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Bermuda’s national beach volleyball teams began competition at the 2026 Eastern Caribbean Volleyball Association [ECVA] Senior Beach Volleyball Championship in Saint Lucia. The tournament features representative pairs from nine nations. In the women’s division, Hailey Trott and Kayley Hamilton finished the opening day with a 1-1 record. The Bermudian duo opened their campaign against Saint …

The Bermuda Football Association has released the 2025/2026 football schedule, with Under-23 Summer League games to be held at Bernard Park, set to kick off on Monday May 4th with Robin Hood vs FC Bascome at 6pm and NVCC Rams vs Devonshire Colts at 8pm. The full BFA Under-23 League Schedule 2026 follows below [PDF …

Flatts Victoria Recreation Cricket Club will host a golf tournament at Ocean View Golf Club on June 6. Registration is scheduled for 7.30am, with the tournament set to begin at 8am. The captain’s choice format event is priced at $100 per player, with teams of four. Entry includes fees, cart, lunch and a prizegiving. Corporate …

Footballer Milan Butterfield’s Halesowen Town were defeated 1-0 by Spalding United away in the Pitching In Southern League Premier Division Central play-off semi-finals. The Bermudian midfielder started the match. Halesowen finished fifth in the table with 70 points from 42 matches. Related Stories Football: BFA End Of Season Awards Night Logan Jiménez Helps Hibernian U-19 …

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade was defeated in her third match at the Montreal World Boccia Cup. Competing in the BC1 Women’s Pool A, DeSilva-Andrade, ranked seventh in the world in her classification, was defeated 7-2 by Japan’s Hiromi Endo. In her opening match, she lost 6-2 to Simona Blazkova, of the Czech Republic, before being narrowly beaten …

The Warwick Academy gymnasium hosted the Bermuda School Sports Federation and Department of Youth and Sports Middle School Basketball Finals this week, with the Berkeley Institute and Warwick Academy securing wins across three finals. In the Junior Varsity Final, The Berkeley Institute defeated Warwick Academy 22-20 in overtime. Jacob Furtado led Berkeley with nine points, …

The Temple of Tennis Open Tournament continued at the Port Royal Golf Course Tennis Courts this week, featuring a day of competition that included a tie-break finish, a straight-sets semi-final result, and a match ending due to injury retirement. Zach McGuire advanced to the final after defeating Evan Heyliger in straight sets. McGuire won the …

The Bermuda Football Association will host its annual End of Season Awards on May 3rd, celebrating the outstanding achievements and contributions of Bermuda’s football community across youth and senior levels. A spokesperson said, “Following an exciting year for both international and domestic football, the BFA will recognize the contributions and performances of local players, coaches, …

Bermudian footballer Aaliyah Nolan has helped AFC Bradford City claim the North East Regional Women’s League Premier Division title. The striker scored in a 4-0 win at home to Harrogate Town in the league yesterday [April 29]. Nolan has scored 26 goals in all competitions this season. Bradford have finished with 57 points from 20 …

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has issued a traffic notice for the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Bermuda Jr Cycling Road Race, scheduled for Sunday [May 3]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that the Bermuda Bicycle Association’s Bermuda Jr Cycling Road Race will take place on …

[Written by Stephen Wright] Eight young people from Longtails Rowing Club will take part in the Convex End-to-End on Saturday [May 2]. The club, launched in August last year by Zoe Oduntan and operating under the Bermuda Rowing Association, will field rowers aged between 13 and 16 in the 12-mile Middle-to-End leg. “This is our …

Bermudian harness pony racing driver Kiwon Waldron showcased his endurance and versatility at Harrah’s Hoosier Park this week, competing from morning qualifiers through afternoon main-card races. The day began in the Trot Class qualifiers, where Waldron drove Johnny Broad in the third morning race. The pair finished fourth in 1:57&4. In the afternoon main card, Waldron competed …

The Ministry of Public Works and Environment has issued a traffic notice for the Sir Stanley Burgess 5K Race, scheduled for Sunday [May 3]. A Government spokesperson said, “The Ministry of Public Works and Environment advises the public that the “Sir” Stanley Burgess 5K Race will take place on Sunday, 3 May 2026, between 8:00 …

