Topic: Football
Community hit right goals again
The importance of developing youth football in the Cayman Islands has become the sport’s priority in recent years and an annual competition ran last week reinforced how much the youngsters have improved recently.
Student designs official tourney logo
Cayman Prep student designs official football tourney logo.
YMCA will perfect junior strokes
Local youth have a new outlet this summer.
Dolphins flip as football star proposes
The Dolphin Cove in Morgan’s Harbour seems an improbable place for an American football star to propose to his girlfriend but that is exactly where it happened on Wednesday.
Panthers maul Colts, stay unbeaten
Week five of the Cayman Islands Flag Football Association Digicel 2013 Summer League saw exciting match-ups last Saturday at the Ed Bush Sports Centre in West Bay.
Sevens makes them try harder
Rugby sevens used to be an occasional, fun distraction from the traditional 15s game but now sevens has evolved into a huge opportunity for small countries like the Cayman Islands to progress rapidly and over-achieve.
Goan debut kicked in superbly
The footballers in Cayman’s Indian community came together to stage their own Sunday afternoon league at the Triple C school in George Town.
Olympic Day was pure gold
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee celebrated their 40th anniversary in conjunction with Olympic Day by showcasing a variety of Olympic sports at Public Beach.
Miami pros test was just right
Cayman’s celebrated women’s footballers were in action again last week with two excellent warm-up games in preparation for the CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 tournament in January.
Conditions hamper Jet Around turnout
Jet Around Cayman felt more like a practice than a major competition.
National Sevens speed up prep
Rugby Sevens in Cayman are beginning preparations for a major tournament.
Dolphins and Panthers claw ahead
A trio of teams can boast a spotless start on the local gridiron.
Budding Messis head for West Bay
West Bay will be showcasing youth football talent this weekend.
Man up, manage your exercise
It can be hard to find time to exercise, but it's important to work it into your life.
Butterfield credit goes to Tex
Week Four of the Cayman Islands Corporate Football League continued to provide some surprise results.
Camana Bay camps help budding Federers serve and volley
Now that schools are out there is a healthy option at Camana Bay’s summer camp which offer fun, education and experience for kids of all ages and interests.
Strike Force making an impact
The Cayman national women’s Football team is playing two international friendly matches against Cagliari Miami Strike Force this week at the TE McField Annex.
Kids set to face Hondurans
In preparation for the upcoming CONCACAF Under-15 Championships in August, the Cayman Islands Under-15 national football team will play two exhibition games next month.
Premier title is most open yet
With another action packed season of Barclays Premier League football just around the corner the new-look squads will have a fascinating mix of players.
Can you kick it?
A kickball tournament will assist the Humane Society.
CONCACAF kick off new year with Cayman hosting women
The Confederation of North, Central America and the Caribbean Association Football will stage the 2014 CONCACAF Women’s Under-20 in the Cayman Islands in January 2014.
Little ones really tried their best
The 2013 Solomon Harris Try-This-Tri at Camana Bay on the Queen’s Birthday holiday was another immense success.
Lynx blowout the Lady Saints
Women’s flag football games continued at the Ed Bush stadium in West Bay on Saturday and one of the best action came in the first game between Scorpions and Zulu’s Warriors.
Olympic Day includes all
Life is better on the beach.
We’re all on a crest of a wave
The Flowers One Mile Sea Swim got another huge thumbs up from local residents.
Business in brief
Business in brief.
‘Gillie’ saw Athletic bond after setbacks
Cayman Athletic Sports Club had another successful football season and were thankful to all the people that made it possible.
Prolific ‘Gaza’ targets the pros
Dwayne “Gaza” Wright cannot stop smiling. He has every right to after topping the Premier League scoring charts for the third consecutive season.
Webb backs women
Cayman’s chief Jeffrey Webb is ensuring that women have a bigger role with the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football hierarchy and FIFA.
Miami games will help achieve goals
Cayman’s female footballers will test themselves against a professional team from Miami later this month as they step up their preparations for two major international tournaments.
Beach selection will be a ball
Life is better on the beach. The old maxim is as true in sports as it is in life. Several Olympic sports are getting a beachside makeover to help celebrate a major milestone in Cayman Islands history.
Gall earns ‘Proud’ recognition
Known for her contribution to woman’s football in the Cayman Islands, 21-year-old Shenel Gall has certainly raised the bar in that sport.
Montaya learns from Dutch masters as dream materialises
Lots of Cayman’s burgeoning football talent are prepared to go abroad to try to fulfil their dreams and one youngster has done so and hopes soon to get a big break.
Jerk and referee in the same sentence for a change
A special fun day is taking place to assist the referees of the Cayman Islands.
Father’s Day essays
Students from George Town Primary penned essays about Father's Day.
SOY football event set for Saturday
The Save Our Youth Foundation has rescheduled its annual Football Extravaganza/Family Fun Day for Saturday, 15 June, after a postponement due to rain.
Hellcats too slippery for Colts
There was more thrilling action in flag football in West Bay on Saturday.
