National Registry for Local Heroes

As BOC President Wellington Miller announced earlier this month, there has been a call to recognise local heroes through a National Registry.

Established by the Bahamas Olympic Committee, the National Registry of Local Heroes is designed to recognise individuals within the community who have exhibited the Olympic Values of Excellence, Respect and Friendship.  These individuals contributed to our nation for the first 20 years of our independence as well as prior to that.  These local heroes who are to be recognised can be living or dead and from any of the Islands of the Bahamas.

Local Heroes will be listed on the BOC Local Heroes website with a picture and area of contribution. 
For example: Ms. Thelma Fox - Beloved Teacher. They can be nominated by any of the following categories:

-Homemaker
-Educator
-Business
-Professional Services
-Religious
-Athletics
-Community Service

A local hero may be nominated by an ordinary person whose life was touched by the individual.


To nominate your local hero, check out the facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/BOCLocalHeroes

Chatting with Celia

This week, I had the opportunity to interview one of our new up-and-coming swimmers, Celia Campbell. Campbell is making a splash this year, breaking several National Records including the 9 year old 11-12 girls 100m backstroke record previously held by Jade Thompson.

Campbell has been swimming since she was 3 years old, entered her first competition at the age of 4 and has been winning ever since. When asked how she does it, Campbell mentioned that she doesn't try to win, she only tries to do her best and outdo herself. She also mentioned that her inspiration is her sister, Leslie Campbell, who is also a swimmer.

For the full interview, check out the video below.



For more information on the Youth of Steel Discipline Program, click the following link: http://www.youthofsteeldiscipline.com
http://www.bahamasoc.tv 

For more on the Bahamas Swim Federation, check out:
http://www.bahamasswimmingfederation.com

Mini-Tennis Tournament

Last week, a mini-tennis tournament was held to end a six-week long program. Hosted by the Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association, the Farm Road Community Association, and the Urban Renewal Association, this program was put together in order to give kids an opportunity to explore tennis as an alternative after-school activity, all in the comfort of their own neighbourhoods.


For more photos from last week's event please visit:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/97867179@N07/sets/72157634266253021/

Bahamas Lawn Tennis Association
http://www.blta.net/

For your chance to support our athletes, check out our Youth of Steel Discipline website:
http://www.youthofsteeldiscipline.com