Bermuda Spring Break 2012
March 3-9; 10-17, Various venues island wide
Let loose and party in paradise this Spring Break when you and your friends travel to Bermuda to take advantage of some great Spring Break 2012 specials. Not only are there plenty of activities that will appeal to everyone in your crew, but the deals are sweeter than ever.
To participate you must be 18 years or older, currently enrolled in a college or university and present a valid student ID.
Bermuda Spring Break Dates
February 18 – 24, March 3 – 9 and March 10 – 17, 2012
Host Hotel
The Coco Reef Resort, the official resort of Bermuda Spring Break 2012. Rate is $79.99 per person per night. Email Coco Reef Reservations reservations@cocoreef.bm, call 441-236-5416 for information and booking or visit www.cocoreefbermuda.com.
Free Event Pass
All students travelling to Bermuda for Spring Break will receive a FREE Spring Break event pass which includes entry and access to all Spring Break activities, food at all daytime events, bus and ferry transportation and great drink discounts! Simply fill out our online form to sign up.
Day Time Schedule of Events
• Saturdays, 2:00pm – 8:00pm, Welcome Swizzle Reception at Coco Reef
• Sundays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Party on the Rock at Horseshoe Bay
• Mondays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Bermuda Spring Break Beach Party at Coco Reef
• Tuesdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Party Cruise
• Wednesdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Spring Break Pool Party
• Thursdays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Wet n Wild Thursday at Snorkel Park
• Fridays, 1:00pm – 5:00pm, Coco Reef Beach Barbeque
For complete details, see www.GoToBermuda.com/springbreak.
ENQUIRIES:
Tashae Thompson, Bermuda Department of Tourism, Global House, 43 Church Street, Hamilton HM 12, tel 441 292 0023, email tcthompson@gov.bm or website www.gotobermuda.com/springbreak
The Hilarious Comedy of Damian the Hypnotist
March 3, Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts, CedarBridge Academy, 1 CedarBridge Lane, Devonshire
The Specialized Youth Arts Charity 679 presents the hilarious comedy of Damian The Hypnotist. Hosted by magician ‘Smooth Lew’ this is an adult event not to be missed!
Bar service available. Doors open at 7:00pm; show time at 8:00pm.
Tickets: $50.00 and available from:
All Wrapped Up, Washington Mall, 7 Reid Street, City of Hamilton,
Fabulous Fashions, Heron Bay Plaza, Heron Bay, Southampton,
Kit N Caboodle, Bermudiana Arcade, 27 Queen Street, City of Hamilton
OR online at www.bdatix.bm
ENQUIRIES:
O’Brian Roberts, Bermuda Magic, tel 441 232 2255,
email bermudamagic@hotmail.com or website www.bermudamagic.com
Tucker’s Point Whale Watching Excursions with Tucker’s Point Dive and Water Sports Centre
March 3; 10; 17; 24; 31, 10:00am – 3:00pm, Dive Shop & Water Sports Centre, Tucker’s Point Club, Tucker’s Town, 19 Harbour Drive, Hamilton Parish
Meet at the Tucker’s Point Dive Shop and Water Sports Centre to embark on an excursion to look for humpback whales every Saturday throughout March and April, weather permitting.
The trip may run until 5:00pm if the whales are not spotted until later. Bring a packed lunch, warm clothes, camera, sunscreen and anything you may need for a day on the water. Tucker’s Point Dive Shop supplies bottled water, coffee/tea and plenty of fun.
Admission: $80 per person. Reservations must be secured in advance with a valid credit card. Reservations cancelled within 24 hours forfeit full cost of excursion.
ENQUIRIES:
Tucker’s Point Dive Shop & Water Sports Centre, Tucker’s Point Club, 19 Harbour Drive, Hamilton Parish, tel 441 298 4050, email watersports@tuckerspoint.com or website www.divinginbermuda.com
6th Annual Lindo’s to Lindo’s Race & Walk
March 3, Start: Lindo’s Family Foods Ltd., 128 Middle Road, Warwick. Finish: Lindo’s Market Limited, 4 Watlington Road, Devonshire East
The Lindo’s to Lindo’s event is a great annual tradition in support of the Bermuda Diabetes Association and is open to all to participate. This event is organized by Mid Atlantic Athletic Club and sanctioned by Bermuda Track & Field Association.
