Saba Day Weekend filled with activities
Saba is the place to be this weekend with the celebrations of the 41st anniversary of Saba Day in full swing. Although the official celebration was held yesterday (Friday), there are still some fun-filled activities to be enjoyed today and tomorrow.
Under the motto: “Hold My Memories Dear”, the island government kicked off the festivities yesterday with the official celebration held at Saba Comprehensive School in the village of St. John’s. The celebration culminated in a grand show at Princess Juliana Sports Field, featuring King Bubba, King Vers, Guapo and Daddy Slim.
Saba’s fishermen had to leave the show early, as the traditional Wahoo Tournament started at 12:01 sharp. The spectacular weigh-in of the catch, which is always a sight to behold, took place at 4:00pm. It will also be an early start of the day for the athletes participating in the Sea to Summit Race, organized by the Saba Triathlon Committee. The race starts at Cove Bay at 7:30am, and will lead the athletes to the Trail Shop in Windwardside from where they will start hitting the trails.
Sports-minded youngsters between the ages of 10 and 11 will be competing in the Child Focus Soccer Tournament at Johan Cruijff Court in The Bottom. The first ball will start rolling at 10:0am. One hour later, at 11:00am, the booths will open at Fort Bay, which will be transformed into the ideal location for a nice day on the waterfront. Fort Bay is also the location for the Child Focus Kite Competition, which will be underway from 2:00pm.
Rebels Band and DJ Biggers will be providing live entertainment from 9:00pm.
Saba Day activities will continue tomorrow, Sunday, December 4, at 10:00am with the Child Focus Soccer Tournament for ages six to eight at Johan Cruijff Court.
The booths at Fort Bay will open again at 11:00am when Saba’s Fastest Man and Family Fun Day, organized by Saba Boxing and Fitness Association, will be taking place at Johan Cruijff Court from 12:00 noon.
The competitions with prizes to be won include 50-metre races in various age categories, family tag-rugby, family-team soccer, family tug-of-war, family obstacle race, and family relay-race.
From 1:00pm, Saba Festival Foundation will be holding a Target Shooting Competition at Fort Bay; and a Teens’ Basketball Tournament will be held from 3:00pm at the Gym in St. John’s.
Saba Day festivities will close off with live performances, featuring Riddim Youngsters, One Blood Band and DJ Speed from 9:00pm.
