Bermuda Sports Journal Issue #7

July | August | September 2021

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Shuntae Todd started playing football with

Dandy Town’s pee wee boys at the age of four.

At 15, she moved to Pembroke Hamilton Club’s female team before returning to Dandy Town to play for their female team. She moved on to North Village Lady Rams where she earned the MVP, Female Player of the Year, and the Golden Boot award for scoring 9 goals in one game and 53 goals in one season.

I N N O VAT I O N S

BERMUDA

RAS MYKKAL

SPORTS

Administration

Contributing Writers

Nathalee S. Simons

Betty Doyling (Health and Fitness)

Co-founder and Financial Controller

Ras Mykkal Simons

Co-founder, Creative Director and Photographer

Marketing & Design

B Active for life Personal Fitness Trainer bactivept@gmail.com 1-441-533-4451

Don Burgess (Cover Story) Writer

Ras Mykkal & SJDWorld.com

Northshore Medical (Sports Medicine)

Published by: issuu.com www.rasmykkalinnovations.com bdasjmailbox@gmail.com

Jenny Smatt, M.A, M.Sc., OLY

Layout & Graphic Design

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(Sports Psychology) Ontru/Five Rings Managing Director, Coach jenny@ontru.bm | 1-441-536-6878 | www.ontru.bm

TABLE OF CONTENTS Editorial page....................................................... 7

Micah Lambert (Cover Story)............................... 26 - 34

Bits & Pieces........................................................ 8 - 10

Mountain Bike Championship Wrap up............... 38 - 49

Shopping Kart...................................................... 12 - 14

Kart National Championship Wrap up.................. 52 - 59

Health & Fitness................................................... 16 - 17

BLTA Junior Weekend Tennis Tournament........... 64 - 81

Sports Medicine................................................... 18 - 21

Coral Beach UTR Tennis Tournament.................. 82 – 89

Sports Psychology............................................... 22 - 23

Bermuda Bicycle Association 2020 Awards........ 92 - 100

Disclaimer The Bermuda Sports Journal was established in part because many of the sporting organizations have not kept records of the achievements of their athletes whether it be in photographs, documented history, or statistics. As people grow older, memories fade and is forgotten, therefore, unrecorded information frequently become fables. The goal of the Bermuda Sports Journal is to interview people and document their stories to ensure preservation of all their stories. We aim to be as accurate as possible, whilst relying on people’s honesty and their re-collection of events, including correct dates and times, therefore, some information may be inaccurate.

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RESILIENCE IN SPORTS Resilience is a very important skill in all sports. Athletes have to deal with the stress of competitions and the pressure of being the best in their respective fields. You must also add the worrying they experience about working with their very bodies which is something often hidden behind the medals. Elite sports punish the body, push it to the maximum, and are far from being healthy. In turn, this idea is related to another source of pressure – injuries.

How does resilience work outside of sports? The truth is that athletes aren’t the only ones who have to overcome obstacles. We have all had to suffer solitude and touch rock bottom. Usually, this is accompanied by the feeling that it’ll be very difficult to pick yourself back up again. In fact, this is something we all go through with more or less intensity in our everyday routines.

Following this parallelism, sports, for individuals who don’t practice them as amateurs or professionally, can become a training ground for certain psychological variables. Resilience, obviously, can be found among these variables. Plus, an accident or the death of a loved one are experiences that one is rarely prepared for. During these situations, having great resilience marks a big difference between overcoming them successfully or not.

If there’s something that sets athletes apart from the rest of us it’s that most of their pressure is self-imposed.

At the same time, many have no other choice but to self-manage themselves. However, this pressure grants them the maturity which allows in sports to develop and strengthen their resilience. Thus, they become people who are committed, have a great deal of determination and, above all, have the faith that comes from having experienced many storms and witnessed how, over time, the clouds retreated.

Valuable Lessons for Life: 1.) Don’t give up when it gets hard.

Life isn’t about winning or losing. It’s about giving your best effort and enjoying the ‘ride’. Some might say that Special needs athletes have been dealt with a “tough hand”, but they don’t see it that way and neither should we. We can learn from these athletes who have to work harder for everything that they have. But they persevere through it all and they EARN their success and we should, too.

2.) Be grateful for your gifts.

It is truly awesome to watch athletes, both children and adults, try their hardest regardless of the outcome. They aren’t always concerned with the wins rather they enjoy the competition and still “hugged it out” afterwards. No poor sports at these competitions! It is so refreshing to see the positive attitudes and the larger-than-life smiles following each competition. They are truly grateful for their gifts.

3) Genuine Sportsmanship I usually witness genuine sportsmanship and mutual respect in the interaction of athletes in all sports events.

Their rivalry is infectious as there is ‘no hard feelings’ when the results are in, and there is no evidence of discrimination of any form. We should all strive to imitate their love for others and share their positive light.

