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Erinn Cann wins Silver Medal for Bermuda.

Bermuda Sanshou Association

Garon Wilkinson, the Bermuda Sanshou Association president, in the Changquan (Longfist) division, respectively. Cox won the
has hailed the island’s outstanding showing at the Phoenix Wushu island’s remaining gold competing in the men’s traditional Nan
Nationals in Phoenix, Arizona from December 17 – 19th 2021. Quan (southern fist) division. Kallan Todd, 15, also impressed in
The trio of Errin Cann, Kaelin Cox and Kallan Todd did Bermuda his debut san da fight against an opponent twice his age in Tyler
extremely proud, having secured three medals among them, Bristow of Baltimore. “He fought his first Sanda fight against an
including two gold, competing in the event held at the Phoenix adult and so it wasn’t an official fight, it was an exhibition match,”
Convention Centre.Cann, the youngest member of the team at Wilkinson added. “He went down 2-0 but executed very well. “It
age nine, won the Jianshu (straight sword) division and silver was great to see him display his skills as he did against obviously

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Continued from previous page a much matured seasoned athlete. It served as a great experience
and we are looking forward to Kallan developing in the sport of
Sanda,” he said.
Cann also thrived competing in the US Wushu Mock Trials, which
were held at the same venue, placing fourth in Jianshu and ninth
in Changquan, respectively. “The US Wushu Mock Trials is all
national team athletes and so she was fourth and ninth against the
US national team athletes, which is extremely good,” Wilkinson
said. “The US Wushu Mock Trials gave the US national athletes
the chance to perform in front of qualified judges and used the
approved competition floor.”
The overall experience was ideal preparation for Cann’s bid to
qualify for the 2026 Youth Olympics in Dakar, Senegal. “The whole
trip was kind of surrounded around her in our push for qualification
at the 2026 Youth Olympics that have been postponed from
2022,” Wilkinson said.
“Wushu is now going to be an official sport. The Bermuda Olympic
Association, obviously because of Wushu being a part of the
Youth Olympic programme, has supported our development
programme so we have had athlete development as well as
coaching development since September of 2020.”
Cann also gained valuable exposure prior to the Phoenix Wushu
Nationals training at the Elite Kung Fu in California this summer.
“She spent two weeks training with them and because there’s
been so little competition, we really wanted her to compete this
year,” Wilkinson added.
The BSA president also praised Taolu coach Jecoa Burrows, san
da arbitrator Oscar Lightbourne and team manager Nolette
Webb, who also accompanied the island’s athletes at the Phoenix
Wushu Nationals. “It’s obviously very difficult to travel during the
Covid-19 pandemic and we are just glad that we were able to pull
Kaelin Cox wins Gold Medal
it off and everyone was able to return home safely.”

Errin Cann won the Jianshu Division and a Silver Medal in the Chagquan BDA Team (L to R) Jecoa Burrows, Kaelin Cox, Kallan Todd, Errin Cann,
Oscar Lightbourne and Nolette Webb
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Bermuda Triathlon Association
1. H
 SBC Trikids Junior Training Clinics Huge Success – The
Bermuda Tourism Authority, HSBC and the BTA provided free
triathlon clinics in 2021 for kids aged 7 to 15 years old. The
clinics were held at the National Stadium North Field each
Sunday in September and October to allow kids to explore
and enjoy the sport of triathlon. Clinics helped to prepare
the participants to compete in the November 20th race held
at Clearwater Beach. The BTA is committed to eliminating
barriers to entry in the sport and had bikes available for
participants to borrow.
2. F lora Duffy Update – As well as being Olympic Champion and
World Champion, Flora Duffy is now a Dame. The Bermudian
superstar was awarded the prestigious title late on Friday in the
New Year Honours List. Flora was made a Dame of the Order
of the British Empire, being “recognized for her exceptional
contribution to sport in Bermuda over many years and for
her outstanding achievements in triathlon, which include
becoming the first and only person from a British Overseas
Territory to ever win an Olympic gold medal. World Champion - Flora Duffy is now a Dame.

