Caribbean Times 6th Issue - Monday 27th February 2017

Monday 27th February 2017 c a r i b b e a n t i m e s . a g 15
Congratulations for first female Antiguan WI player
By Marver Woodley
The first ever female cricketer to a
West Indies Cricket Team continues to
receive praise and has even given herself
a pat on the back.
Late last week the Cricket West Indies,
the recently rebranded West Indies
Cricket Board, announced on their website
that Antiguan born Shawnisha Hector
By Marver Woodley
The crumbs of hopes were
wiped from the Under 20
Benna Boys eyes as they end
their current campaign of the
will join another regional female player
as two new uncapped players to the West
Indies training squad, being held here in
Antigua ahead of an upcoming tour of the
Windies to England.
First to congratulate Hector was President
of the Antigua and Barbuda Cricket
Association, Leon Rodney who encouraged
her to go further.
CONCACAF Under 20 Competition
winless. The young
Benna Boys who were hoping
to bounce back from their
rocky start as they loss 3-nil to
defending Champions, Mexico,
ended their run scoring
only one goal and losing all 3
of their encounters in Group
A. The final defeat came at the
hands of Canada on Thursday
as they defeated the “Benna
Youth” 2-nil in Costa Rica,
both teams were at the bottom
Hector who resides on New Winthorpes
and attends the Clare Hall Secondary
School is also a member of the National
Female Football Team, gave herself a pat
on the back for achieving the milestone.
Even thou the 17-year-old player is
just an uncapped player she hopes that
the training will propel her to be a retained
player permanently for the squad.
U-20 Benna Boys finish last in CONCACAF Championships group
cont’d from pg 14
presentation was held at the Dickenson Bay beach while the
children enjoyed the swimming classes.
“Quite often we take things for granted, such as good
sight, good hearing and being able-bodied. We are honoured
that we are able to give this group of children and persons
an opportunity to be active in a lovely relaxing environment
with amazing sensory experiences. We hope that after today’s
presentation other sponsors will come forward to continue
with this ongoing programme.” Mr. Lionel Bramble, Duty
Manager of The Verandah Resort & Spa
“The need for all children to move more is now a global
public health dilemma but is even more urgent in children
with physical or developmental challenges. Swimming and
aqua therapy in Antigua’s abundant sparkling waters provides
unique opportunities for special needs children that aren’t
possible on land. A first time experience for many, they
learn water safety, exercise muscles and loosen joints without
the limiting effects of gravity. Spirits soar and their smiles say
what their lips often yet can’t.” Dr. Jilia Bird, Optometrist.
of the tables but the win has
propelled Canada ahead of
Antigua and Barbuda.
Three days prior they fell
to Honduras 4-1. Meanwhile
Mexico dominated the Group
after winning all three of their
encounters will 9 goals in the
bag.
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