RAIN PUT a serious damper on The Lodge School Inter-House Sports Day which came off at the Massiah Street, St John school grounds on Friday.
In the very wet and muddy conditions many of the athletes slid or fell, while others literally trotted to the tape to avoid the embarrassment of falling.
However, at the end of the melee, it was all Emptage House with 649 points emerging as championship. Wedderburn was second with 581.5, Laborde, third with 541, followed by Gooding with 393.5. Last year's defending champions Codrington House finished at the bottom of the table in fifth place with a mere 282 points.
Physical education teacher at the school Clifton Phillips told SUNSPORT he was pleased with the efforts from the organisers and athletes who ran their hearts out to make the meet a success, despite the wet and treacherous conditions.
"It is unfortunate we did not get to see the athletes at their best since times or records were out of the question, as it was a matter of survival for most of the competitors, but they all gave of their best in the conditions."
In the junior division Shemar Goodridge and Arielle Johnson emerged as the victor and victrix Ludorum with 59 and 41 points, respectively, while in the seniors it was Rico Tull and Sade Sealy with 50 and 55 points, respectively. (CH)
Divisional champs:
Division 1 - Sade Sealy (55 points), Rico Tull (50)
Division 2 - Michaela Straughn (31), Tremaine Maloney (35)
Division 3 - Arielle Johnson (41), Shemar Goodridge (59).
Division 4 - Kyle Farrell (29)
Division 5 - (juniors) Ashera Darlington (27), Zalyka Cumberbatch (15); (seniors) Shae Nurse (24), Talisha Balgobin (26).
Source: www.nationnews.com
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Greaves Does It In Style
WIDE SMILES and nods of approval followed a spectacular run by Wibisco Stars' Shekeim Greaves in the men's100 metres during League I action at the National Stadium last Saturday night.
The Lodge School athlete, and son of Empire spinner Sherlon Greaves, didn't even make the Under-20 Boys' final at the CARIFTA Games last year after a false start. He got a good one this time and powered down the straight to win in 10.56 seconds.
His high-stepping strides drew comparisons to Olympian Obadele Thompson and there were nods of approval from among the selectors. Others wanted to know who he was since it was his first meet for the season. The challenge will now be to repeat and improve his times over rounds.
Elroy Agard of Rising Stars, unbeaten for the whole season, was a distant second in10.96 seconds after being left in the blocks.
Tongues wagging
Jerrad Mason of Rising Stars also had tongues wagging after an upset victory over Track & amp;Field Academy's Shaquille Alleyne in the 800 metres. What made the victory even more stunning, is that Mason is 14 years old, while Alleyne is in his second year in the Under-17 division.
Nicholas Henry of Wibisco Stars set the early pace until Alleyne took over after 500 metres and Mason didn't respond to the move all along the back stretch. Heading for home, Alleyne was a comfortable leader when Mason found another gear and pulled alongside. The two sprinted for the finish, Mason getting home in 1:59.84to Alleyne's 1:59.88.
Mason also won the400 metres in 51.37, both times well within the Inter-school records.
Callum Wright of Elite Distance looks set to take over now that his brother Matthew has moved into the Under-20 division.He was third in the 3 000 metres in 9:43.20 minutes, around the same time his brother did in 2007, his first year in the Under-17 division. The Inter-school record of 10:15.69 which he holds is definitely under threat.
Jason Wilson took point, only to lose the lead to Matthew with 300 metres to go. Matthew (9:41.30) seemed set to run away with it when Wilson (9:41:10) began his sprint with 80 metres to go, and couldn't hold him off.
Shani Adams, also of Elite Distance, won the girls' race in 11:36.77 from club mate Najuma Comissiong (12:08.74).
Easy winner
In her last race before leaving the island on scholarship, Kierre Beckles ran against the clock, a comfortable winner in 14.26 seconds in the 100 metres hurdles. Rising Stars teammate Tramaine Maloney showed he has plans to qualify for the CARIFTA Games with 14.65 and 59.65 seconds respectively in the 100mh and 400m hurdles.
Other noteworthy performances came from BC Trac's Mario Burke with 12.73 and 26.85 in the Under-13 Boys' 100 and 200 metres; Tariq Belves of Harrison College with 11.85 in the Under-15 100m dash and Shaquille Hollingsworth of Rising Stars with 11.56 in the Under-17 Boys' race.
Sprint double
BC Trac's Jalisa Burrowes did the Under-13 sprint double in 13.83 and 28.66, while Akela Taylor of Quantum Leap took the 400m (60.83) and 75m hurdles (12.61).
