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The NatWest Island Games 2011 Water Feature now in Ryde

The water feature from the NatWest Island Games 2011 has now found a final resting place in the recently refurbished Victoria Arcade in Ryde. On Thursday 1st December the sculpted piece, designed and crafted by environmental artist Paul Sivell, was unveiled by Councillor David Knowles, The Mayor of Ryde Town. The 2011 Organising Committee and members of the Town Council were present. The water feature can now be enjoyed by local people and visitors, and will serve as a reminder of a wonderful week when islanders from all over the world visited Ryde.

The NatWest Island Games 2011 Water Feature now in Ryde

The NatWest Island Games 2011 come to a close

The NatWest Island Games 2011 were brought to a close last night following a parade of the athletes through the streets of Cowes, accompanied by carnival dancers and music, to Cowes Yacht Haven.

The NatWest Island Games 2011 come to a close

Thank you to the medal bearers for a job well done!

There have been very many volunteers involved in the NatWest Island Games 2011, and all have played an important part in what we hope has been an enjoyable week. Without them the Games would not have happened.

If you were at any of the medal ceremonies, you may have noticed the presence of some other athletes in their club attire, whose sport is not included in the NatWest Island Games. The Isle of Wight Ice Dance and Figure Skating Club (IWIDFSC) very kindly offered their help and support as Medal Bearers and Victory Ceremony Co-ordinators.

Thank you to the medal bearers for a job well done!

The Wight Way to Win - Mens Football Final – Guernsey vs Isle of Wight

by Sarah Moody

Due to the irregularly large crowd for the Newport FC ground, officials postponed the kick off 15 minutes to allow all fans to get into the ground. This would be the Isle of Wight’s first chance to win this category since 1995.

A very unreliable rumour wandering around the ground – Paul Gascoigne would be joining the fray. A local reporter soon informed us that this was not true and the only Gascoigne she knew attending was a table tennis player.
At 15.17, the match begins, 17 minutes late.

The Wight Way to Win - Mens Football Final – Guernsey vs Isle of Wight

A stunning win and more medals for Team Isle of Wight

Congratulations to the Isle of Wight's Tom Wade

IW Football team manager and John McKie put positive spin on today's final

Home support key for McKie
Super-sub John McKie believes home support will be key for the Isle of Wight going into today’s final with Guernsey.

Good vibrations at Yaverland

By Sarah Moody and Steve Usher

Yaverland Sailing Club rocked to Californian sounds on Thursday night as sailboarders and sailors partied like true competitors.

Isle of Wight golf teams head for stunning medal total

The Isle of Wight’s golf team have had an immense tournament during the NatWest Island Games

The winning goal that took the Isle of Wight into the finals

The Isle of Wight's John McKie scores the home side's winning goal in the 83rd minute of their semi-final against Jersey

Jersey windsurf team manager wants better!

Jersey windsurf team manager wants better

By Mike Trusler

Jersey’s experienced wind surfer Mike Millar said his was disappointed with his Jersey team’s progress in the competition at the NatWest Island Games,

Watch the target shooting live!!

You can watch the target shooting live on their webcam. Click on read more to see it on this site or follow this link to the twitcom link.

Excitement in squash doubles finals

Westridge Squash hosted its first doubles matches this afternoon (Thursday) - and extremely exciting and nerve-wracking they were too

Latest Games news from radio and TV

The NatWest Island Games on local TV and radio.

Bermuda Bemuse Cayman Islands

By Bill West and Sarah Moody

Bermuda held off a late rally from the Cayman Islands to progress to the next round in the NatWest Island Games men’s basketball.

One of the oldest competitors having a whale of a time

By Bill West

At Yaverland Sailing Club in the Isle of Wight, I caught up with one of the oldest competitors at the 2011 NatWest Island Games, windsurfer Neil Bernie.

The 57-year-old vet from Bermuda is taking part in his first Island Games event and is enjoying everything so far.

One of the oldest competitors having a whale of a time

ISLE OF WIGHT WINDSURF TEAM PROFILE

Name: Thomas Francis.
Age: 15.
Occupation: Student at Sandown High School.
Riding style: Wave & Slalom.
Strengths: Being the lightest person on the team Thomas feels that he can thrive on weaker winds.
Weaknesses: Unsure of his abilities in strong winds.