CONCACAF U15s will give local tourism a mighty kick
A regional international youth football tournament will be held here soon which will be a tremendous boost for Cayman’s sports tourism industry.
Elite’s aces turn others Green
Elite Sports Club had another successful football season and the girls Under-15s can boast of being the club’s best team.
‘Woody’ grabs award from mates
Bodden Town playmaker Theron Wood picked up the player-of-the-year award on Saturday and then dedicated his success to former team-mate Gerome ‘Bird’ Graham.
Webb is sorting CONCACAF out
CONCACAF president Jeffrey Webb says the healing of the confederation in the wake of the ugly cash-for-vote scandal is progressing apace.
CIBC deposit another hefty credit toward title hopes
Week two of the Corporate Football League saw two-time defending champions CIBC FirstCaribbean send a strong message to their rivals with a resounding 9-1 victory over RBC at the TE McField Annex.
Burger King Wolverines scrape Lynx
The Wolverines made a good start to their title defence.
Dolphins drown Hellcats in opener
The dms West Bay Hellcats had a shocking start to their season.
Justin honours legendary mum
Justin Pierre is a name synonymous with football but not to be forgotten is his connection to netball.
Bunce try settled their nerves
The Cayman Islands rugby team had plenty to celebrate over the weekend and judging by the partying afterwards there are still a few hangover heads now.
June 2013 market update
Local broker James Bovell looks at prevailing real estate conditions in the US and Cayman.
CIBC go for hat trick
The annual Cayman Islands Corporate Football League, which has been running now for over 20 years, commenced last Tuesday.
We’ll kick it at the Marriott awards
The Cayman Islands Football Association hold their annual awards ceremony at the Grand Cayman Marriott this weekend.
Little Gall made a big impact
Shenel Gall is small in stature but she has the heart and tenacity of a giant in her first full year in professional women’s football.
Webb aims for zero tolerance
Football cheif Jeffrey Webb must be one of the hardest working executives in football as he crosses the globe in the execution of his duties as president of CONCACAF, a vice-president of FIFA and still remains at the helm of the Cayman Islands Football Association.
Weather related event cancellations
Some weather-related cancellations to keep track of Friday and over the weekend.
Save our Youth Family Fun Day
A family fun day and football extravaganza is to take place for charity.
BT flying even higher for ‘Bird’
Bodden Town pulled off an emotional FA Cup final victory to tie in with their Premier League triumph and fully honoured the memory of fallen hero Gerome “Bird” Graham.
Hellcats not resting on laurels
The dms West Bay Hellcats have every reason to relax.
U-15s will get big kick
The recent formation of an Under-15 national football programme by the Cayman Islands Football Association is indicative of its commitment to developing the game at youth level here.
Wolfe Tones bounded ahead
The gaelic football league scene wrapped up at the Camana Bay field on Sunday after an epic season.
Kids summer camps
Camps are a great way to keep little ones active over the long summer vacation
Bayern could buck the trend
The anguish is finally over for Bayern Munich in Champions League finals after beating Borussia Dortmund 2-1 in a pulsating all German contest in London on Saturday.
Webb’s first year kicking on nicely
His passion for football led Jeffrey Webb to commit to the CONCACAF presidency despite its multiple challenges exactly a year ago.
Mustangs run wild at Jamboree
The Bulldogs have a new name but figure to be a familiar force in flag football.
Germans are kings of Europe
The Champions League Final pits Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund - the two best teams in the Bundesliga - against each other at Wembley on Saturday and after annihilating Spain’s two finest sides in the semis, it raises speculation of how dominant the German clubs can be in the future.
More volunteers needed to kick in for CONCACAF U-15
It’s an exciting time for Cayman Islands football with the CONCACAF Under-15 tournament being held here in a couple of months, but the need for volunteers to help make it a success is an issue.
Webb is extended to all corners
Football chief Jeffrey Webb was here for his customary few days last week and outlined the busy and exciting developments in the sport for Cayman, the Caribbean and CONCACAF in the coming months.
Murphy’s great career will be appreciated at Papagallo dinner
The Cayman Rugby Football Union is bringing over Geordan Murphy as the guest speaker at the Union’s Annual Players Dinner.
Sunset must rise to shine again
Sunset Football Club has plenty to celebrate after the men’s side cruised to the First Division title and the women’s team secured their league championship with virtually the last kick of the season.
The Ultimate goal is more fun
As ultimate frisbee continues its renaissance, one person that could have a starring role is Kevin Zimmer.
GG struck late to shatter Elite
One of the most improved football teams of the season has to be Sunset women’s team who won the league in dramatic fashion on Saturday.
We’ll vault up the ranks
The Cayman Islands were granted membership to the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique at the FIG Council meeting in Liverpool, England this month.
Jamboree kicks off West Bay drama
Flag football is about to return for adult players.
Bolt hails Cydonie for big meet
Usain “Lightning” Bolt is not just brilliant on the track, he is just about as media-friendly as a superstar can be.
CONCACAF kicks off U-15s here
An international football tournament is coming to the Cayman Islands soon which will give teenage players a rare chance to showcase their skills without having to go abroad.
