International Talent confirmed for the Riffa Views Inter-Gulf Netball Championships
February 13, 2008
A team of English Netball’s most talented young players has confirmed their participation in the “Invitational Cup” as part of the Riffa Views Inter-Gulf Netball Championships to be held at the Rugby Club on March 7th & 8th.
The players, all from Hucclecote Netball Club in Gloucestershire, feature in England Netball’s U21, U19 and U17’s national long squads. The team will compete in a special division of the tournament called the “Invitational Cup” in which they will play against the top 8-ranked teams from around the Gulf region.
Michaela Milne, Bahrain Netball League Event Manager, said: “This is the first time in the 22-year history of the tournament that a team from England will participate. It’s a great boost for the tournament and will certainly raise the standard of games for spectators and players alike”.
The Hucclecote team will play matches against Bahrain A, Dubai A, Dubai B, Qatar A, Dubai Vets, Dubai C and Oman on the first day of the competition. The Invitational Cup final will be held on Saturday, March 8th.
Hucclecote team captain, Claire Richards mentioned: “We are thrilled to travel to Bahrain. None of us has been to the Middle East before so it will be a great opportunity to see a new country and play against the best teams in the Gulf. We can’t wait to get there.”
Bahrain Schools reap the benefit of Eden Challenge Tree Planting initiative
February 12, 2008
As part of The Riffa Views Tree Planting Initiative ten trees were planted at four Bahrain schools today. Richard Browning, CEO of Riffa Views and Hugh O’Shea, Sales & Marketing Director, were present at each school as part of a road show that involves visiting 60 schools for the planting of more than 80 trees.
The Indian School, St. Christopher’s School (Isa Town), Shaikh Isa Bin Ali Al Khalifa Commercial Secondary Boys School and the Hope Institute for Special Needs was the first group of schools visited as part of this environmental road initiative. Mr. Browning and Mr. O’Shea were welcomed by the school’s team of young talented pupils that participated in the Eden Challenge competition together with the schools’ principal and staff members.
Mr. Browning, CEO of Riffa Views commented: “It was great to see the excitement on the children’s faces when the trees were being planted. We have committed to plant the same number of trees onsite at Riffa Views, in the hope that these will act as a permanent reminder about the importance of our environment.”
Riffa Views’ cheque presentation for the Riffa Views Shaikh Faisal Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Memorial Trophy
February 10, 2008
Richard Browning C.E.O, Riffa Views commented: “We are delighted to continue our Title Sponsorship of the Riffa Views Shaikh Faisal Bin Hamad Al Khalifa Memorial Trophy for the second year running. The response from the sponsors has been encouraging and the tournament has so far raised more than BD55,000. The proceeds raised at the event will be donated to the Bahrain Mobility Institute to improve the quality of life of those with limited mobility.”
“Our commitment to this and other local charitable causes is in line with our long-term objective to encourage the youth of Bahrain in sports, education and social development.”