Nathalee Simons

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BITS & PIECES

SANAA RAE MORRIS Sanaa Rae Morris, who earned a bronze medal with Bermuda’s 4 x 200 meters relay women’s team at the 2019 Carifta Games in the Cayman Islands has set a new personal best time of 56.55sec. She was able to drop her time of a 58.03 in the open 400m to a split of 56.55 in the 4 x 400 with her IMG Academy team-mates to secure the bronze medal in the 4 x 400 meters relay at the Virginia. Beach Sports Centre. The Bermuda Pacers Track sprinter feels strongly that if she can lower her time in the relay, there is no reason why she cannot do it in the open. She has already qualified for Carifta in the 200 meters and 400 meters. Sanaa Rae’s IMG Academy Coach, Jean Carlos Arroyo, believes the 16-year-old Bermuda Pacers Track Club athlete relay splits performance shows that she will have personal records early in the outdoor events, but we are aware that Sanaa has her eyes set on performing at her best for the 2021 Carifta Games. Bermuda will host the 49th Carifta Games at the National Sports Centre this summer and more than 600 athletes and officials from 27 Caribbean islands will arrive in Bermuda for the Games. Athletes who qualified for the 2020 Games will not have to qualify again in the same age group. However, a new qualifying deadline has been set for three weeks before the Games for those who still have not reached qualifying standards. Bermuda was scheduled to host the Games last year which were postponed for the first time in its history because of the Covid-19 pandemic.

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MICHAEL WHALLEY (1946-2021) Michael Whalley, a well-known runner, affectionately known as the ‘The Flying Scotsman’ has died at age 74.

Michael was born and raised in Scotland, came to live in Bermuda in the early 70’s and worked as an electrician at the Castle Harbor Hotel. It was there that he met and married Fay Smith in 1972.

In his younger days, Michael was active in cycling and played football for the Academicals but acquired his nickname ‘The Flying Scotsman’ for his love of running.

He was a regular feature in road running and crosscountry events for more than 50 years. He ran in the Bermuda Day Half-Marathon Derby from the 1970s, finished third in 1981 and ran his last Derby in 2017. He was a likeable and well-loved competitor and instantly identifiable in his trademark Scottish running vest and shorts.

Apart from his sporting activities, Michael was also willingly involved at the Christ Church in Warwick, where he did maintenance, helped with the food banks and other odd jobs. Even though he had not been in good health, he continued to run. He loved Bermuda and the many friends he made here but remained a proud Scotsman.

Michael Whalley leaves his wife, Fay, stepchildren, Edwin, Isabell, and Eric Smith.

McKEISHA SMITH McKeisha Smith has taken up the role as President of the Bermuda Equestrian Federation. Ian Truran stepped down after 18 years of service, McKeisha accepted the position as President and her goal and objective is to build on the foundation laid by her predecessor.

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TREY MALLORY Trey Mallory is the highest-ranked junior player in Bermuda with a ranking of 492 in ITF Tennis.

Trey has signed a national letter of intent to play men’s tennis next season at the University of North Carolina. In May of 2018, he became the youngest player from Bermuda to win a Davis Cup match and the first Davis Cup player to win on his debut. He has represented Bermuda in eight international matches, winning four International Tennis Federation doubles championships and has finished as runner-up in four singles tournaments.

Trey Mallory will be the University of North Carolina third player from Bermuda, joining Jonathan Ingham (1995-99), James Collieson (1998-2000) and becomes the first player from the Bermuda to wear a Seahawk uniform.

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Health & Fitness Here are some ways to get fired up about working out:

Its, June!

This is the time of year that you may have slacked off on your exercise or you may be rushing to get fit before Cup Match! We all know the benefits of keeping fit but that doesn’t mean you’re always motivated to exercise. This week we will talk about some ways to stay motivated.

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Focus on how you are feeling instead of body shape changes that take longer. If you are consistently exercising (at least 2-3 times a week) in approximately a month more or less you may be feeling more energized, less stressed, sleeping better, and building confidence in your training skills. These benefits can help you stay motivated where you should see more of the physical changes and health improvements desired.

Variety is the spice of life. Learn to incorporate different routines and moves to keep you motivated. Working out every day can become tedious when you’re doing the same thing over and over. As long as you’re doing something different it will keep you busy and it will prevent you from being bored.

Do what you love to do. If you love biking and can’t stand running, why run? Bike instead!

Doing what you enjoy will keep you coming back for more.

Set short term, as well as long term goals. A long-term goal to lose 50 lbs. this year can get pretty discouraging because it takes quite a bit of time to get there. Break that goal down to losing 10 lbs. every 5 weeks. Or even 2lbs every week. That way you can see that you really are making progress and you will feel good every time you achieve one of those smaller goals.

Understand that everyone has setbacks. We all mess up and have setbacks in our exercise routines. Instead of getting down on yourself and quitting your program all together, move on. None of us are perfect.

Find someone to cheer you on or even better, to do it with you. Having a good support system when you are trying to stick with an exercise routine is a great way to keep yourself on track.