Pacers' Ronson Small (49.13) also kept his fans happy with a win in the 400 metres while teammates Christopher Davis (49.41) came second, and Joshua Walcott took the Under-15 race in 54.33.
The field events were not as spectacular, although there were some encouraging performances. Javelin gold medallist John Jones warmed up with 53.80 metres as he seeks to get the tougher Under-20 qualifying standard. His sister Akela Jones leaped 5.33 metres in the Under-17 Girls' long jump and Kemar Jones seems to be back to good form with 13.70min the triple jump.
Source: www.nationnews.com
The Lodge School athlete, and son of Empire spinner Sherlon Greaves, didn't even make the Under-20 Boys' final at the CARIFTA Games last year after a false start. He got a good one this time and powered down the straight to win in 10.56 seconds.
His high-stepping strides drew comparisons to Olympian Obadele Thompson and there were nods of approval from among the selectors. Others wanted to know who he was since it was his first meet for the season. The challenge will now be to repeat and improve his times over rounds.
Elroy Agard of Rising Stars, unbeaten for the whole season, was a distant second in10.96 seconds after being left in the blocks.
Tongues wagging
Jerrad Mason of Rising Stars also had tongues wagging after an upset victory over Track & amp;Field Academy's Shaquille Alleyne in the 800 metres. What made the victory even more stunning, is that Mason is 14 years old, while Alleyne is in his second year in the Under-17 division.
Nicholas Henry of Wibisco Stars set the early pace until Alleyne took over after 500 metres and Mason didn't respond to the move all along the back stretch. Heading for home, Alleyne was a comfortable leader when Mason found another gear and pulled alongside. The two sprinted for the finish, Mason getting home in 1:59.84to Alleyne's 1:59.88.
Mason also won the400 metres in 51.37, both times well within the Inter-school records.
Callum Wright of Elite Distance looks set to take over now that his brother Matthew has moved into the Under-20 division.He was third in the 3 000 metres in 9:43.20 minutes, around the same time his brother did in 2007, his first year in the Under-17 division. The Inter-school record of 10:15.69 which he holds is definitely under threat.
Jason Wilson took point, only to lose the lead to Matthew with 300 metres to go. Matthew (9:41.30) seemed set to run away with it when Wilson (9:41:10) began his sprint with 80 metres to go, and couldn't hold him off.
Shani Adams, also of Elite Distance, won the girls' race in 11:36.77 from club mate Najuma Comissiong (12:08.74).
Easy winner
In her last race before leaving the island on scholarship, Kierre Beckles ran against the clock, a comfortable winner in 14.26 seconds in the 100 metres hurdles. Rising Stars teammate Tramaine Maloney showed he has plans to qualify for the CARIFTA Games with 14.65 and 59.65 seconds respectively in the 100mh and 400m hurdles.
Other noteworthy performances came from BC Trac's Mario Burke with 12.73 and 26.85 in the Under-13 Boys' 100 and 200 metres; Tariq Belves of Harrison College with 11.85 in the Under-15 100m dash and Shaquille Hollingsworth of Rising Stars with 11.56 in the Under-17 Boys' race.
Sprint double
BC Trac's Jalisa Burrowes did the Under-13 sprint double in 13.83 and 28.66, while Akela Taylor of Quantum Leap took the 400m (60.83) and 75m hurdles (12.61).
Pacers' Ronson Small (49.13) also kept his fans happy with a win in the 400 metres while teammates Christopher Davis (49.41) came second, and Joshua Walcott took the Under-15 race in 54.33.
The field events were not as spectacular, although there were some encouraging performances. Javelin gold medallist John Jones warmed up with 53.80 metres as he seeks to get the tougher Under-20 qualifying standard. His sister Akela Jones leaped 5.33 metres in the Under-17 Girls' long jump and Kemar Jones seems to be back to good form with 13.70min the triple jump.
Source: www.nationnews.com
Saturday, January 10, 2009
Lodge More Than Ready For Facelift
Years of inadequate and derelict facilities and high maintenance bills are about to come to an end for teachers and staff of The Lodge School.
If things go according to plan, construction of two new blocks, a hall, pavilion, new bathrooms, additional exits and other refurbishments to the facility will get underway at the St John compound in April as part of a $25 million project.
Principal Trevor Pilgrim told the SATURDAY SUN it was a long time in coming, and highly anticipated.
