13 Mar 2007 | Rugby
Boys Youth Soccer Program to changes its name to The Dolly Madison Youth Soccer Academy
March 12, 2007 Mark Hardy Organizer of the Grand Bahama Boys Youth Soccer Development Program visited Mr. Don Roberts, President of Dolly Madison Home Center to thank him for committing to fund the Grand Bahama Boys Youth Soccer Program. As part of their continuing commitment to the youth of the Grand Bahama, Mr. Roberts stated Dolly Madison Home Center in conjunction with Whirlpool is pleased to announce an ongoing partnership with Mr. Mark Hardy and The Grand Bahama Boys Youth Soccer Development Program.
On December 7th 2006 Dolly Madison Home Center stepped up to the plate with its first donation to fund the five-year-old Youth Soccer program, which caters to Grand Bahama boys aged 8 to 21 years old. Currently, over 100 youngsters regularly attend weekly coaching sessions and competitive games at Freeport Rugby & Football Club.
Mr. Roberts commented, Our youth need positive ways to expend the great energy that they possess. We at Dolly Madison Home Center are pleased to facilitate directing some of that energy towards The Boys Youth Soccer Program under the tutelage of Mr. Mark Hardy. It is for this reason that we are here today to present a second check in support of this fine program. Finally, I wish to formally invite all male Youth between the ages of 8 and 21 to Come on Down and participate
Organizer of the Boys Youth Soccer program, Mr. Mark Hardy, was so delighted about the new partnership with Dolly Madison that he proclaimed that the successful youth soccer program would officially change its name to the Dolly Madison Youth Soccer Academy. Further, the Boys Intermediate League will now be called The Whirlpool I-League
Mr. Hardy noted that the donations provided by Dolly Madison would enable the Program to continue to grow. As we continue to expand, the need for extra equipment increases as does the ongoing running costs. We have tremendous development plans and the generous donation by Mr. Roberts and Dolly Madison will equip us to meet these objectives.
The Dolly Madison Youth Soccer Academy will continue to:
provide higher level coaching by licensed and experienced soccer coaches
provide a safe and stable environment where the boys can enhance their social skills and learn the importance of team work.
arrange games against youth teams from other Bahamian islands and US teams – both traveling to play and hosting teams
run an Intermediate League (Whirlpool I league) for boys aged between 13 and 17
assist in young players obtaining overseas soccer college scholarships
play an important role in the planning and running of the English Premier League Soccer summer camp which attracts almost 200 participants every year and is scheduled for the week commencing June 25th this year.
9 Mar 2007 | Rugby
After 2 rounds, last seasons weakest team ( Dynamo Smit) have improved tremendously and lie in second place in the table . Indeed , only a late equalizer from Kerlin Emile for the Oilers prevented the Dynamos from going top of the league. They had followed up the first week’s victory over last seasons champions GB Shipyard Wanderers with a solid first half performance on Wednesday. A penalty from draft pick Sam Taylor gave the Dynamos the lead at half time against the Oilers. The Oilers came back strongly in the second half to level the score and collect their first point of the season.
In the second game , the Wanderers were defeated once again as the coach attempted to shuffle his pack in a bid to retain their Whirlpool title . Against Cable Bahamas , the GB Shipyard Wanderers showed a better performance with first round draft pick Travis Yardie Taylor controlling the game for long periods. In the end, however two goals from last season’s MVP Riko Jean settled the game for Cable Bahamas Stars. The goal scorer for the Wanderers was Bryce Braynen ( yes Bryce ) who showed some nifty footwork to equalize midway through the second half . The Stars however look a strong team and , after coming so close last season, should be amongst the contender s once again this season.
Week 1 Results
CABLE BAHAMAS STARS 2
BORCO OILERS 1
DYNAMO SMIT 1
GB SHIPYARD WANDERERS 0
Week 2 Results
GB SHIPYARD WANDERERS 1
CABLE BAHAMAS STARS 2
BORCO OILERS 1
DYNAMO SMIT 1
After two rounds of games
Cable Bahamas Stars 6 pts
Dynamo Smit 4 pts
Borco Oilers 1 pt
GB Shipyard Wanderers 0 pts
8 Mar 2007 | Rugby
Big game this Saturday,
the playoffs have begun for the Bahamas Championships!!!!