Also, if you have a friend who has similar goals, workout with them! You can keep each other going.

Celebrate your successes and set goals that are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, timely and B-Active For Life!

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ANCIENT OLYMPIC MARTIAL ART: PANKRATION Periodic Health Examination (PHE) or screening in Sport is important at all levels and all ages.

Coaches and trainers need to be aware of any risks to their players and athletes, to both prevent injury

as well as to ensure they know how to manage any exacerbation of a pre-existing condition should it arise. Additionally, a number of pre-existing

conditions can impair fitness and performance;

these can usually be treated if they are identified early.

The timing of PHE varies depending up the level of sport being played. Clearly professionals receive constant clinical input and scrutiny, something which is both unrealistic and unnecessary for amateurs. If a single point in the season is to be identified as the most valuable for a PHE,

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this would be the pre-season. At this time the

without delay. Exercise is a common trigger for

can be assessed, medical conditions and fitness

be life threatening. Responsible team authorities

athletes’ preparedness for the season ahead

issues can be addressed and the individual training schedule adjusted accordingly. Athletes commonly carry over niggling injuries from previous seasons or off-season activity. These need to be identified and managed to prevent them developing into a

asthma, for example, and acute exacerbations can need to ensure they are aware of the condition, are

familiar with the symptoms, and have the ability and confidence to manage such conditions safely until urgent medical intervention arrives.

serious problem.

There are several core elements to the PHE that

are relatively standard in elite sports, but are also accessible to athletes at all levels and all ages.

These include the medical and injury history, particularly focusing on previous injury and

comorbid conditions that may impact fitness and

functional capacity; investigations and biochemical parameters, mainly in the form of bloods tests; functional and performance testing to evaluate

The other half of the medical history is the

activity. Consensus among medical officers on

or symptoms that may suggest an as-yet-

global and focused preparedness for sport-specific risk factors for injury rank previous injury as the most important, followed by physical fitness; accumulated fatigue, reduced recovery time between matches and training load.

The first and probably most important element of

the PHE is a medical and injury history and relevant

examination by a physician. Various sporting bodies provide a useful proforma for this, each geared

identification of previous unresolved injuries, undiagnosed injury. In their enthusiasm to partake

and pass selection, sports people often play down injuries or niggling pains. If these are not identified

and addressed they are likely to be aggravated and result in longer down-time. Graduated challenge of functional capabilities can bring out telltale

symptoms when inactivity have allowed them to go unnoticed.

towards their particular sport; for example the FIFA

An extension of the medical assessment are the

safety and performance to identify pre-existing

the electrocardiograph. For adults, blood tests are

medical assessment. It is vital for both athlete

conditions that may impact their ability to train and compete. Common conditions such as asthma,

diabetes and anaemia need to be identified and

optimally managed. Not only do such conditions

need to be well-controlled in the medium and long-

term, but plans for immediate management of acute exacerbations need to be well-established and the coach and/or trainer need to be able to implement

such reactive management plans competently and

basic health investigations, such as blood tests and important as a number of conditions that impact performance in sport are common. Anaemia, for example, has several forms, some acquired and

some inherited, but all will impair oxygen delivery and therefore overall cardiovascular fitness. An

anaemic athlete may well be in good cardiovascular health, but if the anaemia is addressed their

fitness will be improved. Similarly, mildly impaired kidney function is not uncommon, but in an

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athlete – particularly an endurance athlete – it can

the ECG is important in the health screening

medications are commonly used by athletes, and

benign abnormalities is important, and also the

be dangerous. Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory

the combination of these and mild renal impairment can lead to significant kidney damage or even

failure. And electrolyte disturbance, whether due to impaired renal function or dehydration, can

predispose to cardiac arrhythmias and collapse.

In our recent screening for a national Bermudian

of athletes and sports people, familiarity with

ability to follow up genuine abnormalities with a Cardiologist who can reinterpret the ECG

and perform an Echocardiogram – a dynamic

ultrasound investigation of the heart – to give better identification of any genuine cardiac risks.

sports team comprising of elite athletes, a number of abnormalities that may affect performance and safety were identified. A periodical screen can

identify these and allow them to be addressed or mitigated.

The final element of the PHE is the fitness

and functional assessment performed by a

physiotherapist or other adequately trained

musculoskeletal specialist. If done pre-season this

will establish the baseline fitness and sport-specific functional condition of an athlete which will then Electrocardiographs (ECGs) demonstrating cardiac function are both necessary but also potentially problematic. Although it is important to identify any gross abnormalities in the heart such as

irregular rhythms or abnormal enlargement, the ECGs of elite athletes are as often as 60% of

the time abnormal. In the heart of an elite athlete of West African origin, for example, elevated ST

waves and early repolarization are common – but by the regular parameters with which ECGs are interpreted, this abnormality might signify an

acute myocardial infarction. Similarly, inverted T waves are fairly common in the same group of

athletes, however in other populations, they may denote an old myocardial infarct. So although

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inform the tailored conditioning program for the

given individual. If done pre-performance, prior to

a tournament for example, it may establish relative preparedness for the demands of the matches ahead. VO2 max remains the gold standard

for testing cardiovascular fitness, sometimes

augmented by blood lactate testing, but many

sports teams do not have access to this. Instead, more functional fitness tests utilizing maximum

heart rate, speed, targeted strength and endurance parameters, time to heart rate recovery etc., can

be used and most coaches and trainers are very familiar with this form of testing. Where an injury

or sub-standard fitness parameter is identified, a

sports physiotherapist should be called in for more detailed biomechanical assessment.

