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Councilor Adaly Ayuso
Sports
5K Glow Run Raises Awareness for Healthy Living
The community-based 501 Run Club hosted its third annual 5K Glow Run on Saturday, October 4th, at Central Park in San Pedro Town. The event attracted 105 participants of all ages, competing in both male and female categories. Every runner who completed the 3.1-mile course was recognized, and the top three finishers in each division received trophies.
Sports
Team Colombia wins the 2025 Mundialito Championship
On Saturday, August 23rd, Team Colombia claimed victory in the 2025 Mundialito Football Championship, securing the top trophy of the competition. The finals took place at the Ambergris Stadium, hosted by the San Pedro Town Council Sports Committee, and featured several teams of children ages 6 to 13, who competed over the past two months. Its goal is to promote healthy recreational activity for children during the summer break on the island.
Arts & Culture
Talents shine at San Pedro’s Primary and Secondary School Festival of Arts 2025
On Tuesday, May 20th, the San Pedro Town Sagebrush Church buzzed excitedly during the annual Belize District Festival of Arts. This beloved event highlights the creative talents of the island's primary and secondary school students. Organized by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Science, and Technology through the Institute of Creative Arts and supported by the San Pedro Town Council, the festival offers students a platform to showcase their skills in drama, dance, music, and various other artistic forms.
Sports
Softball action is back with the Co-ed Softball Tournament
n March 6th, the San Pedro Town Council's Sports Department launched its highly anticipated annual softball tournament at the Honorable Louis Sylvestre Sporting Complex (Saca Chispas Field). This event marks the beginning of an exciting season for local softball enthusiasts and is part of the council's ongoing efforts to promote sports and community engagement in San Pedro. The opening day featured four teams competing in friendly but spirited matches, showcasing local talent and promoting recreational activities.
Sports
Sharks FC are the Island League Champions
The Island League Football Tournament crowned a new champion at the Ambergris Stadium on Saturday, January 11th. The final match of the local tournament had both teams and their fans on edge, as the regulation 90 minutes were not enough to determine a winner. It took an additional 30 minutes of overtime and penalty kicks for Sharks FC to secure a hard-fought victory over Sea Bulls FC.
Sports
Newly renovated basketball court opens at Boca del Rio Beach Park
The basketball court at Boca del Rio Beach Park has been fully renovated, thanks to a partnership between Will Mitchell, RE/MAX Belize Real Estate, and the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC). This project has provided the island's sporting community with a brand-new basketball court, complete with new rims and bleachers, creating a safe and engaging environment for the island's youth.
Community and Society
Renovations underway for the basketball court at Boca del Rio
The condition of a basketball court is crucial for the game's overall quality. Recognizing its importance, RE/MAX Belize Real Estate has partnered with the San Pedro Town Council (SPTC) to renovate the Boca del Rio Park basketball court. This initiative began on October 9th with repairs to the concrete flooring. The comprehensive revitalization plan includes a new court design inspired by the Belizean flag and replacing two basketball rims. The goal is to create a safe and engaging environment for the youth of Ambergris Caye, promoting access to high-quality outdoor sports and encouraging positive recreational activities.
Sports
Teams Germany and Belize to compete for Mundialito Championship
On Friday, September 13th, the Mundialito Football Tournament's second and final semi-final round was held at 5PM at the Ambergris Stadium. Four teams competed: Germany, Argentina, Belize, and Brazil. The matches were intense as the young football players strove to score goals and earn points for a chance to compete in the ultimate showdown. With the semi-finals over, the Championship match is scheduled for Thursday, September 19th. The first game determines the third-place winner, and the second game will be anticipated finals.