Published 11 April 2017
| POS Club | P | W | D | L | F | A | GD |
| SLH Horsfords St. Pauls United | 23 | 16 | 2 | 5 | 51 | 13 | 38 |
| FLOW 4G Cayon Rockets | 23 | 15 | 4 | 4 | 40 | 17 | 23 |
| H.E. Garden Hotspurs | 23 | 14 | 5 | 4 | 53 | 25 | 28 |
| RAMS Village Superstars | 23 | 11 | 5 | 7 | 62 | 30 | 32 |
| Winners Circle Newtown United | 23 | 10 | 8 | 5 | 39 | 20 | 19 |
| SOL Island Auto Conaree | 23 | 10 | 7 | 6 | 37 | 24 | 13 |
| ELCO LTD St. Peters | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 34 | 33 | 1 |
| United Old Road Jets | 23 | 5 | 2 | 16 | 14 | 36 | -22 |
| Fast Cash SPD United | 23 | 4 | 4 | 15 | 19 | 40 | -21 |
Published 11 April 2017
The intense schedule of football competitions continue as teams vie to get into the SKNFA Easter Cup
The second round of the SKNFA Premier League was just completed, leaving four teams sitting well and most favoured to compete in the Easter Cup Finals.
Teams that have qualified, based on points accumulated in the second round only, are as follows:
SOL Island Auto Conaree – 20 points from 9 games
RAMS Village Superstars – 19 points from 9 games
HE Garden Hotspurs – 19 points from 9 games
FLOW 4G Cayon Rockets – 17 points from 9 games
These are the four Premier League teams that will compete in the SKNFA Easter Cup Competition from the 13th April. In this competition, No. 1 will play against No. 4, and No. 2 will play No. 3. to determine which teams enter the final of the Easter Cup.
Although Superstars and Hotspurs have the same number of points, Superstars with a better goal average secured the second position.
According to Dexter Tyrell, manager of the SKNFA Secretariat, attention is also being given to the third and final round of the Premier League. As of 14th March, all teams would have played their required matches. The push is now on for every team to get a berth in the Final 4.
“As it is, the teams that are out front would be HE Garden Hotspurs leading the pack with 42 points, followed closely by FLOW 4G Cayon Rockets, with 39 points, and S L Horsford St. Paul’s United now on 38 points,” Tyrell informed.
In the remainder of the points standing:
SOL Island Auto Conaree – 34 points
RAMS Village Superstars – 31
Winners Circle Newtown – 26
ELCO Limited St. Peter’s – 26
United Old Road Jets – 16
Fast Cash SPD United – 15
Delta Petroleum Sandy Point – 3
“The competition, for me, is wide open. It is still open for the first seven teams to have a chance to get into the Final 4. Teams have about eight games to go, and if any team wins all its games, they would accumulate an additional 24 points, but truthfully, it would be fair to say that team Sandy Point has already eliminated itself.”
“I do believe over the next couple of days, you will see some good football.”
Meanwhile, the stage has been reached for what is called ‘The Round of Sixteen” for the 2017 SKNFA – FA Cup Competition – a knock-out competition. Games are being played to get to through the next stages that lead to the SKNFA – FA Cup Finals.
The quarter finals of the FA Cup will be held on the 28th and the 30th of March.
Published 10 April 2017
GEORGETOWN, (CMC) – Pakistan defeated West Indies by 74 runs in the second One-Day International of the three-match series at the Guyana National Stadium yesterday.
Pakistan scored 282 for five off 50 overs (Babar Azam 125 not out, Imad Wasim 43 not out, Mohammed Hafeez 32, Sarfraz Ahmed 26; Shannon Gabriel 2-50)
Meanwhile West Indies scraped 208 off 44.5 overs (Jason Holder 68, Ashley Nurse 44; Hasan Ali 5-38, Mohammad Hafeez 2-23)
Babar Azam struck his fifth One-Day International hundred and fourth in five matches against West Indies as Pakistan set the hosts another imposing run chase in the second game of the three-match series yesterday.
Sent in, the visitors tallied 282 for five off their 50 overs, with the right-handed Babar stroking a career-best unbeaten 125 off 132 deliveries at the Guyana National Stadium.
Imad Wasim came at the end to lash an unbeaten 43 off 35 balls, combining with Azam to plunder 84 runs off the last seven overs – in an 89-run, unbroken sixth wicket stand which gave the innings much needed impetus.
Mohammed Hafeez got 32 and captain Sarfraz Ahmed, 26, while fast bowler Shannon Gabriel led the bowlers with two for 50.
Still inspired from their record run chase in Friday’s opener, West Indies started strongly when they removed dangerous openers Ahmed Shezad (5) and Kamran Akmal (21) to leave Pakistan 44 for two in the ninth over.
Gabriel claimed Shezad to a smart leg-side catch by wicketkeeper Shai Hope while Joseph accounted for Akmal in identical fashion.
Azam then paced the innings nicely with three vital partnerships. He put on 69 for the third wicket with Hafeez, added 55 for the fifth with Safraz before his belter at the end with Imad.
All told, Azam struck seven fours and three sixes while the left-handed Imad blasted a pair of four and sixes.
