James Hogan, Etihad Airways’ Chief Executive Officer, and Richard Cregan, Chief Executive Officer of Yas Marina Circuit, unveiled the trophies for the forthcoming 2011 Formula 1TM Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix. The trophies, handcrafted in solid silver, represent the sails of a Dhow on the Arabian Sea. They are made by leading silversmith and trophy maker, Richard Fox.
“As the title sponsor of the 2011 F1 Etihad Airways Abu Dhabi GP, we have the honor of supplying the winners’ trophies," commented Mr. Hogan. "These priceless items reflect the brand values of Etihad and our homebase, Abu Dhabi. We look forward to welcoming the tens of thousands of F1 fans that will be using our extensive network over the next few weeks.”
"Formula 1 drivers are ultra-competitive," said Yas Marina Circuit’s Richard Cregan, "come race day on November 13th, every one of them will want to celebrate an outstanding victory by holding this beautiful winner’s trophy."
In total, there will be four trophies. One awarded to the race’s Winner Driver, Second Place Driver, Third Place Driver, and the Winning Constructor, respectively.
Monday, October 31, 2011
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Town’s Martial Arts Kids Sweep Trophies
Swindon youngsters were punching the air in celebration after claiming a host of trophies in a national martial arts championship. The Matt Fiddes Martial Arts Schools British Championship was held at the Oasis on Saturday and the Swindon dojo came out on top in the trophies count after boasting a host of wins in the adult and junior categories.
And Swindon-born Matt, who was once pop star Michael Jackson’s bodyguard, was on hand to perform his first demonstration in eight years, as well as being presented with his seventh dan black belt. About 500 people turned out for the event, including spectators, and Matt said it had surpassed his expectations.
He said: “It’s the biggest one we’ve ever had and the roar of the crowd gave me a buzz.
“This is the first time I’ve been able to focus on the business again and I performed for the first time in eight years, which was good. Swindon has the biggest school in the country. “It’s nice because it’s my home town and I wanted to make the championship something special.”
And Swindon-born Matt, who was once pop star Michael Jackson’s bodyguard, was on hand to perform his first demonstration in eight years, as well as being presented with his seventh dan black belt. About 500 people turned out for the event, including spectators, and Matt said it had surpassed his expectations.
He said: “It’s the biggest one we’ve ever had and the roar of the crowd gave me a buzz.
“This is the first time I’ve been able to focus on the business again and I performed for the first time in eight years, which was good. Swindon has the biggest school in the country. “It’s nice because it’s my home town and I wanted to make the championship something special.”
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Trophy Appeal a Winner – Thanks to the Journal
More than 250 trophies have been handed over to a schools sports partnership thanks to a campaign backed by the Journal. Floods of trophies have been given to the Forest Heath Schools Sports Partnership following the appeal held between September 15 and Friday. The trophies will be used in inter-school competitions over the coming months.
“We have been overwhelmed by the response of the campaign,” said Ian Jackson, sports development manager for the Forest Heath Schools Sports Partnership. “There are some superb trophies that have been handed over. They show just how much people have excelled in sport over the years. “By 9.30am on the first day of the scheme I had two trophies. It just snowballed from there and in the end we had between 12 and 15 boxes full of trophies of varying sizes. “A big thanks has to go out to all those from across the Newmarket and Mildenhall areas that have donated trophies along with the Journal for assisting the campaign, and both Newmarket and Mildenhall Leisure Centre for acting as drop-off points,” said Mr Jackson.
Demand for additional trophies has arisen following the Government’s launch of the School Games. The games, which coincide with both the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, are set to provide school pupils across all ages with the chance to take part in a host of new inter-school tournaments.
“We can assure that these trophies will now go to good use and help the future of inter-school sport for a long time,” said Mr Jackson. “Those that we can’t use will not go to waste as we will hand them over to local sport clubs to be put to good use.”
“We have been overwhelmed by the response of the campaign,” said Ian Jackson, sports development manager for the Forest Heath Schools Sports Partnership. “There are some superb trophies that have been handed over. They show just how much people have excelled in sport over the years. “By 9.30am on the first day of the scheme I had two trophies. It just snowballed from there and in the end we had between 12 and 15 boxes full of trophies of varying sizes. “A big thanks has to go out to all those from across the Newmarket and Mildenhall areas that have donated trophies along with the Journal for assisting the campaign, and both Newmarket and Mildenhall Leisure Centre for acting as drop-off points,” said Mr Jackson.
Demand for additional trophies has arisen following the Government’s launch of the School Games. The games, which coincide with both the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, are set to provide school pupils across all ages with the chance to take part in a host of new inter-school tournaments.