The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI], with SailGP and Endeavour, will host a special fundraising event, “Racing For The Future: SailGP SPEED,” featuring a film screening and panel discussion on Thursday, May 7 at 6:00pm. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Underwater Exploration Institute [BUEI] invites you to an action-packed evening where cutting-edge sport meets ocean …

SailGP announced that CedarBridge Academy has been named the winner of the SailGP Inspire Next Gen Challenge in Bermuda, recognizing outstanding innovation, sustainability and engineering design. A spokesperson said, “Delivered with the support of Bermuda-based registered charity Endeavour, the Next Gen Challenge is part of SailGP Inspire, the global championship’s award-winning community, education and outreach program. …

The Bermuda Pacers Schools Relay Classic will take place on May 1 at 5:30 p.m. at the National Sports Centre, bringing together young athletes for an evening of competition, teamwork, and school spirit. A spokesperson said, “The Bermuda Pacers Schools Relay Classic is back. Join us on May 1st at 5:30 PM at the National Sports …

The Flora Duffy South Field Stadium at the National Sports Centre hosted the Bermuda School Sports Federation Primary School Track and Field Championships, where Saltus Grammar School won the overall title. Saltus Grammar School recorded 275 points to finish first, ahead of Warwick Academy with 245 points, while West Pembroke Primary placed third with 172 …

The Temple of Tennis Open Tournament continued at the Port Royal Golf Course Tennis Courts, where a series of closely contested matches required deciding third-set tie-breakers in three doubles encounters. In the Men’s Doubles draw, Tobiah Goodchild and Zach McGuire defeated Chris Weeks and David Thomas. Weeks and Thomas won the first set 7-5, before …

The Bermuda Ball Hockey Association playoff season continued at the PCC Hockey Rink with a double-header that produced 16 goals across two matches. Spine & Sport 6 Positive Image Dental 3 Spine and Sport defeated Positive Image Dental 6-3 in the opening match. Spine and Sport took a 3-0 lead in the first period through …

Bermuda’s King’s Baton –  created by local artist Chyna Talbot — was unveiled as as part of celebrations ahead of the 2026 Commonwealth Games. A Government spokesperson said, “Minister of Tourism & Transport, Culture & Sport, the Hon. Owen Darrell, JP, MP, joined by Minister of Public Works and Environment, the Hon. Jache Adams, JP, MP, hosted …

[Written by Dale Butler] Arnold Woolard [1930-2023] was the first Bermuda professional footballer selected at the age of 18 by Phillip Hutton to play for third division Northampton Town, nicknamed the “Cobblers”. Later on, Woolard signed with Peterborough United then Newcastle United. I never met him, but did discover his name during my research for the …

Registration is open for the 36th Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon, set for June 13 at Clearwater Beach, featuring age-group races for children 3 to 15 along with scheduled start times, registration details, and race kit collection information. A spokesperson said, “Registration is now open for the 36th Annual Clarien Iron Kids Triathlon on Saturday, …

Yushae DeSilva-Andrade was defeated in her second match at the Montreal World Boccia Cup. Competing in the BC1 Women’s Pool A, DeSilva-Andrade, ranked seventh in the world in her classification, lost 3-2 to Israel’s Orit Kelner. In her opening match, she lost 6-2 to Simona Blazkova, of the Czech Republic. Pool A also includes Japan’s …

Motorcycle racer Aeziah Divine is gearing up for his opening race of the R&G Moto4 British Cup season at Oulton Park, Cheshire, England. The teenager, who competes for MLav Racing, will compete from tomorrow [May 2] until Sunday. The series runs alongside the Bennetts British Superbike Championship and features leading teenage riders from Scotland, Ireland, …

The Cobras capped a dominant season with a commanding 53-29 victory over the Bulldogs to win the 2026 Bermuda Youth Basketball [BYB] League Championship at MSA Gymnasium. A spokesperson said, “BYB League Championship action tipped off this past Saturday afternoon at MSA Gymnasium. The Bulldogs making their second straight finals appearance faced the Cobras, who …