"We're extremely happy that we're finally going to have some improvement in the physical plant of the school.
"We have been operating for many years with severe challenges.
"The school has done well despite the challenges, but of course we anticipate that with better plant, better facilities, better equipment, we would be in a position to do even better... One of the main areas of relief would be the absence of overcrowding," Pilgrim disclosed.
He said there were a number of health and safety concerns at the school, which celebrates its 264th anniversary this year. He said windows sometimes fell out, several of the buildings were mouldy and "compromised" the health of occupants, and there were several cracks and vegetation in the buildings.
Pilgrim said the current population had outgrown the physical plant, which was not built to accommodate a roll of 1 004.
The school is in the process of acquiring additional land from Codrington Trust for the construction of the new hall.
"The assembly hall is totally inadequate, it cannot accommodate the school roll, so we have our assemblies in the open.
"If it rains we have to cancel assembly or postpone it, and if it's too hot the students also have problems. If there is any function we have, we have to rent tents and so on," Pilgrim stated, adding that classrooms and staff accommodations were inadequate as well.
The Memorial Hall will be kept for historical purposes. Pilgrim noted that it was constructed in the memory of former students who died in the two world wars.
He said a lot of money had been spent on maintenance over the years. Last year alone the figure for building maintenance was $200 000.
Block I, which houses the music room, bathrooms and other facilities will be demolished and replaced by a two storey block.
The "cramped" Block J for sixth formers will be demolished as well, making room for another two-storey structure.
Construction will be done in phases, and Pilgrim said he expected minimal dislocation during the process.
Prefabricated buildings will be erected to move students from the areas being worked on.
Adjustment of the school hours, and a traffic diversion from the road leading to the compound, are among considerations for when the project gets underway. (YB)
Source: www.nationnews.com
If things go according to plan, construction of two new blocks, a hall, pavilion, new bathrooms, additional exits and other refurbishments to the facility will get underway at the St John compound in April as part of a $25 million project.
Principal Trevor Pilgrim told the SATURDAY SUN it was a long time in coming, and highly anticipated.
"We're extremely happy that we're finally going to have some improvement in the physical plant of the school.
"We have been operating for many years with severe challenges.
"The school has done well despite the challenges, but of course we anticipate that with better plant, better facilities, better equipment, we would be in a position to do even better... One of the main areas of relief would be the absence of overcrowding," Pilgrim disclosed.
He said there were a number of health and safety concerns at the school, which celebrates its 264th anniversary this year. He said windows sometimes fell out, several of the buildings were mouldy and "compromised" the health of occupants, and there were several cracks and vegetation in the buildings.
Pilgrim said the current population had outgrown the physical plant, which was not built to accommodate a roll of 1 004.
The school is in the process of acquiring additional land from Codrington Trust for the construction of the new hall.
"The assembly hall is totally inadequate, it cannot accommodate the school roll, so we have our assemblies in the open.
"If it rains we have to cancel assembly or postpone it, and if it's too hot the students also have problems. If there is any function we have, we have to rent tents and so on," Pilgrim stated, adding that classrooms and staff accommodations were inadequate as well.
The Memorial Hall will be kept for historical purposes. Pilgrim noted that it was constructed in the memory of former students who died in the two world wars.
He said a lot of money had been spent on maintenance over the years. Last year alone the figure for building maintenance was $200 000.
Block I, which houses the music room, bathrooms and other facilities will be demolished and replaced by a two storey block.
The "cramped" Block J for sixth formers will be demolished as well, making room for another two-storey structure.
Construction will be done in phases, and Pilgrim said he expected minimal dislocation during the process.
Prefabricated buildings will be erected to move students from the areas being worked on.
Adjustment of the school hours, and a traffic diversion from the road leading to the compound, are among considerations for when the project gets underway. (YB)
Source: www.nationnews.com
Friday, December 19, 2008
25 Million Dollar Upgrade For The Lodge School
The Lodge School is in for an upgrade that is likely to cost $25 million.
The project, set to start in the new financial year, was announced on Friday by Minister of Education and Human Resource Development, Ronald Jones.The Lodge School, which has fallen into substantial disrepair, is one of the schools on which work will commence in the new financial year...," Jones said in the House of Assembly.
"That facility could possibly end up costing in the region of $25 million. It is absolutely mind-boggling when one looks at the kind of expenditure (required)."
According to Jones, the plan includes protecting buildings of historical importance at the St John school.