The PHE is a standard across elite sport to identify existing conditions that need addressing and mitigating.

Although its value has not been demonstrated to extend to predicting new injuries, its value for existing conditions is clear. A standard level PHE is relatively easy to access – together an interested GP or

Sports Physician and a Physiotherapist can provide all that is required. Not only does it reduce the risk of exacerbating existing injuries and increasing rehabilitation requirements, it allows coaches and trainers to

tailor programs for individual athletes to speed up recovery. Finally, it also provides a degree of protection for coaching hierarchies from accusations of negligence should an underlying condition lead to harm.

Dr Jeff MacLeod MFSEM FRCGP FURTHER READING: McCall A, Carling C, Davison M, Nedelec M, Le Gall F, Berthoin S, Dupont G: Injury risk factors, screening tests and preventative strategies: a systematic review of the evidence that underpins the perceptions and practices of 44 football (soccer) teams from various premier leagues; Br J Sports Med 2015 May; 49(9): 583-9: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25576530/

McCall A, Davison M, Anderson TE, Beasley I, Bizzini M, Dupont G, Duffield R, Carling C, Dvorak J: Injury

prevention strategies at the FIFA 2014 World Cup: perceptions and practices of the physicians from the 32 participating national teams; Br J Sports Med 2015 May: 49(9): 603-8: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25878078/

McCall A, Dupont G, Ekstrand J: Injury prevention strategies, coach compliance and player adherence of 33 of the UEFA Elite Club Injury Study teams: a survey of teams’ head medical officers; Br J Sports Med, 2016 June; 50(12): 725-30: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26795611/

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MANAGING PERFORMANCE ANXIETY

Developing Your Strategy for Success You’ve been training for months. You know you have worked hard and prepared, however, your mind is filled with negative, out of control thoughts. You are struggling to breathe easily and you can’t seem to sleep. Have you ever wondered why you struggle with this but others seem to have their best performances when under pressure?

Wonder no more. Understanding performance anxiety and identifying its optimal level for you to perform at your best could be key to realizing greater success.

WHAT IS PERFORMANCE ANXIETY?

Performance anxiety is best described as an unpleasant psychological state in reaction to perceived stress that often results in physiological, cognitive and behavioural responses that (negatively) impact your performance.

The prefrontal cortex of the brain is activated by a series of thoughts triggering the “fight or flight” response.

In most athletes, this feeling of enhanced excitement enables them to perform at their best. But for many, the intensity of the responses can be an ongoing challenge that negatively impacts the experience of competition and performance.

PHYSIOLOGICAL SIGNS OF PERFORMANCE ANXIETY

• racing pulse and rapid breathing • dry mouth and tight throat • trembling hands, knees, lips, and voice • sweaty and cold hands • nausea and an uneasy feeling in your stomach • vision changes COGNITIVE SIGNS OF PERFORMANCE ANXIETY

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• hyper-sensitivity

• your performance is tentative, and you are afraid to take risks • you might feel more easily distracted, have less confidence, and cannot find any momentum in your game or race • you would rather practice than compete MANAGING PERFORMANCE ANXIETY – FINDING YOUR OPTIMAL LEVEL

According to the well-known psychologist Yuri Hanin, finding the right level of anxiety to perform at your best as an athlete is found in the Zones of Optimal Functioning (ZOF), which is an individual process for each athlete. Many coaches and athletes will agree that some level of stress is good, but the point at which it becomes problematic is specific to each athlete.

The “X” below illustrates the point of optimum performance.

Athlete A performs better with lower levels of anxiety and Athlete B may respond well to high levels of anxiety. Keep in mind that the triggers for anxiety can vary, however, as an example, Athlete A may perform best when there is a small crowd and there isn’t a qualifying deadline vs Athlete B who enjoys large crowds and a close race or tight deadline to meet.

The important point here is finding your unique zone of optimal performance and then leverage techniques that are appropriate for you.

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State Anxiety (STAI)

BEHAVIOURAL SIGNS OF PERFORMANCE ANXIETY

Best performance - in the zone -

Out of zone

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Out of zone

Best performance - in the zone Out of zone

By comparing the athlete’s results with various internal and external stressors -i.e. viewing a competitor’s results, pressure from a parent, review of historical performance that triggers internal pressure to perform equally as well or better - we can identify the optimal level of stress to maximize performance.

