FINN(COM) DAILY RECORD: THURDSAY, 06 MAY 2004

 

 

 

 

FALKLANDS TEAM PREPARING FOR IT’S FIRST EVER COMMONWEALTH YOUTH GAMES

 

The Falkland Islands are preparing for their first ever entry in the II Commonwealth Youth Games to be held in Bendigo, Australia in November 2004.  The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has allocated 6 places in this prestigious event for 4 Swimmers and 2 Athletics entrants.  The swimming team comprises of 4 of the rising stars from the Stanley Swimming Club, Dion Robertson, Edward Freer, Hannah Arthur-Almond and Thomas Judd.  The team will be coached during the games by Senior Squad Coach, Pam Freer.  Roxane Morrison of the Stanley Running Club will represent us on the track and shows great promise in the 100 M and 400 M events.  The Falkland Islands Overseas Games Association (FIOGA) have been able to very generously offer the team some financial support, however sponsorship is being sought from other companies.  If you or your business would like to become involved in sponsoring this team, then please contact Steve Dent, Team manager for more details.  The Falkland Islands Company have once again generously offered to sponsor the official team tracksuits and the Team would like to thank them for their continued support.

 

History of the Commonwealth Youth Games

The idea of a Millennium Commonwealth Youth Games was first discussed in 1997 and was brought to fruition in 1998. The inaugural Commonwealth Youth Games were held in Edinburgh, Scotland from 10 -14 August 2000. 14 countries contested 483 medals over 3 days of competition in 8 sports. A total of 733 athletes & team officials, 280 Technical Officials and around 500 volunteers were involved in the event.

The sports contested were athletics, fencing, gymnastics, hockey, lawn tennis, squash, swimming and weightlifting.

The success of these Games in 2000 gained the support of the Commonwealth Games Federation who has pledged continued support for a Commonwealth Youth Games to be held every 4 years.

 

Fast Facts

·         The Bendigo 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games will be held from 29 November – 4 December, 2004.

 

·         There are 72 countries in the Commonwealth representing over a third of the worlds population. 14 Commonwealth nations competed in the Games in Edinburgh, 24 nations will compete in Bendigo.

 

·         All sports at the Bendigo 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games will be staged at venues in Bendigo and within 8 kms of the Village. The furthest sport being Badminton.

 

·         The City Of Greater Bendigo Council are working to upgrade council owned facilities for the event including works to the Bendigo Aquatic Centre and Queen Elizabeth Oval.

 

·         La Trobe University will be the site for the 2004 Commonwealth Youth Games Village, providing accommodation and meals for 1000 athletes and team officials.

 

·         On the final day of the Games, 4 December, all athletes and team officials will take part in Cultural activities designed to give our international visitors a “taste of Australia” and join in celebrating Bendigo’s rich cultural and historical heritage.

 

·         Volunteers will be required to assist with running the Games, the aim is to ensure all Volunteers enjoy the experience and the chance to contribute and share in the success of the Games

 

More Information;

 

Web

For more information on FIOGA and it’s involvement in Overseas Games – www.horizon.co.fk/fioga

For more info on the Commonwealth Youth Games - http://www.thecgf.com/2004.asp

 

E-mail

Falkland Islands CYG 2004 Team Manager – Steve Dent  - [email protected]

Operations Manager Australian Commonwealth Games Association – Diane Gallagher - [email protected]

 

 

Steve Dent

Falkland Islands Team Manager

C/O Stanley Leisure Centre

Reservoir Road

Stanley

Falkland Islands

 

FIBS NEWS DIRECT: 06 MAY 2004:

 

INSURANCE REP IN THE ISLANDS:

 

The Managing Director of Caribbean Alliance Insurance Company is in the Islands this week.  Caribbean Alliance took over the insurance business just a few months ago and Ernie Lettbie (EL) is visiting from his home in Antigua to meet with agents, FIC and get a feel for the Islands.  I asked him today about the Company’s approach to tourism insurance.

 

EL:  Our insurance company is nervous about the Tourism product, mainly because of the American impact and the American litigation problems.  We issue policies here.  I don’t think the other insurers had previously done that.  We are quite happy to take on the liabilities.  We do restrict it in as much as we do not cover the world-wide jurisdiction because it cannot just allow the American courts to have jurisdiction for what goes on down here.  We are very happy to do anything that requires a court action in the Falkland Islands and, indeed, the United Kingdom.  It’s us and the client who do not want to be exposed to what goes on in America.  So, we have managed to put together various policies for people who require liability coverage to comply with the tourist trade, cruise ships and that sort of thing.

 

LEEDS CASTLE:

 

HMS Leeds Castle welcomed a group of civilian visitors onboard yesterday for its voyage around from Stanley to Mare Harbour.  Sue Gyford was one of those who were offered the chance to see life onboard the patrol vessel.  As well as a tour of the ship, there was a Tornado fly past and a man overboard exercise.

 

TROUGH:

 

FIBS told you last week that the Trough was winding up for its 10^th birthday this weekend.  And, the Pigs are celebrating with a run of 3 Saturdays open on the trot.  After last week, they will be gigging again this Saturday and the week after to make sure everyone gets a chance to celebrate.  After that, they will be taking a break for four to six weeks, while the Trough is extended to the East.  The first ever public function there was held on Friday, May the 6^th 1994, when Claudette Anderson celebrated her birthday.

 

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