Sports
Island Football Academy starts receiving applications
Set to start on February 24th, the San Pedro Football Academy is now accepting registration applications for interested children. The sports project is open to all youth (male and female) ages 5-13, and registration starts on January 28th, which includes two sets of jerseys, one for training and the other for the scheduled matches.
Sports
San Pedro Tiger Sharks getting ready BEBL 2024 season
The Belize Elite Basketball League (BEBL) will start its new season on Friday, January 26th, with the opener game between San Pedro Tiger Sharks and Benny's Belize Hurricanes. The season's first game will take place at the Civic Center in Belize City. Anyone from San Pedro wishing to join the Tiger Sharks can do so via a boat that will leave Amigos del Mar dock at 6:30PM sharp. To reserve a space, call the cellular number 610-0476.
Sports
Islander Jesus’ Levi’ Contreras excels at Father of the Nation race
San Pedro, Ambergris Caye is a town of many talents, one of which is its vibrant sports community. Several champions have represented the island well beyond its shores. On Monday, January 15th, Jesus' Levi' Contreras, also known as the 'Yellow Flash of Belize,' put the island name high again after shining at the Father of the Nation run.
Community and Society
San Pedro Town Council Sports working on the 2024 sports calendar
The San Pedro Town Council Sports is planning the upcoming 2024 sports calendar. The schedule of activities aims to provide the many talented island youth with the opportunity to explore their sporting strength. When the calendar is confirmed, it will include a set of sports disciplines with different sporting activities to choose from.
Sports
San Pedro’s Kent ‘Bob’ Gabourel wins Krem New Year’s Day cycling classic Masters category
During the 33rd Krem New Year’s Day cycling classic, islander Kent ‘Bob’ Gabourel emerged victorious in the Masters 35+ Category on Monday, January 1st. Gabourel’s overall performance in the annual race saw him placing 14th as he proudly represented San Pedro riding in the Kulture/SPD Cycling group.
Sports
Islander Jesus’ Levi’ Contreras wins Placencia’s End of the World half-marathon
Jesus' Levi' Contreras, the 'Yellow Flash of Belize', returned to the island on Monday, December 11th, with the top trophy after conquering the End of the World half-marathon competition in Placencia, Southern Belize. Levi Contreras took on the challenge in the Male Category, finishing on top of the half-marathon (13.1 miles) at 1:18:33.
Sports
Belize’s Senior Women’s National Football Team returns home with a perfect 6-win campaign in the Road to the Women’s Gold Cup
The Belize Senior Women's National Football Team, the Lady Jaguars, are back in the country after a historic performance in this year's games as they continue their journey to qualify and participate in the upcoming CONCACAF Women's Gold Cup. The Lady Jaguars arrived in the country early on Wednesday, December 6th, and were greeted with parades and admiration from thousands of Belizeans, including schoolchildren, who came out to meet the champions.
Sports
Lady Jaguars net another big win in their journey to CONCACAF Women’s Gold Cup
Belize's female senior national football team, Lady Jaguars, claimed first place in Group A after defeating Bonaire 5-1 on Thursday, November 30th. The match took place at the Stadion Antonio Trenidat in Rincon, Bonaire. This is the fifth consecutive win for the Belizean female team in the 2023 CONCACAF Women-Road to Gold Cup.
