Cayman Brac shares sports tourism boost

| 14/08/2014 | 0 Comments

(CNS Business): With the new Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA) approved stadium for the pitch on Cayman Brac’s Bluff, some of the matches for the Confederation of North, Central America and Caribbean Association Football (CONCACAF) inaugural Girls’ Under-15 championship competition, held in the Cayman Islands from 6-17 August, were played on the Sister Island. Tourism Minister Moses Kirkconnell said, “It is exciting to have these teams in the Cayman Islands for this dynamic competition, and especially in my home, Cayman Brac.  The work of many people in the Brac and throughout the Cayman Islands has made this tournament a reality for our jurisdiction.  We look forward to seeing the Brac stadium continue to flourish as a training ground for up and coming athletes and play host to future competitions of this calibre.”

L-R: Sports Minister Osbourne Bodden, House Speaker Juliana O'Connor Connolly, CONCACAF President and Jeff Webb and Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell

L-R: Sports Minister Osbourne Bodden, House Speaker Juliana O’Connor Connolly, CONCACAF President and Jeff Webb and Deputy Premier Moses Kirkconnell

On Thursday 7 August, the Ministry and Department of Tourism hosted a welcome luncheon for players, coaches and chaperones participating in the tournament, hosted at the Brac Reef Resort.

CONCACAF President Jeffrey Webb, Speaker of the House Juliana O’Connor-Connolly, Sports Minister Osbourne Bodden, Chief Officer of District Administration Stran Bodden, District Commissioner Ernie Scott, Director of the Department of Tourism Rosa Harris, and other government dignitaries were in attendance to celebrate the start of the tournament.

“The infrastructure, proximity to the US, and Caymankind spirit of our people make the Cayman Islands a prime destination in the Caribbean for sports tourism efforts to thrive,” Harris said.  “We are excited to be part of this tournament and look forward to welcoming future sports teams who will have the chance to experience first-hand the hospitality and logistical organisation our country offers in the sports market.”

The 16-team tournament continues on throughout the week with games held at venues in Cayman Brac and in Grand Cayman.  Entry to all matches is free and the public is encouraged to come out in support of the Cayman and visiting teams.

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Category: Stay-over tourism, Tourism

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