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Sports : Athletics Last Updated: Dec 27th, 2008 - 06:36:22


Development Series Begins on Jan 3
By Tamara Archibald Gill
Dec 19, 2008, 06:34

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TORTOLA--The BVI Athletics Association will kick off its 2009 season with a Development Track and Field Series, starting on January 3rd 2009.

Field Events will include the Long Jump for Under 13 male and female athletes and Shot Put for Under 17 and Open, male and female participants.

Track events will include the 600 meters for Under 17 and Open male and female athletes; 200 meters Hurdles for Under 17 and Under 20 male and female athletes; 60 meters targeting Under 9 and Under 11 male and female athletes and the 150 meters targeting Under 13 to Open male and female athletes.

Additionally, the Association expects to name its 2008 male and female Athletes of the Year in three divisions as well as launch its Athlete of the Meet Program, where athletes will be recognized for their outstanding performances.

In an effort to ensure a smooth series, The BVI Athletics Association has scheduled a meeting for Technical Officials on December 29th 2009, at 6:00 p.m. at the Department of Youth Affairs and Sports.

Other meets in the Development Series are scheduled for January 17th; January 31st; February 7th; February 21st, February 28th and March 7th 2009.

The BVI Athletics Association takes this opportunity to everyone best wishes for the Christmas Season as we look forward to an exciting 2009 season.

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