San Pedro Under 20 Football Team ties with Complex Admiral

In the beginning of the Belize District Football Association (BDFA) 2011under 20 regional games commenced on Sunday May 29^th at the Ambergris Stadium. The first game of the season saW the San Pedro Under 20 Football Team (SPU20FT) going up against Complex Admiral of Belize City.

The afternoon football games started at 1:00pm with a preliminary game in which the SPFC’s under16 team going up against the San Pedro R.C. School team. This game ended with the SPU16 team victorious over the SPRCS team in a score of four to zero.

San Pedro Under 20 Football Team

Complex Admiral

Commencing around 2:30pm the game between the SPU20FT and Complex Admiral was a tight one. At about 2:55pm the game was intensified when “Pinchy” from the home team managed to score the first goal of the game.

With supporters screaming and cheering their team on, shortly after, with the crowd’s support, San Pedro managed to launch a second goal around 3:05pm.

Shortly after, with the boys from the City intensifying their game, playing more aggressive, they managed to get their first goal in at around 3:23pm, just before half time.

Look for this week's issue of The San Pedro Sun for the entire story.

The Island Academy hosts Pirate Party

With fun games, drinks, dancing and dinner for a whole fleet, The Island Academy welcomed festive attendees to their annual Pirate Party fundraiser! Featuring Poker, Roulette and Karaoke, Bingo, Chalupa, plus raffles and many other games, there was fun for everyone. Held as a fundraiser for the school, the Pirate Party was deemed a definite success.

See pictures below of some of the dressed-up pirates!

Belize Joins International Sailing Federation

The Council of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has approved for the Belize Sailing Association (BzSA) to become a full Member National Authority of the world governing body for sailing. Belize has been allocated, by geographic location, to the Group O- which includes 24 countries of North and South America, Central America and the Caribbean.
Belize now has full access to all benefits of membership including the ability to participate in global sailing events and utilize all ISAF services.

In 1996 the International Yacht Racing Union changed its name to the International Sailing Federation. The ISAF is recognized by the International Olympic Committee as the governing body for sailing worldwide and is responsible to promote the sport of sailing internationally. ISAF website is: www.sailing.org.

Prior to 1870 individual yacht clubs developed their own set of rules creating confusion over different measurement standards. Consequently, sail boats from different countries could not compete on equal terms. In 1881 the Yacht Racing Association developed a set of rules for British waters. In 1906 the International Yacht Racing Union (IRYU) was formed by most European countries. By 1929 the North American Yacht Racing Union equally worded its rules and reached agreement that neither would change its rules without first informing the other. In 1960 a totally universal code of racing rules was agreed and implemented.

The Belize Sailing Association was formed on 17th February 2010 with aspirations to develop sailing as a sport in Belize and partaking in international events in due course. Two core projects to provide “meaningful activity” for youth and adults has been initiated as follows: Project Optimist for 9 to 14 year old boys and girls and; Grand Fleet Sailing for young adults and older to sail the traditional crafts unique to Belize such as the sand lighters, sailing dories and sloops.
The Optimist Project will be ready for launching in June in time for a Summer Camp program on Button Wood Bay. The Optimist is an internationally recognized class of sailboat designed for children and young adults. See www.optiworld.org.

In related news: On Saturday 21st May BzSA Secretary and Public Relations member Alan Usher and Chairman (pro temp) Belize Optimist Committee Shelley Bradley hosted a representative from the Guatemalan Sailing Association (ASOVELA), Sailing Coach Ricardo Robbiano, touring the venue of the Battle of St George’s Caye Regatta for possible participation. Also visited was Buttonwood Bay and Caye Caulker as possible future sailing venues. ASOVELA was founded in the mid1970’s and has sailed in regional and international events. Coach Ricardo made a courtesy visit to BzSA Chairman C B Hyde CBE.

BzSA email contact is: belizesailingassociation@gmail.com

Escaped Prisoner Captured

Police Press Release for 29th May, 2011

ESCAPED PRISONER CAPTURED
On Saturday 28th May 2011, about 8:30 pm CIU Personnel conducted a search at a residence located at the corner of Consuelo and Peter Seco Streets, where escaped prisoner FABIAN BAIN aka CARLOS ESCALANTE was being housed. BAIN was found hiding inside the rear section of a two- storey concrete house at that location. BAIN displayed no resistance at the time and was detained and escorted to the Queen Street Police Station, where he now awaits charges.

WARNING
*The General Public is reminded that it is an offence to harbor any fugitive or help them escape from lawful custody. If anyone is found assisting or harboring any fugitive or escaped prisoner they will be charged for that offence. If you have any information that can assist the Police in locating fugitives or persons wanted by the Police, please call 0800922TIPS.

The Art of Life - Authenticity

“Authenticity is the only solid position in hard times”

Natural wood is an art in Belize. Logging was a major trade in the country in the past and as you travel around and see the variety of trees, it’s easy to understand why. A wood carver’s and carpenter’s haven, real wood is a great pleasure and pastime for artisans in Belize. Over time, and facing the elements, real wood gets worn looking, but internally it has a solid strength and feel that make authentic wood a pleasure to have around.

In other parts of the world it is hard to find unique wood like Belize has. You can find a lot of fake wood though. They look nice, often pressed and glossy, over time they never seem to last, often, they crumble from the inside out.

Authenticity is not as easy to find when it comes to people, what is on the surface can be very deceiving. Making good business deals is an art and you need to take time to create solid results. Often times you need to look deeper to find how it’s all going to hold together. When we meet people we can be dazzled by shiny smiles, polished words and the promise of quick results, but like pressed wood that looks good, we need to temper all in the light of scrutiny for some time to see how they really hold up.

Books by Christopher Emmanuel can be purchased at his Art Gallery in The Sunbreeze Hotel , Art of Touch, Pages Book Store, Black orchid Spa and Sol Spa.