 OF UNNAH REAL FOOLISH !! and that was the last time I heard that voice.
Hours after while preparing for a fundraing event, my good friend left me for her home above our own here on earth. Has it been hard, U betcha. In less than a year my little short friend changed us from a 'group' of people with a few negatives into a club of POSITIVES. In our celebrations and disappointments, we must and will never,ever,ever forget M.Y.S.
Exactly one month later I had to say goodbye to that person who singlehandedly molded m einto the person I am to you. Yup again I had to endure the hardest thing one has to go through and that is to mourn a loved one. I am still trying as best as I can to deal with these passings and as the days go by I know that I will have to do so sometime again.
Maya Angelou ( American novelist) wrote a book, " I know why the caged bird sings" and daily that gets me through my inner pain.
After all the above let us give thanks for who we are, what we have and has accomplished and remember that in the midst of all our joys we will encounter sadness.
Hours after while preparing for a fundraing event, my good friend left me for her home above our own here on earth. Has it been hard, U betcha. In less than a year my little short friend changed us from a 'group' of people with a few negatives into a club of POSITIVES. In our celebrations and disappointments, we must and will never,ever,ever forget M.Y.S.
Exactly one month later I had to say goodbye to that person who singlehandedly molded m einto the person I am to you. Yup again I had to endure the hardest thing one has to go through and that is to mourn a loved one. I am still trying as best as I can to deal with these passings and as the days go by I know that I will have to do so sometime again.
Maya Angelou ( American novelist) wrote a book, " I know why the caged bird sings" and daily that gets me through my inner pain.
After all the above let us give thanks for who we are, what we have and has accomplished and remember that in the midst of all our joys we will encounter sadness.
GOOD 2 B BACK!!
If any of you readers remembers correctly, the last blog was posted prior to the 2008 Carifta games. If any of you were following those games then you will know that history ( in this case HERstory) was written.
Yup that gnarly voiced girl with a penchant for the 'sticks' boomed her way into the annals ( that is a word too) of Carifta history by not only winning gold in the U-20 girls 100m hurdles, but she also broke a year old record and won the covete Austin Sealy award in the process. For those who don't know,this award is given to the single most dominant athlete at the annual Carifta games.
Also at the games our own Kenrisha won gold ( U-17 girls 100mH ) and a silver in the 300mH. Shane won gold in the U-20 boys multi-event and burly Tyrell got double silver in the U-17boys 100 and 400mh.
Those achievements and the ones that I haven't mentioned were some of the reasons peope clamour to be a RISING STAR.
STAY TUNED !!
Yup that gnarly voiced girl with a penchant for the 'sticks' boomed her way into the annals ( that is a word too) of Carifta history by not only winning gold in the U-20 girls 100m hurdles, but she also broke a year old record and won the covete Austin Sealy award in the process. For those who don't know,this award is given to the single most dominant athlete at the annual Carifta games.
Also at the games our own Kenrisha won gold ( U-17 girls 100mH ) and a silver in the 300mH. Shane won gold in the U-20 boys multi-event and burly Tyrell got double silver in the U-17boys 100 and 400mh.
Those achievements and the ones that I haven't mentioned were some of the reasons peope clamour to be a RISING STAR.
STAY TUNED !!
Monday, March 10, 2008
Congratulations!!!!
Heartiest congratulations to the following members of the RST&FC who did us proud recently.
Tristan Evelyn - Victrix Ludorum @ Mount Tabor Primary
Halana Gittens - junior Victrix Ludorum@ Lodge School
Tristan Alleyne -junior Victor Ludorum@ Alexandra
Jerrad Mason - junior Victor Ludorum@ Harrison's College
Jesse Haynes -junior Victor Ludorum@ Deighton Griffith
Tramaine Maloney - junior Victor Ludorum@Lodge School
Shakir Sandiford- Victor Ludorum@ Queen's College
Tyrell Forde - senior Victor Ludorum@ Harrison's College
Xavier Roach - senior Victor Ludorum@ Alexandra
Earla-Ashlee Massiah - divisional winner@ Alexandra
Jaleesia Harper - divisional winner@ Ellerslie
Tre Hollingsworth - divisional winner@ Hillaby's/Turners Hall Primary
Aquan Bourne - divisional winner@ Luther Thorne Primary
More congratulations to Shane on winning the National Sports Council's SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR, the junior Male Sportsperson and on winning the Minister's award.
Ryan'Frenchie'Brathwaite on being crowned " EMERGING ATHLETE" and coach Babb as the COACH OF THE YEAR.
CONGRATULATIONS to all.
OOPS!!!
I almost forgot to further congratulate the 2008 Carifta selectees. Here they are :
Kierre Beckles
Kenrisha Brathwaite
Tyrell Forde
Shane Brathwaite.
More to come but can't put them right now. OH YEAH and Babb is the HEAD COACH !!
Life in Rising Stars land is really sweet.
Tristan Evelyn - Victrix Ludorum @ Mount Tabor Primary
Halana Gittens - junior Victrix Ludorum@ Lodge School
Tristan Alleyne -junior Victor Ludorum@ Alexandra
Jerrad Mason - junior Victor Ludorum@ Harrison's College
Jesse Haynes -junior Victor Ludorum@ Deighton Griffith
Tramaine Maloney - junior Victor Ludorum@Lodge School
Shakir Sandiford- Victor Ludorum@ Queen's College
Tyrell Forde - senior Victor Ludorum@ Harrison's College
Xavier Roach - senior Victor Ludorum@ Alexandra
Earla-Ashlee Massiah - divisional winner@ Alexandra
Jaleesia Harper - divisional winner@ Ellerslie
Tre Hollingsworth - divisional winner@ Hillaby's/Turners Hall Primary
Aquan Bourne - divisional winner@ Luther Thorne Primary
More congratulations to Shane on winning the National Sports Council's SPORTS PERSONALITY OF THE YEAR, the junior Male Sportsperson and on winning the Minister's award.
Ryan'Frenchie'Brathwaite on being crowned " EMERGING ATHLETE" and coach Babb as the COACH OF THE YEAR.
CONGRATULATIONS to all.
OOPS!!!
I almost forgot to further congratulate the 2008 Carifta selectees. Here they are :
Kierre Beckles
Kenrisha Brathwaite
Tyrell Forde
Shane Brathwaite.
More to come but can't put them right now. OH YEAH and Babb is the HEAD COACH !!
Life in Rising Stars land is really sweet.
I'm back!
Hello to all the readers of this blog. My sincerest apologies for not keeping you up-to-date on what has been happening in the land of the Rising Stars. That problem has been corrected and you can continue to look for more spiking news on our athletes.
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