Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – The Turks and Caicos Islands will take center stage as the Caribbean’s sporting elite gather for a historic week of events from October 14^th to 19^th, 2024. This unprecedented occasion will mark the first time the Turks and Caicos Islands hosts the Caribbean Association of National Olympic Committees (CANOC) General Assembly, the Commonwealth Games Federation annual meetings and workshops, and the highly anticipated inaugural CANOC Sports Awards. Over 100 participants, including Caribbean sports stars, administrators, and officials, will converge on Providenciales to celebrate sporting excellence and chart the future of Caribbean sports.

Speaking on the significance of this momentous week, Mr. Godfrey Been, President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Commonwealth Games Association, expressed his pride, “It is an honour for the Turks and Caicos Islands to host the inaugural CANOC Sports Awards and these prestigious events. This not only celebrates the remarkable achievements of our region’s athletes and sports leaders but also strengthens the bond of unity that sports fosters across the Caribbean. We are proud to play a pivotal role in recognizing the excellence that transcends our sporting communities and showcases the Caribbean on the global sporting stage.”

The week will kick off with the Commonwealth Games Federation’s annual meetings and IOC Sustainability workshops and CANOC’s 22nd General Assembly, both taking place for the first time in Turks and Caicos. These meetings will bring together key decision-makers from across the Caribbean and the Commonwealth to discuss strategies that ensure the region remains competitive and innovative on the global stage.

Ms. Edith Cox, Vice President of the Turks and Caicos Islands Commonwealth Games Association, highlighted the importance of these gatherings, “This is a pivotal moment for Caribbean sports, and hosting these meetings will strengthen the future of sports in our country and across the region. We’re thrilled to welcome so many influential leaders to our beautiful shores.”

The week will culminate with the star-studded Inaugural CANOC Sports Awards on October 19^th, 2024, at the luxurious Beaches Turks & Caicos Resort Villages and Spa. With a theme of “Celebrating Caribbean Sporting Excellence”, this black-tie affair will honour the Caribbean’s finest athletes, teams, administrators, and sports organizations, alongside the prestigious IOC Sustainability Awards. The Awards, featuring nominees like Olympic gold medalists and regional champions, will celebrate the incredible achievements of Caribbean athletes who have shone on the international stage.

Among the nominees for Caribbean Sports Personality of the Year are renowned athletes such as Julien Alfred (Saint Lucia, Athletics) and Kyron McMaster (British Virgin Islands, Athletics). Other awards will include the Caribbean Breakthrough Award, Caribbean Distinguished Service Award, Caribbean Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Caribbean Sponsor of the Year Award. Turks and Caicos’ Sonia Fulford-Missick and Galmo Williams are amongst those nominated.

Hosting these prestigious events not only solidifies the Turks and Caicos Islands as a premier destination for world-class events but also places the Caribbean’s sporting achievements in the global spotlight. This is an opportunity to showcase not only the exceptional talent of Caribbean athletes but also the beauty and hospitality of the Turks and Caicos Islands.

The public is invited to join in this celebration of Caribbean sporting excellence, with tickets available for the CANOC Sports Awards gala. For information, contact tcicga1@gmail.com or call +1 (649) 231-1515.

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands – The long-awaited Turks and Caicos School Sports (TCISS) season kicked off on Saturday, September 28th, with the expectation of an electrifying resurgence of school spirit.

The first school sport on schedule is the Inter-High School Football season for Boys and Girls. Last year’s Boys’ champions were the A. Louise Garland Thomas High School and the Marjorie Basden High School were back-to-back champions for the Girls.

The opening weekend will take place at the TCIFA stadium on Venetian Road starting at 10:00 am but all following games in the season will take place at the National Stadium.

 Chosen by the coaches in a lottery draw, here are the groups each team will be playing in:

Boys Group A

British West Indies Collegiate – BWIC

Wesley Methodist High School – WMHS Maranatha Academy – MA

Clement Howell High School – CHHS

TCIPS Comprehensive High – TCIPS

Boys Group B

Raymond Gardiner High School – RGHS

HJ Robinson High School – HJRHS

1. Louise Garland Thomas High School – ALGTHS Marjorie Basden High School – MBHS

Elite High School – EHS

Girls Group A

Clement Howell High School – CHHS

Wesley Methodist High School – WMHS

Raymond Gardiner High School – RGHS

1. Louise Garland Thomas High School – ALGTHS

Girls Group B

British West Indies Collegiate – BWIC

Clement Howell High School – CHHS

HJ Robinson High School – HJRHS

Marjorie Basden High School – MBHS

On the launch of TCISS 2024-25, Hon. Rachel Taylor shares, “As Minister with responsibilities for Sports, it gives me great pleasure to congratulate all schools for making the assertive effort to ensure that their students are actively engaged in sporting initiatives in partnership with the Sports Commission. Such partnerships aid in the effective delivery of the Physical Education Curriculum.  The various sporting disciplines provide an opportunity to develop the soft skills of our students in areas such as leadership, team building, and resilience, and promote physical fitness. We wish our schools all the best as we launch our school sports season.”.