Your team, Freeport if you are not sure!, will be playing Cuckoos out of Nassau at home with a 2pm K/O
For those who remember their last meeting in Freeport it was one of the best games seen in years and this encounter is setting up to be a repeat. The winners will then play the winners of the other playoff taking place in Nassau between Bailou and Buccaneers the following weekend.
Come to the club on Saturday bring as many friends as you can or just drag someone off the streets of Freeport and support YOUR TEAM
Just to confirm:
Game: Freeport Vs Cuckoos
Day: Saturday 10th March
K/O: 2pm
Bar open as soon as Tommi unlocks the doors
ALSO
Saturday morning 10 am – 11.30 Youth Rugby for all interested ages 8 – 16 boys and girls. We are introducing the game using touch rugby so there is no major contact and players can enjoy the game and learn the skills without the fear of injury. come on down and have some fun.
27 Feb 2007 | Rugby
HAPPENING NOW !
March 7th Whirlpool I league Spring Season and Dolly Madison Youth Soccer Academy from 5pm
March 10th Youth rugby 10am to 11.30
March 10th Freeport Rugby FC home to Cuckoos Bahamas Cup 2pm KO
ON THE HORIZON !
March 23rd International Food Night
April 20th Race Night to be finallised
April 28th Steak Out and end of season rugby / football games
Also Dolly Madison Youth Soccer Academy every wednesday from 5pm
27 Feb 2007 | Rugby
Whirlpool Intermediate Youth Soccer League : Spring Season
The Spring Season kicks off this Wednesday ( February 28th) at 5pm at Freeport Rugby & Football Club with the following two games:
BORCO OILERS v CABLE BAHAMAS STARS
GB SHIPYARD WANDERERS v DYNAMO SMIT
Following the culmination of the winter season the teams have been reshuffled slightly in order to attempt to achieve parity in the teams . consequently last season’s wooden spoonists ( ie they came bottom) have had the pick of the talent on show and have bolstered their roster with Roger Johnson and Sam Taylor.
Cable Bahamas Stars must also be happy as they managed to keep hold of Denzil Deveaux whilst picking up the winter seasons MVP Riko Jean. Borco Oilers coach Michael Irving was obviously happy with his previous team’s performance as he retains goalscoring midfielder Tootz Sands as well as holding onto Kerlin Emile . A good draft for the Oilers . Champioship winning coach Scott from GB Shipyard Wanderers has had to reshuffle his pack as many of his players were cherry picked by the other teams . Coach Scott is happy however that he has managed to scoop up Travis Yardie Taylor who he believes has the potential to be the best player in the league . He noted that he noticed him in the previous season and believed that by harnessing Yardies undoubted skill his team would be challenging for the title once more.
Inside tipsters believe the Borco Oilers may well make the early running as their settled team may well pay dividends in the early rounds however look to Cable Bahamas Stars to gain momentum as the season progresses. Insiders tip these two to challenge for the final with the Oilers sneaking the game in a nail biter.
Updated news on the Whirlpool Intermediate League on website http://www.rugby.footballbahamas.com/
The Whirlpool I League is for players aged 14 to 17. All new players should contact Mark Hardy at 357 5403 or come to the Freeport Rugby Club at 5pm on Wednesday.
The Whirlpool I League is part of the Dolly Madison Youth Soccer Academy which provides first class , qualified coaching to boys aged 8 to 21 years of age. As well as the I League , coaching for boys of all other ages continues at 5pm every Wednesday at the same venue. Please contact Mark Hardy for further details.
22 Feb 2007 | Rugby
Latest table
Baillou Played 5 won 5 pts 17
Cuckoos played 5 won 3 pts 11
Freeport played 5 won 2 pts 9
Buccaneers played 5 won 0 pts 2
Next Game : March 3 away to Buccs
Play Off Game: March 10th Home v TBA
