Topic: Department of Sports
Young-at-heart seniors enjoy fitness-and-wellness camp
More than 30 seniors from across the Cayman Islands have been embracing their inner youth and staying active this summer during a week-long 'Fitness and More' camp at the Intergenerational Hub.
Olympians give back to John Gray swimmers
Looking to shape Caymanian swimmers into the likes of Jordan Crooks and Shaune and Brett Fraser, the Department of Sports, in partnership with John Gray High School, put on a week-long free clinic with several dozen up-and-comers learning the basics to become successful in the sport.
Next generation of Cayman Islands ballers take part in sports camp
Aspiring young basketball players took to the John Gray High School gymnasium court for the Cayman Islands Department of Sports annual summer basketball camp, held 24-28 July.
Olympians welcome sporting emphasis on eastern districts
With the government in talks to have new sporting facilities constructed in the eastern districts, Cayman Olympians Ronald Forbes and Raegan Rutty believe it’s a step in the right direction.
Gov’t sports facilities set for upgrades
Several facilities run by the Department of Sports are in line for renovation, which includes replacing the roofs of the grandstands at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex.
Lights back on at football fields
The football fields in Grand Cayman have lit up for the first time in almost two years following installation of new floodlights.
Sereniti Rankin shatters high jump record at inter-primary meet
While the 2023 Inter-Primary Track and Field Championships welcomed more than 800 students to the Truman Bodden Sports Complex last week, Sereniti Rankin separated herself from the pack
Department of Sports to launch cricket and netball district tournaments
On the heels of the Department of Sports' District Basketball Boys and Girls Under-19 Tournament, Director Kurt Hyde is looking to launch similar competitions for netball and cricket.
Department of Sports crowns basketball U16 series champion
George Town Under-16 basketball team won the inaugural Department of Sports District Basketball Tournament after defeating Bodden Town.
Installation of field floodlights to be finished by March
The damaged floodlights at the George Town Annex, the Ed Bush Stadium and the Truman Bodden Sports Complex should be fixed within the next two months.
Flynn Bush retires from the department of sports
Flynn Bush bids farewell to the Department of Sports after 19 years of dedicated service in the civil service.
Coach Gillie retires after 26 years
After serving more than a quarter century with the Department of Sports, Ernie ‘Gillie’ Edison Seymour is retiring.
Vandal leaves tire tracks on East End football field
Just two months before the Cayman Islands Football Association kicks off its season, a member of the community vandalised the Donovan Rankine Playfield in East End.
Lions pool set to open mid-October
Maintenance work at the Lions Aquatic Centre has been delayed, leaving national swimmers scrambling to find training alternatives.
$2 million annual spend for government sports staff
The Cayman Islands government currently spends around $2 million per year in salaries for physical education teachers, instructors and coaches employed by the Ministry...
Kurt Hyde named new director of sports
Kurt Hyde has been named director of sports after serving in an acting role since November 2019 when the previous head, Collin Anglin, retired.
Sports department honors women with health and wellness events
The Department of Sports is honoring women this month with events focused on women’s health and fitness.
Department of Sports announces community events
The Department of Sports has several programs lined up this week and beyond.
