December 2004

SPANISH ISLAND COULD
BECOME MEMBER NO.25

The Spanish island of Menorca (population 82,000) could become the 25th member of the NatWest Island Games community if its application for membership is successful.

The chairman of the International Island Games Association Executive, Bo Frykenstam, and his vice-chairman, Brian Partington, have received an invitation from Presidenta del Consell Insular de Menorca to visit the Island between January 19-23, 2005.

There, they will meet political representatives as well as those from sports federations, potential sponsors and the media. There will also be an opportunity of viewing the Island’s sports facilities.

Menorca’s application for membership goes before the March meeting of the executive which takes place at Stornoway in the Western Isles of Scotland between the 12th and 16th. A decision will be taken and a recommendation to that effect put before the annual meeting in July.

It’s believed another island may also apply for membership but at the moment no further details can be revealed.