Personal Info:
Having been born on the island, it wasn’t until his family lived on St Barts in the Carribean that his mother introduced him to windsurfing. He started learning at seven and had really got into it by the time he was eleven.
As the youngest competitor on the team hasn’t slowed him down – when he was 13 Thomas competed in the French Championships (junior league) and and took first place. Although he lacks extensive experience in such a competitive event, Thomas is optimistic and plans to enjoy the Island Games regardless of results.

Isle of Wight Ladies basketball caught between a Rock and a hard place

Steve Usher

We arrived a little late for this fixture as we had gone to Cowes High School in error. The Wight girls were trailing 13-36 but still in contention. A much-needed half-time break beckons and the red-faced Wight girls are looking forward to it. It is their first time as participants in this event and three of their number are actually netball players.
They have been working hard against a well-organised Gibraltar team whose passing is slick and fast. The Medina Sports Centre’s emergency exit doors are left open to try and cool the court down with limited success. Basketball is a hard, fast game and you need to be able to refill your lungs.
Several collisions see the pony-tailed players tumbling to the floor. Squeegee Boy comes on with his broad mop and makes the court safe again by removing the puddles of sweat before anyone comes a cropper.

Interview with Duncan Goodhew

Duncan Goodhew regards the NatWest Island Games as a ‘stepping-stone’ for athletes competing in future international meetings like the Commonwealth and Olympic Games. Goodhew, making a guest appearance at the games, believes that an event like this will only benefit the islands’ athletes.

We found Goodhew after he had opened the start of the swimming, the sport he is globally known for. He started swimming when his family ‘dug up a tennis court and put a DIYpool in the back garden about three yards long’. He started swimming properly when the school ‘surgically removed’ his flippers and ‘the rest is history’

Interview with Duncan Goodhew

Match Report - Isle of Man vs. Guernsey

Guernsey managed to see off the Isle of Man in a feisty game that saw both teams reduced to ten men in Tuesday’s group C match at East Cowes Vics FC.

The game started in a fast and furious fashion with Guernsey taking the game to the Isle of Man. An early cross from Glyn Dyer was cleared away from danger before Dyer managed to break the Isle of Man offside trap after ten minutes, netting after his initial shot was blocked.

Read more of this report written by Mat Evans, Mike Trusler and Bill West
(Student journalists covering the NatWest Island Games as part of their degree course)

Match Report - Isle of Man vs. Guernsey

Isle of Wight progress so far

Andy Frost and Darren Mew started the gold rush in fine style and their team-mates have continued to push their personal barriers to storm through in the following events.

Congratulations to James Forman (400m hurdles); Lucy Rann (javelin); Joseph Wade (800m); Richard Wilson and the Isle of Wight Team (individual and team golds in the smallbore rifle); Dan Bishop and the Isle of Wight men and women’s teams (individual and team golds in the sporting shooting). Darren Mew picked up his second gold in Tuesday’s 50m breaststroke.

Wednesday's events covered by local media

Our local media partners are doing an excellent job keeping us up to date. With 16 different sports to cover (if you include the two sailing and shooting disciplines) and 30 venues, this is no small task. Each sport has it's own action packed schedule.

Chris Browning from Isle of Wight Radio continues his daily blog, and you can also see the IW Radio's twitter feed on their home page.

Clare Newman from the Isle of Wight County Press will continue her coverage of the Games with 'Wednesday Live'.

Read more for more links and photo galleries at the IW County Press

Chris Browning's update from Isle of Wight Radio

You can hear the latest update from Chris Browning at Isle of Wight Radio here.

Audio update on the ladies football is here

Press statement - football

On Monday 27 June arising from a match involving Jersey and Rhodes Men’s football, the Official’s report and other evidence have resulted in the International Island Games Association, following consultation with the football management and technical committees, deciding that events were of such severity and in breach of recognised codes of conduct, that the following decisions are to take immediate effect :

Tuesday action reported as it happens

Follow the action today from our media partners...

'Tuesday Live' from Clare Newman at the Isle of Wight County Press

Isle of Wight Radio's Chris Browning's daily blog

Sale of Lasers

The Lasers that have been offered for sale following the sailing event, will be available for pick up between 12 and 4p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Please bring a cheque for the balance, payable to Isle of Wight Island Games Ltd.

There are still some Lasers available to purchase. More details can be obtained from Steve Solley on 07840249817

Sale of Lasers

Audio Reports and Interviews from IW Radio

Audio reports from Isle of Wight Radio are available on Chris Browning's blog on their website.

The Isle of Wight Team Manager. Martin Goodall, talks to Paul Topping from Isle of Wight Radio yesterday (Monday) here.

