Local sports

This year’s delegation reflects both the growing depth of youth athletics in the territory and the federation’s commitment to long‑term athlete development.

U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation referee instructor Robert Ferrell II has been selected by Concacaf to participate in the 2026 Concacaf Referee & Instructor Academy Consolidation, one of the region's premier referee development programs. (Video Inside)

Registration for the 35th annual event takes place at the Captain's Meeting on Friday at 7:30 p.m. at The Shack at The Hideaway in Hull Bay on St. Thomas. Final registration happens on Saturday at the same location from noon until 4 p.m. More than 200 anglers —adults and juniors of all skill levels — and over 60 boats are expected to enter.

Ferrell has been selected to represent the U.S. Virgin Islands in the Instructor Academy, joining a distinguished group of referee instructors from across the Concacaf region.

The United States Virgin Islands is competing in the 2026 North America, Central America, and Caribbean Women’s U21 Pan American Cup, scheduled for July 7-12 at the Covelli Center on the campus of The Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. 

On Sunday, Sept. 6, the St. John Landsharks will host the 5th Annual Francis Bay Fives running event, which features “runner’s choice” 5-kilometer (3.1-mile) and 5-mile races and a 500-yard beach dash for kids 8 and under.

The U.S. Virgin Islands celebrated success in softball and volleyball this week, capturing a regional softball championship and earning a division title at the 2026 AAU National Volleyball Championships.

The tournament, which will be hosted in Azerbaijan from Oct. 22 to Oct. 31, represents an exciting new chapter in FIFA's global talent development strategy and provides young footballers from FIFA Member Associations around the world with the opportunity to compete in a unique international festival environment designed to foster player development, learning, and cultural exchange.

Island Mixx teams ended Day 1 of the fourth wave at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida on Sunday with wins, while Island Heat had a tougher day on the court, still in search of their first victory. 

The U.S. Virgin Islands Soccer Federation welcomes Calistra Gregoire to her new role and looks forward to the leadership, professionalism, and dedication she will bring to the continued growth and success of the National Team programs.

Four teams from the United States Virgin Islands have entered the fourth wave of the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Champions, held in Orlando, Florida, June 28 - July 1. 

With this gold medal, Smith has automatically qualified for the 2027 PANAM Games in Lima, Peru, ensuring that the Virgin Islands will be represented by one of its brightest stars on another major international stage.

The VI National Team stormed to a new National Record in the Mixed 4X400m Relay of 3:30.84, rewriting the Virgin Islands all‑time list.

Island Heat 14-1 picked up three victories during pool play at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships and will enter the single-elimination bracket Tuesday with a 3-6 record.

The second wave of the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships got underway Saturday at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida, and both St. Croix teams faced a challenging opening day in 14U competition.

The 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championship has concluded for Island Mixx 13U and Island Mixx 12U, while competition begins Saturday for Island Heat 14U and Elite 340 14U at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida.

Both Island Mixx volleyball teams bounced back from early losses Thursday, closing pool play with victories and carrying momentum into the single-elimination bracket at the AAU National Championships.

Island Mixx 13U (IM 13U) turned the tables in their final match of the day Thursday at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida, and earned an impressive straight-set victory.

Island Mixx 12U captured their first wins at the 2026 Amateur Athletic Union National Volleyball Championships in Orlando, Florida, on Wednesday. IM 12U lost the first set (25-20) to Winter Park Volleyball Club Central Black in their opening match of the day. However, the team buckled down and came back to take the second and third sets (25-21) and (15-9), respectively, to claim their first win of the tournament.