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All change for Aland?

Sue Le Ruez — Thu, 12 Jun 2008 14:00:30 +0000

THE custom of the majority of Jersey competitors living under one roof in a team hotel at the Island Games could come to an end next year when the event moves to … [visit site to read more]

Lack of funds make Jersey shy away from hosting Jeux des Iles in 2011

Sue Le Ruez — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 13:59:15 +0000

JERSEY would love to host the Jeux des Iles in the future but lack the funding to do so.

That was the message relayed to the games organisation CROJI by Jersey team … [visit site to read more]

Jeux des Iles ‘Icing on the cake’

Sue Le Ruez — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 13:59:28 +0000

JERSEY, like they did in Sicily 2006, scooped the Jeux des Iles fair play trophy as the 2008 event closed in Guadeloupe.

However, despite claiming more medals than … [visit site to read more]

‘Amazing’ show continues in Guadeloupe

Sue Le Ruez — Fri, 30 May 2008 13:59:26 +0000

JERSEY will leave the Caribbean tomorrow with 26 Jeux des Iles medals after a final flurry on the fourth day of competition in Guadeloupe.

The athletes were … [visit site to read more]

Seventh heaven!

Sue Le Ruez — Thu, 29 May 2008 14:00:53 +0000

ANOTHER powerful performance on day four of the Jeux des Iles in Guadeloupe has boosted Jersey’s medal count to 15.

Seven medals, including a third gold, is … [visit site to read more]

Jeux joy in Guadeloupe

Sue Le Ruez — Wed, 28 May 2008 13:59:56 +0000

JERSEY put on a stunning display on day three of the Jeux des Iles in Guadeloupe lifting their medal tally to a record number of eight - two of them gold.

The … [visit site to read more]

Jersey girl strikes silver in Guadeloupe

Sue Le Ruez — Tue, 27 May 2008 13:59:06 +0000

THE Jeux des Iles kicked off in true Caribbean style in Guadeloupe on Sunday and Jersey wasted no time in securing their first medal thanks to swimmer Charlotte … [visit site to read more]

Strongest team yet for Jeux des Iles

Sue Le Ruez — Fri, 23 May 2008 14:00:51 +0000

JERSEY being their journey to the Jeux des Iles in Guadeloupe today – and leave with their strongest ever team.

The event, a multi-sport island games for … [visit site to read more]

Large team hope for medal repeat

Sue Le Ruez — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:59:33 +0000

SWIMMING boasts the second-largest team for Jersey in next week’s Jeux des Iles, in Guadaloupe, with nine selected from a mix of the two Island swimming clubs.

The … [visit site to read more]

Quintet ready for high calibre competition

Sue Le Ruez — Thu, 22 May 2008 13:58:38 +0000

Jersey’s five gymnasts will also compete on the Grande-Terre easterly island but will be based in Saint-Francois.

It is in this event that the team boasts it’s … [visit site to read more]

Jersey aim to move up a level

Sue Le Ruez — Wed, 21 May 2008 13:59:35 +0000

JERSEY’s Jeux des Iles table tennis team are aiming for promotion in Guadeloupe.

The sport, one of seven that Island teams are competing in over the week, takes … [visit site to read more]

Experience the key for athletes in Guadeloupe

Sue Le Ruez — Tue, 20 May 2008 14:00:10 +0000

AN experienced Jersey athletics team has been chosen for the Jeux des Iles campaign.

The 11-strong squad will make their way to the track in the town of … [visit site to read more]

Conditions suit sailors

Sue Le Ruez — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:57:59 +0000

THREE Jersey sailors make the trip to the Jeux des Iles in Guadaloupe next week and will be based in Le Gosier, the main tourist town on Grande-Terre, with George … [visit site to read more]

Tough test for tennis quartet

Sue Le Ruez — Tue, 20 May 2008 13:55:18 +0000

FOUR young tennis players will be representing Jersey at the Jeux des Iles in Guadaloupe.

Millfield School student, Scott Clayton, returns for a second stint in this … [visit site to read more]