Over the years Government has spent millions of dollars building and upgrading primary and secondary schools under an Education Sector Enhancement Programme, partly funded by the Inter-American Development Bank and the Caribbean Development Bank.
Jones made the comments when the House debated the education component of a resolution to put the sum of $55 million from the Consolidated Fund at the disposal of Government to supplement the 2008-09 Estimates of Expenditure.
For the full details of this story, please read tomorrow's SATURDAY SUN.
Source: www.nationnews.com
Sunday, November 23, 2008
Broomes Cleans Up
There is a new schoolboy bodybuilding champ in town, and his name is Ramon Broomes.
The Lodge School student won the title Friday evening at Lester Vaughan School where the Sunshine Cereal/Gatorade Mr Schoolboy Bodybuilding and Miss Body Fitness Championships were held.
Broomes had the complete package of muscularity, hardness and balance, which was presented before the judges in a smooth, classical posing routine. At the end of the evening he also walked away with Best Poser and Most Muscular titles.
His accomplishments will be a tremendous boost for him as he prepares for the World Juniors Championship in the Czech Republic next weekend.
Kamal Sealy has been around for about three years in this competition, and has the ability to win it. When he first came on stage, he looked like a winner. He was big, muscular and defined.
However, as the competition progressed, and during the comparisons with Broomes, he started to fade, while Broomes kept his definition.
For example, the muscle separation between Broomes' quads and hamstrings were evident in the side pose, but not in Sealy's. He was in good shape, but needed to come in a bit harder to beat Broomes.
Johnathan Nana was in his best condition ever in Mr Schoolboy. The UWI student added a few quality pounds over the year and was more muscular and defined this time around.
He didn't have the size to win the title, but Nana is one to watch as he progresses. The size will come, and as long as he maintains the quality of muscle he has, he will do even better.
Devon Franklyn of Princess Margaret came out of nowhere and had everyone asking: "Who is that guy?" From the moment he walked on stage and started to pose it was evident he was going to make an impact.
He carried a small waist which moved out into a V-shape lats spread. He was symmetrical and well developed and if he puts in the work, he should do better than fourth place.
Also coming out of Princess Margaret were Quantano Parris and Keron Cox, who took fifth and sixth places respectively. Parris carried good muscularity, but his symmetry was weak, while Cox was ripped to the bone, but lacked mass.
In the Body Fitness Senior, Virgene Maynard, who represented Barbados Community College, was head and shoulders above the others. She was poised, smooth and confident, with overall good condition.
Alicia Archer (second) of Foundation and Jeanna Johnson (third) of Alexandra were also in good condition and were separated by a few points. Fourth placed Jenila Atherley of The Lodge was a hit with the audience and should do better as long as she becomes more defined.
Source: www.nationnews.com
The Lodge School student won the title Friday evening at Lester Vaughan School where the Sunshine Cereal/Gatorade Mr Schoolboy Bodybuilding and Miss Body Fitness Championships were held.
Broomes had the complete package of muscularity, hardness and balance, which was presented before the judges in a smooth, classical posing routine. At the end of the evening he also walked away with Best Poser and Most Muscular titles.
His accomplishments will be a tremendous boost for him as he prepares for the World Juniors Championship in the Czech Republic next weekend.
Kamal Sealy has been around for about three years in this competition, and has the ability to win it. When he first came on stage, he looked like a winner. He was big, muscular and defined.
However, as the competition progressed, and during the comparisons with Broomes, he started to fade, while Broomes kept his definition.
For example, the muscle separation between Broomes' quads and hamstrings were evident in the side pose, but not in Sealy's. He was in good shape, but needed to come in a bit harder to beat Broomes.
Johnathan Nana was in his best condition ever in Mr Schoolboy. The UWI student added a few quality pounds over the year and was more muscular and defined this time around.
He didn't have the size to win the title, but Nana is one to watch as he progresses. The size will come, and as long as he maintains the quality of muscle he has, he will do even better.
Devon Franklyn of Princess Margaret came out of nowhere and had everyone asking: "Who is that guy?" From the moment he walked on stage and started to pose it was evident he was going to make an impact.
He carried a small waist which moved out into a V-shape lats spread. He was symmetrical and well developed and if he puts in the work, he should do better than fourth place.
Also coming out of Princess Margaret were Quantano Parris and Keron Cox, who took fifth and sixth places respectively. Parris carried good muscularity, but his symmetry was weak, while Cox was ripped to the bone, but lacked mass.