STRATEGIES TO MANAGE PERFORMANCE ANXIETY

Using the Individual Zone of Optimal Functioning (IZOF) as part of your strategy

If you need to reduce your anxiety levels, you may wish to leverage the following strategies.

We often analyze the quality of our physical training programmes to improve our performance. This can include reviewing the number of training sessions per week, the type of training sessions, strength verses distance sessions etc. In addition, consider including the following questions and analysis to find your IZOF in various training sessions as well as following competitions:

• Identify your triggers

WHEN DID I PERFORM THE BEST?

This can be measured in time or individual results. The success is not measured relative to others i.e. first place, second place etc.

What level was my anxiety before, during and after the event or race?

On a scale of 1 (low) and 5 (high), how high was my anxiety (thoughts, physiological as well as physical response i.e. lots of negative thoughts, very sweaty palms and lots of fidgeting = 5 vs clear mind, easy breathing, very few butterflies and ease of movement).

You can chart them on a grid and better understand the variables, or reasons why, that are associated with your best performance. Try different techniques to either increase or decrease your level of anxiety to realize your optimum performance. Notice the trends.

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Athlete A (high IZOF)

Athlete B (moderate IZOF)

• Use visualization and various deep breathing to lower your pulse and manage multiple thoughts you may be having • Leverage your friends and support network to distract you or make you laugh Alternatively, if you discover that you thrive on high-pressure situations, seek highly competitive meets and surround yourself with other athletes who spark that competitive spirit and induce the optimal level of anxiety.

One of my favourite sayings is “let’s make lemonade out of lemons” and the same is true with dealing with performance anxiety. There is much discussion of late about how high anxiety levels are a significant challenge. As athletes return to training and competition, their levels of anxiety and pressure to perform can be at an all-time high and have a negative impact on performance. Not only is it possible to develop strategies to effectively manage performance anxiety, these are tools and strategies that athletes and coaches can use for life. Mastering your optimal zone can give you the confidence and technique that makes you unstoppable!

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Micah Lambert, he is quiet, somewhat shy, but loves the game of tennis.

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Story by Michelle Lambert & Ras Mykkal

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Coach Smith noticed that Micah has good hand/eye coordination.

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Micah works with Tennis coach Brent Smith approximately three days a week.

Micah Lambert’s Story Searching for Gold and finding Micah

On July 15th, 2003, Shaun and Grace Lambert welcomed their second child, Micah into the world. Along with their first child, daughter Michelle, the Lamberts had their pair. As Micah grew, everything seemed good, just a little slow. He did not talk much and things like walking and potty training were taking a bit longer for him to reach that next milestone.

At the age of four, Micah’s pre-school teacher, Bonnie Smith suggested that his parents take him to pediatrician Dr. June Hill to be assessed. Dr. Hill sent the family to Boston Children’s Hospital for further test, and he was diagnosed as mildly Autistic. There was a disparity in his “Y” and “X” genetic makeup. Micah’s ability to process change would be more problematic as it would take him longer to figure things out and why it would need to be changed. For example, teaching him to walk would take longer because it is different from sitting, but once he gets the concept of walking, he would struggle with the idea of running.

Raising Micah would require caring people around him and patience. Luckily, Micah had his parents and an older sister who loved and supported him, but outside of the house, Bermuda was ill-prepared for him. Concerned about his future development, his parents turned to the Bermuda Government Ministry of Education for help and directions. Micah was placed at Dalton E. Tucker Primary School, the children teased him, and he started to lash out. The Ministry felt that he would continue to struggle if they left him in the ‘regular’ school system and placed him at Dame Marjorie Bean Hope Academy for the mentally and physically challenged, but Micah was too advanced to be there.

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On occasions that Brent (L) could not meet with Micah for his tennis lessons, Larry Samuels (R) would volunteer to ensure he stayed on course.

With the introduction of a special needs class at Prospect Primary School, Micah was transferred to the ‘regular’ stream of the public school system and started receiving the help that he needed, and he started to thrive academically. At age 9, Micah was introduced to the sport of tennis with coach Brent Smith. Brent has been a professional tennis coach since 1997 and teaches out of Grotto Bay Hotel, and is also involved in the ‘Tennis in the Schools’ program with the objective of scouting for students with an interest in the local tennis league.

Brent attended the Bermuda College, to obtain an Associate Degree in Human Services to gain professional knowledge in working with Special needs client. Additionally, he traveled to the Hilton Head Tennis facility in South Carolina where he earned his certification in coaching clients with special needs. He observed that Micah had good hand/eye coordination, but it was Micahs’ love for the game that built the athlete/coach relationship. They had scheduled classes two or three days a week at the Bermuda College tennis courts. Training sessions were held at various tennis courts throughout the week, namely, the Police Club, W.E.R. Joell Stadium or Cedarbridge Academy. As Micah grew older, graduating from Prospect Primary to Dellwood Middle School and on to Berkeley Institute in the Special Needs program and coach Brent remained as his coach.

