BCB Offer Condolences on the Passing of Winston Reid
BCB President
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The President of the Bermuda Cricket Board said, “On behalf of the Bermuda Cricket Board (BCB) Executive Board, staff, and the entire Bermuda Cricket Board family, I extend our deepest condolences to Winston Reid's family, friends, and loved ones.
Winston was a titan of Bermudian cricket. As a prolific opening batter, he set standard after standard at the crease, consistently demonstrating technical excellence, mental fortitude, and immense pride in representing his adopted island home. His international contributions—most notably as part of Bermuda’s pioneering squads in the 1979, 1982, and 1986 ICC Trophy tournaments—helped lay the very foundation for Bermuda's footprint on the global cricket stage.
His commitment to local domestic cricket was equally legendary. Whether anchoring innings in domestic leagues or making his mark in the historic Cup Match classic for Somerset Cricket Club, Winston possessed one of Bermuda's sharpest cricket minds.
When his playing days came to an end, Winston seamlessly transitioned into coaching, mentoring, and administrative roles. As a head coach, national selector, and tireless advocate for the game, he dedicated countless hours to nurturing young talent and instilling the principles of discipline, fitness, and passion for cricket. He leaves behind a generation of players whose careers were directly shaped by his guidance, patience, and deep love for the sport.
Bermuda cricket has lost a true legend, a mentor, and a steadfast servant to the game. Winston’s legacy will forever be etched into the history of our grounds, our clubs, and our hearts.
May he rest in peace.”
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Split-Week Schedule Unveiled for Pickleball Championships
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The Pickleball Association of Bermuda has confirmed a restructured, two-stage format for the 2026 National Championships, with action spanning across November and December.
The flagship domestic tournament will be staged at the W.E.R. Joell Tennis Stadium in Pembroke, running initially from November 16th to 21st before concluding with a second leg from December 2nd to 6th.
Organisers confirmed the split-week arrangement was introduced to accommodate a temporary reduction in available courts at the venue, ensuring all competitive and grassroots brackets receive adequate court time.
The opening week November 16th - 21st will be reserved exclusively for the high-performance categories.
Men’s 4.0 and 4.5+ events will feature alongside women’s 3.5 and 4.0+ draws, while the top-tier mixed doubles competition will also be decided across the 4.0 and 4.5+ bands.
The second phase December 2nd - 6th shifts focus to the broader adult categories and the youth ranks. Men’s and women’s 3.0 divisions, alongside 3.5 brackets and the Junior National Championships, will headline the December schedule.
Top-ranked junior prospects across all age groups will also be formally recognised as the governing body continues its push to develop emerging talent.
Beyond the silverware, the tournament serves as the island's premier year-end ranking event, with national ranking points heavily weighted across both legs.
Critically, participation is mandatory for any player targeting selection for Bermuda's international squads. Performances and points earned will feed directly into the evaluation framework for the 2027 Caribbean Championships team.
Athletes seeking an exemption from the mandatory requirement must submit an official written request to the association for review.
All competitors must be registered members of the Pickleball Association of Bermuda to participate in the sanctioned championship.
Monday, October 12, 2026
Trio Tackle Life with the Whistle on 'Excellence in Action'
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Former players Tre Ming, Rakeem DeShields, and Rayquan Woodley-Smith will take centre stage on Referee Corner: Excellence in Action to offer an inside look into making the leap from the pitch to officiating.
The trio will join host Earl Basden live on IslandStats.com at 5:30pm, trading their boots for the whistle as they unpack the psychological and physical transition involved in crossing football's traditional divide.
Having each plied their trade at domestic level, Ming, DeShields, and Woodley-Smith bring rare perspective to the challenges of officiating Bermuda's modern game.
Key talking points on Monday's broadcast will include:
The transition: Adapting from the competitive mindset of an active player to the impartial authority demanded of match officials.
Law interpretation: Deconstructing contentious rules, evolving officiating guidelines, and managing game flow under pressure.
Player relations: How their playing backgrounds shape communication and mutual respect on the pitch.
The live stream gets under way at 5:30pm on IslandStats.com
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Football Show Returns with Domestic & International Autopsy
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The Islandstats.com Football Show is back on the air this evening, with the popular weekly broadcast returning live at 6:00pm.
Domestic drama and international talking points dominate the agenda as the panel convenes to dissect a busy stretch in the Bermuda football calendar.
Topping the bill will be an in-depth breakdown of round two in the Premier Division, where early pacesetters look to solidify their credentials, alongside the opening exchanges of the First Division campaign as the race for promotion gets underway.
The panel will also turn its attention to the national team, casting a critical eye over Bermuda’s final clash against Barbados to deliver a full debrief on the teams display.
The Islandstats.com Football Show airs live today at 6:00pm
Sunday, October 11, 2026
Gold Rush in Argentina as Bermuda's Martial Artists Conclude
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Bermuda’s martial artists brought the curtain down on an exceptional week of continental competition in Argentina, capturing a rich haul of gold, silver, and bronze honours across the 5th Pan American Kung Fu Championships and the 15th Pan American Wushu Championships.
The island's squad excelled across both full-contact combat and traditional routines, reaffirming their pedigree against the Americas' best in Buenos Aires.
In the full-contact San Da ring, Bermuda’s fighters set the pace with three gold medals and a silver.
Experienced international Krista Dyer underlined her continental supremacy by capturing the Women’s 75kg title. Rising prospect Tristan Robinson followed suit with an emphatic tournament victory to secure gold in the Male 65kg division, while Yara Robinson took top honours in the 9–11 Years 26kg category.
Jacob Goodwin produced a spirited display in the junior ranks to claim silver in the 15–17 Male 48kg division, while Michael Tristan Burgess placed fifth in a fiercely contested Male 65kg category.
The traditional forms events delivered a sustained rush of silverware, headlined by multiple-podium displays from Kaelin Cox and veteran competitor Garon Wilkinson.
Cox enjoyed a standout campaign in Group D (18–39), striking gold in the Other Southern Style Form and adding a silver in the Spear. He capped off a glittering week alongside Wilkinson to claim gold in the prestigious Two-Person Fighting Set.
Wilkinson added an individual silver in the Group E (40–59) Flexible Weapon, while Jashae Allen-LaMontagne topped the podium in Group D with a clinical performance to win gold in the Other Northern Style Form.
Jecoa Burrows secured bronze in the Group E Other Northern Style Form, with Talia Fox matching that feat by taking bronze in the Group E Taiji Open Hand division.
In Modern Wushu Taolu, the squad battled through dense fields to record a string of competitive scores.
Geraldine Sidders placed sixth in Group A (15–17) Jianshu with a score of 8.406, alongside ninth in Gunshu (8.270) and 13th in Changquan (8.156).
Tristan Robinson backed up his San Da title with remarkable consistency in Group C (9–11), finishing fifth across Nanquan (8.560), Nandao (8.613), and Nangun (8.223).
Senior competitor Kaelin Cox posted 8.296 in Male Nanquan (14th) and 7.170 in Nandao (16th), while young prospect Yara Robinson scored 7.790 for 18th in Changquan to round out an exhaustive and rewarding international assignment.