Sourced Information: CMC
Published 10 April 2017
12 Athletes chosen for 2017 FLOW CARIFTA Games**
The St. Kitts & Nevis Amateur Athletic Association (SKNAAA) is pleased to announce its National Representative Contingent for the 2017 FLOW CARIFTA Games scheduled for April 15th – 17th 2017, Curacao. Our young ambassadors shall be led by SKNAAA’s Games Secretary Mr. Corneil Williams, who will also be the delegate at the Games’ Congress.
The team and its officials shall comprise of the following:
Roatter Johnson - Head Coach
Hugh Matthew Jr- Assistant Coach
Jermaine Francis - Under 20 Male - High Jump
Kizan David - Under 20 Male - Long Jump
Shanice Elliott- Under 20 Female- 100m & 200m
Tajarie Arthurton - Under 18 Male - 100m / 4X100m
Dimetre Browne - Under 18 Male - 200m, Long Jump, 4X100m, 4X400m
Marcus Duberry - Under 18 Male – 100m, 4X100m
Craig Connor Jr - Under 18 Male `- 200m, 4X400m, 4X100m
Royden Peets - Under 18 Male - 4X100m
Jahnaza Francis- Under 18 Male - 400m, 4X400m
Leroy Chapman - Under 18 Male - 400m, 800m, 4X400m
Travis Warner - Under 18 Male - Shot Put
Namibia Clavier - Under 18 Female - 400m
SKNAAA President Mr. Glenville Jeffers commended the members of his Association’s Selection Committee for their vision. “I must commend my Selection Committee for identifying these young talented group of athletes who have stood out amongst their peers throughout the 2017 Athletic Season. My Executive Committee unanimously supported the selection of these athletes as they represent the next generation of athletics in the federation. Most showed their dominance and athleticism in the recently concluded scholastic championships and CARIFTA Trials over the past two (2) weekends and must be commended for their hard work that got them this far.”
The team is expected to depart the Federation in two (2) batches between Tuesday 11th and Wednesday 12th April 2017. Mr. Tajarie Authurton is the only overseas based athlete selected. Special mention must be made of Ms. Kieshonna Brooks who was selected based on her National Record Performance in the Women’s Heptathlon. Ms. Brooks however shall not be attending due to athletic commitments at her school, the University of Mississippi.
The SKNAAA extends heartfelt congratulations to the entire contingent and wishes them a successful FLOW CARIFTA Games campaign
Published 6 April, 2017
The cracking sounds of fireworks, filled the air and for a moment, the atmosphere at the ET Willet Park, was reflected in the brightly lit sky.
The huge crowd, which originally included such dignitaries as Prime Minister Timothy Harris and Premier Vance Amory, after being initially taken aback by the pleasant surprise, soon warmed to the occasion in spontaneous applause.
It was Wednesday 5th April, the much anticipated day of the annual Interprimary schools’ track meet, on Nevis-otherwise known as the MINI-OLYMPICS. It was held under the distinguished patronage of former Olympic sprint queen, Meritzer Williams, who was immaculately attired and made a fashion statement of her own.
The grand announcement as to the 2017 winners of the competition, had just been made. It was revealed that St. Thomas’ Primary school had successfully defended its championship honours, it had secured in 2016.
Their fan base erupted into huge celebrations.
As per usual, hundreds of individuals crammed into the ETW and there were even several boat loads coming over from St. Kitts.
However, the ultimate stars of the day, were the athletes. They came out to excel and to entertain and that is exactly what they did.
They competed in the 800 meters; 200; 400; 1200; 60; 100; 4X100 and 4X400 meters events and on several occasions, the photo finish experts had to be called to adjudicate.
The athletes appeared to be well oiled and well-tuned and definitely came out to give it their all.
Of course, there were some athletes who stood out more than others and for that very reason, the medals were shared around nicely. The two least populated schools in St. James’ and VOJN, collected gold medals as well and that would have served to stagger some of the points away from some of the more populated schools.
At one point, the St. Thomas’ Primary school was so well challenged by the Ivor Walters Primary, that they were tied on points. However, critically, St. Thomas’ came out a lot better in the 100 meter events and the 4X400 relay events, and that was the ultimate decider.
Soon it was The Ivor Walters team, attempting to tug away from the Jocelyn Liburd Primary school, for second place and the Jocelyn Liburd Primary prevailed in the end, to beat them by a mere two points.
Immediately after the meet, the medal presentation ceremony was held and the top athletes received their medals. However, it was announced that the individual champion trophies will be presented at the respective schools on Thursday and that the announcement of the Victor and Victrix Ludorum, will be revealed in the not too distant future.
The revelation of the top schools, was also made:
Division A
St. Thomas’ Primary-champions-191 points
Jocelyn Liburd Primary-2nd-161 points
Division B
Elizabeth Pemberton-6 peat champions-125 points
Maude Cross Preparatory school-second-42 points
Overall placements
1st and Champions- St. Thomas’ Primary-191 points
2nd JLPS-161 points
3rd IWPS-159 points
4th CPS-139 points
5th EPPS -125 points
6th Maude Cross Preparatory-42 points
7th –VOJN-32 points
St. James’ -27 points
