Statement on CARIFTA Games Travel Dispute with the North Caicos Stars 

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Statement on CARIFTA Games Travel Dispute with the North Caicos Stars 

 

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, April 5, 2024 - It is quite unfortunate the chain of events that led to J-Nevo Handfield Agenor’s experience during his travel back from Grenada, with the North Caicos Stars’ Junkanoo group. The Sports Commission empathises with him and his family and we are relieved to be informed that Mr. Agenor has been safely transported to the Turks and Caicos Islands.

 

The North Caicos Stars’ ensemble is an independent group that travelled to CARIFTA to support our athletes. Their performances were world-class and greatly appreciated by our athletes. 

 

The Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission assisted in the funding of the Turks and Caicos Amateur Athletic Association (TCAAA) to compete in these games, however, no travel or financial assistance was given to any other organisations or groups attending the competition on their own accord. It is also important to note that the Junkanoo group does not fall under the remit of the TCAAA which is a registered National Sport Federation.

 

We are relieved that the musician has returned to his family safely and that he can continue to represent the Turks and Caicos Islands on an international stage. 

 

Mr Jarrett Forbes

Director of Sports

 

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A. Louise Garland Thomas High School are Triple Inter-High School Track and Field Champions

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A. Louise Garland Thomas High School are Triple Inter-High School Track and Field Champions
 
Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, March 5, 2024 - Three consecutive years in a row, the A. Louise Garland Thomas High School are Inter-High School Track and Field Champions! Despite facilitating only school years Form 1 - 3, the school has dominated the competition coming out on top with 24 gold medals.
 
As of season 2022/23, winning Nationals is determined by medal count, with gold medals holding the most weight. 
 
Champion Boy and Girl Awards
Under 13
Champion Boy - Stanley ISRAEL
Champion Girl - Mallaya WILSON
 
Under 15
Champion Boy - Ali ELIASU
Champion Girl - Tanaire GARDINER

Under 17
Champion Boy - Melique EVANS
Champion Girl - Krysann WILLIAMS

Under 19
Champion Boy - Markey ZEPHERINE
Champion Girl - Irener MOLINE

Overall Champion
Overall Champion Boy - Love JOSEPH
Overall Champion Girl - Irener MOLINE
 
 
Next week following the Nationals is the Inter-Primary School Championships 2023/24, taking place March 19 - 21. 
 
This year the number of primary schools participating has increased from 18 to 21 in comparison to season 2022/23. Also continuing from last year, the medal count determines the Champions of the competition, with gold holding the most weight. 
 
The two-time champions Ona Glinton Primary School clinched the win in 2022/23 with 19 medals total - 8 Gold 6 Silver and 5 Bronze. Second place Ianthe Pratt Primary School took home 20 medals - 7 Gold, 7 Silver and 6 Bronze while Richmond Hill Primary School placed third with 12 medals - 7 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze.
 
How to Watch the Championships
Entry tickets will be sold at the booth, $5 for adults and $3 for children per day. The event will be livestreamed from the TCI Sports Commission and FLOW our streaming partner's Facebook page and YouTube channel. The championships will also be broadcast via radio on RTC 89.1 FM.

 

The full event schedule will be released in short order. Visit the TCI Sports Commission Facebook or Instagram page for schedule updates.

For the latest news on the TCISS, fans can follow on Instagram (@tcisportscommission) and Facebook (Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission). To share your experience with TCISS on social, use the hashtags #TCISS and #morethanjustsports. 

 
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Schools Participating in the TCISS Inter-High School Track and Field Championships 2023/24 Revealed

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Schools Participating in the TCISS Inter-High School Track and Field Championships 2023/24 Revealed

Providenciales, Turks and Caicos Islands, February 27, 2024 - The most attended portion of the Turks and Caicos Islands School Sports (TCISS) season Track and Field has arrived. The Inter-High School Track and Field Championships 2023/24 begins on Thursday, February 29 - Saturday, March 2 featuring fourteen schools and a total of 354 athletes.
 
List of Schools
  1. A. Louise Garland Thomas High School
  2. Alpha Christian Academy
  3. British West Indies Collegiate
  4. Clement Howell High School
  5. Elite School
  6. HJ Robinson High School
  7. Holy Family Academy
  8. International School
  9. Maranatha Academy
  10. Marjorie Basden High School
  11. Precious Treasures International School 
  12. Provo Middle School
  13. Raymond Gardiner High School 
  14. Wesley Methodist School
Inter-High School Track and Field Championships (Nationals) | Thursday, February 29 - Saturday, March 2
The three-day event will take place at the National Stadium on Venetian Road starting at 10:00 am from Thursday to Saturday, slated to be a showstopping weekend. Junior athletes will not just be competing for a place on the podium, they will also be vying for a spot on the National Team to compete in the CARIFTA Games. This year's CARIFTA is set to take place in Grenada from March 30 - April 1.
 
Following on from last year, the medal count determines the Champions of the competition, with gold holding the most weight. Last year, the A. Louise Garland Thomas High School came out on top with 18 Gold, 22 Silver and 13 Bronze medals. Clement Howell High School followed with 16 Gold 6 Silver and 10 Bronze medals with Marjorie Basden High School in third with 12 Gold 9 Silver and 8 Bronze medals. 

How to Watch the Championships
Entry tickets will be sold at the booth, $5 for adults and $3 for children per day. The event will be livestreamed from the TCI Sports Commission and FLOW our streaming partner's Facebook page and YouTube channel. It will also be broadcast via radio on RTC 89.1 FM.
 
Inter-Primary School Track and Field Championships | Tuesday, March 19 - Thursday, March 21
This year, primary school students will once again get their chance to show what they are made of. The Primary School Championships bring in a high number of schools participating with 18 schools partaking last year. Likewise, following on from last year, the medal count determines the Champions of the competition, with gold holding the most weight. 
 
The two-time champions Ona Glinton Primary School clinched the win in 2022/23 with 19 medals total - 8 Gold 6 Silver and 5 Bronze. Second place Ianthe Pratt Primary School took home 20 medals - 7 Gold, 7 Silver and 6 Bronze while Richmond Hill Primary School placed third with 12 medals - 7 Gold, 2 Silver and 3 Bronze.
 
The full event schedule will be released closer to the competition's date.

 

Upcoming events in the Turks and Caicos Islands School Sports (TCISS) 2023/24 Sport Schedule

  • TCISS Inter-High School Track and Field Championships - February 29 - March 2, 2024 (National Stadium, Providenciales)
  • TCISS Inter-Primary School Track and Field Championships - March 19 - 21, 2024 (National Stadium, Providenciales)
 

The full TCISS event schedule, standings and further updates can be found on the TCI Sports Commission's website https://www.gov.tc/sports/our-events/tci-school-sports. 

 

For the latest news on the TCISS, fans can follow on Instagram (@tcisportscommission) and Facebook (Turks and Caicos Islands Sports Commission). To share your experience with TCISS on social, use the hashtags #TCISS and #morethanjustsports. 

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