Schedule:
8:30 am Start
Category: Run 10K Junior (Over 12 Under 20 on race day)
Category: Run 10K MAAC Member (not Gold)
Category: Run 10K MAAC Gold Member
Category: Run 10K all others
Category: Competitive Walk 4 miles - Juniors Under 20 (no running allowed at any time)
Category: Competitive Walk 4 miles - Adults 20+ (no running allowed at any time)
8:35am Start
Category: Recreational Walk 4 miles - Junior Under 20
Category: Recreational Walk 4 miles - Adults 20+
The Route:
Start: Lindo’s Family Foods Warwick. Finish: Lindo’s Market Devonshire.
• Run Route: along Middle Road through the South Road roundabout, continue on South Road; left at Collector’s Hill to Middle Road; left onto Middle Road; left at Chaingate Hill; right onto Watlington Road; left onto Brighton Hill Road and then left into Lindo’s parking lot for finish.
• Walk Route - along Middle Road through the South Road roundabout, continue on South Road; turn left up Brighton Hill and turn right into Lindo’s parking lot for finish.
Registration closing date: March 2, 2012 at 5:00pm
Forms available from: Sportseller, Lindos and the Diabetes Resource Centre or on line via www.racedayworld.com
Early number pickup: see details on www.racedayworld.com
Late number pick up: Lindo’s Family Foods Warwick on Sunday, March 4 from 7:45am to 8:15am
ENQUIRIES:
Mid Atlantic Athletic Club. Race Organisers Samantha Naude, email snaude@saltus.bm or Sarah Thompson, email jtbermuda@hotmail.com, tel 441 737 9907 or website www.racedayworld.com
Fantasea’s Whale Watching
March 7; 10; 11; 14; 17; 17; 21; 24; 25; 28; 31
Every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday (weather permitting)
Dockyard Tour Booth adjacent to the Dockyard Ferry Stop, Royal Naval Dockyard
March and April is whale watching season in Bermuda. Join Fantasea Bermuda Ltd’s veteran whale watching crew for a safe and respectful observation of the incredible Humpback Whales on their migration North to the Arctic’s rich feeding grounds. This is a chance of a lifetime to see whales frolic on the surface and occasionally leap into the air. You can get up close and look at these awe inspiring creatures in their natural habitat. Fantasea Bermuda Ltd is dedicated to responsible wildlife viewing and adhere to internationally recognized whale watching guidelines and best practices.
Full beverage service and restroom facilities available on-board. Wear warm clothes, bring a snack or lunch, and don’t forget your camera.
Tour length can vary depending on the location and activity level of the whales. Please be advised that the tour length is approximately five hours on the open ocean and subject to sea conditions, some rolling and pitching can be expected. People prone to motion sickness are advised to take preventative measures.
Tickets: $85.00 per person, $65.00 for children under 12 years, plus a $5.00 booking fee per reservation. To make a reservation go to www.fantasea.bm
ENQUIRIES:
Jacqui Frith, Office Manager, Fantasea Bermuda Ltd., tel 441 236 1300, email info@fantasea.bm or website www.fantasea.bm
20th Annual Open Calcutta Tennis Tournament
March 8-11, Coral Beach & Tennis Club, 34 South Road, Paget
This event has been designed to encourage participation by players of all levels of ability. Individual applicants are paired with partners by means of a random draw such that weaker players are teamed with stronger players, and vice-versa. All matches, except the finals, are an 8-game pro-set with a tie-breaker at 7-all. Finals are best of three sets.
Open to tennis players of ALL abilities! White apparel ONLY on court.
Schedule:
Calcutta Cocktail Party (jacket and tie required)
Calcutta Auction – Thursday, March 8 at 6:00pm
Ladies’ Doubles and Consolation – Friday, March 9 at 8:45am
Mixed Doubles and Consolation – Saturday, March 10 at 8:45am
Men’s Doubles and Consolation – Sunday, March 11 at 8:45am
Championship Finals – Sunday, March 11 from 1:00 – 5:00pm
Afternoon tea and presentation of prizes immediately following.
