J.W. Proctor track Classic scheduled for February 9.

As the track and field season begins athletes in Anguilla are feverishly training to participate in the annual J.W. Proctors track and field classic which will be held on the 9th February 2008.  The meet promises to be one of excitement as athletes from the primary schools, the Albena lake Hodge Comprehensive School, St. Maarten and Tortola will clash at the Ronald Webster Park.
 
Tortola’s team will feature several athletes who attended last years World Youth Championships in the Ostrava Czech Republic.  Tortola may very well expect to dominate the event, however Shinelle Proctor and D’ann Rogers plan on thwarting their efforts as they want to defend Anguilla’s honour.  Arthur Ward who also attended the World Youth Championship will be showcasing his talent in the triple jump.  He plans on using this event as preparation for the Carifta games and hopefully the World Junior Championships later this year.

Denville Ruan and Joseph “T.J” Pembleton will also be going neck to neck in both the long jump and the sprints.  Other athletes such as Makaba Reid, Kisio Welch, Clive White, Renick Richardson and Dennis Brooks will also be there working hard, looking for a spot on the Carifta squad. 

Head coach Mr. Rollins Richardson is therefore encouraging all athletes to continue training hard and for members of the general public to come and support the track Classic on the 9th of February 2008.  The Anguilla Athletic Association wishes to express sincere appreciation to J. W. Proctors for the continued sponsorship for this track event.