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3. D
 uffy was also named the International Woman Triathlete 5. A
 chievements – Sharon Hammond and Caroline Wright
Of Year for 2021 by Triathlon Magazine Canada. https:// have been accredited with the World Triathlon Level 1
triathlonmagazine.ca/personalities/2021-triathlete-of-the- Coaching Certificate.
year-international-woman/
4. S potlight on Local Triathletes – Cathy Gurret Lama achieved
third place in her age group of 65-69 years old in 70.3 Ironman
race held in Indian Wells, California in a field of 2000+
athletes. Overall, in 2021 she is ranked 10th in the world in
her age group of 65-69 years by Ironman Co, a well-deserved
achievement. Jennifer Wilson also participated in the event
finishing 8th in her age group in a time of 5:59:24.

Jennifer Wilson at Indian Wells Cathy Gurret Lama Sharon Hammond

Bermuda Cricket Board Highlights

HSBC Tri-Kids Jr. Clinic
The Bermuda Cricket Board is actively working and preparing for
the 2022 cricket season. Starting with the launch of our 2022 –
2026 strategic plan, the BCB hosted a webinar on January 13,
featuring President Arnold Manders, Executive Director Calvin
Blankendal and ICC Americas Regional Development Director,
Fara Gorsi.
As discussed, this year a strong focus will be placed on developing
girls and women in cricket with the implementation of four teams
in each age group U8 – U16 and the continuation of our senior
women’s team and the re-establishment of a women’s National
Team.
The BCB will also increase the number of youth players by working
in collaboration with local schools, assisting with resources and
offering workshops to implement the ICC Entry Level Curriculum
to all primary schools.
Kids practicing batting drills at cricket camp.
In 2022, the high-performance committee will continue to
In addition, the BCB will work towards the increase in a number
deliver educational resources and coaching courses, training and
of corporate and individual donors to help facilitate and support
specialist camps, an U17 boy’s super-4 series and a women’s
both youth and senior programmes. As well as working to increase
T10/20 competition.
corporate and Government funding for operations, the BCB will
There will also be changes in infrastructure, as each member club launch an online merchandise store for revenue ahead of the next
will be presented with an infrastructure report on their grounds National Team tour.
after completed assessments. Grounds will then be selected
To see the BCB’s full strategic plan document, visit: https://
for upgrades within the next five years with signed partnership
cricketbermuda.com/2022-2026-strategic-plan/
agreements.

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Bermuda Equestrian Federation Highlights Angela Halloran Smith

The Bermuda Equestrian Federation extends its congratulations

to Bermuda Dressage National Coach, Angela Halloran Smith
who successfully completed the Panam Sports High-Performance
Coach Certificate 1. The course was held in partnership between
Pan Am Sports and the Coaching Association of Canada with
registration made through the Olympic Committees of each
participating country. The 42-hour online course was held twice a
month commencing in March 2021 and ending November 2021.
Presenters included Wayne Parro, a Consultant with the Coaching
Association of Canada, Jeff Krushell, a professional
Coach and Registered Kinesiologist and Shaunna Taylor,
Performance Counseling. The bi-monthly sessions covered the
following modular topics:
• Coaching Philosophy and Leadership
• Advanced Performance Planning

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• Energy Systems and Physiology
• Strength and Conditioning
Never underestimate your capability.
• S ports Psychology: Athlete and Coach Mental Preparation for
Take the limits off and TRY.
International Competition
~ Angela Halloran Smith
• Advanced Injury Prevention and Recovery Strategies
• High-Performance Analysis
applied many of the useful theories into her daily coaching and
Angela stressed that the comprehensive certification course training sessions. In addition to her role as Bermuda’s Dressage
demands a firm commitment from participants. At the end of each Coach, Angela is a BEF Director and is Chairperson the BEF’s
month, participants are required to write an examination with a Dressage Technical Committee. Angela is also the President of
pass mark of at least 80% before progressing to the next modular the Bermuda Dressage Group and is a member of the Bermuda
topics. Angela highly recommends the course and has already Olympic Association’s Women in Sport Committee.

