Topic: Gymnastics
Gymnasts leap for Texas training
Local gymnastics earned valuable insight at an American camp.
Lloyd ready to follow Dikau’s lead and represent in Canada
Local gymnastics is on the cusp of featuring at next year’s Pan American Games.
Larkin’s races help those who can’t run
Runner Robyn Larkin raises awareness by being a member of an online community that inspires marathoners and others to run for those who can’t.
Webster adds to Nanjing success
The 2014 Youth Olympic Games were a success for the Cayman Islands in more ways than one.
Daigle expands to new venue
The Cayman Karate Academy has grown so rapidly in the short time it has existed that the school is moving to a new state-of-the-art facility next week.
Dikau targets Pan Am Games berth
Bethany Dikau hopes to showcase Caymanian gymnastics talent in Canada.
Alberga: Serpell inspires others
After making history hurdling over obstacles, local equestrian hopes to produce more riders like Polly Serpell.
Serpell leaps to bronze in China
Polly Serpell rode the Cayman Islands into the history books in Nanjing, China.
Sailors navigate Nanjing waters
Pablo Bertran picked up his first top finish for the Cayman Islands on Chinese waters.
Athletes settled at Youth Olympics
Cayman’s Youth Olympic team is competing at the second staging of the Youth Olympic Games in Nanjing, China, this week.
Walton drops out with sore hamstring
Injury will keep Jamal Walton from Olympic glory.
Games provided Scottish memories
The story of the Cayman Islands at the XX Commonwealth Games would seem to be complete.
Hew not upset by Nanjing snub
As the Cayman Islands prepares for the 2014 Youth Olympic Games, one surprising absentee will be Lauren Hew.
Ebanks started too sluggishly
Tafari Ebanks gave a memorable showing for Cayman Islands boxing in Glasgow and came closest so far to getting a medal for his country.
Six set for Youth Olympics
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee is sending a team of six athletes, five team officials and one reporter to China for the Youth Olympic Games next month.
Glasgow set for Commonwealth show
As the Commonwealth Games approach, Scotland is set to dazzle its visitors.
Sprinters on track for Glasgow
Athletics hopes to reach former glory for the Cayman Islands in Scotland.
Local athletes enjoy send-off
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee celebrated the departure of Cayman athletes to major meets this summer.
Doak pins down local spirit
Jaime Doak is helping Cayman’s cause in Scotland.
Squash crew aim to serve upsets
For all of their recent exploits, Cayman’s squash players head to Glasgow as major underdogs.
Dikau aiming to stick her routines in Glasgow arena
Bethany Dikau figures to be under heavy scrutiny.
Jamal Walton: A Cayman athlete going places — fast!
Anytime you see someone posting a better time than Usain Bolt, it's a head-turning, eye-popping, stand-up-and-cheer achievement.
Olympic Day showcases talent
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee is inviting the general public to support its annual Olympic Day run/walk 5k and later a demonstration of various sports.
Cayman names Commonwealth team
The Cayman Islands are ready to compete on one of the world’s biggest international stages.
Forbes in the running to improve on Delhi performance
Four years ago, Ronald Forbes was at the height of his abilities.
Cuffy motivated for Scotland
Tyrell Cuffy is one of many Caymanian athletes focused on Scotland.
Fraser: Camaraderie will be key
Brett Fraser knows his way in and around the pool on the some of the world’s biggest stages.
Peene stretches to new heights
Caymanian gymnast Sami Peene took home the bronze on bars in her age group at the Florida State Championships.
Cydonie keen on Glasgow props
Cayman’s most decorated Commonwealth Games athlete sees strength in numbers ahead of this summer’s spectacle.
Red Bay kids stretch their knowledge of Olympic values
Red Bay Primary School students recently learned about Olympic values like friendship, respect and excellence through fun, games and gymnastics at Motions Unlimited.
Queen’s Baton runs through Cayman
Inclement weather could not stop Caymanian athletes from completing the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, part of the lead up to the Commonwealth Games.
Lloyd lands top score in Aracaju
Caymanian gymnast Morgan Lloyd posted a personal best and national record all-around score of 39.334 at the Junior Pan American Championships in Aracaju, Brazil.
Baton relay on its way to Cayman
The Cayman Islands Olympic Committee will celebrate the Glasgow 2014 Queen’s Baton Relay, the traditional curtain raiser to the Commonwealth Games, here this week.
Gasparilla meet offers much loot
The Motions Unlimited gymnastics team pillaged and plundered through their final meet of the season in St. Petersburg, Florida at the 26th annual Gasparilla Classic Gymnastics Invitational.
Dikau leaps up Ontario ranks
Caymanian gymnast Bethany Dikau, 17, continues to move through the ranks as she prepares to represent the Cayman Islands at the Commonwealth Games this summer.
Duo vault for Nassau crown
Two up-and-coming Caymanian gymnasts were matched up against the best young gymnasts from the Bahamas, Barbados, Trinidad and Puerto Rico - along with some strong competition from all over the United States - at the Atlantis Crown Invitational in Nassau.
