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.
Saturday, October 10, 2026
Argentina Medal Haul Continues for Bermuda Martial Artists
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Bermuda’s martial artists continued their commanding campaign in Argentina, adding a further sweep of gold, silver, and bronze honours across the 5th Pan American Kung Fu Championships and the 15th Pan American Wushu Championships.
Building on their opening successes, the island’s squad demonstrated precision and power against elite continental opposition to keep the medal tally rolling.
The standout performance of the session came in the choreographed arena, where the formidable tandem of Garon Wilkinson and Kaelin Cox struck gold. Delivering a sharp, synchronised display in the Two-Person Fighting Set, the duo wowed the judges to capture the top step of the podium.
There was further golden joy for Bermuda through Jashae Allen-LaMontagne in Group D (18-39) - Other Northern Style Form, who produced another clinic on the mats to secure an individual gold medal and underline their status as a dominant regional force.
Wilkinson was back in the thick of the action in the individual divisions, showcasing veteran skill in Group E (40–59) Flexible Weapon. Facing a fiercely contested field, he secured a well-earned silver medal to add to his fighting-set triumph.
The medal collection was completed by Talia Fox, who produced a poised, controlled routine in the Group E (40–59) Taiji Open Hand category to claim a hard-fought bronze.
The sustained run of podium finishes caps another stellar day for Bermuda’s contingent, cementing their growing reputation on the Pan American martial arts stage.
