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Guadalajara, Mexico \u2013 All systems are go for the Bahamas team scheduled to compete in the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.<\/p>\nGuadalajara, Mexico \u2013 All systems are go for the Bahamas team scheduled to compete in the XVI Pan American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico.<\/p>\n
After meeting with the Organising Committee for more than four hours Friday,\u00a0 Don Cornish, Chef de Mission for the Bahamas contingent confirmed that The Bahamas will have a 22 member athletic squad, and some 15 officials travelling with the team.<\/p>\n
The Bahamas will be competing in Track and Field, Swimming, Boxing, Tennis and Bowling.<\/p>\n
While Mr. Cornish spent most of Friday having the team fully registered, on Saturday he inspected the rooms and other facilities, ensuring that everything is in place for the athletes, coaches, and medical personnel.<\/p>\n
The Government of Jalisco, Mexico spent millions of dollars ensuring that new housing facilities were constructed for the athletes as well as a new stadium for the Games.<\/p>\n
“I visited the site in April for the preliminary meetings and I must say they did a great job getting things ready, and they are well organised,” Mr. Cornish stated.<\/p>\n
The Bahamas squad will reside on the 18th floor of Building #1 at the Games Village. All facilities and rooms at the Village are newly constructed and built specifically for the Games, Mr. Cornish noted.<\/p>\n
“I believe the athletes and coaches will be pleased with their accommodations and food being provided, as well as the overall sports complex,” he said.<\/p>\n
As Chef de Mission, Mr. Cornish is being provided with a local staff and a car, a private room for meetings and entertaining, among other perks.<\/p>\n
He noted that while The Bahamas\u2019 contingent is smaller than usual they are a talented bunch of athletes.<\/p>\n
“We have been well received and recognised! I get the impression that they are eager to see our team perform. It\u2019s a good feeling. Being a small a nation as we are, when it comes to athletic competition we are recognised among the top countries in the world.\u00a0 You walk around the Games Village and you hear “Hey Bahamas,” he stated.<\/p>\n
In addition to inspecting the Track and Field Stadium, Tennis and Swim Centres on Saturday, he was able to secure room assignments for all athletes and coaches.<\/p>\n
“I want the athletes and coaches to come here and have no headaches. I want them to come, relax and prepare themselves mentally and physically for the competition. That is why I am here early in the Games, to make sure everything is in place,” he stated.<\/p>\n
The Pam Am Games officially gets underway on October 14th with a lavish opening ceremony and concludes October 30th with the closing ceremony.<\/p>\n
Listed below is the full contingent representing The Bahamas.<\/p>\n
By SIMON LEWIS
\nBahamas Information Services<\/p>\n
BAHAMAS Team Pan Am 2011<\/p>\n
Athletics<\/p>\n
Athletes<\/p>\n
Adrian A. Griffith
\n100m\/4×100 Relay<\/p>\n
Jamial S. Rolle
\n100m\/ 4×1 100m<\/p>\n
Christopher D. Brown
\n400m\/4×100 Relay<\/p>\n
Katrina Seymour
\n400m Hurdles<\/p>\n
Ramon Miller
\n400m\/4×400 Relay<\/p>\n
Michael W. Mathieu
\n200m\/4×1 Relay\/4×4 Relay<\/p>\n
Oneil Williams
\n5000m<\/p>\n
Donald A. Thomas
\nHigh Jump<\/p>\n
Laverne Eve
\nJavelin Throw<\/p>\n
Petra McDonald
\n100m Hurdles<\/p>\n
Wesley Neymour
\n4×4 Relay<\/p>\n
Rudon Bastian
\nLong Jump<\/p>\n
Rodney A. Green II
\n4×1 Relay<\/p>\n
Officials
\nKem Stuart – Team Manager
\nPeter Pratt – Coach
\nRupert Gardiner – Coach
\nRonald Cartwright – Coach<\/p>\n
Aquatics<\/p>\n
Athletes
\nAlana K. Dillette
\n100m Back\/100m Butterfly\/
\n200m Indv Med\/4×1 Free\/
\n4×2 Free\/4×1 Medley<\/p>\n
McKayla M. Lightbourne
\n200m Back\/100m Breast\/200m Breast\/200m Indv Med\/ 4×1 Free\/4×2 Free\/ 4×1 Med<\/p>\n
Alicia Lightbourne
\n100m Breast\/ 4×1 Free\/4×2 Free\/ 4×1 Med<\/p>\n
Ariel Weech
\n50m Free\/100m Free\/4×1 Free\/ 4×1 Med<\/p>\n
Elvis V. Burrows
\n50m Free<\/p>\n
Officials
\nLionel Moreau – Coach<\/p>\n
Boxing<\/p>\n
Athletes
\nValentino S. Knowles
\nOfficial
\nAndre Seymour<\/p>\n
Tennis<\/p>\n
Athletes
\nMarvin S. Rolle
\nOfficial
\nSean Cartwright<\/p>\n
Bowling<\/p>\n
Athletes
\nJustina Stirrup
\nOfficial
\nMonique Leary<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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