Island Games Bound Athletes The Isle of Man Athletics Association (IOMAA) is pleased to announce the team selected to represent the Isle of Man at the 2011 Island Games being held on the 24th June to 3rd July 2011 in the Isle of Wight. Andy Barron Gemma Astin Richard Bell Sarah Astin Ben Brand Andrea De Bruin Lee Corlett Reagan Dee Ryan Fairclough Charlotte Christian Keith Gerrard Rachael Franklin Ed Gumbley Gail Griffiths Michael Haslett Sarah Halligan Kevin Loundes Hannah Howard Martin Malone Sinead Kaneen Harry Pugh Louise Kneen Tom Riley Ciara McDonnell Daniel Stewart-Clague Bethan Pilley   Harriet Pryke   Hannah Riley Athletics Team Manager Anthony Brand said, “This is one of the largest teams we have ever taken to an Island Games and is a blend of both experienced athletes and new talent.  The IOMAA has put in place an excellent development programme over the last two years: the senior athletes are improving all the time and younger talent is being brought through for the future.  We are very hopeful that this team will have a successful Games and bring back a good number of medals for the Isle of Man. “ Also travelling to the Games are Assistant Managers  Di Shimell, Danaa Callow and Richard Sille along with Sports Masseur Andy Watson. If you are interested in sponsoring the athletic team then please contact Anthony Brand by email on abrand@manx.net.  In particular, the IOMAA is seeking local sponsors for the team’s hoodies and tshirts. Contacts: Anthony Brand , Island Games Athletics Team  Manager, abrand@manx.net or David Pryke, Chairman IOMAA,  chairman@iomaa.info  Further Information: iomaa.info Mann to Wight - David Griffiths's Island Games blog