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IHOP Grand Finale Triathlon for Kids Held on Sunday

Gregory Norris — Sun, 19 May 2013 17:10:54 -0400

Twenty-five kids competed in the IHOP Grand Finale Triathlon on Sunday morning, May 19. While sponsoring the swim/bike/run race, IHOP Restaurant provided little goody bags, mini multi-grain pancakes and several volunteers.

Dodgers, Yankees Were Wednesday’s Elmo Plaskett Little League Winners

chipliv — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:38:33 -0400

The Dodgers doubled up the Rangers and the Yankees blanked the Cobras Wednesday at the Canagata ballpark in Elmo Plaskett East Little League action.

Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation Holds Final Race of the Junior Tri VI Series

Gregory Norris — Wed, 15 May 2013 18:47:20 -0400

The final race of the Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation’s Junior Tri VI series is approaching. At 8 a.m. on Sunday, May 19, the Grand Finale Triathlon will be held at Cramer's Park.

V.I. Pace Runners Release Children Run Christiansted Results

Gregory Norris — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:05:16 -0400

The Virgin Islands Pace Runners’ Children Run Christiansted had 130 runners, ages 2 to 13, who competed in the 15th annual Triathlon Jump Up.

V.I. Pace Runners Give Results of 25th Paradise 5K

Gregory Norris — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:36:46 -0400

Most of the runners in the 25th Paradise 5K were in their final preparation for the triathlon on Sunday. They got an idea of what the run is like because the Paradise 5K is on the actual triathlon course and is the most challenging part of it, which takes place in the award-winning Buccaneer Resort.

Top Mare to Challenge Boys in TRAXCO Feature

chipliv — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:21:56 -0400

Champion female thoroughbred Turned to Gold will test her form against the top males on Saturday in the featured eighth race at the Randall “Doc” James racetrack.

Boys National Under 15 Soccer Training Scheduled

Gregory Norris — Thu, 02 May 2013 23:14:08 -0400

The U.S.V.I. Soccer Association has announced the opening training sessions for its Boys Under 15 National Team. The first training session will be held from 5:30-7 p.m. on Monday, May 6, on both St. Croix and St. Thomas.

Friends Beach-to-Beach Power Swim Early Registration Closing Soon

Gregory Norris — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:26:40 -0400

With less than four weeks until the 10th Annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim, Friends of Virgin Islands National Park reminds potential participants they can save money if they register by Friday, May 3. The event is scheduled for Sunday, May 26, Memorial Day weekend.

Virgin Islands Cycling Federation Gives Results of Conch Shell Classic

Gregory Norris — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 13:38:37 -0400

Although the turnout was low at the Conch Shell Classic Youth Bike Race, the spirits of the eight young cyclists were high.

Ninfa Barnard Receives MVP Award at Track and Field Championship

Gregory Norris — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 22:23:35 -0400

Congratulations are pouring in for V.I. National Track and Field Team member Ninfa Barnard, a senior and honor student in the pure sciences at the University of Arkansas Pine Bluff because of her record performance at the Southwestern Athletic Conference Track and Field Championship.

V.I. Cycling Federation Announces Results of Frederiksted Road Race

Gregory Norris — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 13:23:08 -0400

The only complaint about the Virgin Islands Cycling Federation (VICF) bike race on Sunday morning was about the state of the roads, but if anyone looked past that, the conditions were right for racing. A very enthusiastic bunch turned out to battle against their competitors in the much anticipated Fredriksted Road Race.

Results of 31st National Library Week’s …Run To Your Library 5K Given

Gregory Norris — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 15:57:52 -0400

A mix of local and visiting runners participated in Saturday’s 31st Annual National Library Week’s …Run To Your Library 5K Road Race held in Christiansted.

Liberty Wins 2013 Golden Hook Fishing Club Dolphin Tournament

Gregory Norris — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 02:27:43 -0400

The Golden Hook Fishing Club held their 14th Annual Dolphin Tournament on April 13, in St. Croix. Ten boats participated in the tournament, which was sponsored by Poolworks.

Parachute Coney Captures Feature Race in Near Record Time

chipliv — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:44:31 -0400

Parachute Coney collared Puerto Rican Emblem at mid-stretch and fought the horse to the wire to win the featured eighth race at the Randall “Doc” James racetrack on Sunday.

Junior Tri VI Good Hope School Splash ‘n Dash Results Are In

Gregory Norris — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 01:18:54 -0400

Junior Tri VI Splash 'n Dash took place on Sunday, April 14, and was sponsored by the Good Hope School, was a huge success. Nearly 70 competitors, big and small, took part in the swim/run event at Chenay Bay. For the first time there was a parent/child category where the times of the parents and children were combined to see which team was the fastest in each age group.

V.I. National Track and Field Team Members Compete in Initial 2013 Outdoor Meets

Gregory Norris — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:23:10 -0400

The Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation (VITFF) announced on April 18 that a number of V.I. National Track and Field Team members competed in their initial outdoor meets for the 2013 season.

Practice Swims for Beach-to-Beach Power Swim Slated

Gregory Norris — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:49:34 -0400

The Friends of Virgin Islands National Park has announced a series of practice swims to help participants prepare for the upcoming 10th annual Beach-to-Beach Power Swim, which will be held on Sunday, May 26, in the beautiful protected waters of Virgin Islands National Park.

V.I. Swimmers Do Well at CARIFTA Swimming Championships in Jamaica

Gregory Norris — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 02:25:31 -0400

The Virgin Islands National Swim Team traveled on March 28 to April 3 to compete in the XXVIII CARIFTA (Caribbean Free Trade Association) Swimming Championships held at the National Stadium Pool in Kingston, Jamaica. The championships are a high-level, regional swim meet offered to English speaking Caribbean countries.

John Jackson is Co-Main Event on ESPN2's 'Friday Night Fights'

John Baur — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 23:18:56 -0400

V.I. boxer John Jackson will take to the ring April 19 to battle undefeated P { margin-bottom: 0.08in; }Cerresso Fortin what is billed as the co-main event on ESPN2's 'Friday Night Fights.'

Easter Bonnet, Roger Rabbit Classics Top Sunday Race Card

David McCracken — Sat, 30 Mar 2013 00:33:13 -0400

The Easter Bonnet Classics for mares and fillies and the Roger Rabbit Classic for colts and geldings will highlight TRAXCO’s Easter Sunday race card at the Randall “Doc” James Race Track.