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2017 Hon Fraser League cancelled

We Dem Boys battling in a vain effort against Da 3rd in the Hon Fraser Save the Seed League on Sunday August 27, 2017. The League has since been cancelled. Photo: VINO/File
Junior Bayside Blazers head coach Nathaniel J. Malone and assistant coach Vancito E. Pickering speak to their players. Photo: Facebook
Junior Bayside Blazers head coach Nathaniel J. Malone and assistant coach Vancito E. Pickering speak to their players. Photo: Facebook
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- Hurricane Irma has been named the 2017 champion of the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League, it seems.

The League announced in a press release today, October 19, 2017 that after consulting with the Directors of the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League, “the Managing Committee regrets to inform all team members, managers, coaches, referees, scorers, and our loyal fans, that due to the passage of hurricanes Irma and Maria, the remainder of the League is cancelled.”

The League was still in the group stages and seemed poised for another successful staging when it was disrupted by Hurricane Irma, denying Splash Brothers an opportunity to become the first team to win back to back titles.

“As the Territory recovers and rebuilds, we wish God’s richest blessings to All and look forward to being able to bring the tournament for the 2018 basketball season,” the League announced.

“We thank our sponsors and supporters for their continued support and loyalty. 

“The League extends sympathy and condolences to all who suffered losses and death of loved ones during and after the hurricanes. May God continue to bless these Virgin Islands.”

One of the most popular leagues in the Territory, the Hon Julian Fraser Save the Seed Basketball League is the product of Third District Representative Hon Julian Fraser RA and Bishop John I. Cline.

8 Responses to “2017 Hon Fraser League cancelled”

  • Fan (19/10/2017, 17:00) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
    if the venue is used for other reason then try secure another do manual work for a while until everything is back to normal.find an outdoor venue play for a shorter time but keep the togetherness among the people we need the socializing to help keep out the boredom and stress.Think about it and please do something. Thanks and please.
  • Fan (19/10/2017, 17:02) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    on no so sad when we need some stress relief
  • just asking.... (19/10/2017, 17:36) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    but the save the seed centre is good so what's the problem?
  • Get Real (19/10/2017, 19:35) Like (6) Dislike (5) Reply
    splash brothers deny? come one vino you know better it was Knights, Blazers or Pure Players year!!!
  • Yes (20/10/2017, 11:16) Like (0) Dislike (12) Reply
    why he had to promote bayside blazers lol
  • Scbbc (22/10/2017, 13:51) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    Mr milton mcclean time to bring back your own league
    • fix it (23/10/2017, 20:34) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
      Or even alvera or malone need to step up to the plate with a xmas league


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