St. George’s, Bermuda, January 21, 2019 – Bermuda Skyport is the new sponsor of the former Telford Electric Magic Mile, now called Skyport Magic Mile. The event, in its 24th year, will be held on February 23 at the National Sports Centre.
It isorganized by the Bermuda Pacers Track Club and sanctioned by the Bermuda NationalAthletics Association.
The event features up to 1,000 young people aged four to 15 yearsold participating each year in their respective age groups.
The purpose of the Skyport Magic Mile is to promote, ignite and capture the interest ofrunning in our children, and to allow the schools to showcase their athletes while enablingthe Bermuda Pacers Track Club to identify and work with those promising youngsters whowant to compete further in track and field. Aaron Adderley,
President, Bermuda Skyport, says: “We are pleased to be the newsponsors of this incredible event that has excited Bermuda’s young athletes for more thantwo decades. Skyport focuses on investing in Bermuda’s youth through education, sportsand the arts.
The Skyport Magic Mile is a great vehicle to reach our young people and weare proud to sponsor the race.
Cal Simons, Head Coach, Bermuda Pacers Track Club, said: “On behalf of the Bermuda Pacers Track Club, I would like to thank Telford Electric for their 23 years of support for this wonderful event.
“I would also like to thank Skyport for their willingness to take it on and become our lead sponsor. This is an event that Bermuda’s youth look forward to every year and we are thrilled to continue it for the 24th year.”Registration for the Skyport Magic Mile is now open. Entry forms are available at Sportseller in Washington Mall or on www.racedayworld.com.
The entry fee is $10 and must be paid byFebruary 16th. Cheques are payable to Bermuda Pacers Track Club.
