On Sunday, 24th August the Salisbury Enhancement Committee hosted the first ever Bawi Marathon 2014.
The weather was perfect and many individuals gathered on the savannah in Salisbury to be part of the excitement.
There were 51 registered individuals between the age range of 9 to 40 years and one adult lady over 50 years, who was just as energized.
The race began at Salisbury to Coulibistrie and back to the Salisbury Playing Field.
The village and along the highway was filled with excitement as spectators cheered the runners.
After 44 minutes, Mitchel John from Colihaut emerged as the overall winner and claimed his trophy and a cash prize.
Masia Jacques from Tareau was the first adult female back and went home with a trophy as well.
In the under 16 category; the small but quick Gabriel Frederick won some cash and a medal after completing in only 53 Minutes.
Other competitors were awarded with medals are:
Over 16 male runner-ups: Andre Pepin, Andy Trew, Saurav Constance
Over 16 female runner-ups: Kelian Jno- Baptiste , Mrs. Mary Toussaint, Markeitha Louis
Under 16 male runner-ups: Greene Shillingford, Devonte
Under 16 female runner-ups: Bianne Benjamin, Daishah Faubert, Lanaya Townsend
The primary aim of this event was to raise funds and awareness for the committee’s current project, ‘The Rehabilitation of the Salisbury Playing Field,’ which is in the regions of $500,000.
Upon receiving advice and a plan from a senior engineer, the committee has decided to do the project by phases.
Phase Two is scheduled to commence on Community Day of Service, 2014. Support in cash and kind are being solicited towards the success of this project from any individuals, organisations and institutions.
The following sponsors made the event successful: Dominica Brewery and Beverages Ltd, Loubiere Water, H.H.V. Whitchurch & Co. LTD., LIME Dominica, Nature’s Water, Nicholls ‘Shanks’ Esprit and Murray Jules. Additionally, they are thankful for the support received from the community; Titus Moses, Henry Langlais, Rosette Jno Charles. The Community Nurse and officers of the Salisbury Police Station not forgetting all the registered participants.
Good job ppl!
Someone asked the question “what is a marathon?” and rightly so. We need as a people to show that we know what we are doing. Please measure the distance of the race and call it as it is. The Dominica Amateur Athletic Association is well established to help organizations such as yours to rightly label your road races. A marathon is run over 26.2 miles.
cuantos millas por favor?
Well done SEC for all your continued hard work & efforts…So proud of you all…Keep on…Keep on…
OK first of all if you read properly this is not being done by any government. maybe we should read to understand. the community is trying to raise found to do their own work… so don’t come talk “Let’s hear the UWP people criticize the government for not repairing the Salisbury playing field.”…. Don’t thing because u all see shanks name their that labor doing crap for Salisbury.. That just another guy trying to get elected…. I give due where due is deserved… but anyone that knows Salisbury knows we do things on our own we done look to government not so called fake pal reps..
Get your facts stright
If you are lacking in comprehension skills, leave that to people who do.
I am happy that the community came together to do something for itself. If you could ready between the lines, I am an advocate for self improvement and not always waiting for the government to do everything. They have a role to play, but when they are not stepping up to the plate to do their job, I believe the people should step in to help in whichever way they can.
Now when you see big people talking, stay out of the conversation.
What is a marathon?
CONGRATULATIONS……….Very well done SEC for your community spirit and efforts!!
That is very interesting and I praise the organizers for their thought, but I have to bring it to your attention that a Marathon is 26 miles, and that distance and the winning time does not correspond to that of a marathon.
Sounds more like a 10k distance.
After all KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
Well done!
Let’s hear the UWP people criticize the government for not repairing the Salisbury playing field. People are no longer required to do anything for their community. Wait for the government to do everything.
Do realize that people to the first thing by paying the taxes the government imposes?
If you don’t then bear this in mind. The government has the primary responsibility to take care of these things. Of course the citizens can do their bit but they must see their tax dollar at work.
Without prejudice, how many people in Salisbury pay taxes and how much annually?
You do realize that this IS one way that they are trying to help themselves?? You done stood on the wrong soap box for that little diatribe. Go on…Take several sits!
VERY well done SEC. I have read about your various projects in the news off and on. Keep it up.. and good luck in all your future endeavors.