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Two International Tennis Federation Junior USVI Cup Tournaments Return to St. Croix in May

International Tennis Federation -
St Croix will welcome players from around the world, including Brazil, Guatemala, Colombia, Ireland, New Zeeland, China, France, Canada and the U.S.

Michelle Smith 4 Times Gold in District Championships, Nicola Peters 3 Times Silver

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
Peters participated in the AHSAA 5A District Championships in Scottsboro, Ala. on April 26 and 27. Smith participated in the Florida High School FHSAA 2A District Championships in Winter Park, Fla., on April 30.

Eduardo Garcia Earns Impressive Achievement at Istanbul Games

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
During the half marathon in Istanbul, Turkey, Garcia demonstrated remarkable skill and determination.

Five Different Schools Participate in Grand Finale Junior Triathlon

Grand Finale Junior Triathlon -
The Virgin Islands Triathlon Federation was forced to postpone the Grand Finale Junior Triathlon until this past Sunday, and it proved to be a great decision. Beneath a radiant sky, 26 budding triathletes assembled at Cramer’s Park, ready to take on the swim, bike and run in the season's...

The Results of the Prediction Run, 5-Mile Farm to East End Marine Park

St. Croix Road Racing Committee of the Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
Billy Bohlke was the overall winner with the fastest time and the closest predicted time as well. There was a new course this year to attract more runners.

Register Now for International Optimist Regatta, Clinic and Team Race, June 10-16

International Optimist Regatta -
The International Optimist Regatta is hosted at the St. Thomas Yacht Club. Early entry discount ends May 1.

Nicholas D’Amour Performs Well in Shanghai at Stage I of the World Cup 2024

Source Staff -
There were 115 competitors in the Men’s Olympic Recurve Division. On Tuesday, the Olympic Recurve archers battled in a three-hour qualifying session. 

V.I. Legislature Honors Michelle Smith at Perma Plaque Ceremony

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
Although Michelle was not present, her father, Keith Smith, mother, Mireille Sankatsing-Smith, and grandmother, Leonora Smith, accepted the Perma Plaque on her behalf.

VITFF Bulletin: Conhoff Continues Her V.I. National Record Setting Streak!

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
Congratulations to Virgin Islands Track and Field Team member Rachel Conhoff, a graduate student at Indiana State University, who has achieved a remarkable feat by setting a new Virgin Islands record in the 3000m Steeplechase.

D’Amour Qualifies for Summer Olympics

By Source staff -
The Virgin Islands will have a representative at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympic Games in the recurve archery category.

VI Cycling Federation Releases Results of Sunday’s East End Road Race

VI Cycling Federation -
Nobody left Sunday's East End Road Race claiming it was a walk in the park. For the Elite riders, it meant tackling St. Croix's east end three times over, with two daunting climbs up to Point Udall.

St. Croix Track Club Competes in Puerto Rico in the AAJI League

St. Croix Track Club -
 On April 13, a team of 10 athletes from the St. Croix Track Club traveled to Puerto Rico to participate in the third qualification track and field event organized by the Association of Youth/Junior Athletics (AAJI) in Carolina, Puerto Rico.

VITFF Bulletin: Conhoff and Garcia Set Virgin Islands National Records

Virgin Islands Track and Field Federation -
Congratulations to Virgin Islands Track and Field Team member Rachel Conhoff, a graduate student at Indiana State University, who set a New Virgin Islands record in the 3000m Steeplechase.

USVI Sports Ambassador Michelle Smith Nominated for Student-Athlete of the Year Award

Source Staff -
Please vote for Michelle Smith for Student of the Year by April 11, using the following link.

St. Croix Athletes Shine in First ITF Tennis Masters Competition

By Source Staff -
Tennis players from around the world convened this past weekend at the Carambola tennis facility to participate in the territory's first-ever International Tennis Federation (ITF) tennis tournament, where St. Croix athletes took 12 of the titles among the 19 competing age groups.

The Buccaneer to Host USVI Junior Tennis Cup in May

The Buccaneer -
The prestigious tournament will feature consecutive ITF (International Tennis Federation) Junior Tournaments, taking place May 4-10 and May 11-17, at The Buccaneer.

25 Cyclists Compete in Pt. Udall Time Trial Challenge: Stephen Swanton Claims First Place

Virgin Islands Cycling Federation -
Twenty-five determined cyclists participated in the Pt. Udall Time Trial Challenge on Easter morning, braving the 3.6-mile course that started from the Divi Hotel and finished at the peak of Pt. Udall. The event was hosted by the Virgin Islands Cycling Federation.

‘Flying Jenny’ and ‘Apollo’ Win Classes in Round the Rocks Race; 50th STT International Regatta Kicks Off

St. Thomas International Regatta -
Eleven boats in four classes enjoyed a downwind start at 11 a.m., under partly cloudy skies with winds 10 to 15 knots blowing unusually from the West Northwest.

Elmo Plaskett Little League Releases Scores for 8th Week

Elmo Plaskett Little League -
The Elmo Plaskett Little League completed its eight weeks of baseball action. The games were relocated to the Rudy Krieger Ballpark in Estate Sion Farm on St. Croix.

Virgin Islands Cycling Federation Holds Pot ‘O Gold Road Race on March 17

Virgin Islands Cycling Federation -
The event, organized by the Virgin Islands Cycling Federation, featured a fairly flat 7-mile lap course starting and finishing at the Ha' Penny Beach entrance gates.

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