NetballRegionalSports Barbados leading in 20th Jean Pierre Caribbean Youth Netball Tournament by Barbados Today 06/04/2024 written by Barbados Today 06/04/2024 1 min read A+A- Reset With three games under their belt, Barbados has maintained an unblemished record, securing three victories and accumulating an impressive 15 points. (Photo by Barbados Netball Association) Share FacebookTwitterLinkedinWhatsappEmail 1.6K The 20th Jean Pierre Caribbean Youth Netball Tournament and the Caribbean Netball Jubilee Observance kicked off on April 2 in St Lucia. Hosted at the Bausejour Indoor Facility, this year’s tournament saw teams from five Caribbean nations — Barbados, Dominica, Grenada, St Vincent and the Grenadines, and the host country, St Lucia — vying for netball supremacy. Premiumly sponsored by InterCaribbean Airlines, the tournament has already witnessed exhilarating matches that have kept spectators on the edge of their seats. As of Saturday, Barbados has emerged as the frontrunner, showcasing unparalleled skill and determination. With three games under their belt, Barbados has maintained an unblemished record, securing three victories and accumulating an impressive 15 points. Following closely behind, Dominica stands strong with 12 points, having won two matches and suffered two defeats in their four games. Grenada trails closely in third place with 11 points, winning two out of their three games. St Vincent and the Grenadines hold onto the fourth spot with 7 points, while St Lucia, the host nation, is still seeking their first victory, having lost all three of their matches. In the morning clashes on Saturday, two matches unfolded, further igniting the tournament’s fervour. St Vincent and St Lucia locked horns in a spirited battle, with St Vincent emerging triumphant with a final score of 24-14. Meanwhile, Dominica clashed with Grenada in a closely contested match, ultimately seeing Grenada clinching victory with a scoreline of 25-22. As the tournament progresses, anticipation mounts for more thrilling encounters and remarkable displays of athleticism. The final match will take place on Tuesday with a match between winners from the preliminary rounds. (KS) You Might Be Interested In Gems soundly beaten by New Zealand Barbados lose to Malawi Barbados Netball Association celebrates 45 years Barbados Today Stay informed and engaged with our digital news platform. The leading online multimedia news resource in Barbados for news you can trust. You may also like … New CWI CEO points to importance of stakeholders 12/02/2025 Cricket West Indies passes historic governance reform at special meeting of shareholders 10/02/2025 South African horse trainer looking to set up in Barbados 09/02/2025