GRAND BAHAMA ISLAND CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2005 / 2006
| DATE |
EVENT NAME |
VENUE |
CONTACT INFORMATION |
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| SEPTEMBER 05 |
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| Sep. 2 – 4 |
Family Fitness Weekend – produced by Exclusive Sports Marketing |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort |
Steve Tebon 561-994-4788 |
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| Sep. 29-Oct.1 |
The Power Summit – key executives, press & talent in the urban community converge on Grand Bahama Island for a conference of major players of the hip hop industry |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort |
Andrea Leblanc andrea@therpmgroup.com 212-375-6211 X 18 |
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| Sep. 30–Oct. 1 |
12th Annual VNEA Bahamas (Pool) Shootout – avid billiards players will converge in fierce play |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort |
Paul Sands 242-352-6011 |
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| OCTOBER 05 |
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| Oct 21-23 |
Volley Bowl 2 – the beaches will be transformed to accommodate first class volley ball competition |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort |
Steve Tebon 561-994-4788 |
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| Oct. 27-30 |
2nd Annual Grand Bahama Island Jazz, Rhythm & Blues Festival – a fun filled weekend of Jazz, Rhythm & Blues with world class performers & entertainment |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort |
Bill Lockett billlockett@comcast.net 888-641-7711 |
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| NOVEMBER 05 |
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| Nov. 5 |
20th Annual Conchman Triathlon – includes a 1K swim, 25K bike & 5K run |
Taino Beach |
Bert Bell www.conchman.com |
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| Nov. 9-12 |
Bahamas Wahoo Fishing Tournament Four days of fishing, cocktail parties, Welcome and Awards Dinners, Wahoo hors d’oeuvres contest. |
Port Lucaya Marina |
Raul V. Miranda 1-305-234-7386 |
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| Nov 19 |
1st Annual Endura Sports Triathlon |
Viva Wyndham Fortuna Beach Resort |
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| Nov. 23-27 |
3rd Annual GB Junkanoo Jam NCAA Women’s’ Basketball Tournament – 8 division 1 women’s college basketball teams play in a non-certified tournament |
St. George’s High School Gym |
Brooke Ingalls brooke@basketballtravelers.com |
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| Nov. 23-27 |
2nd Annual Tabernacle High School Invitational Basketball Tournament |
Jack Hayward High School Gym |
Norris Bain norrisbain@yahoo.com 242-351-2356 |
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| DECEMBER 05 |
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| Dec 1-4 |
CMex – A CHA event |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort |
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| JANUARY 06 |
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| Jan 13-15 |
Castaways 2006 |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort / Pelican Bay Resort & Suites |
Alyssa Baiyina alyssa@maximumexposure2.com |
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| Jan 13-15 |
Jimmy Garvin Invitational Golf Tournament-the 3rd year of competition between youth golfers from D.C. & Grand Bahama Island, both golf courses, The Reef & The Lucayan, will be used |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort |
Jimmy Garvin 1-202-397-8636 |
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| Jan 18-22 |
Annual Brietling Golf Tournament- both golf courses, The Reef & The Lucayan, will be used |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort |
Leif Bjercke 1-242-352-7835 |
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| FEBRUARY 06 |
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| Feb 1-4 |
Bahamas Wahoo Fishing Tournament Four days of fishing, cocktail parties Welcome and Awards Dinners, Wahoo hors d’oeuvres contest. |
Port Lucaya Marina |
Raul V. Miranda 1-305-234-7386 |
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| MARCH 06 |
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| Mar 12-17 |
Bacardi Billfish Tournament - is the opening tournament of the Bahamas Billfish season and a wonderful opportunity to get back in “the chair” after the winter hiatus |
Port Lucaya Marina |
Raul V. Miranda 1-305-234-7386 |
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| APRIL 06 |
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| MAY 06 |
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| May 4-7* |
Grand Bahama Gospelrama |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort |
Errol Service 1-586-634-4574 |
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| JUNE-06 |
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| June 1-4 |
Air Tran Airways Grand Bahama Golf Classic – to aid abused children in the Atlanta area |
The Westin & Sheraton at Our Lucaya Beach & Golf Resort |
Michael Schoppenhorst 1-404-419-8042 |
*Proposed dates