Read more to hear other interviews with Darren Mew, Duncan Goodhew, Lord Coe, Andy Frost and the news bulletin on the Opening Ceremony parade.

Audio Reports and Interviews from IW Radio

Tree Planting Ceremony

Team work was the order of the day at the Tree Planting Ceremony at Fairway Athletics Track in Sandown today (Monday).

Jorgen Pettersson, Chairman of the International Island Games Association (IIGA) joined athlete Andy Frost to plant the flowering cherry tree.

Yesterday, Andy threw a record 70.61m in the hammer throw to gain the Isle of Wight's first gold medal.

Tree Planting Ceremony

Follow the NatWest Island Games with IW Radio

Chris Browning from Isle of Wight Radio is not only tweeting as he follows the NatWest Island Games, but is also writing a blog.

You can follow his tweets on the home page of the Isle of Wight Radio's website and his blog of events here

Follow the NatWest Island Games with IW Radio

Andy Frost gets Gold!

Andy Frost brought home a gold for the Isle of Wight on Sunday in the hammer throw event with a distance of 70.61m, a new Games record!

Photo courtesy of Mandy Meadows

Andy Frost gets Gold!

Monday Live from the County Press

You can read about the action as it happens. Clare Newman, sports editor with the County Press is keeping her Monday Live page updated. Read the latest news here.

Keep up to date with the County Press live reports

Clare Newman, sports journalist with the Isle of Wight County Press is keeping their website updated with news throughout the NatWest Island Games.

If you can't get along to see the sports, you can still find out about the action as it happens. Check out her live coverage of Sunday's events here

Keep up to date with the County Press live reports

The Opening Ceremony at the NatWest Island Games

Crowds lined the streets of Ryde to welcome the athletes from all over the world and to watch the magnificent parade which included 4,000 visitors from other islands and 1,500 members of the IW community. The blue skies and sunshine added to the wonderful carnival atmosphere.

A selection of photos from the Opening Ceremony and Parade can be seen in a slideshow here.

The Opening Ceremony at the NatWest Island Games

NatWest Island Games welcoming the world! Opening Ceremony Information

You can view a printable version of the Opening Ceremony parade information here, and download the flyer which also shows a route map.

Promising to be an amazing carnival extravaganza, the Opening Ceremony Parade, themed 'An Extraordinary Island', will tell the story of the Isle of Wight as it winds it's way through the streets of Ryde.

Around 1500 young people will perform the 20 'chapters' which depict various historic and folkloric episodes in the history of the island, in a highly choreographed procession parading with the athletes from around the world. (like Ryde Carnival with special international guests)

Update on Kelly Sotherton attending NatWest Island Games

Kelly Sotherton will unfortunately not be competing in the NatWest Island Games as a member of the Isle of Wight Team.

Kelly has very fond memories of the Games and and was hoping to compete next week, but this was always dependent on her schedule. She is working hard to be selected for the British 4 x 4 Relay team for the World Championships later in the year. As part of this demanding schedule, she now needs to be on the continent next week.

Web apps to help you keep up to date during the NatWest Island Games

The Isle of Wight County Press is running a full service online throughout the NatWest Island Games. There will be a daily live feed each day, highlighting the significant moments — from medals and records to injuries — of the week. The paper is also running a web app, featuring the daily timetable and maps of sporting venues. Visit www.iwcp.co.uk/islandgames

Local radio station, Isle of Wight Radio have an iPad and Iphone App to help you keep up to date during the NatWest Island Games - Free download from the iTunes store.
http://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/isle-of-wight-radio/id350396964?mt=8

Closing Ceremony to feature song written and performed by local students

Students of Nodehill Middle School have been invited to perform at the NatWest Island Games Closing Ceremony on Friday 1 July, with a song which they have written and produced with Eccleston George.

The song, “Ray of Light” was born out of an idea by the Headteacher, Mr Morris, music teacher, Mrs Mitchell and Eccleston George to write and record a song with the staff and students to celebrate the life and times of Nodehill School and commemorate its closure in July.

Isle of Wight Cycling Team Shirts Design Competition

As part of the build up to the NatWest Island Games Newchurch Primary School were asked to design the competitors top for the Isle of Wight Cycling team.

A competition was launched for the whole school; children were shown images of cycling tops to give inspiration and ideas for the wide range of designs.

Isle of Wight Cycling Team Shirts Design Competition

Lord Coe to open NatWest Island Games 2011

The Island Games Association (IW) is delighted to announce that Lord Coe will officially open the NatWest Island Games 2011 which are being held on the Isle of Wight on Saturday 25 June - Friday 1 July.