The National Sports Centre hosted the 2026 Middle School Track and Field Championships, where Saltus Grammar School secured the overall title with a dominant performance across multiple events. Saltus finished with a combined 591.50 points, outpacing the field to establish itself as the leading middle school program in the competition. The school also claimed the …

Bermudian rugby player Alexia Hurdle received two awards at the Emory & Henry University Women’s Rugby annual awards program. Hurdle was named Co-Forward of the Year. The award recognized her contributions during the season, including her work in the set-piece and forward play for Emory & Henry University, known as the Wasps. She also received …

Cardiff City are hoping to sign Bermudian goalkeeper Nathan Trott on a permanent deal after his loan spell from FC Copenhagen helped secure promotion to the Sky Bet Championship. Trott made 41 League One appearances as Cardiff sealed an immediate return to the second tier with three matches to spare. The 27-year-old, who is under …

Bermuda national team footballer Logan Jimenez made a lively return for Hibernian Under-19 as they beat St Mirren 2-1 in the Club Academy Scotland Elite Under-19 League. The forward came off the bench in the 65th minute and was involved in the home side’s late push, forcing a save and hitting the woodwork as his …

The Montreal 2026 World Boccia Cup is underway, with Bermuda’s 2025 Female Athlete of the Year, Yushae DeSilva-Andrade, starting competition. Competing in BC1 Female Pool A, DeSilva-Andrade entered the event ranked seventh in the world in her classification and faced Simona Blazkova of the Czech Republic, ranked 17th globally. Blazkova produced a controlled performance to defeat …

Justin Donawa said he is grateful for his time in English football after leaving Hereford to return home for family reasons. The 29-year-old Bermuda winger joined the Enterprise National League North side in January after his release from Brackley Town, signing on the same day as fellow Bermudian Keziah Martin. Donawa made 14 appearances for …

Bermudian boxer Andre Lambe said he expects his toughest test when he faces unbeaten American Pryce Sparrow in Galveston, Texas, on June 6. Lambe [12-0] will defend his American Boxing Organisation North American welterweight title against 19-year-old Sparrow [5-0] at the Galveston Island Convention Centre in an eight-round co-main event. Sparrow defeated Mexican Eduardo Hernandez …

Special Olympics Bermuda joined a plastic clean-up organised by the Bermuda Olympic Association at Walsingham Tuiste Park as part of a wider Commonwealth initiative to tackle ocean waste. The event was part of a global relay of clean-ups taking place across Commonwealth nations and territories in support of the RCS Commonwealth Clean Oceans Plastics Campaign. …

Bermuda will be represented by two teams at the ECVA Beach Volleyball Tournament in St. Lucia in May. Ben Barnett and Sean Tucker will compete in the men’s division, while the women’s team will consist of Kayley Hamilton and Hailey Trott. The organisers said, “From May 1st – 3rd 2026, Saint Lucia will host some …

Bermudian Aliana King — a model and marathon runner — completed two major marathons within six days, finishing races in Boston and London. King recently revealed in an Instagram post that she undertook the challenge of running back-to-back races, describing it as “1 week 2 marathons back to back.” She competed in the Boston Marathon on …

Bermudian sprinter Cameron Basden competed at the Sunshine State Conference Outdoor Track and Field Championships in Florida. Representing Barry University at the Embry-Riddle Track in Daytona Beach, Basden participated in the sprint preliminaries. In the men’s 100 meters preliminaries, he placed sixth with a time of 10.76 seconds and he also competed in the men’s …

Bermuda’s Conor White finished close to the leaders at the 2026 Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic after a demanding race across the East Midlands. The 187-kilometres event, known for its gravel sectors and steep climbs, split apart in the final 40 km as a small group moved clear. Otto van Zanden won the race in 5hr 06min …

The squads for the Bermuda Smash Invitational cricket tournament have been finalised at the recent draft at Bailey’s Bay Cricket Club. Champions Hamilton Parish Hurricanes will once again be captained by batter Terryn Fray; meanwhile, top all-rounder Kamau Leverock will lead the Sandys Spartans. Batter Onias Bascome will captain the Smiths Sixers, with Dominic Sabir …

