‘It could not have gone any better’

Monday 25th January 2010, 3:00PM GMT.

International Island Games Association members Jorgen Pettersson (chairman) and James Johnston (vice-chairman) outside the Hotel de France. Picture: MATTHEW HOTTON (00875471)

THE visit of two International Island Games Association executive committee members to Jersey ‘could not have gone any better’.

That is the view of the chairman of Jersey’s Island Games 2015 bid committee, Phil Austin, who welcomed Jorgen Pettersson and James Johnston to the Island on Thursday night.

Reflecting on how the visit went the chairman said: ‘They didn’t give us an awful lot of feedback but we thought that it went very well. It was quite exhausting as they arrived on Thursday evening and left yesterday morning with a really full programme in between.’

Their visit included a tour of the Island’s sports venues and possible Games accommodation.

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Multiple Medallist

January 25, 2010 at 4:19 pm

Well its a shame that Jersey dont promote the less popular sports, despite their huge success in previous Island Games (e.g. gymnastics and squash)

I hope Jersey dont get it because of their stingey attitude – if your not going to invest in sports facilities, and will go for the cheapest option, then I hope it takes place somewhere else

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mick

January 25, 2010 at 6:21 pm

Another drain on the tax payer

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Multiple Medallist

January 26, 2010 at 1:04 pm

Wont be that much of a drain – its not like they’ll build new facilities like other host Islands do

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Sporty

January 26, 2010 at 4:00 pm

It will bring in much needed income to a lot of business sectors – retailers, hoteliers, bars and clubs will benefit LOCAL sportsmen and women saving the Jersey team money going off Island to compete – don’t be so negative! – Mick

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