Lord Coe has supported the Games since 2006 when the bid for the Isle of Wight to host the Games was being prepared. Following an approach by David Ball, Chairman of the Island Games Association (IW), a video message was recorded and used as part of the presentation during the bidding process.

Lord Coe to open NatWest Island Games 2011

Lasers still for sale!!

There are still some Lasers for sale. These will have only been raced 10 times over 6 days in the sailing event.

David Ball will advise collection arrangements if you’re not able to get to the Isle of Wight.

See more information here.

Lasers still for sale!!

Win a return trip across the Solent!

The Red Squirrel mascot for the Natwest Island Games XIV is being supported by The Hampton Trust.

To celebrate the NatWest Island Games, the Hampton Trust is giving three lucky winners the chance to win a return trip across the Solent!

Read more to find out about the work of the Hampton Trust and how to enter.

The closing date is 11th July 2011, so don't delay for your chance to win!

Win a return trip across the Solent!

Kelly Sotherton hoping to compete as part of the Isle of Wight Team

Kelly Sotherton, a former Ryde High School pupil and Olympic bronze medallist is hoping to compete as part of the Isle of Wight team for the NatWest Island Games 2011 next month.

She will be joining fellow Isle of Wight athletes Darren Mew, Swimming, World Championship bronze medallist (1999, 2000), Commonwealth games silver medallist (1998, 2006) and Olympic finalist (2000, 2004), Richard Wilson, Shooting, Commonwealth Silver (2010), Andy Frost, Hammer, Commonwealth 4th (2006, 2010) and Kieran Page, Cycling, Commonwealth Games Finalist (2002).

Newly refurbished squash courts ready for the games

Seven state-of-the-art squash courts, with Class 4 competition standard floors, have now re-opened at Westridge following an extensive refurbishment programme.

As well as the new floors, the playing walls of each court have been repainted and have improved lighting. Five of the courts now have glass doors which improve both safety and visibility into the courts.

Newly refurbished squash courts ready for the games

Medals for the NatWest Island Games 2011 unveiled

The medals for the NatWest Games 2011 have been unveiled.

Isle of Wight Studio Glass has been commissioned to produce 1555 gold, silver and bronze medals which will be presented to the winning athletes in June.

This is the first time a glass medal has been presented at a major international sporting event. Each medal is a unique piece of craftsmanship, individually produced by the skilled team at Isle of Wight Studio Glass.

Medals for the NatWest Island Games 2011 unveiled

NatWest Island Games 2011 merchandise evening

From 6 to 10 p.m. on Thursday 16th June at the Bargeman's Rest, Town Quay in Newport, there will be a chance for everyone to see and buy the promotional clothing and souvenirs for the NatWest Island Games.

On sale there will be T-Shirts, Polo Shirts, Hoodies, Baseball Caps, Fleeces and Children's Squirrel T Shirts. With prices starting from only £8.00.

There will also be a range of souvenir Pens, Mugs and Fridge Magnets and of course our Mascot for the Games the Red Squirrel. With prices for the souvenirs pens starting at only £1.50 each.

All profits help fund the NatWest Island Games 2011.

NatWest Island Games 2011 merchandise evening

Offshore wind park developers to sponsor NatWest Island Games cycling

Renewable energy company Eneco, developers of the proposed Navitus Bay Wind Park located to the west of the Isle of Wight, will be sponsoring the cycling events at the NatWest Island Games.

The sponsorship is part of Eneco’s continued commitment to the Isle of Wight and other communities in a close proximity to the proposed offshore wind park which is anticipated to be fully operational by 2019.

Offshore wind park developers to sponsor NatWest Island Games cycling

Volunteers Newsletter - 29th May 2011

A few more volunteers still needed...

for the sports... table tennis, volleyball
for marshalling... opening ceremony and half marathon
under 26 year olds needed to help with the opening ceremony
to help pack the accreditation packs

Read more details in the latest newsletter

Water Feature ready for the Water Ceremony

The sculpture which will be used for the Water Ceremony during the Opening Ceremony at the NatWest Island Games, is now complete.

Paul Sivell, the environmental artist that created the sculpture, delivered it to an admiring audience at the Carnival Learning Centre, which was buzzing with activity in preparation for the Opening Ceremony parade.

