St. Kitts and Nevis announces return of Primary School Netball Competition

St. Kitts and Nevis: Minister of Sports Samal Duggins was delighted to announce the return of the Primary School Netball Competition after a long hiatus. According to information, the action kicked off on May 30, 2024, with the Minister asking everyone to come together to support the young athletes and work towards building upstanding citizens who can contribute to a more positive and peaceful community.

As the Minister of Sports, he said that he is convinced that active involvement in sports builds character and has the unique ability to teach discipline, teamwork, and resilience.

Minister Duggins said that these are qualities that the Department of Sports aims to instill in the young participants while recognizing the invaluable role sports play in their lives. “Consequently, we are committed to developing well-rounded individuals in our society,” he added. On the other hand, the Primary School Cricket Competition is also nearing, with the matches beginning on June 4, 2024.

While several matches already took place on May 30, 2024, many of them will be taking place between June 4 to July 3, 2024.

The fixtures for the Primary School Netball Competition 2024 are as follows: Tuesday, June 4

Deane Glasford Primary vs. Violet Petty Primary in Cayon at 3:30 pm

Cayon Primary vs Joshua O Williams Primary in Cayon at 4:30 pm

Dieppe Bay Primary vs Edgar T Morris Primary in Saddlers at 3:30 pm

St Pauls Primary vs Saddlers Primary in Saddlers at 4:30 pm

Bronte Welsh Primary vs Sandy Point Primary in Verchilds at 3:30 pm

Tyrell Williams Primary vs. Newton Ground Primary in Verchilds at 4:30 pm

Irishtown Primary vs Beach Allen Primary in Newtown at 3:30 pm

Tucker Clarke Primary vs Dr William Connor Primary in Newtown at 4:30 pm

Thursday, June 6

Joshua O Williams Primary vs Deane Glasford Primary in Ottleys at 3 pm

Violet Petty Primary vs. Cayon Primary in Ottleys at 4 pm

Edgar T Morris Primary vs St. Pauls Primary in Dieppe Bay at 3 pm

Dieppe Bay Primary vs. Saddlers Primary in Dieppe Bay at 4 pm

Bronte Welsh Primary vs. Tyrell Williams Primary in Newton Ground at 3 pm

Sandy Point Primary vs Newton Ground Primary in Newton Ground at 4 pm

Beach Allen Primary vs. Tucker Clarke Primary in Irishtown at 3 pm

Irishtown Primary vs Dr William Connor Primary in Irishtown at 4 pm

Thursday, June 11 – Quarter Finals

Winner Zone 1 vs Best 3rd place finisher at Warner Park at 3 30 pm

Winner Zone 2 vs Best 3rd place finisher at Warner Park at 4 30 pm

Winner Zone 3 vs Second place Zone 1 at Warner Park at 3 30 pm

Second Place Zone 2 vs Second Place Zone 3 at Warner Park at 4 30 pm

Thursday, June 13 – Semi-Finals

Winner A vs. Winner B at Warner Park at 3 30 pm

Winner C vs. Winner D at Warner Park at 4 30 pm

Wednesday, July 3 – 3rd/4thplace playoff

Loser Semi Finals 1 vs Loser Semi Finals 2 at Warner Park at 4 30 pm

Wednesday, July 3 – Finals

Winner Semi Finals 1 vs Winner Semi Finals 2 at Warner Park at 5 30 pm