Bermuda Set for Historic Netball Debut at 2026 CAC Games
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Netball Bermuda has officially confirmed its participation in the 2026 Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games, marking a historic return to major multi-sport competition for the national program. The Games are scheduled to take place in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, from July 24th to August 8th, 2026, with the netball competition tentatively slated for the final week of action between August 3rd and 7th.
Bermuda's inclusion in the regional showpiece follows a dramatic shift in the qualification standings. While participation is typically reserved for the host nation and the top five ranked countries in the Americas region, a vacancy opened after St. Vincent and the Grenadines withdrew their participation. This withdrawal allowed Bermuda, as the next eligible nation, to secure a coveted spot in the six-team tournament.
The qualification is a direct result of Bermuda’s rapid ascent in the World Netball rankings over the past year. After a multi-year absence from international competition, the "Longtails" made a sensational return during the Battle of the Isles tournament held in St. Maarten and St. Eustatius last October.
The national squad secured a silver medal at the event, recording dominant wins over Guadeloupe (83-6), the British Virgin Islands (47-17), and the host nation, with their only defeats coming against regional powerhouse Canada. This stellar run propelled Bermuda into the updated World Netball rankings in 20th position overall.
Crucially, the new global standing has placed Bermuda among the elite in the Americas. The island now sits as the fifth-ranked nation in the region, trailing only traditional heavyweights Jamaica, Trinidad and Tobago, Barbados, and the recently withdrawn St. Vincent and the Grenadines.
For Netball Bermuda President Kimale Evans and captain Debré Evans, the achievement represents a strategic milestone that validates years of "intentional" development behind the scenes. The upcoming trip to Santo Domingo will serve as a vital high-performance platform as the team builds toward the 2026 Americas Netball World Cup Qualifiers later that year.
Wednesday, January 21, 2026
Northlands Primary Claim Historic Third Straight Netball Crown
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Northlands Primary have further cemented their dominance in youth sport after securing their third consecutive Primary School Netball Tournament title following a pulsating 4-3 victory over West Pembroke Primary at Bernard Park.
In a final defined by defensive grit and high-pressure shooting, it was Jher’z Burgess who emerged as the hero for the champions, leading from the front with a vital haul of goals to push her side over the line.
The match remained on a knife-edge until the closing stages when Mila Bryan found the net to score the decisive fourth goal for Northlands. West Pembroke pushed the champions to the very limit as Ariah Tucker netted twice and A’Nylah Tucker added another, but they ultimately fell just one goal short of forcing the match into extra time.
Northlands reached the showpiece event after a convincing 6-3 victory over Somersfield Academy in the semi-finals. Burgess was once again the standout performer in that clash, netting five times to lead all scorers, while Bryan added a single goal to complete the scoring. Somersfield fought valiantly with Gabriella Saunders scoring twice and Aleisha Siddiqi adding a third, but they could not contain the Northlands offensive surge.
The other semi-final was a much more grueling affair as West Pembroke needed extra time to eventually see off Harrington Sound Primary 10-8. Ariah Tucker was in sensational form during that encounter, scoring eight goals to single-handedly drag her team into the final, supported by two goals from A’Nylah Tucker. Harrington Sound’s resistance was led by Aalyasia Watson and Mia White, who each scored four times in what was the highest-scoring match of the day.
The knockout stages began with Harrington Sound delivering a statement performance by defeating Purvis Primary 9-4 in the first quarter-final. West Pembroke then survived a scare to edge out BHS 6-4, while Somersfield Academy secured their progress with a hard-fought 7-5 win over Saltus Grammar. The eventual champions, Northlands, wrapped up the quarter-final round in dominant fashion with a ruthless 7-0 shutout win over Warwick Academy to signal their intent early in the day.