Water Feature ready for the Water Ceremony

Winners Announced for Story Competition

Winners of a story writing competition for school children themed around the NatWest Island Games were announced at a special prize-giving ceremony at Quay Arts today. The competition was devised to get children writing imaginatively about the cultures of the 25 islands taking part in the Games which will be held on the Island in June.

The 2011 NatWest Island Games XIV Medal

Isle of Wight Studio Glass has been commissioned to produce the medals for the NatWest Island Games XIV. Each medal will be a unique piece of craftsmanship, individually and skilfully made by the craftsman at Isle of Wight Studio Glass.

The making process firstly involves taking molten glass from the furnace, adding coloured powdered glass, reheating and then manipulating the glass to create free flowing ribbon patterns.

The 2011 NatWest Island Games XIV Medal

Volunteers Newsletter - 22nd May 2011 - (amended)

The latest news for volunteers is available here. (amended version)

Entry Fees for Spectators

Entry to all of the sports events during the NatWest Island Games 2011 is free with the exception of football. Entry will still be free for accredited spectators, otherwise there will be a charge.

Please note that there is a limited audience capacity for swimming, basketball and volleyball. For these sports entry will be by ticket only, with preference for accredited personnel. There will be the opportunity to watch swimming and basketball by tv link into Medina Theatre.

2011 Football Tournament

The Football Technical Committee have now met at short notice, with representatives of the Isle of Wight Football Management Committee and of the 2011 Organising Committee to consider the issues potentially arising from the Draw made on Thursday 5th May 2011 .

Football Draw

Discussions were held yesterday evening between the members of the IGA Football Technical Committee on the interpretation of the International Island Games Byelaws in respect of the 2011 Football Draw, and the issues possibly arising in respect of the programming of matches to complete the tournament within the Games Week.

Volunteers Newsletter - 2nd May 2011

The latest Volunteers Newsletter is available here

Hovertravel announce sponsorship of the NatWest Island Games Football

Hovertravel, the fastest Isle of Wight passenger service across the Solent, has announced its sponsorship of the NatWest Island Games football.

Of the 14 sports, the biggest competition in the NatWest Island Games will be the Football with 510 competitors (men and women’s teams) taking part, competing in over 60 football matches played over six days. Premiership Referees will also be involved in the competition programme.

Hovertravel announce sponsorship of the NatWest Island Games Football

Commission awarded for Water Ceremony Sculpture

The Island Games Association (IW) are delighted to announce that Paul Sivell, the Isle of Wight’s best known and highly respected wood sculptor has been awarded the commission to make the sculpture for the Water Ceremony at the NatWest Island Games 2011.

The sculpture will be approx 1.8m high and depicts two hands carved from Island oak holding a bowl sculptured from beaten copper. The base will be carved into the shape of the Isle of Wight and will also be covered in beaten copper.

Commission awarded for Water Ceremony Sculpture

Southern Water Announces Sponsorship

Southern Water has announced that they will sponsor the Swimming competition at the NatWest
Island Games 2011.

Over 160 athletes from 15 of the 25 participating Islands will be competing in the Swimming
competition sponsored by Southern Water which will be held at Medina Leisure Centre, Newport.

Southern Water Announces Sponsorship

Bardon Vectis to Sponsor Athletics

Isle of Wight based, Bardon Vectis, has announced that they will be supporting the NatWest Island Games 2011, by becoming the title sponsor of the Athletics.

Colin Jones, General Manager with Bardon Vectis, is looking forward to getting involved with the Games and commented: “As an Isle of Wight business, we are always very keen to promote the Island and support Island events. Teamwork is a key part of our success which makes this sponsorship especially relevant to our employees, many of whom are big athletics fans.”

Bardon Vectis to Sponsor Athletics

Attaches Briefing

A briefing was given for all of the volunteer attaches at the Carnival Learning Centre in Ryde at the beginning of April.

They were given a presentation by Chris Slann detailing plans for the Opening Ceremony Parade.

The attaches will accompany officials from the 25 islands taking part in the NatWest Island Games 2011.

Attaches Briefing

Wightlink Party on the Pier

Volunteers from the NatWest Island Games were out and about, promoting the games and selling merchandise, at the ‘Party on the Pier’ event on Saturday 2nd April 2011.

The party was arranged by Wightlink to celebrate the re-opening of the pier after refurbishment.

Wightlink Party on the Pier

Ryde High School Display Competition

Following a decision taken by Ryde High School last year to devote their tutor time to learning about the Islands participating in the NatWest Island Games, a competition was set up for each of year 9 and 10 tutor groups to prepare a display about one of the competing Islands.