How to Watch Games:

For this year’s game schedules visit the TCISS page: https://www.gov.tc/sports/our-events/tci-school-sports. Tickets will be sold at the stadium booth: Adults $5, and Children $3.

Visit this link to review last year’s season’s fixtures and standings: https://www.schoolssports.com/CompetitionMicrosite/Competitionintro.asp?TID=TCISS-Football&S=20232024.

Turks and Caicos Islands School Sports 2024-25 Schedule

• TCISS Inter-High School Football Boys, TCISS Inter-High School Football Girls – September 28, 2024 – October 26, 2024 (Providenciales)
• TCISS Inter-High School Basketball – November 2024 – February 2025 (All-Island)
• TCISS Inter-High School Softball – November 2024 – February 2025
• Track and Field Development Meets – February & March 2025
• TCISS Inter-High School Track and Field – March 2025 (Providenciales)
• TCISS Inter-Primary School Track and Field – April 2025 (Providenciales)

PRESS RELEASE

POLICE ACTION LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIPS 2024 DRAWS HUGE VICTORIES

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, 10th September 2024 – After nine weeks, the Police Action League (PAL) 2024 summer season is now complete with great rewards for the participants competing.

16U MOST POINTS – Leroy Hyman, Skyhawks

When the league partnership between the TCI Sports Commission (TCISC) and the Royal Turks and Caicos Islands Police Force (RTCIPF) was formed, it began as a place for community building, mentorship, and mitigation of juvenile delinquency. This year, mentoring sessions were added where the participants were afforded the opportunity to speak with officers in intimate settings and build connections with the RTCIPF.

The core of PAL remains but through teamwork, the athletes have developed great sportsmanship and dedication to their respective sports, using this as an outlet to establish themselves in organised competition.

Fans can see each athlete’s profile in the TCI Sports Commission’s new athlete database detailing individual statistical performance. Visit https://nieves1319.softr.app/pal-games to view.

This database also holds data on the various athletes’ performance in the Turks and Caicos Islands School Sports Competitions and our National Sport Governing Bodies.

Basketball Roundup

13U Basketball

After being uncontested the entire season, the Skyhawks are the 13U PAL Basketball Champions! They defeated the Commanders 27-24 in a nail-biting matchup.

16U MOST REBOUNDS – Samuel Harvey, Skyhawks

13U MOST POINTS – Bethenly Joseph, Skyhawks

13U MOST REBOUNDS – Yeniel Santana, Guardians

13U MOST STEALS – Carlos David Morel, Avengers

13U MOST DEFENSIVE PLAYER – Midjelyn Dorelus, Seaquest

13U LEAGUE MVP – Romeo Higgs Jr., Guardians

13U CHAMPIONSHIP MVP – Ethan Been, Skyhawks

3RD PLACE – Guardians

2ND PLACE – Commanders

CHAMPION – Skyhawks

16U Basketball

The Avengers have dethroned the undefeated Skyhawks to win the 16U Champion title.

Championship Best Pitcher – Roselyn Sampath (Skyhawks)

16U MOST POINTS – Leroy Hyman, Skyhawks

16U MOST REBOUNDS – Samuel Harvey, Skyhawks

16U MOST STEALS – Deshawn Lightbourne, Commanders

16U MOST DEFENSIVE PLAYER – Poteinsky Dumesle, Commanders

16U LEAGUE MVP – Poteinsky Dumesle, Commanders

16U CHAMPIONSHIP MVP – Victory Gbemedu, Avengers

3RD PLACE – Guardians

2ND PLACE – Skyhawks

CHAMPION – Avengers

Softball Roundup

The Skyhawks were the 16U Softball Champions after narrowly winning 12-11! The game was a nail-biting ordeal with the Skyhawks securing the win in the last few minutes of the final inning.

League Best Pitcher – Maurisha Kolas (Avengers)

League Best Pitcher – Maurisha Kolas (Avengers)

League MVP – Jayanna Ferguson (Avengers)

League Best Hitter – Ruth Louis (Skyhawks)

Championship MVP – Christina Pratt (Skyhawks)

Championship Best Pitcher – Roselyn Sampath (Skyhawks)