It was at one of those sessions at Cedarbridge Academy that Ms. Alicia Zuill, who knew Micah from the Youth & Sports special needs camp, saw him working with Brent.

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Mrs. Karen Woolery President of the Bermuda Special Olympic Association

Ms. Alicia Zuill

Ms. Zuill also worked with the Special Olympics committee and approached the family about Micah representing Bermuda in the 2019 Special Olympic Games held in Abu Dhabi.

Mrs. Charlotte Sherlock, who has more than 42 years of working with students with severe physical and mental challenges, hearing impaired, learning disabilities and speech difficulties, has been involved with the Bermuda Special Olympic program for the last five years and was assigned to accompany Micah to Abu Dhabi due to her interest in tennis.

If there was one administrative error, in organizing the trip to Abu Dhabi, it’s that Micah’s tennis coach, Brent Smith was not assigned as part of the team to assist with training sessions on the trip. Despite the later, Micah did well, at age seventeen, he was literally a boy against men and placed fourth overall, with his primary goal fixed firmly on winning the gold medal at the next Special Olympic Games in 2023.

As Micah progressed in his academic studies, he continues to gain the honor roll recognition for his educational level. He is scheduled to receive his school leaving certificate from Berkeley Institute this year and will continue his preparation for the 2022 Regional Games in the US and the 2023 Special Olympics in Germany.

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Mrs. Bonnie Smith, Micah’s pre-school teacher played a big part in helping him in the early days.

Mrs. Charlotte Sherlock

Michelle is very protective of her brother and always looks out for his well-being.

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The Lamberts are a close-knit family.

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Micah will receive his school leaving certificate this year July 2021, the question is, where will he go from here.

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Always wear sunscreen.

Wear protective clothing.

Choose a SunSmart Camp.

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Apply mineral based

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Don't stay out in the sun too long.

Limit your time in the sun, especially between 10 A and 4 P . See shade if you can.

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Our SunSmart programme provides free training to all camps.

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Birth Year: 2007 School: Sandy’s Secondary Middle School Sport that you participate in: Tennis Favorite sport to watch: Tennis Who is/are your role model: My Dad International hero: Naomi Osaka Biggest influence on career: My Mom Greatest Accomplishment: Learning a new language Favorite food: Sushi Things you like: Going to the beach and spending time with my friends Things you dislike: Roaches Favorite TV show: Grey’s Anatomy Personal ambitions: Travel the world Dead or alive, who would you most like to meet: Michael Jackson Best place visited: Cruising on Royal Caribbean Place you would most like to visit: France, Germany, Spain, Italy & Egypt

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Ray Richardson (#110) leads the 12 & Under Boys and Girls off the start in the Casemates event.

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As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to ‘wreak havoc’ with Bermuda’s sports and social activities, the 2021 Mountain Bike series managed to get going with Government strict social distancing guidelines. Bermuda would suffer a second lockdown which derailed the series, forcing a rescheduling of events. Fortunately, the series was able to be completed before we were hit with a third island wide shut down.

In the Fat Tire Massive Mountain Bike series, there are seven events across Bermuda held in different National Parks. It is a series where the best six of your seven scores add up to your final point standings in the championship. If you had a bad day, you can throw that one out.

Dennis Fagundo ended the 2021 Male Open 60 championship in 14th place.

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Gordon Smith won 4 of the Boy’s 13-15 events but missed Southlands and scored poorly at Casemates due to a flat front tire. He held on for second place to Jackson Langley 141 to 136.

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Chad Townsell’s best finish was a first in the Admiralty House Male 30 class, he totaled 121 points for third overall for the season.

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Peter Dunne is the President of the Bermuda Bicycle Association and an active participant.

Robin Horsfield missed the first two rounds and won the next five events to finish second in the Open Male 60 championship.

Nico Davis took four wins and the Male Open 30 title over Michael Terceira (second) and Chad Townsell was third.

Jeon Wolfe finished sixth overall in the Male 12 and Under class.

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Brian Steinhoff wheelies to a nineth place finish at Admiralty House and 8th overall in the Open Male 60 championship.

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Holger Eiselt finished 10th overall in the Male Open 60 class.

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Jackson Langley was consistently in the top three and capitalized on Gordon Smith’s troubles to scope the Boys 13-15 title.

Zina Jones really gets into her mountain biking, here she sails though the mud at Hog Bay Park for second place and third overall in the Female Open 60 championship.

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Kelise Wade missed the opening round at the Arboretum, won the next six events and the Girls 12 and under championship.

Liam Flannery had a tough go at the mountain bike championship this year, while running a close second in the season opener (Arboretum), he broke his chain on the final lap. In the Admiralty House event, the chain derailed pushing him back to fourth overall in the final standings.