Ryde High School Display Competition

Wight Motors Supports the NatWest Island Games 2011

Wight Motors has had a long association of sponsoring various different sports or individual athletes competing in the NatWest Island Games, so when they were approached for help with transporting officials in the lead up to and during the NatWest Island Games 2011, they were pleased to be able to offer help in the form of two, unique urban cars, the Toyota iQ.

Wight Motors Supports the NatWest Island Games 2011

Volunteers Newsletter - 3rd April 2011

There are still some volunteers roles that need filling - do you have computer skills, or a first aid qualification? Could you be a general helper? Read the latest newsletter to find out more about these and other volunteer vacancies and catch up on the news for volunteers .

Less than 100 days to go!!

The countdown to the NatWest Island Games 2011 is on! The countdown clock on the Guildhall in Newport passed the 100 days mark on the 16th March.

Arrangements for the 14 sports are now being finalised at the 30 venues around the Isle of Wight.

To date, 3266 participants have registered from the 25 Islands including competitors, officials, VIPs and international journalists.

Less than 100 days to go!!

Online Resources Pack for Schools

The Isle of Wight based Adult, Community and Family Learning Service, in conjunction with the Island Games Association (IW), has produced a pack of resources for schools which provides ideas for whole school, class and family involvement in many aspects of the Games.

Attaches Visit the Venues and Accommodation

Today (Saturday 26th February), 65 members of the Attaches Team went on a bus trip to visit the sports venues and accommodation sites for the 2011 NatWest Island Games XIV.

All of the attaches really enjoyed themselves. They were able to meet each other and to familiarise themselves with the sites for Swimming, Basketball, Badminton, Tennis, Table Tennis, Squash, Athletics, Volleyball, Golf, Football and Cycling. They also visited the route for the Opening Ceremony parade.

Attaches Visit the Venues and Accommodation

Gala Preview of Opening Ceremony Costumes

On Thursday 10th February, a select audience of 400 at Medina Theatre were treated to a preview of the costumes for the Opening Ceremony parade of the 2011 NatWest Island Games XIV.

The evening created an insight to the wonderful carnival atmosphere we will see on 25th June 2011...

Gala Preview of Opening Ceremony Costumes

Clothing Merchandise for the NatWest Island Games 2011 Now Available

A colourful range of clothing suitable for all age groups has been produced for the 2011 NatWest Island Games XIV.

Island athletes, including Gold Medalist Andy Frost, have been involved in modelling the new range of clothing and can be seen here.

The merchandise is available at special introductory prices until 31 December 2010 – making them ideal Christmas gifts.

Clothing Merchandise for the NatWest Island Games 2011 Now Available

NatWest Island Games 2011 is Safe and Going Ahead

Following recent media reports, David Ball, Chairman of the Isle of Wight Island Games Association is keen to stress that the 2011 NatWest Island Games XIV are safe and will be going ahead as planned next year.

Southampton Airport show their support for the NatWest Island Games 2011

A group of athletes and members of the Isle of Wight Island Games Association visited Southampton Airport who are proud to support the 2011 NatWest Island Games XIV.

Southampton Airport is the nearest international airport to the Isle of Wight, and they are looking forward to giving a really warm welcome to the NatWest Island Games visitors in June and July 2011.

Southampton Airport show their support for the NatWest Island Games 2011

Volunteers Event - Saturday 23rd October 2010

There will be a Volunteers Open Morning at the Quay Arts Centre in Newport on Saturday 23rd October 2010.

The event will start at 10a.m. and anyone interested in volunteering is welcome to come along and find out more about what is involved. From 12 - 2p.m. the focus will be on providing information for anyone interest in becoming an attache.

Volunteers Event - Saturday 23rd October 2010

Silver Medal in Delhi for Islander

Richard Wilson, a member of Shanklin Rifle & Pistol Club secured a Silver medal in the Commonwealth Games in Delhi last week with his pairs partner, Mike Babb.

They were competing in the pairs 50m prone rifle’ event. The battle for Gold was closely fought, with Scotland beating them by only 3 points out of 1,200 and Australia just 4 points behind getting a Bronze medal.

Silver Medal in Delhi for Islander

Opportunity to 'Buy a Piece of The Isle of Wight’ and Support the NatWest Island Games 2011

A unique ‘Friends of the Games’ fundraising initiative is being launched on 1st October which will provide individuals and businesses with the opportunity to ‘put themselves on the map’ and support the NatWest Island Games which takes place on the Isle of Wight next year (25 June – 1 July).