the encouragement of equestrian

activity within the Caribbean
Heidi Mello
region, including the promotion
President of the Caribbean
Equestrian Association of training for equestrian officials
operating within the region, as well
as the promotion of international
Anne Cherry or intra-Caribbean equestrian
Retired Honorary Secretary
of the CEA.
events. Bermuda has successfully
competed in the annual CEA
Regional Jumping Challenge
Bermuda’s Heidi Mello was recently appointed as President of the and the CEA Regional Dressage
Caribbean Equestrian Association (CEA). Heidi is a qualified FEI Challenge on numerous occasions.
Level 3 Course Designer and a FEI Level 1 Judge. In addition, Heidi The Bermuda Equestrian Federation extends its sincere
has extensive experience in officiating at numerous competitions appreciation to Mrs. Cherry for her dedicated contribution to the
in Bermuda and at prestigious overseas competitions. Heidi’s development of equestrian sport not only in Bermuda but also in
wealth of experience and knowledge will serve to enhance the Caribbean. Although Mrs. Cherry has stepped down from her
the continued development of equestrian sport in membered
CEA position, she will continue to voluntarily give of her expertise
countries of the Caribbean Equestrian Association.
to manage the BEF office which involves not only membership
After nearly 18 years of service, Anne Cherry has retired from her registration, horseshow management, FEI related support but also
role as Honorary Secretary of the Caribbean Equestrian Association a host of “behind the scenes” duties which enable the efficient
(CEA). The CEA was formed in 1997. Its objects include, inter alia, management of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation.
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 Flora Duffy at the renaming ceremony.

Bermuda National Athletics Association

In a family-friendly evening under the lights In the middle school division, featured Gayle Lindsay won the women’s open
at the Flora Duffy National Stadium, the one of the most exciting races as Jaeda race in 5:33.62, while D. M. Salter was the
BNAA resumed competitions on the track, Grant gave herself the perfect thirteenth women’s senior open winner in 7:23.62.
with its first-ever, Mile Reloaded race. birthday present as she clocked a winning In the final event of the evening, the open
Traditionally, this time of the year runners time of 5 minutes, 34.57. Ava Butterfield men and senior open men, Teddy Shum
would have taken to the track in an effort 5:55.48 and Arabella Newport Derbyshire took full advantage of the absence of Dage
to qualify for the front street mile. 5:55.48 were 2nd and 3rd respectively. Minors who withdrew because of illness
However, with the cancellation of the Jadea’s time equated to a 5:11.71 time and raced to 1st place finish in a time of
Bermuda Triangle Challenge, BNAA decided over the 1,500-meter distance, making her 4:47.51. Domico Watson finished 2nd in a
to get a head start on the track season by the first local athlete to reach a qualifying time of 5:06.58 and Anthony Furbert Place
hosting a mile race in its place. This event standard for next April’s Games in Jamaica. 3rd.
was opened to the community, with BNAA Declan Reardon took the 11-13 boys In the senior open, Chris Parry 5:10.17
inviting road runners, triathletes and crown in a time of 5:11.96, finishing ahead outpaced John Thompson 5:16.00 for the
weekend joggers and all other athletes to of MAAC team-mates Cameron Adkins championship. While Sean Kelly earned
come out and test their skills. and Tom Hyland in 5:23.27 and 5:24.80. the last podium spot in a time 6:24.03.
The Primary schools Girls (U-10) winner Fenella Wightman of Bermuda High School BNAA resume track events on January
was Pacers’ Riana Robinson in 6:39.55 claimed the senior school girls (14-19) title 15th at the National Stadium.
followed closely by Solae Zakari Goater with her time of 5:44.35, with Shayla Cann
6:42.07 and Elena Bortoli 6:42.57 both of Bermuda Pacers second in 5:55.93.
representing DNA.
The Senior School boys’ race had an
Primary School Boys (10) champion was exciting finish, with Tommy Marshal
DNA’s Chavi Pacheco Hill in a time of 4:50.70 of DNA demonstrating strength
5:40.22. Harrison Estwanick 5:56.90 and and speed as bested his teammate, Tajahri
Max Parry 5:57.30 both of MAAC finished Rogers 4:51.16 for the title. J’auza James
2nd and 3rd. of the Pacers was 3rd in a time of 4:57.51.
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Bermuda Triathlon Association

NO. DATE NAME LOCATION

1. 10 April 2022 Good Friday Home Event Harrington Sound
Gnosis Super Sprint
2. 24 April 2022 St. George’s
Team Relay
3. 12 June 2022 Sprint Event Clearwater
National Hero’s Day
4. 15 June 2022 Harrington Sound Dock
Home Event
5. 18 June 2022 Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon Clearwater
6. 7 September 2022 Labor Day Home Event Harrington Sound Dock
AON Sprint National
7. 25 September 2022 Clearwater
Championship
Butterfield Olympic
8. 23 October 2022 Clearwater
National Championship
World Triathlon Sprint
9. 5 November 2022 Hamilton
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