On Saturday 13th April, SKN Moves Nevis Chapter collaborated with the Nevis Aquatic Sailing Center to host the third edition of the Aquafunathlon. This year, they introduced a spinoff of the Aquafunathlon called the Aquathlon. It was an exciting day for the organizers and the children, with 25 young people participating in three events. The two new events were in two age categories: 8-12 and 13-17.
The Aquafunathlon is for individuals aged 7-12 years old. Despite some weather interference, the event was successful. Congratulations to the Aquathlon participants and to the AquaFunathlonites who are always eager to participate.
The results for the events are as follows:
Aquathlons – Age 8-12
1st Place – Greyson Burrell
2nd Place – Clijae Christmas
3rd Place – Nahum Polius
Aquathlons – Age 13-17
1st Place – Troy Nisbett
2nd Place – Austin Williams
3rd Place – Aunri Pemberton
AquaFunathlon – Aged 7-12
1st Place – Skyla Connor & Nazanu Chiverton
2nd Place – Greyson Burrell & Abhijith Scrinivasan
3rd Place – Nathan Lestrade & Jarville Forrester
Hon. Jahnel Nisbett, the Minister responsible for Health, presented the awards. Special thanks to the event sponsors: Island Tyres & Hardware, PreZdent Auto, Pemberton’s, SKN Concrete and Equipment LTD for the Aquathlon events, and SKN Moves – Nevis Chapter, YES and Power CHI for the Aquafunathlon event. Thanks also to the Ministry of Health, SKN Moves -Nevis Chapter Committee, NASC, Red Cross, Nevis Spring Water, volunteers, parents, supporters, and NTV for media coverage. Lastly, a big thank you to the young participants who took part in the third edition of the Aquafunathlon 2024.