The Tribune

CAFL ELECTIONS

MEL Ferguson, commissioner of the Commonwealth American Football League, has announced that based on added interest of individuals wanting to run for the office of president of the league, the executive committee has agreed to reschedule the election date from January 12-13 to February 12-13.

With the added interest of potential candidates, the CAFL believes that this will put forth a robust and exciting election, which will benefit the league.

The CAFL is again extending an invitation to individuals wanting to run for the office of president of the CAFL. All nominations must be submitted to the election judge, Marty Knowles, no later than Friday, January 30.

Should you have any questions, persons are asked to contact Ferguson by email at cafl.commissioner@gmail.com or call 702-3123 (office).

BOXING

PERIGORD’S BOOK

FORMER heavyweight boxing champion Bertram ‘Bert Perry’ Perigord Jr, who has written a book called ‘The Fight Goes On,’ is preparing to write his second book entitled ‘Having the Right Understanding as We Develop Socially.’ The book is being dedicated to his father, Bertram Alphonso Perigord Sr.

“The experiences shared in this book will delight the heart and mind of young and old,” said Perigord Jr, who added that sponsorship is desirable in order to complete the effort.

Persons interested in assisting financially are urged to contact Perigord Jr at bertperry1@gmail.com, P.O. Box N-8050, Nassau, Bahamas, Suite #103 Poincianna Inn or call 431-0061. Direct payments can also be made to his banking account at Scotiabank, East & Wulff Road, account #914237.

BSC BASKETBALL

THE Baptist Sports Council is slated to hold a meeting 10am January 17 at the Jordan Prince Williams High School for all churches interested in participating in the 2015 Basketball Classic. 

The event, which is scheduled to start in February, will include the men, 19-and-under, 15-and-under and ladies’ division. The entry fee is $200 per team in each division. 

All teams interested in participating are urged to have two representatives present at the meeting 10am Saturday, January 17 at Jordan Prince Williams.

For further information, persons can contact BSC director Brent Stubbs at 502-2363 or email stubbobs@gmail.com

NPWBA EXHIBITION

THE New Providence Women’s Basketball Association is all set to open its regular season January 17 at the DW Davis Gymnasium on Wilton Street.

The tournament will be divided into two divisions (primary and senior) for the title in four days of fun and action.

NPWBA president Mynez Cargill-Sherman said the primary schools will be invited in an effort to encourage the realisation of a girls’ mini-league in the not too distant future.

BSC ROAD RACE

THE Baptist Sports Council has announced that its 2015 Family Fun Run/Walk Race is set for Saturday, January 31, starting and finishing at the William Thompson Auditorium, Jean Street. 

The runners will leave Jean Street and travel south to Prince Charles Drive, east to Fox Hill Road, north to Bernard Road, west to Hillside Road and south to the finish line. 

The walkers will leave Jean Street and travel north to Bernard Road, west to Soldier Road, south to Prince Charles, east to Jean Street and north back to the finish line. 

The categories include 15-and-under, 20-and-under, 30-and-under, 40-and-under, 50-and-under and over-50. There will also be a pastors and ministers category. The entry fee is $10 per person. 

Trophies will be presented to the top three finishers in each category and t-shirts will also be distributed. 

Registration forms are available by contacting Brent Stubbs at 502-2363 or email stubbobs@gmail.com