“We can assure that these trophies will now go to good use and help the future of inter-school sport for a long time,” said Mr Jackson. “Those that we can’t use will not go to waste as we will hand them over to local sport clubs to be put to good use.”
Thursday, October 13, 2011
Inter Have the Qualities Needed to Win Trophies
Coach Claudio Ranieri and his men have been praised by the club president, who believes they can still achieve success despite the team's poor start to the season. Inter president Massimo Moratti insists that his club have all the qualities needed to challenge for trophies this term. The 2010 Champions League winners failed to win any of their opening five games of the season, prompting Moratti to relieve Gian Piero Gasperini of his duties.
But he is now convinced that, with Claudio Ranieri in charge, they can achieve trophies success in both the short- and long-term. "I think it's possible for us to win a trophy this season if the team can maintain the character it has shown over the years," Moratti told Il Corriere dello Sport. "I have faith in the team and the coach and we have all the qualities to carry on winning. "I am convinced we can continue doing well for the long term. We have the right mix of young and experienced players and Ranieri is a great coach. "Ranieri knows how to keep together the group even in times of difficulty."
Inter return to action after the international break when they take on Catania in Sicily on October 15.
But he is now convinced that, with Claudio Ranieri in charge, they can achieve trophies success in both the short- and long-term. "I think it's possible for us to win a trophy this season if the team can maintain the character it has shown over the years," Moratti told Il Corriere dello Sport. "I have faith in the team and the coach and we have all the qualities to carry on winning. "I am convinced we can continue doing well for the long term. We have the right mix of young and experienced players and Ranieri is a great coach. "Ranieri knows how to keep together the group even in times of difficulty."
Inter return to action after the international break when they take on Catania in Sicily on October 15.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
6 Year Old Girl Competes in Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motocross
Six-year-old Abby Seidel puts on her gear and revs up her engine for Bikes, Blues & BBQ Motocross race at Parson's Stadium in Springdale.
“I'm going to do jumps and those whoop de doo's there, like this,” says Abby as she explains the race track. This is Abby's first Arena Cross race. But she's been practicing at River Valley Raceway in Watts Oklahoma. “Last night and yesterday I went to practice here and I didn't fall over any times on my new bike,” says Abby.
Abby says she loves everything about motorcycles and racing, even her macaroni and cheese. “You know what my favorite kind of macaroni and cheese is? Wheels. They are shaped like wheels, they are, and that's why I started riding dirt bikes."
At just a year old she loved motorcycles. “If he left on a motorcycle and she didn't get to go, there was a temper tantrum,” says Susie Morgan, Abby’s Mother. So every birthday her wish was to get a bike and her parents finally gave in. “We went out and got her a little used motorcycle about a month before her birthday and she maybe rode it ten minutes, fifteen minutes but, every weekend she kept telling us she's going to race, she's going to race," says David Seidel.
She’s already making a name for herself. She has 18 trophies and says she's running out of room in her bedroom. “I have a little thing for them and I'm kind of running out of space, I only have room for two more trophies," says Abby. At the pace she's winning awards, Abby's parents may soon have to add a room to display them all. But it’s not just about winning for Abby, it’s also about having fun on the track. “I just have fun on the track because I have a little friend out there that I try to beat all the time."
Being the only girl biker in her first grade class at Leverett Elementary in Fayetteville makes her one of a kind. “They thought it was cool. At first when I showed them the trophies they really didn't believe me but, when I showed them the pictures, they believed me," says Abby.
“I'm going to do jumps and those whoop de doo's there, like this,” says Abby as she explains the race track. This is Abby's first Arena Cross race. But she's been practicing at River Valley Raceway in Watts Oklahoma. “Last night and yesterday I went to practice here and I didn't fall over any times on my new bike,” says Abby.
Abby says she loves everything about motorcycles and racing, even her macaroni and cheese. “You know what my favorite kind of macaroni and cheese is? Wheels. They are shaped like wheels, they are, and that's why I started riding dirt bikes."
At just a year old she loved motorcycles. “If he left on a motorcycle and she didn't get to go, there was a temper tantrum,” says Susie Morgan, Abby’s Mother. So every birthday her wish was to get a bike and her parents finally gave in. “We went out and got her a little used motorcycle about a month before her birthday and she maybe rode it ten minutes, fifteen minutes but, every weekend she kept telling us she's going to race, she's going to race," says David Seidel.
She’s already making a name for herself. She has 18 trophies and says she's running out of room in her bedroom. “I have a little thing for them and I'm kind of running out of space, I only have room for two more trophies," says Abby. At the pace she's winning awards, Abby's parents may soon have to add a room to display them all. But it’s not just about winning for Abby, it’s also about having fun on the track. “I just have fun on the track because I have a little friend out there that I try to beat all the time."