NatWest Island Games XIV Office is Open!

The NatWest Island Games XIV Office is now open at Browns Golf Course in Sandown.

The office will be open on Mondays and Fridays from 09.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., and Wednesdays 12 - 2.00 p.m.

Full details on next page ...

Follow us on Twitter

You can now follow IslandGames2011 on Twitter to get the latest news updates.

Click on http://twitter.com/IslandGames2011 to see the latest tweets.

Out and About with the NatWest Island Games Trailer

Members of the Organising Committee and volunteers have been out and about on the Isle of Wight raising awareness of the NatWest Island Games and encouraging people to Get Involved.

The 20ft long trailer has been helping to promote the games at the Garlic Festival and Ryde Carnival Parade during the past week and will be joining the Sandown Carnival parade later this week.

Out and About with the NatWest Island Games Trailer

NatWest Island Games Athletes Assist at the Launch of the New 'adiZone'

NatWest Island Games athletes on the local authority gifted and talented programme assisted at the opening of a new local community multi-sports zone in the shape of the London 2012 Olympics logo.

The 'adiZone' was officially opened by Sarah Gosling, one of Britain's most successful Olympic sailors with Cllr Ian Stephens, the Isle of Wight Council Chairman on Sunday 15 August 2010.

(photos copyright www.islandlifestyles2020.com )

NatWest Island Games Athletes Assist at the Launch of the New 'adiZone'

Visit from International Island Games Association and AGM

The Isle of Wight played host to representatives from almost all of the 25 member islands of the International Island Games Association (IIGA) and the Executive Committee during a four day visit.

The busy schedule included a tour of most of the sporting venues for the NatWest Island Games XIV in 2011 as well as the accommodation for the competitors.

Visit from International Island Games Association and AGM

Primary School Island Games 2011

Over 400 children took part in the Primary School Island Games held on 26 June 2010.

The games are organised by Isle of Wight Council’s sports unit and form an important part of the council’s approach to developing a healthy Island legacy from the hosting of the NatWest Island Games in 2011.

(image courtesy of www.islandlifestyles2020.com)

Primary School Island Games 2011

Countdown Clock Unveiled

The countdown to the NatWest Island Games XIV in 2011 on the Isle of Wight has begun.

The time remaining until the start of the games is now available for all to see on the balcony of the Guidhall in Newport.

Countdown Clock Unveiled

International Visit Marks Year Lead into NatWest Island Games 2011

On 25 June 2010, the planning stages for the NatWest Island Games 2011 will really come to life when delegates from almost all of the 25 member Islands which comprise the International Island Games Association (IIGA), together with the International Island Games Executive Committee, come on a four day visit to the Isle of Wight. This weekend marks the start of the year’s lead into the NatWest Island Games 2011.

International Visit Marks Year Lead into NatWest Island Games 2011

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

Local businesses are invited to attend an event at Newclose Cricket Club, Newport on Tuesday 8 June (6.30pm – 9pm), to find out how they can become involved in the Natwest Island Games 2011 - the largest international multi-sport event ever to be held on the Island.

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITIES

WORLD RECORD STATUS GRANTED

The Isle of Wight archery clubs, Wight Bowman and West Wight Archery, have been granted world record status for the FITA and 720 rounds by Archery UK for the international NatWest Island Games taking place on the Isle of Wight next year.

WORLD RECORD STATUS GRANTED

Venue Officially Approved

Youngsters competing in the Mini-Tennis Tournament at Ryde Mead Tennis Club were delighted to show off the new NatWest Island Games 2011 banner which confirms Ryde Mead as an official venue for the tennis during the games week next year.

Venue Officially Approved

Volunteers Open Morning

An Open Morning was held at the Quay Arts Centre, Newport on Saturday 15th May 2010.

Lyn Smith, the Volunteers Co-ordinator, organised the event with the support of the 2011 Organising Committee.

All were available to help answer questions and give an insight into what is involved as a volunteer.

Volunteers Open Morning

Name in Lights!

It was all camera, lights, action at the Bustival event with the 2011 organisers busy promoting the NatWest Island Games 2011.

The event was the first of many that will be attended by the team throughout the summer months as they encourage people to 'get involved'.

Name in Lights!

Running with the Campaign

Local athletes are being used in the marketing campaign to promote the NatWest Island Games 2011.

Will Newnham, track and field athlete, is the first to front the campaign with his image being used on banners and leaflets.

