Whitney Institute students win the Challenge Shield
WHITNEY Institute came out the winners of the Bank of Bermuda Foundation West End Athletic Club (WEAC) Schools Track and Field Challenge Shield.
Whitney managed to total 234 points in the competition and they, and other winners, were at the awards ceremony yesterday at the head of office of the Bank of Bermuda on Front Street.
Over 150 junior athletes participated in the meet, which was held at the National Sports Centre on Saturday, April 5. Each athlete was permitted to enter either two track and one field event or two field and one track event. Points were awarded to all finishers, and the top three schools in each category (Primary, Middle and High School) received cash prizes, $300 for first place, $200 for second place and $100 for third place.
Primary Schools
Francis Patton: 184 points; Somerset Primary: 125 points; Prospect Primary: 43 points.
Middle Schools
Whitney Institute: 234 points; Sandys Middle School: 185 points; T.N Tatem Middle School: 150 points
High Schools
Berkeley Institute: 92 points
WEAC President, Anthony Raynor, encouraged the participants to continue to develop their athleticability noting: "Our young athletes are very talented and it is important that we continue to assist them with their development. We were very pleased that we were able to host this event again this year and we look forward to continuing to provide our young people with positive venues that provide a healthy element of competition."
David Lang, Bank of Bermuda Foundation Secretary and Director, said: "It is encouraging to see so many talented young people participating in the Schools Challenge and we congratulate all of them for extending their best effort. Bank of Bermuda Foundation is very pleased to continue its partnership with WEAC in hosting this event for our aspiring junior athletes. The Foundation recognises the vital role sports plays in the all round development of our young people and this event goes a long way in promoting active lifestyles for our young people in a healthy competitive environment."