In the Body Fitness Senior, Virgene Maynard, who represented Barbados Community College, was head and shoulders above the others. She was poised, smooth and confident, with overall good condition.
Alicia Archer (second) of Foundation and Jeanna Johnson (third) of Alexandra were also in good condition and were separated by a few points. Fourth placed Jenila Atherley of The Lodge was a hit with the audience and should do better as long as she becomes more defined.
Source: www.nationnews.com
Saturday, November 1, 2008
Lodge Old Scholars Elect New Executive Board
The Lodge School Old Scholars Association held its Annual General Meeting and Election of Officers yesterday at The Main Guard, Garrison, St. Michael. The new Executive Board (2008 - 2009) is as follows:President - Henry Innis
Vice Presdient- Michael Jules
Secretary - Beverly Gill
Treasurer - Allan Herbert
Assistant Secretary Treasurer - Beverley Clarke
Public Relations Officer- Ian Browne
Member Relationship Officer - Winston Dottin
The Lodge School Old Scholars Association (LSOSA) extends its sincere thanks to all those who attended the meeting and encourages your continued support for the work of the Association.
Sunday, September 21, 2008
September Birthday Bash - Thursday, Sept 5, 2008
We have over ten - yes 10 top DJs who will be playing against the Rev. Steele (Old Lodge School Scholar)
Nikos Boxill and crews, DMZ, Bubbles, Silk, we will also have Gorg, Terry Mexican the pan man, D2, Biggie Irie, and a whole lot of others coming out to celebrate a SEPTEMBER to remember.
So Spread the word to all LODGE crews and others to come out and see what a great celebration we will be having the night.
Just know that the colors for the night are BLUE and all September born people are welcome along with friends family and whoever else.
We will also be having a Dance competition so tell de people that we want to see who can dance the best.
Looking forward to seeing you all at club NXS on THURSDAY 25th September 9:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m.
Blessings always,
Rev. Steele and Panther
For more information please call Michael Steele at 240-3576
Nikos Boxill and crews, DMZ, Bubbles, Silk, we will also have Gorg, Terry Mexican the pan man, D2, Biggie Irie, and a whole lot of others coming out to celebrate a SEPTEMBER to remember.
So Spread the word to all LODGE crews and others to come out and see what a great celebration we will be having the night.
Just know that the colors for the night are BLUE and all September born people are welcome along with friends family and whoever else.
We will also be having a Dance competition so tell de people that we want to see who can dance the best.
Looking forward to seeing you all at club NXS on THURSDAY 25th September 9:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m.
Blessings always,
Rev. Steele and Panther
For more information please call Michael Steele at 240-3576
Friday, September 19, 2008
Lodge Takes The Spoils
Nature Valley Lodge School are the 2008 champions of the Barbados Cricket Association Sagicor General Shield 40-over-a-side competition. Playing in front of a relatively small but appreciative crowd at the 3Ws oval, Lodge defended what looked to be a mediocre score against 3-time finalists Ince Transport MTW.Lodge, batting first, put 164 on the score cards, with valuable contributions from the bat of Renaldo Arthur who scored the highest in the contest with 55, Stefan Gooding who added 34 and Renaldo Holder who posted 17. The pick of the MTW bowlers were Raymond Kellman with 3-26, Junior Holder 2-28 and Henry Austin 2-30.
Coming in to bat, MTW would have been confident chasing the modest total set for them by the school boys, however this confidence was short-lived. After fifteen overs MTW had slumped to 58 for four and things kept going downhill from there. The next ten overs saw five wickets falling with the addition of just 42 runs, which meant heartbreak for MTW and delight for the school boys of St. John.
After 25 overs, the fate of MTW could have been written in stone, having meandered to 100 for 9. At approximately 4:20, the number eleven of MTW lifted a pitched-up ball to the fielder at deep long off who easily came around to his left, safely taking the ball and dashing all hopes of victory for Ince Transport MTW.
MTW were all out for 114 off of 29.4 overs. MTW Batsmen who got into double figures were Chad Puckerin and Raymond Kellman both with 20, Curtis Greene with 14 and Mark Bailey who scored 11. The pick of the Lodge School bowlers were Stephan Gooding with 2-17, Mario Miller 4-34 and Diego Stuart 2-19.
Man-of-the-Match honours were spilt between two players this time around with Stephan Gooding and Renaldo Arthur, both of Nature Valley Lodge School, sharing the spoils.
Nature Valley Lodge School received $8 000, while runners-up Ince Transport MTW received $5 500.
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