WORLD ISLAND YOUTH GAMES

The World Youth Island Games has been running annually since its initial conception in 1989. Originally competitors from Corsica, Madeira Island, Sardinia and Sicily competed in a range of sports.

The Isle of Wight joined the group of Islands in 2002 and the event has grown now to include 24 wide ranging Islands, from the Isle of Wight and Jersey through the Canary Islands and Majorca.

The 2011Games are being hosted by the Island of Sicily between 24 May to the 29 May. Please see below for an update on the Isle of Wight team on the 2011 Games or visit the official website www.jeuxdesiles2011.com/FR for an overview on the whole event.

Thank you to all the sponsors of the team who helped make it possible to send both the competitors and the support staff to the Games.

WORLD ISLAND YOUTH GAMES – SICILY 2011
Latest news.........................


Friday 27th May - Athletics
Today is a rest day the teams are off on a coach tour to the beach and the sicillian country side, so a lay-in until 8.30am is welcome for them.


Thursday 26th May – Athletics
Polly Hopper  on the podium when winning her bronze medal in the 200 mtrs in PB of 25.88 secs same time as the 2nd but photofinish just parted them. Top Quality performance.


Thursday 26th May – Sailing
Racing began yesterday and continued today with two more races – Josh Atherton is 2points away from bronze medal after day the first day results.


Thursday 26th May – Swimming
Swimming competition began this morning and both the boys and girls have achieved significant PB’s (personal best).

Izabella Blacklock came 5th missing out on a bronze by 8 /100th second which is a massive achievement as she is a year younger than the other competitors.


Wednesday 25th May – Athletics

Good news at the start of the competition as Carla Plowden Roberts wins our first medal. The girls 4 x 100  relay team of Holly Newton, Polly Hopper, Annabelle Marsh and Tayler Canning win Silver.

Kieran Phillips came 4th in the Hammer with a new PB (personal best), Tom Newnham just run out of a medal in 4th place in the 1500 mtrs with another PB, Polly Hopper had PB of 60.06 in the 400mtrs.

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Carla Plowden Roberts - Bronze Medal 1500mtrs

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Polly Hopper – Bronze Medal 200mtrs

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The girls 4 x 100  relay team of Holly Newton, Polly Hopper, Annabelle Marsh and Tayler Canning - Silver Medal

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Sailing team – Dan and Josh Atherton



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