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Entertainment and Sport in The Cayman IslandsYou'll never be short of things to do in The Cayman Islands. Sports Clubs, Night Clubs, Drama Societies, Cinemas and Theatres are yours for the askingThe wide availability of television, either by rented videotapes or by direct reception from satellite relays, has had its effect on entertainment habits in the islands, just as it has elsewhere, but there remains a lively range of alternatives for sparetime recreation.For those loyal to the big screen, there are two comfortable, air-conditioned cinemas off the main road between George Town and West Bay. Not far away, the Harquail Cultural Centre is evidence of local enthusiasm for the live theatre. The Cayman Drama Society, which presents several plays each year, has its own modern, air-conditioned purpose-built facility, the Prospect Playhouse, located in the Red Bay area. There are several night spots on Grand Cayman, providing entertainment from jazz and piano, to disco and calypso music. On Cayman Brac, the hotels are the main centres for night-time activity. Sporting and other events are held most weekends and on the ten public holidays spread through the year. There are public libraries on Grand Cayman and Cayman Brac which have a large selection of periodicals, fiction and historical material. Water SportsCaymanian waters are renowned for their clarity, underwater scenery and wealth of easily accessible diving sites, and diving is a popular recreational activity. Cayman Brac and Little Cayman continue to be rated among the world’s top diving destinations.Swimming, snorkeling, sailing, kayaking, fishing, wind surfing – all these and more take place in Cayman’s waters. |
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SportsThe most popular team sports are football (soccer), netball, cricket, basketball, rugby, tennis, squash, softball and volleyball. Many of these have active associations that run leagues (both competitive and recreational) and field teams that travel internationally to compete. Track and field, swimming, sailing, cycling and boxing are popular and Caymanians have competed in world class events in these disciplines. Several of the martial arts are taught and practiced and golf has gained in popularity.Many more sports have a following. A small group of equestrians shows and jumps horses in regional junior competitions. Other groups play 4-man pond hockey, street and ball hockey and field hockey. Racing fans organize stock car and other vehicle races. Darts and dominoes are popular pastimes and there are groups playing bridge and Scrabble. Sports FacilitiesFacilities at the Truman Bodden Sports Complex include grandstands with a capacity to seat 3,000, an Olympic-standard athletic track, and an international-standard football field. Netball courts are adjacent to the complex, which has hosted a number of international competitions since its opening.Another public facility, the Ed Bush Sports Complex in West Bay, features grandstands seating 1,300, and an international-standard football field. Further sports facilities in the area include a cricket pitch, a softball diamond, and facilities for a public park. Amenities have also been provided in other districts, including playing fields in Bodden Town, East End and Breakers. Most of these facilities include a grassed field and hard courts suitable for football, basketball, and netball. In Cayman Brac, a community park is being developed which will include various sporting facilities such as a walking track and basketball courts. Public amenities complement facilities developed by the private sector. These include two golf courses: The Links at SafeHaven, the Islands' first championship 18-hole golf course completed in 1993, and the three-in-one Britannia Golf Club designed by Jack Nicklaus and opened in 1985. Off the regulation tees, Britannia plays as a par-35, nine-hole course. Play the additional nine greens and tees, and it's a par-57, 18-hole executive course. Use the restricted-flight "Cayman Ball" and play a par-71, 18-hole round. The Ritz-Carlton will soon open a course designed by Greg Norman. Three sporting organizations, the Cayman Rugby Football Club, the Cayman Islands Tennis Club, and the Cayman Islands Squash Club, have clubhouse facilities on adjacent sites at South Sound, Grand Cayman. The Cayman Islands Sailing Club has a clubhouse and docking facilities in Red Bay, Grand Cayman. The Cayman Islands Little League Association has developed its own baseball complex in the George Town area. The Lions Centre, which has grandstands to seat 3,500 to 4,000, is often used as a venue for sporting events such as volleyball, basketball, and the martial arts. Black Pearl Skate and Surf operates a skateboard park and wave tank at Grand Harbour. The Islands also boast a number of health clubs offering facilities for weight-training and cardiovascular fitness. Sports ProgrammesThe government Sports Office employs coaches and runs programmes for children, teens, and in some cases young adults, in swimming, football, netball, basketball, and track & field.Volunteer WorkVolunteer work is a long standing tradition in the Cayman Islands. A proud list of achievements for charitable causes has been assembled over the years by service clubs and other organizations. |
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