News from the Turks and Caicos Islands:
TCIFA hosts charity football matchup for Haiti relief
January 20, 2010
The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association’s (TCIFA) AFC Academy will clash with the TCI Haitian All-Stars in the feature game of a double-header on Sunday, January 24, at the National Stadium in Providenciales; with all the funds raised going to charity for Haiti’s earthquake victims.
Soccer academies start this Saturday
January 15, 2010
This Saturday, January 16, 2010, is the start of the Regional Soccer Academies in Providenclaies. Last year, the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) had almost 300 children playing in 10 different age categories; as well as a Goalkeeping Academy. This year, it is the TCIFA’s objective...
Gayle urges young TCI cricketers to soak up cricket knowledge
September 12, 2009
(TCI-GIS) -- Digicel-sponsored Chris Gayle has urged the 32 youngsters who are participating in the Digicel Cricket Clinics in Turks and Caicos to pepper him and Head Coach, Keith Arthurton, with questions on cricket so that they will learn as much as possible. “Feel free to come up to me at any time..."
Digicel sponsors local athlete
September 3, 2009
(TCI-GIS) -- On Wednesday morning the TCI Sports Commission held a press conference for Wendrico Seymour, who was being sponsored by Digicel on a one year scholarship to further his career and education in Jamaica. Seymour is the first in his family to get a chance to go aboard and further his studies.
Turks & Caicos Sporting Club featured on ESPN's top fishing show
May 14, 2009
Sunday morning May 17, 2009 at 8am EST, Ambergris Cay takes center stage on ESPN’s hit show, Wanna Go Fishing? The second episode of a two part series (first episode airing May 10) Ambergris Cay and its jewel tone Caribbean waters steal the spotlight when the group hits the almost impossible.
TCIFA's Soccer Scramble a putting success
May 6, 2009
(TCI-GIS) -- The Fourth Annual Soccer Scramble that took place in Providenicales on Sunday, May 3, proved to be a success by all that participated. The four-person net scramble which was cancelled last year as a result of World Cup participation and the September hurricanes, is put on annually.
TCIFA host annual soccer scramble
April 29, 2009
(TCI-GIS) -- The Fourth Annual Soccer Scramble takes place in Providenicales this weekend. The four-person net scramble, generally held at the beginning of each new football season, is being put on by the Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association (TCIFA) in collaboration with premier jeweler, Jai’s.
TCI Sports Commission congratulates TCI team
April 27, 2009
(TCI-GIS) -- On Friday, April 26, at the Gustavus Lightbourne Sports Center in Providenciales, the TCI Sports Commission congratulated the TCI National Track and Field team on behalf of the entire Turks and Caicos Islands for representing the country at the 2009 Carifta Games in St Lucia.
Team TCI travels to St Lucia for 2009 CARIFTA Games
April 9, 2009
The Turks and Caicos Islands National Track and Field Team headed to St Lucia for the 2009 Carifta Games Wednesday. After last year’s amazing performance by Wendrico Seymour brought home gold and silver medals, this years troupe looks to do that and more. Seymour’s performance has inspired the entire country.
Leading developer donates to football development
April 7, 2009
(TCI-GIS): As the world’s most loved sport, football, is reaching a feverous pitch in the Turks and Caicos Islands, for the continued growth and development of that sport, in particular, where the youth are concerned, subsidization is paramount. The Turks and Caicos Islands Football Association has announced...
Youth to have a fun day playing cricket
February 26, 2009
(TCI-GIS): This year, 2009, marks the sixtieth anniversary of the Commonwealth, and the occasion will be celebrated under the theme: “The Commonwealth at Sixty -Serving a New Generation”. Moreover, the Commonwealth Youth Ambassadors are hosting A Young Person’s Cricket Tournament in each country.
Valentines Day Cup model sailboat races in Middle Caicos
February 18, 2009
(TCI-GIS): Valentines Day 2009 was celebrated in grand cultural style on beautiful Bambarra Beach in Middle Caicos over the weekend; with over 150 locals, residents and visitors from near and far attended the Ninth Annual Valentines Day Cup Model Sailboat Races – an event conceived by Daniel Forbes.
Amateur athletics championships cancelled
February 12, 2009
(TCI-GIS): The Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission has announced the cancellation of the Third Annual National Primary and High School Championship, which were scheduled for February 23 to 27. Permanent Secretary Clara Gardiner said that there were insufficient funds to stage this year's event.
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