A delegation of rising young athletes from the British Virgin Islands departed the Territory today, July 3, to represent their country at the NACAC U13-U15 Championships in Nicaragua. The event brings together top youth talent from across North America, Central America, and the Caribbean.
Among the athletes selected to compete are Bryson Walter and Caedon Fraites in the Under-15 boys’ category, while D’Karai Prescott and Taylor Phipps will represent the Territory in the Under-13 boys’ division. On the girls’ side, Roshanna Lennon and Giuliana Faulkner will compete in the Under-13 category, and T’Keiya Smith and Tiffany Herbert will participate in the Under-15 division.
Supporting the team are coaches Carl Barrett, Winston Potter, Ericca Frederick, and Jennifer King, who have worked closely with the athletes in the lead-up to the competition.
President of the BVI Athletics Association (BVIAA), Steve Augustine, expressed his confidence in the team’s abilities and readiness to compete on the international stage.
“Our U13 and U15 athletes are departing the Territory today to compete in the NACAC Championships,” Augustine said. “Traditionally we have done well over the years at this event, and our expectation for this year is no different.”
Augustine emphasized that this particular group of athletes has shown remarkable progress.
“We have monitored this group since September 2024 and have noticed that their progression has actually surpassed that of our current senior athletes when they were at this age,” he said. “We encourage the entire BVI to follow their journey, support them, and cheer them on. They’ve worked for it, they are deserving of it, and we look forward to seeing them geared up in Team BVI uniforms as they head out to perform.”
He also acknowledged the dedication of the coaches, parents, and all those involved in the athletes’ preparation both on and off the track.
“Let us continue as a country and as a people to cheer these athletes on as much as we can,” Augustine added. “Our social platforms will be updated with their progress, and we encourage you to stay tuned.”
As the athletes take to the track in Nicaragua, they carry the hopes of a proud sporting nation behind them.
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