Primary School Netball Tournament Results
POOL A
04 West Pembroke 01 Saltus Grammar
11 Dalton E. Tucker 00 Paget Primary
06 Saltus Grammar 01 Dalton E. Tucker
11 West Pembroke 00 Paget Primary
05 West Pembroke 00 Dalton E. Tucker
11 Saltus Grammar 00 Paget Primary
POOL B
11 Northlands Primary 03 Harrington Sound Primary
10 Harrington Sound 04 MSA
09 Northlands Primary 00 MSA
POOL C
03 Purvis Primary 01 Elliot Primary
03 Purvis Primary 00 Warwick Academy
04 Warwick Academy 00 Elliot Primary
POOL D
07 Somerset Primary 06 Somersfield Academy
06 Somersfield Academy 02 BHS
06 BHS 02 Somerset Primary
Quarter-Finals
09 Harrington Sound 04 Purvis Primary
06 West Pembroke 04 BHS
07 Somersfield Academy 05 Saltus Grammar
07 Northlands Primary 00 Warwick Academy
Semi-Finals
06 Northlands Primary 03 Somersfield Academy
10 West Pembroke 08 Harrington Sound
FINAL
04 Northlands 03 West Pembroke
Saturday, January 17, 2026
Storm Surge & Tigers dominate as Netball Season Resumes
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The Bermuda Netball Association league season returned to Bernard Park with a full slate of action across all age groups, highlighted by a scoring masterclass in the Premier Division.
Storm Surge produced the most emphatic performance of the day in the top flight, overwhelming St. George's 53-14. Rihanna Reddicks was the catalyst for the Surge, leading all scorers with 24 goals and earning the title of Best Attacker. She was ably supported by Inshan-Nae Smith with 15 goals and Kaamilah Nasir with 14, Debre Evans was the teams Best Defender, while Selah Tuzo's all-around play earned her the Most Valuable Player award. For St. George's, Stacy-Ann Brown scored 8 goals and Druw Bascome added 6 in a tough outing for the East Enders.
In the day’s other Premier Division clash, the Tigers secured a hard-fought 38-27 victory over North Village Lady Rams. Jahkenya Trott was in clinical form for the victors, sinking 26 goals to help her side maintain their momentum. Jahtuere Trott added 10 goals and Candace Paynter chipped in with 2. Despite the defeat, North Village saw solid contributions from Zhanae Simmons with 11 goals and Darrika Simons with 7, while Mali Smith was standout for the Rams as the match MVP.
The junior divisions provided plenty of entertainment as the future stars of Bermudian netball took to the courts. In the 16 & Under Division, North Village Lady Rams showed their class with a 41-13 win over the Dandy Stars. Dani Brown led the charge with 24 goals, while S'Mai Tyrrell contributed 13. Keiazha Smith was named MVP for a resilient Village side.
Elsewhere in the same age group, Phoenix Fire edged Storm 22-11 in a defensive battle. Caillia Joell led the Phoenix scoring with 11 goals, closely followed by A'meerah Richardson-Swan with 10. For Storm, Diya Steede scored 6 goals and Vongai Benza was recognised as the Most Valuable Player for her tireless work in the mid-court.
The 13 & Under Division saw a competitive encounter between Phoenix Embers and Storm Lightning, with the Embers prevailing 20-10. Quin Burgess was the star of the show with 16 goals, earning the MVP title alongside teammate K'ah Seymour. In another 13 & Under match, Storm Thunder defeated Dandy Stars 15-9, led by 10 goals from Honor White.
The First Division produced the closest contest of the afternoon as Storm Nexgen narrowly defeated Atlantic Aces 36-34. It was a high-scoring affair that came down to the final minutes, with Jamir Hatherley’s 18 goals and J'zari Zuill-Dillas’s 15 goals proving decisive for Storm.
The Atlantic Aces pushed them all the way behind 18 goals from Jasmine Mapp and 16 from Charlotte Evans. Evans was named MVP for the Aces, but it was Hatherley who took the honours for Storm after his match-winning shooting performance.
