Sports Notices

Thu, Feb 13th 2014, 09:01 AM

Tennis

Bahamian Justin Roberts, seeded number one, won his first round match at the International Tennis Federation's (ITF) Grade 4 Indoor Almere 2014, in Almere, Netherlands, yesterday. Roberts, who is currently ranked at number 218 in the world in the ITF Junior Rankings, won in straight sets over Polish player Maksymillian Raupuk, 7-5 and 6-3. He will play hometown favorite Tom Flores Moonen in his second round match tomorrow.

Bahamas Scholastic Association

The Bahamas Scholastic Association (BSA) will stage its tennis tournament for primary players this Thursday, Saturday, and next week Monday. Schools will be allowed to send as many as 10 players each. The tournament will be directed by Van Wilson, who will set up the games and pair players up as well. The cost of the tournament is $100 per school. Also, the league's basketball playoffs will begin on Tuesday, February 25, and will be held at the DW Davis Gymnasium. In an effort to pay for the use of the gym, players are asked to pay one dollar each to enter the gym on the day that they are playing. Teams with balances will not be allowed to play. Also, the league's principal's award for the month of January goes to Mrs. Knowles, principal at Mt. Carmel Preparatory Academy, for her overwhelming support of her team for the month of January 2014.

Track & Field

Club Monica Athletics will host its 11th annual track and field classic this Friday and Saturday, at the old Thomas A. Robinson Track and Field Stadium. The event is expected to get underway at 6 p.m. on Friday, and 1 p.m. on Saturday, and will feature a number of athletes competing in all of the age groups. In addition to a number of standout Bahamian athletes, the event is expected to feature athletes from throughout the Caribbean as well. It will be held under the patronage of 2012 IAAF Rising Female Star of the Year Anthonique Strachan. Strachan, who is a former member of Club Monica Athletics, is the reigning double sprint champion from the World Junior Championships, and a two-time winner of the Austin Sealy award, handed out to the region's best athlete at the annual CARIFTA Games. Strachan is also a semi-finalist from the most recent world championships, and the Olympic Games. Tickets for the event can be obtained at $10 for VIP, $5 for adults, and $3 for children.

Boxing

The Champion Amateur Boxing Club (CABC) will host its bi-monthly show on Saturday, February 15, starting at 8 p.m. at the Wulff Road Boxing Square. A total of six matches will be showcased, and awards will be presented for the 'Best Fight', the 'Most Outstanding Boxer' and the 'Most Improved Boxer'. The CABC along with Platinum Sports Bar & Lounge will also host 'The Spirit of Determination' Amateur Boxing Show at the Platinum Sports Entertainment Center on Dowdeswell Street and Christie Avenue on Saturday, March 1, starting at 8 p.m. The show will recognize Bahamian boxing legends Cassius Moss and David 'Sugar Kid' Bowe. All amateur boxers and boxing clubs are welcomed to participate.

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