Bermuda cricketer Chare Smith took two wickets for 18 runs as Frenchay beat Westbury & District by 78 runs in a pre-season match. Frenchay scored 222 for six after being put in to bat. Smith was the pick of the bowlers, conceding 18 runs from six overs, including two maidens. Westbury were held to 144 …

McDaniel College finished third at the 2026 Centennial Conference Men’s Golf Championships at Waynesboro Country Club, with Bermudian golfer Dylan Muso helping secure the podium position. Franklin & Marshall won the team title with a score of 11-under par. Dickinson College placed second at one-under par, while McDaniel finished third at one-over par. The tournament …

Daniel Holland finished first in the Men’s Division at the Bermuda Golf Association’s April Monthly Medal, producing a round of 66 to end the event at four over par in testing conditions. He won by one stroke in a close finish at the top of the leaderboard. Holland’s round included three birdies and nine pars. …

The Bermuda Cricket Board announced that tickets are on sale for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers Americas Group A, set for June 21–27 at the National Sports Center. A spokesperson said, “Tickets are officially on sale for the ICC World Cup Qualifiers – Sub Regional Americas Group A, with a variety of ticket options available …

The Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship 2025–2026 season concluded in dramatic fashion as 49 drivers battled in a thrilling finale under clear skies, with multiple class champions crowned after a day of intense racing. A spokesperson said, “Under brilliant sunshine and a charged atmosphere, the final race day of the Bermuda Rubis Energy Karting Championship …

Bermuda cricketer Zeri Tomlinson scored an unbeaten 49 to help Papplewick and Linby First XI secure a seven-wicket win over Notts & Arnold Amateur First XI in the Nottinghamshire Premier League on Saturday [April 25]. Papplewick chased down a target of 210 off 39.3 overs at Papplewick Hall Ground, with Tomlinson sharing an unbroken fourth-wicket …

The Bermuda National Triathlon Championships concluded at Clearwater Beach with Tyler Smith and Kristen Robinson winning the men’s and women’s titles. Athletes competed over the Olympic distance, consisting of a 1.5km swim, 40km bike and 10km run. Tyler Smith won the men’s race in 1:51:45 after recording splits of 17:17 in the swim, 59:30 on …

The Temple of Tennis Open Tournament continued at Port Royal Golf Course, with matches advancing into the later stages of the competition. Victoria Stephens defeated Arianna Parra in straight sets, 6–2, 6–0. Stephens won the opening set 6–2 before completing the match without conceding a game in the second set. Scott Redmond and Tariq Simons …

Bermudian cyclist Robin Horsfield placed 34th out of 384 riders in the 110-kilometre Paris to Ancaster Cento, competing against a strong field of national champions, World Cup athletes and professional cyclists. A spokesperson said, “Bermudian cyclist Robin Horsfield showed the breadth of his cycling ability today, stepping off his mountain bike to compete in the …

Bermudian beach volleyball players Olivia Gazzard and Sophie Weikl finished eighth at the NORCECA Under-18 Women’s World Championship Qualifiers held in the Dominican Republic. Gazzard and Weikl represented Bermuda at the regional tournament, which is organized by the North, Central America and Caribbean Volleyball Confederation [NORCECA], the international governing body for volleyball in the region. Images …

Bermuda footballer Kenni Thompson scored a penalty in AFC Bournemouth’s 4-2 win away to Watford in the FA Women’s National League Southern Premier Division today [April 26]. The winger netted from the penalty spot to make it 4-2 in the 95th minute. AFC Bournemouth have finished third in the table with 46 points from 22 …

Bermudian footballer Nathan Trott has celebrated winning promotion with Cardiff City to the Sky Bet Championship. Cardiff, who beat Northampton Town 5-1 at home in their penultimate league match of the season yesterday [April 25], are second in League One with 91 points from 45 matches. The 27-year-old goalkeeper has made 46 appearances in all …