Delaware State Women’s Soccer has extended its congratulations to Marli Butterfield following her call-up to the Bermuda Senior Women’s National Team for their international qualifying campaign.
Butterfield's selection is a significant milestone in her collegiate and international career, confirming her status as a key player for the national side.
The midfielder is part of the Bermuda Women’s National Team that is currently competing in the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup Qualifiers and the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Olympics Qualifiers.
Delaware State Women’s Soccer took to social media to celebrate the achievement, posting a message congratulating Butterfield on her call-up.
The experience of competing in these high-stakes international tournaments will be invaluable for Butterfield as she continues her development with Delaware State.
Monday, December 01, 2025
Elite Archers Conclude Intensive KSL Archery Camp
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A total of 63 archers, including Olympians and elite competitors targeting the 2026 season and the LA 2028 Olympic Games, have successfully concluded the intensive five-day KSL International Archery Camp in Yucaipa, California, hosted by the world-renowned coach Kisik Lee.
The camp served as a premier training destination for archers looking to elevate their performance with a proven strategy for success. Among the talented athletes honing their skills were Camerin Pickering, Jaydon Roberts, and Elektra Smith.
The comprehensive curriculum was designed to push archers, covering both the technical and mental aspects of the sport. Key topics addressed over the five days included the Mental Game in Archery, Archery fundamentals, and the Theory of the KSL Shot Cycle (Coach Lee's internationally recognised shooting method).
The archers also benefited from Individualized Archer Assessment by Coach Lee, as well as dedicated sessions on Equipment Tuning Techniques, Goal Setting, and Training Techniques for Big Games.
The camp also served as a crucial learning experience for coaches. Accompanying the archers throughout the five days was Coach Ross Roberts, who experienced valuable coaching techniques employed by the KSL team, gaining insights essential to benefit future Bermudian archers.
Sunday, November 30, 2025
Islandstats.com Football Show Live at 6 pm
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The much-anticipated “IslandStats Football Show” is set to grace the airwaves once again, today at 6:00 pm. This weekly program promises to be a vital hub for football enthusiasts, delivering comprehensive updates of the Premier and First Division.
Fans can tune in to catch the latest scores, highlights, and analyses. Whether you’re a die-hard supporter or a casual observer, “The IslandStats Football Show” aims to be your go-to destination for all things football-related.
Expect more than just match results. The show’s dynamic format invites coaches, players, and Bermuda Football Association officials to join live discussions. Their firsthand insights, tactical breakdowns, and candid reflections promise to enrich the football discourse.
The 2025 Bermuda PickleBall National Championships concluded at the WER Joell Tennis Stadium, with Gavin Manders dominating the Men's divisions by securing both the Singles and a key Doubles title, while Imani Phillips was crowned the Women's Singles Champion.
Gavin Manders confirmed his status as the island's top male player by winning the Men's Singles title in straight sets. He defeated Tom Mills with a convincing scoreline of 11-2, 11-6.
In the Women's Singles Final, Imani Phillips put on a dominant display to claim the championship. She swept aside Rachel Sawden in straight sets, winning 11-0, 11-6.
Manders completed his championship double by teaming up with Mical Russell to win the Men’s Doubles 4.5+ Open title. The pair faced a tight battle against Jamie Stowe and Jasper Thomas, needing a third-set decider after losing the opener. Manders and Russell ultimately prevailed 9-11, 12-10, 11-4.
In the Women’s Doubles competition, Patricia Mills and Melisa Judd were crowned the Women’s Doubles 4.0 Open champions. They secured the title with a straight-sets victory, defeating Courtney Fisher and Lily Hallett 11-3, 11-2.
The championships concluded a highly successful week for the sport, showcasing competitive action across all the top divisions.
2025 Bermuda PickleBall National Championships Finals
13 11 Gabrielle Madeiros & Peter Vicente defeated 11 06 Amanda Stewart & Owen Stewart
Men’s Doubles 3.0 Open
11 12 Xavier James & Owen Stewart defeated 02 10 Adam Barboza & Calum Bannerman
Thursday, November 27, 2025
Referee Corner Excellence in Action Live 10:00 am
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The Bermuda Football Association (BFA) and Islandstats.com are continuing their joint efforts this season with a renewed focus on encouraging more individuals to join the local referee ranks. This initiative is being highlighted by a special segment featuring top international expertise.
The promotional drive is featuring an instalment of 'Excellence in Action', which will be broadcast live on Referees Corner via Islandstats.com.
The segment will feature two highly respected figures in global refereeing:
Alan Snoddy: A renowned UEFA Technical Instructor. Simon Breivik: The PGMOL Head of Physical Performance.
Both Snoddy and Breivik are currently on the island conducting referee training specifically with Bermuda officials, bringing cutting-edge techniques and standards from European football's governing bodies.
The aim of showcasing these experts is to highlight the professional development opportunities available and encourage new recruits to step forward and become part of the local refereeing structure.
