Track & Field in the Turks & Caicos Islands will culminate at the National Stadium tomorrow Wednesday March 16th & Thursday March 17th,2011.
High Schools & Invitational groups will do battle on the track for medals, trophies and the quest to be number one.
Defending Champions HJ Robinson from Grand Turk will return to the city Providenciales to defend their championship. Second place rivals Clement Howell from Blue Hills will be aggressive as they felt they were robbed of the 2010/2011 Championships.
Head Coach for HJ Robinson told RTC Sports, ‘We have better caliber athletes with a heart of gold and that’s what we are carrying back to the capital of Grand Turk.’ Other strong contenders are Marjorie Basden from South Caicos & Raymond Gardiner from North Caicos.
Clement Howell Principal Mr. Lloyd Ferron told RTC Sports that HJ was a little lucky but their luck will run out over the next two days. RTC will have the action live on radio and via www.rtc107fm.com.
Sports Watch analysts Donavan Fulford, Rex Swann & Eddie Astwood will be joined by their commentators, track stars past and present to highlight this years prestigious event.
The TCI Sports Commission Director Mr. Alvin Parker has said in his release that this years event is a must see. Mr. Parker believes this will be the biggest event yet. He anticipates us witnessing great races, broken records and is inviting the nation at large to be apart of this years event.
Gates to the stadium opens at 8am with action kicking off at 10am.