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Nickname: Nando Birth Year: 2011 School: Harrington Sound Primary School Sport that you participate in: Mountain Biking, Football (soccer) I play for X-Roads, Golf, Tennis and Martial Arts Favorite sport to watch: Football (soccer) Favorite other sport: Swimming Who is/are your role model: My Father International hero: My Father Biggest influence on career: My Father Greatest Accomplishment: When I came 1st place in mountain bike Favorite food: Cucumber Things you like: Science (chemistry) Things you dislike: Negative people Favorite TV show: Flintstones Favorite movie: Jumanji Favorite singer: Bob Marley Favorite song: Lemonade Personal ambitions: To be a Pro Golfer and be successful Dead or alive, who would you most like to meet: Martin Luther King & Barack Obama Best place visited: Jamaica, New York, Boston, Mexico & Bahamas Place you would most like to visit: Egypt

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Jason “Skuzzie” North leads Jeff Sousa (#76) and Rian Lindo (#14) through a tight right-hand corner. Rian ended the championship in the L0206 Senior Class in second place, Jason 10th and Jeff was fourth.

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The Bermuda Karting Club wrapped up their 2020 - 2021 Rubis National Championship race season on May 16th, 2021. The race year starts in September and runs bi-weekly until May on the next year and consist of two championships.

This season had ten Rubis National Championship events and four trophy days that form the other points paying championship. This season had less events and was shortened due to the global pandemic and the on-again, off-again Government restrictions to control the spread of the virus. Each race date would consist of three heat races per class with a total of thirty heats for the year. All Drivers must toss out their four worst finishes and the remaining point tally their final place in the championship.

In this issue, we feature the final point standing in the Rubis Nationals and showcase the top three in each class.

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Travis Lewis Jason ‘Skuzzie’ North Richard Walker Talbot Brandon Frank Stephen Corrado/Blake Horseman Ryan Burgess Robert Wheatley Ben Savill A&D Ruben Bulhoes A&D

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Scott ‘Skitchy’ Barnes Rian Lindo David Barbosa Jeff Sousa

Justin Lindo

Marc Tucker Max Correira

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Nile Bean Jayden Brimmer Jauza James Nathan Decosta

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Ben Savill (#171) gave Robert Wheatley no breathing room down the front straight.

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Nickname: Flyin Ryan Birth Year: 2004 Sport that you participate in: Karting (Tag Sr Class) International Hero: Lewis Hamilton Favorite sport to watch: Football Biggest influence on career: My Dad Greatest Accomplishment: 3rd in the F-Series race in Boston Favorite food: Lobster Things you like: Racing Things you dislike: School Favorite TV show: Rick & Morty Favorite movie: Maze Runner Favorite singer: Daddy Rich Favorite song: Boom Boom room Personal ambitions: To Graduate Dead or alive, who would you most like to meet: Lewis Hamilton Best place visited: Las Vegas Place you would most like to visit: Italy

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Gavin Manders, the MTM Tennis Owner and Tournament Director took full advantage of the Covid -19 pandemic lockdown which allowed tennis events the ‘go-ahead’ because of its social distancing. With so many people looking for a reason to get out of the house and do some form of physical activity, MTM tennis hit the spot but spectating was limited to 10 persons.

The tournament was for the non-tennis players and the inexperienced to have a moment of glory.

For some, it was something to do, for others it was for bragging rights and titles really did not matter. With no ‘A’ level players on the agenda, the less skilled had an opportunity to be headliners. Former tennis regulars, national footballers and cricketers could square off and have some fun and exercise. The participants were divided into Elite B, regular B, Green ball 1, Green ball 2 and several ranked junior players.

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Nick Butterfield defeated Andrew Paynter 6-1, 7-6 in the first round of the Elite “B” division

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Alex Lefebve lost to Muhammad Khan after two sets and a tiebreaker 6-4, 4-6, 10-7

Unaysah Khan defeated Kevin Smith 6-1 in their Green Ball 1 match up

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Taurean Manders, former National football player, could not handle his younger brother Tre on the tennis court. Tre won the brotherly rivalry 2-4, 4-2, 7-5 in the Green 1 Division final

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Charlotte Lessage won her battle against Nadhira Durham 6-3, 6-2.

Hassan Khan lost to Jude Lefebvre 7-6, 5-7, 11-9 after a really spirited match up.

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Jaden Jones won the Bermuda Lawn Tennis Association Boy’s under 12 Junior “Weekend Open” title by defeating Tristan Pettit 6-1, 6-1in the finals.

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The Boys under 16 Champ Vincent Boisvert and runner up Zack McGuire at the presentation.

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Vincent Boisvert claimed the Boys 16 and under title over Zack McGuire 6-1, 6-0.

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Teja Bean defeated Nadhira Durham 6-2, 6-2 to take the Girls under 14 Championship.

Jaden Jones lifts the Under 12 Boy’s trophy.

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Annika Wriedt defeated Sienna Outtrim in the Girl’s under 12 final 6-1, 6-2.

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Sienna Outtrim competed in the under 12 and under 14 Girl’s categories.

