Executive members of the International Association of Athletic Federations' (IAAF) World Relays Bahamas 2014 made themselves known to the public during an introductory press conference held at the new Thomas A. Robinson National Stadium last Thursday.
Keith Parker, who has been named executive chairman of the IAAF World Relays Bahamas 2014 Local Organising Committee (LOC), said that the two-day event which is set for May 24-25, 2014, will be the biggest sporting event hosted in New Providence, as it will bring together the world's best athletes.
BAAA President Mike Sands has been named vice chairman of the LOC and has the responsibility to liaison with the IAAF. Grafton Ifill Jr. is the LOC executive administrator and governmental relations officer. He is responsible for maintaining relations with government authorities. The role of managing director has been given to Lionel Haven. He is responsible for the overall management, leadership and operational activities of the LOC. Haven will ensure that the IAAF World Relays is successfully achieved in accordance with IAAF regulations. Eric Savard is the event consultant. A major events veteran, having managed numerous IAAF events, he will work hand in hand with Haven for the strategic planning, and is in charge of the general transfer of knowledge and delivery of the event.
Parker said hosting the event will require more than 500 event volunteers and more than 100 organising committee members and a part/full-time staff of over 25. He expressed confidence, however, that he and his team will remind the world that The Bahamas is now a major destination for world-class sporting events.

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