Running with the Campaign

Date of Closing Ceremony

There seems to have been some confusion over the date of the Closing Ceremony and so we would like to clarify the details.

The Closing Ceremony will be held on Friday 1st July 2011.

On Saturday 2nd July 2011, the competitors will make their way home to their islands after what we hope will be, a most enjoyable week.

Anti-doping Education

We now have eight trained tutors to work in this important field and all will be in close and regular touch with UK Sport to keep updated.

In line with the requirements of the International Island Games Bye-laws and Operational Guidelines we will be commencing an ongoing programme of education for all competitors and coaches who wish to be considered for selection to represent the Isle of Wight at both the World Youth Games and the NatWest Island Games.

Isle of Wight athletes are still on a high after returning from the 13th NatWest Island Games in Aland, Finland, with 18 medals.

The biannual competition, is one of the largest participation events in the world behind the Olympics and Commonwealth Games and this year the Isle of Wight team finished 11th in the medals table.

As well as great displays of sporting skill and medal glory, there were also stories of triumph over adversity and gutsy displays against much higher competition.

Isle of Wight athletes are still on a high after returning from the 13th NatWest Island Games in Aland, Finland, with 18 medals.

Official Handover of the NatWest Island Games

The NatWest Island Games flag was officially handed over from Åland to the Isle of Wight at the closing ceremony on 4th July 2009.

The closing ceremony of the 13th NatWest Island Games in Aland proved to be a somewhat wet affair after a week of glorious weather.

Despite the rain, the spirits of the spectators were not dampened as the procession of island representatives came bearing their flags.

Official Handover of the NatWest Island Games

International Island Games Association Annual General Meeting 2009

Two members of the NatWest Island Games 2011 Organising Committee attended the International Island Games Association’s (IIGA) Annual General Meeting.

Representatives from 23 other Member Islands also attended the AGM which was held in Åland during the recent games in July 2009.

(Photo: Rob Watkins)

International Island Games Association Annual General Meeting 2009

Minister of Sport backs the 2011 NatWest Island Games

Politicians come and go but the 2011 Organising Committee have been delighted to receive a firm backing for the NatWest Island Games from the Minister for Sport, Gerry Sutcliffe.

Mr Sutcliffe says in his letter :

“I wish to add my congratulations on securing the Island Games – it is another hosting honour for the Country “

Minister of Sport backs the 2011 NatWest Island Games

Primary School Island Games

Just a week after the 2009 NatWest Island Games XIII in Åland, the primary schools on the Isle of Wight took part in their own version ,‘The Primary School Island Games’, organised by Isle of Wight Council’s sports unit.

Over 500 children from around the Island took part in the games which saw schools grouped into eight areas, each representing an Island - Cayman Islands, St Helena, Rhodes, Greenland, Menorca, Gibraltar, Western Isles and Bermuda.

Primary School Island Games

Carnival Launch For 2011 NatWest Island Games

Several members of the 2011 NatWest Island Games Organising Committee and Sports Coordinators were in Åland to gather and exchange ideas with their counterparts in the 2009 NatWest Island Games Team.

All of the party took an evening away from their day to day duties however, to host a Reception at the Indigo Restaurant to launch the run up to the 2011 NatWest Island Games.

Carnival Launch For 2011 NatWest Island Games

Welcome to the NatWest Island Games 2011

When the Games commence on 26th June 2011 it will be eighteen years since the Isle of Wight had the honour of hosting the Games.

As we all know over that period of time there have been immense changes in the number of participating Islands, athletes and officials.

Welcome to the NatWest Island Games 2011

GET INVOLVED!

The Isle of Wight will be the proud hosts of the NatWest Island Games in 2011. To help promote the games to the Islands community the organising committee has developed the “get involved” programme to help capture the imagination of everyone interested in the games.

The programme will offer people on the Isle of Wight and around the world ways to get included regardless of their inspiration or interest……………….

So don’t sit back “get involved”

Today! ..... Get Involved NOW!!!

GET INVOLVED!

Island Games Logo Winner Vicky meets Lord Coe

The winner of a competition to design the logo for the NatWest Island Games 2011, travelled to London on Thursday 13th November to meet Lord Coe, Chairman of LOCOG, the London 2012 Organising Committee.

Vicky Law’s design concept was selected from over 50 entries by Island Games Chairman David Ball, Leader of the Council Cllr David Pugh, County Press Editor Alan Marriott and a group of council officers.

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