In the non-competitive 10 & Under Division, the focus remained on skill building and sportsmanship. While scores were not officially tallied, several players were celebrated for their individual efforts:
Dandy Stars vs North Village Lady Rams: Caie Rogers was named MVP for the Stars, while Lola Wilson took the honours for NVCC. Storm vs Phoenix Sparks: Sarena Frederick was the standout MVP for Storm, as Iyla Bascome earned the same recognition for the Sparks.
Thursday, January 08, 2026
Grassroots Energy as Netball Prepares for Memorial Showpiece
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The Bernard Park netball courts were a hive of activity as the next generation of Bermudian talent took to the courts for a series of skills and drills sessions. Primary school students from across the island gathered to sharpen their fundamentals, focusing on the core pillars of the game including precision passing, agile footwork, and clinical shooting.
This surge of grassroots energy serves as the perfect curtain-raiser for a high-stakes weekend of competitive action. Netball Bermuda has officially released the schedule for two of the most anticipated events on the local calendar: the Juniors Merle Parfitt Hustle Tournament and the Seniors Sylvia Eastley Memorial Tournament, both set to take place this Saturday, January 10th.
The Merle Parfitt Hustle Tournament will showcase the island’s rising stars across three age brackets. Teams in the 10 and under, 13 and under, and 16 and under divisions will compete in a fast-paced round-robin format. To maintain the high intensity that the Hustle brand is known for, matches will consist of five-minute halves, demanding immediate impact and tactical discipline from the opening whistle.
Following the youth festivities, the focus will shift to the veteran ranks for the Sylvia Eastley Memorial Tournament. This senior competition also follows a round-robin structure but allows for a slightly longer tactical battle with matches contested over seven-minute halves. The tournament remains a poignant fixture in the season, honouring the legacy of a titan of the sport while providing a platform for the island’s elite senior clubs to test their mid-season form.
The Bermuda Netball League delivered a thrilling round of senior action at Bernard Park, highlighted by high-scoring displays and standout individual performances across the divisions.
In the First Division, the Phoenix Flames maintained their formidable form with a clinical 54 - 20 victory over the Hamilton Parish Sports Program.
Kammie Mills spearheaded the Flames offensive effort by sinking an impressive 42 goals. She was supported by A'meerah Richardson-Swan with six goals, Jaya Dillas with five, and Shiloh Simmons with a single point. Mills was recognized as the best attacker for her precision in the circle, while Jaya Dillas earned the best defender accolade. Kree Holdipp was named the match most valuable player for the Flames.
Hamilton Parish saw Letifah Smith lead their scoring with 17 goals, earning the best attacker title for her side, while Kayla Burgess added three. Kyesja Hypolite was the standout defender for Parish, and Vashti Smith took home the most valuable player honors.
Premier Division action saw the Tigers overcome the North Village Lady Rams with a decisive 37 - 25 win.
Jahkenya Trott was the catalyst for the Tigers as she netted 24 goals, while Jahtuere Trott contributed 13. Kaylee Lema was named the best attacker for the victors, with Khianda Pearman-Watson securing the best defender award and Jordyn Ming recognized as the most valuable player.
For the Lady Rams, Darrika Simons led the scoring with 13 goals, followed by Jordyn Morris with eight and Coriah Simmons with four. Camryn Swan was the Lady Rams most effective attacker, Jada Richards anchored the defense, and Taahira Butterfield was named the match most valuable player.
In another high-octane Premier Division clash, Storm Surge defeated St. George’s Cricket Club 39 - 23.
Kaamilah Nasir led the Surge with 15 goals, while Rhianna Reddicks followed closely with 14. Selah Tuzo and Sonja Townsend each netted four goals, and Debre Evans added two to the tally. Tuzo was honored as the best attacker, Inshan-Nae Smith was named the best defender, and Debre Evans secured the most valuable player prize.
St. George’s effort was paced by Nisaiah Berkeley with 17 goals and Stacy-Ann Brown with six. Brown also earned the best attacker title for her team, while Sarafina Woolridge-Burns was recognized as both the best defender and the match most valuable player.