Being the only girl biker in her first grade class at Leverett Elementary in Fayetteville makes her one of a kind. “They thought it was cool. At first when I showed them the trophies they really didn't believe me but, when I showed them the pictures, they believed me," says Abby.
Monday, October 10, 2011
Crown Trophy of New Tampa
Crown Trophy is a nationally known and locally owned manufacturer and distributor of trophies, medals and plaques. Founded in Brooklyn in 1978, it now has 150 stores nationwide. The company custom designs trophies, awards, plaques and more for various occasions, from Little League baseball to employee recognition.
Kurt Callarman opened Crown Trophy in New Tampa in 2007. Originally from Key West, Callarman used to own a jewelry store in the southernmost point of the United States. “Crown Trophy is the largest company in the country that creates exclusive products collectively,” he said. Callarman decided to open the franchise after moving to New Tampa and realizing that there weren’t any businesses offering customized trophies and promotional items in the area. The store caters to corporations, schools, organizations and sport teams as well as individuals. Sometimes parents order academic plaques or scholastic awards after their kids get good grades in school. Other times, folks purchase customized items for birthday parties and other events. Callarman said that one of the weirdest articles he has created was a trophy with a mounted King Kong gorilla statue for a Fantasy football league. Located at 18051 Highwoods Preserve Pkwy # A , Crown Trophy is open from 9.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. Mondays through Fridays, and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturdays.also see: trophies, custom pins and corporate awards
Thursday, October 6, 2011
G.B.Darts Throwers Win 19 Trophies in Nassau
A 16 member contingent of the Grand Bahama Darts Association was in New Providence last weekend where they competed in the 1987 Becks Doubles Darts Championships at the Poinciana Sporting Arena on Saturday, February 7, 1987. At the end of the tournament the group was able to bring back a total of 19 trophies, winning two events, coming in second in one, making it to the finals five times and had two quarter-final finishes.
Winning trophies over the weekend were the team of Cornelius "Cornbread" Martinborough and Dawn Sweeting, who defeated New Providence's Mike and Sue Russell 3-2 to win the mixed doubles. Sweeting enjoyed a good weekend as she also teamed with Cindy Albury to win the women's double. Albury was name the most outstanding player as she hit double tops to give them the title 2-0.
In the ladies doubles on Friday night the team of Annie Pelecanos and Mia Yates had a semifinal finish. Halina Wilson teamed up with Raynell Minus of New Providence and made it to New Providence and made it to the semi-finals.
In the men's' doubles also on Friday night Martinborough and Byron Johnson as well as Osborne Cooper and Woody Sweeting had quarter final finishes.
This event was almost won by Grand Bahamians' Arthur Nesbitt and Edison Butler, who lost to Kenrick Braithwaite and Mike Russell of New Providence 3-2. In the best of five finals Nesbitt and Butler stormed out to a 2-0 lead and needing one bull for the match fell one dart short finishing in second. In mixed doubles on Saturday afternoon the team of Nesbitt and Colleen Cooper also made it through to the semi finals.
Martinborough and Calvin Miler made a great showing advancing to the semi finals.
However the event was won by Russell and Jonathon Williams of New Providence.
Pelecanos and Yates had their second semi final finish in the ladies double with 501.
Winning trophies over the weekend were the team of Cornelius "Cornbread" Martinborough and Dawn Sweeting, who defeated New Providence's Mike and Sue Russell 3-2 to win the mixed doubles. Sweeting enjoyed a good weekend as she also teamed with Cindy Albury to win the women's double. Albury was name the most outstanding player as she hit double tops to give them the title 2-0.
In the ladies doubles on Friday night the team of Annie Pelecanos and Mia Yates had a semifinal finish. Halina Wilson teamed up with Raynell Minus of New Providence and made it to New Providence and made it to the semi-finals.
In the men's' doubles also on Friday night Martinborough and Byron Johnson as well as Osborne Cooper and Woody Sweeting had quarter final finishes.
This event was almost won by Grand Bahamians' Arthur Nesbitt and Edison Butler, who lost to Kenrick Braithwaite and Mike Russell of New Providence 3-2. In the best of five finals Nesbitt and Butler stormed out to a 2-0 lead and needing one bull for the match fell one dart short finishing in second. In mixed doubles on Saturday afternoon the team of Nesbitt and Colleen Cooper also made it through to the semi finals.
Martinborough and Calvin Miler made a great showing advancing to the semi finals.
However the event was won by Russell and Jonathon Williams of New Providence.
Pelecanos and Yates had their second semi final finish in the ladies double with 501.
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