Another update from Peter Cuffy in Budapest
Thursday 18 November 2004
We quote from another email sent by Peter Cuffy
“It is nice to be here and go on line and see what is happening back in Barbuda. At this moment it is very cold, yesterday it was -1 degrees and is forecast to snow this weekend. I am sorry I cannot send some pictures, I have many.
I am now preparing for final exams which begin on Monday, so it is getting closer for my coming home. I can't wait to get back to some warm weather. I also can't wait to see my family and friends and my athletes. It also gives me great joy to know that even if I am not there that they are still training. I do hope that we could find someone who will be willing to sponsor them fully. I can't wait to teach them what I have learnt here.
Remember me in your prayers, bye and take care.”
Best wishes Peter from all in a wet Barbuda.
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Update from Peter Cuffy in Budapest
Monday 18 October 2004
We quote from an email sent by Peter Cuffy
“I am OK, just that it is very cold and I did not realise that it is so much work that I have to cover in such a short space of time. The subjects that I am studying are as follows; training theory, sport physiology, sport management, sport and nutrition, and the Hungarian language.
Have to rush home now, it is 8 pm and cold outside, we are 6 hours ahead of you.”
Best wishes Peter from all in a wet Barbuda.
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Peter Cuffy selected for IOC coaching course
Sunday 12 September 2004
Peter Cuffy, the Barbuda track and field coach, left to attend a three-month coaching course at the Faculty of Physical Education and Sport Sciences at the Semmelweis University in Budapest, Hungary. The course in general conditioning looks at the different exercise and nutrition needs of athletes in different events.
Peter Cuffy is sponsored by the Olympic Solidarity Programme (OSP) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), which funds programmes for participants from less fortunate countries. The OSP is providing a full scholarship for Peter to include his ticket to Budapest and the university fees. The Barbuda Council is paying for Peter's ticket to Antigua and spending money.
Peter Cuffy, who is from Dominica, has been living in Barbuda for six years and is married to a Barbudan. He has coached Barbudans for competitions throughout the region, including Maverick Weatherhead, who won the 800 metres in the recent CUT Games. Unfortunately Maverick fell in the 1500 metres.
Connie Desouza, Cora Samuel, and Mitchie David will be coaching the students and adults in Peter's absence.
Peter Cuffy has promised to stay in touch with the web site while he is away. So watch this space for details of his experiences and some photographs.
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Caribbean Union of Teachers Games, Jamaica
Tuesday 13 to Monday 19 July 2004
Maverick Weatherhead and perhaps Sophia Charles will be competing in the Caribbean Union of Teachers (CUT) Games for athletes in the under-15 age group. The trials will be held in Antigua on Wednesday 23 and Thursday 24 June.
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Olympic Fun Run
Sunday 25 June 2004
At 4 pm all over the world millions of people will be competing in Olympic Fun Runs. In Barbuda Peter Cuffy is organising a 1½ mile lap round the village. Runners will receive certificates of participation and T-shirts. Be part of the Olympic movement - see Peter Cuffy for details.
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Barbuda Falcons Clean up
June and July 2004
The Barbuda Falcons Athletics Club is holding a fundraising drive. They will cut gardens with a strimmer, trim flowers, and clean up yards generally. The charge will depend on the size of the garden and the job. See Peter Cuffy or a club member to book your garden and yard clean up.
The Falcons are raising money for uniforms and a summer project. The project will include sporting activities for a few hours a day during the school's summer vacation. Refreshments will be provided.
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