Porter vaults to scholarship
Camerin Porter is the proud recipient of the first scholarship awarded by the Cayman Islands Gymnastics Association.
Madison, 6, wheely shows talent
Kids emulating their parents in their sport is commonplace but in Madison Ameline’s case she is particularly unusual because at the age of six she is already an accomplished cyclist.
Copley had the golden touch
Andy Copley deserves much of the credit for Cayman’s success in Bermuda.
Millions spent on Clifton Hunter sports
Gov't can't provide precise figures, but the cost for sports facilities at the new high school ran into the millions of dollars.
Gillispie runs to the podium
Track and field athletes like Ameilia Gillispie did well in Bermuda.
Island Games baskets look sparse
As Cayman athletes chase glory in Bermuda, a lingering issue is the absence of local basketball players.
Bradwell waists away
Newcomer on the running scene Jenni Bradwell is pretty fast, but not so long ago she was so heavy that negotiating a short distance was an effort.
Sprint and splash golden start
Cayman’s sprinters won gold and silver in the 100 metres on Monday night in Bermuda at the Island Games.
Spikers score added support
Cayman’s top volleyball players are enjoying fresh corporate backing.
Island Games promise golden time
Confidence is high that Cayman can earn sporting glory in a regional showcase.
Bermuda sun will heat up our play
The Cayman Islands are gearing up to chase sporting glory in Bermuda.
Gymnastics team hope to vault to glory in Bermuda
Cayman’s national gymnastics team has been announced.
Nine years later, Ivan fight drags on
Bodden Town is slowly getting a handle on "Ivanised" homes.
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.
Extravaganza had even the governor flipping over
Cayman’s gymnastics teams demonstrated their strength, skill and grace at the Gymnastics Extravaganza.
Cockhill and Touhey leaping ahead under UK tuition
Two of Cayman’s top gymnasts, Hilary Cockhill and Christopher Touhey, represented their school at the British Schools National Championships earlier this month and did exceptionally well.
Barnetts target CrossFit regionals
The popularity of CrossFit training over the past decade is astounding, but it seems, that once hooked many - like husband and wife team Matt and Tarasa Barnett - find it irresistible.
Grace Christian principal reflects
Grace Christian Academy Principal Bernice Scott recalls past school year.
Fred stretches out here
When Motions Unlimited opened its doors in 1999, Sandra and Michael Alberga hoped to encourage boys and girls of all ages to develop a positive attitude to physical activity through a gymnastics programme aimed at fun and fitness.
Amy will attract big kites here
Amy Strzalko wants Cayman to play a bigger role in the world of kite surfing.
Strzalko glides to Chinese kudos
A Cayman resident recently earned fresh props in kite surfing.
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.
Swaby has made a huge splash
A good bet if anyone here learned to swim through the Cayman Islands Government Swimming School during the past 17 years, they would have done so under the tutelage of instructor Paula Swaby.
Motions stir Tropicana
The Motion’s Unlimited senior team of Haley Willkom, Morgan Lloyd, Sami Peene and Raegan Rutty recently travelled to Tampa, Florida to compete at the 25th Annual Gasparilla Classic held at Tropicana Field.
Girls stretch for Disney touch
A team of 11 gymnasts from Motions Unlimited posted strong scores for the Cayman Islands at the Presidential Classic at Disney’s Wide World of Sports.
Fairway to funds
The Cayman Islands Gymnastics Association bounced into the new year with its inaugural Golf Invitational fundraiser at North Sound Club last Friday.
Kids stretch for gold in Carolina
Local gymnasts showed their moves in South Carolina.
Rogue Gym has new ace trainer
The Rogue Gym has a new trainer to add to the two established guys who already run the combat sports mecca every night.
Business in brief
Business in brief
Yeah Baby! Family Expo to showcase family products
The family-related trade show Yeah Baby! returns to Camana Bay's Arts and Recreation Centre this Saturday.
Olympic trip competition a ‘dream’
The 2012 London Olympic Games have been a spectacular event for countries all around the world and Luis Féliz and his wife Yamiler were able to enjoy the event first-hand, as the winners of a competition sponsored by Visa and Butterfield.
CrossFit aces move to top level
The CrossFit Seven Mile team covered themselves in glory by winning the America Regionals in Colombia last month. Now they are ready for the ultimate CrossFit test.
Cayman gymnasts storm Jamaica
Local gymnasts excelled in Jamaica this month.
New chiropractor joins DaVinci Wellness Centre
Dr. Liam Welfar, a chiropractor from Perth, Western Australian, has joined the staff at the DaVinci Wellness Centre.
Parkour group hits gym scene
Parkour is an extreme sport that may be new to Cayman but some locals are investing their efforts into it.
Locals stretch for JA challenge
Local gymnasts are gearing up for a meet in Jamaica this summer.
