BVI Swim Team Competing In Aruba
BVI Platinum News
Updated: June 24, 2012 11:23 am AST
Published: June 23, 2012 10:28 am AST
The British Virgin Islands has joined 14 other countries in Aruba for the Caribbean Islands Swimming Championships, sanctioned by the Central American and Caribbean Swimming Amateur Confederation (C.C.C.A.N.) headquartered in Barbados.

The BVI swimmers are Amara and Elinah Phillip, and Brionka Halber who will be competing in the 11-13 year old category.

This is the first time the BVI is participating in this meet and the local swimmers along with Antigua were recognized as first-time participants during the opening ceremony which was held last evening, June 22.

Competition will start this morning.

Team BVI is expected to return next Thursday, June 28 and is headed by Verne Wheatley, Federation President; Elsworth Phillip, Head Coach; and Trady, Team Manager/Coach.
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IT BEGINS WITH YOURSELF!! | Report Abuse
Is there any contact for the person if someone will like to join this this team or maybe help to build a older team as well?????
June 25 at 10:19am  |  Like ▪ 3 People like this.   Dislike
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D@ BoZZ | Report Abuse
ILL LOVE TO JOIN....
July 12 at 11:19am  |  Like   Dislike
Go Makos | Report Abuse
Well done to all involved. Where are they training now...
June 23 at 5:48pm  |  Like ▪ 1 Person like this.   Dislike
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yepee | Report Abuse
Good luck kids!!!
June 23 at 4:55pm  |  Like   Dislike
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just wondering | Report Abuse
Is this a family, two daughters, Dad and Mom and a friend, representing the BVI at a Swim Meet....? Is that the team? Who is sponsoring the Club and how many swimmers are actively in the club and competing? Are the coaches qualified to coach and what is their background? It seems odd ......
June 23 at 4:34pm  |  Like   Dislike ▪ 6 People dislike this.
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Big Congrats | Report Abuse
If this is as stated by you they are doing big things. Keep on doing your do babes you are all shining stars fof the BVI
June 25 at 11:00am  |  Like   Dislike
kerryb | Report Abuse
Go team BVI, Make Makos Swim Team proud. BIG up Elinah, Amarra and Bri. We are home cheering for you all.
June 23 at 11:41am  |  Like ▪ 2 People like this.   Dislike
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Go Team BVI Goo!!! Glad to see the youth dem out competing. I wish you all the best and much success. Hopefully you continue to inspire your peers and all onlookers!! Have Fun.
June 23 at 11:39am  |  Like ▪ 3 People like this.   Dislike
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