Nadhira Durham in the finals against Teja Bean.

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Tristan Pettit stopped Rafael Boisvert 6-0,6-2 in the Boy’s under 12 semi-finals.

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Charlotte Lesage lost to Teja Bean 7-5,6-2 in the Girl’s under 14 semi-finals.

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Tobiah Goodchild lost in the first round 6-3, 4-6, (10-6) to Tristan Pettit.

Zack McGuire stopped Jaden Spriggs 6-0,6-0 in the semi-finals.

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Birth Year: 2001 Sports that you participate in: Tennis School: Bloomsburg University of PA Favorite sports to watch: Football Favorite other sports: Football and Tennis Who are your role model(s): Roger Federer and Rafa Nadal International hero: Cristiano Ronaldo Biggest influence on career: Gavin Manders Greatest Accomplishment: Representing Bermuda in the Island Games Favorite food: I like any food I can get Things you like: Tennis, football, swimming, riding my motorbike and respectful people Things you dislike: Rude, selfish, and disrespectful people Favorite TV show: Breaking Bad Favorite movie: Back to the future Favorite singer: Collie Buddz Favorite song: Good Life (Collie Buddz) Personal ambitions: Being able to think positive towards anything that comes my way Dead or alive, who would you most like to meet: Rafa Nadal Best place visited: Spain Place you would most like to visit: Bali / Australia

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On March 19th to the 26th, The Coral Beach & Tennis Club held a non-BLTA sanctioned Co Ed Open “A” and Open “B” UTR singles Tennis Tournament.

The clay court event reached the end of the semi-finals in both the “A” and “B” groups before a staff member came down with the Covid-19 virus and the tournament was halted before the finals were played. To add injury to the mix, Open “A” finalist, Daniel Phillips was later involved in a motorcycle mishap and injured his right ankle and looked to concede victory to Tariq Simons, but Simons opted to wait and play the finals when Phillips could return. As of this writing, both finals are yet to be played.

Darren Woods made it to the “B” semi-finals before losing 6-0, 6-0 to Antonio Warner.

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Alex Lefebvre lost to Annika Wriedt 6-3, 6-2 in the round of sixteen.

Annika Wriedt lost in the “B” quarterfinals to Antonio Warner 6-3, 6-2.

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Gavin Manders and Daniel Phillips battled in the “A” semi-finals for a three-set thriller. Daniel lost the first set 4-6 and took the next two 6-4, 6-3.

Evan Heyilger over-extended himself in his “A” semi-final match against Tariq Simons and was forced to retire due to a second-degree hamstring sprain.

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Wilfred Gonsalves beat Conor McGuire in the “B” quarterfinals 6-0, 6-4, before losing 6-3, 6-1 to Sarah Jones in the semifinals.

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Nickname: Tintin Birth Year: 2009 School: Saltus Sport that you participate in: Tennis Favorite sport to watch: Tennis Who is/are your role model: My parents International hero: Dennis Shapovalov (a top 20 tennis player Next Gen) Biggest influence on career: My mother Greatest Accomplishment: Getting good grades in school Favorite food: Steak and French fries (Poutine) Things you like: Playing the trumpet, surfing, tubing and spending time with my friends Things you dislike: I don’t like to fail Favorite TV show: Modern Family Favorite movie: Jumanji, Next Level Favorite singer: Twenty One Pilots Favorite song: All my favorite songs of Weazer Personal ambitions: Become a professional tennis player Dead or alive, who would you most like to meet: Roger Federer Best place visited: Australian, The Great Barrier Reef Place you would most like to visit: Africa 90

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After an on- again- off-again Covid-19 plagued season, social-distancing and Zoom meetings, The Bermuda Bicycle Association finally had a chance to announce their 2020 Annual Award recipients. At their Annual General Meeting (via Zoom), the BBA Executive Committee announced the following awards: Most Improved Junior - Liam Flannery Most Improved Adult – Chris Nusum

Club Person of the Year – Debbie Narraway Race Official of the Year – Dave Collins

Race Organizer of the Year – Wenda Roberts Junior Rider of the Year – Alexander Miller

Female Rider of the Year – Caitlin Conyers Male Rider of the Year – Kaden Hopkins

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Nickname: Tis Birth Year: 2012 School: Somersfield Academy Sport that you participate in: Football, Swimming, Mountain Bike & Triathlon International Hero: Kylian Mbappe Favorite sport to watch: Football International hero: Coach Khomein (X-Roads Football Coach) Biggest influence on career: Kylian Mbappe Greatest Accomplishment: Won age group in triathlon Favorite food: Sushi Things you like: Sports and hanging with friends Things you dislike: Vegetables Favorite TV show: None Favorite movie: Kicking and Screaming & Space Jam Favorite singer: 21 Pilots Favorite song: Undefeated Personal ambitions: Be a professional footballer or Actuary Dead or alive, who would you most like to meet: Kylian Mbappe Best place visited: Morocco Place you would most like to visit: South Africa

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