Officials: St. Thomas, Charlestown Tied for Inter-primary Championship

2013-04-26 02:55:21 by

On Wednesday, Apr 10th, the Nevis Amateur Athletic Association (NAAA) in conjunction with the Ministry of Education officially named St. Thomas the co-champions along with Charlestown.
A statement said, ?As a result of the review process, a St. Thomas Primary School athlete was awarded 5th place in Event #4, 400m Class II, after having been disqualified in the event for marginally running out of his lane. The decision was made in light of an agreement made at a Technical meeting with the School representatives prior to the meet regarding infractions and took consideration of several factors including the marginal infraction, the age level of the meet and the non-notification to the team regarding the disqualification, who therefore had no opportunity to request a review. Further, Mr. James Kelly, the International Track & Field Technical official and Meet Referee, who was involved in the initial decision agreed, with the athlete being reinstated, when consulted.?
The President of the NAAA Lester Blackette, said that the principals of both schools were informed of the changes and both schools will share the championship trophy. Charlestown will have it for six months then St Thomas? will have it for the remaining six months.



Source:thestkittsnevisobserver.com