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LOCAL REPRESENTATION
Inter-Collegiate Competitions
Final results of the Intercollegiate Championships for
year 2014-15 show the UTech, Jamaica Knights as
champions in five areas Track and Field, Table Tennis,
Hockey, Tennis, and Cheerleading. In addition, the
UTech, Jamaica Knights earned six (6) second place
and three (3) third place championship titles.
The Champion Teams for 2014-15 were:
• Track and Field (male and female)
• Table Tennis (male)
• Hockey (female)
• Tennis (male)
• Cheerleading
UTECH, JAMAICA CLASSIC SERIES
UTech, Jamaica Knights Volleyball
The Volleyball Classic was held over a two-day period
(January 29 – February 1, 2015) at the Sangster
Auditorium. This event was sponsored by HiLyte, the
UTech, Jamaica Student’s Union and the Department
of Sport. A total of 20 teams from 10 high school and
10 clubs/institutions entered the competition.
UTech, Jamaica Knights Table Tennis Classic
The Table Tennis Classic was held under very difficult
circumstances but nevertheless produced two good
winners. Kane Watson of UTech, Jamaica won the Men
singles A. Phillip Drummonds won over Mark Phillips in
the Men Singles B.
UTech, Jamaica Track and Field Classic
The 8th annual UTech, Jamaica Track and Field Classic
was concentrated into a five-hour meet, from 4:00pm
– 9:00pm, repeating the format that was used in the
previous year. Fewer high school entrants and a smaller
number of events than in previous years allowed for
a more structured and exciting meet. Overseas
participants represented Namibia, Colombia and
Barbados.
Increased sponsorship, ticket sales and the quality of
the participating athletes resulted in the meet being
successful both in terms of the financial outcome and
the performances on the track. Half-price tickets to
UTech, Jamaica students boosted support from the
UTech, Jamaica population and the appearance and
outstanding performance of some stars contributed
to an exciting event. The 100m Invitational event saw
Kemarley Brown battling with Julian Forte of UTech,
Jamaica and defeating Olympian Kemar Bailey-Cole
and others to claim first position. Olympian and World
record holder Usain Bolt’s appearance to compete
against Nesta Carter, and Rusheen McDonald in the
200m Men’s Invitational was a big crowd pleaser, as
was Elaine Thompson’s world leading time of 10.92
over 100m.
Thrilling Clash of Champions at UTech, Ja.’s 8th Track and
Field Classic
The 8th staging of the UTech International Invitational
Track and Field Classic held on Saturday, April 11, 2015
at the National Stadium was nothing short of thrilling
and exciting, with several records toppled and winning
performance by participating athletes.
Special congratulations to new star, UTech student
athlete, Elaine Thompson who clocked a world leading
Shimayra Williams passes the baton to Chanice Bonner on their way to
the team’s win of the Women’s 4 x 200m Championship of America at the
Penn Relays.
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• ANNUAL REPORT 2014-2015
DEPARTMENT OF SPORT
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