Headlines/Features

Headlines/Features

Athens
World Junior Championship
Commonwealth
Games, etc.

Students Highlights 2001/2002

High Performance Centre (HPTC)

Electives

 Athens Olympics 2004

We are proudly watching the members of the UTech family who are at the Athens Olympics as part of the Jamaica National team:
 

        The UTech Students:

Asafa Powell	Sherone Simpson
Ainsley Waugh	Winston Smith

         The High Performance Centre Training:

Usain Bolt	Jermaine Gonzales

 

The UTech Club:

Bridget Foster	Michael Frater

Technical Staff:
 

Dennis Johnson – Sports Director	Stephen Francis  –UTech Coach

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World Junior Championship in Athletics

Jamaica recently hosted the 9th IAAF Coca-Cola World Junior Championships in athletics July 16-21, 2002. In reality the best junior athletes in the world were our guests. The University of Technology, Jamaica was part host to our guests, accommodating approximately 200 athletes from countries such as Qatar, Ethiopia, South Africa, Poland, Sweden and of course our own Jamaican athletes.

All staff members of the Department of Sports were involved as volunteers for the championship. Major rolls carried out by the Department’s head are: -

Anthony Davis served as Competitions Director and Chairman of Competition Committee

The auditorium and surrounding sporting facilities were used for training, recreation, and entertainment. The auditorium was also the main office for hospitality and accommodations volunteers.

The IAAF president and technical delegates described the event as the best ever.

Commonwealth Games 2002

Dennis Johnson served as head coach for the Jamaica team at the Commonwealth Games held in Manchester, England July 26-31,2002. During his visit to Manchester, Mr. Johnson was interviewed by the largest black newspaper, The VOICE and by BBC. A documentary on the History of Sprinting in Jamaica was also made. Included were: -

• Keith Gardener

• Raymond Stewart

• Sandy Richards

• Dennis Johnson

Jamaica had a record haul of 14 medals at the Commonwealth Games (4 gold, 6 silver, 4 bronze).

World Cup - Madrid, Spain

Dennis Johnson and Frank Wright (Dominican) served as team coach for the Americas World Cup held in Madrid, Spain September 2002.

Results are as follows: -

• 100m men and women 2nd

• 4x100m men 2nd

• 4x400m men and women 1st

• 4x100m women 1st

Launch of Golf Elective

The Department of Sports with the help of the Jamaica Golf Association launched the introduction of Golf as a part of the University sports electives at a luncheon held February 2002. Attendees included: -

• Dr. Rae Davis President - UTech

• Mr. Dennis Johnson Director of Sports - UTech

• Mrs. Gradle Grant Golf Coach - UTech

• Gordon Hutchinson President - JGA

• Arthur Zaidie former president - JGA

• Balman Brown former Vice President – JGA

• Livingston Williams Professional Golfer - Constant Spring Golf Club

The Jamaica Golf Association donated 17 sets of golf clubs and bags. Mr. Williams conducted a demonstration of the sport including club handling to students.

Students Highlights 2001/2002

 9.1 Netball

Elaine Davis and Michala Gibson represented Jamaica National team at the Commonwealth Games 2002 held in Manchester, England.  They were bronze medal winners

Elaine Davis was the leading goal shooter.

 9.2 Volleyball

Mark Lewis represented Jamaica Intercollegiate Sports Association in the World University Beach Volleyball Championship held in Guadeloupe June 19-23, 2002.  The team was outclassed by their more experienced opponents, but put in some worthy performances, which augurs well for the future.  Other member institutions of CUSA to participate in the championship were UWI (Mona), BCC and UWI (Cave Hill).   

Volleyball Competition Results 

9.3 Track & Field

Our track and field team remains the flagship sport for the university and continues to do the university proud through their international, intercollegiate and department competitions.  Results on pages11, 12 and 13.

Results of International competitions 2001/2002 academic year:

Table 2

The Intercollegiate results for 2001/2002 academic year are: - 

Table 3

Results of Inter-faculty competitions 2001/2002 academic year are: 

2001/2002 Sports Day Picture Highlight

Activities of the HPTC 2001/2002

• President of the IAAF, Mr. Lamine Diack visited the center in March 2002 and met with Dr. Rae Davis, Teddy McCook and Dennis Johnson.

• The Regional Development Centre of the IAAF donated videocassettes, hurdles, weights and other training equipment March 2002.

• The High Performance Centre in conjunction with the Regional Development Center (RDC) of the IAAF conducted three (3) international coaching courses in the Alfred Sangster Auditorium between the months of July – August 2002.

• Course #1: Lectures on Physical Education and Strength Training

• Course #2 : Pole Vault Clinic

• Course #3: Race Walking, Middle and Long Distance (this was a residential course).

HPTC results academic year 2001/2002

UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY, JAMAICA
DEPARTMENT OF SPORTS
SPORTS ELECTIVE

Stage/Year: 2-4

Programme: University Elective
Course Title: Sports Elective (level 2)
Pre Requisite: Sports Elective (level 1)
Duration (hours): 15 weeks (105 hours)
Credit Value: 3

Course Description

The course of study is designed to give students the opportunity to further enhance their personal, educational and vocational developmental opportunities through continued participation in a selected sports option. It will incorporate both a theory (module 1-1 credit) and a practical (module 2-2 credits). The latter module will cater for both university representation and those wishing to participate in a second option of their choosing.

Options available are: -

1. Golf

2. Basketball

3. Chess

4. Squash

5. Badminton

6. Table tennis

7. Swimming

8. University representation in intercollegiate competitions.

Activity Log Sheet and Record Sheet are attached for students