Entry forms available from the Bermuda National Trust’s offices at ‘Waterville’ in Paget and online at www.bnt.bm. Online entries accepted by kelly@bnt.bm with payment due at the Cocktail Party. DEADLINE: Monday, March 5 at 5:00pm
Entry fee: $100.00 per person for 1 event; $150.00 per person for 2 events (fee includes cocktail party, sandwiches and refreshments)
Please submit the entry form together with payment to the Bermuda National Trust either via their ‘Waterville’ office or mail (see mailing address in Enquiries).
Applications accepted on a first-come, first-served basis up to 72 players. In the event of over-subscription, the committee reserves the right to restrict an applicant to a single event or amend the rules as necessary.
ENQUIRIES:
Kelly Way, Tournament Secretary, Bermuda National Trust, P.O. Box HM 61, Hamilton HM AX, tel 441 236 6483, email Kelly@bnt.bm or website www.bnt.bm
Sandys 360’s 2nd Annual Wet N Wild Corporate & Community Challenge
March 9, 12:00noon - 12:00midnight, Sandys 360, Scott’s Hill, Sandys
All are welcome to this annual event. This year, Sandys 360 has planned 12 hours of fun and wacky water activities for the whole family to enjoy! Come out with your team for a day of good fun or cheer on your friends and family from the viewers’ section. Food and snacks provided in aid of Sandys 360 Male Mentoring Programme. A fun castle for the children will be in the gym from 4:00pm – 12:00am.
Teams are needed! If you and a group of friends are interested in participating in this year’s Wet N Wild Challenge, please contact info@sandys360.bm to register your team.
Admission: TBA
ENQUIRIES:
Dr. Melvyn Bassett, Sandys 360 Centre, Scott’s Hill, Sandys, MA 03, tel 441 234 6195 or 234 1275, email mbassett@sandys360.bm
15th Annual Ladies' Pro-Am Golf Classic
March 9 - 15, Port Royal Golf Course, Southampton
The Pompano Beach Club is host to the 15th Annual Ladies Pro-Am Golf Classic. The event is limited to a maximum of eighteen teams consisting of one lady golf professional and three lady amateurs.
All tournament golf rounds played at the Robert Trent Jones designed Port Royal Golf Course, located adjacent to the resort. The event consists of 72 holes of golf featuring a 54-hole Ladies Pro-Am Golf Tournament, 18-hole Amateur Best Ball fun day competition and an 18-hole Professional Championship. The tournament promises to be a challenging golf experience as well as an enjoyable Bermuda vacation. For more details visit the tournament's web page pompanobeachclub.com/tournament_ladies.
Tournament Package:
Choice of accommodations (based upon space availability):
$1,918 per amateur for an oceanview superior room
$1,965 per amateur for an oceanview one-bedroom suite
$2,106 per amateur for an oceanfront deluxe room
Tournament Packages include:
• Six night stay in an oceanview room at the Pompano Beach Club
• Full breakfast and a five-course dinner at the Pompano Beach Club daily
• Hotel occupancy tax and resort service charges
• Four rounds of golf (greens fee & golf cart included) at the Port Royal Golf Course
• Opening night cocktail party at the Pompano Beach Club
• Monday night Manager’s Rum Swizzle Party at the Pompano Beach Club
• Final night cocktail party and prize ceremony at the Pompano Beach Club
ENQUIRIES:
Joyce Noisan, Bermuda Hotel Reps, 231 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA 01778, USA, tel 800 343 4155, fax 508 358 7711, email reservations@pompanobeachclub.com or website pompanobeachclub.com
Bermuda Magic presents ‘Comedy & Magic’
March 11, 4:30pm, Ruth Seaton James Centre for the Performing Arts, CedarBridge Academy, 1 CedarBridge Lane, Devonshire
The Specialized Youth Arts Charity 679 presents an evening of ‘Comedy & Magic’ featuring entertainers such as magician ‘Smooth Lew’, comedian/magician Matthew DiSero, magician/balloon artist Gary Robinson and comedy juggler Johnny Toronto. This hilarious family event is not to be missed!
Tickets: $30.00 and available from:
All Wrapped Up, Washington Mall, 7 Reid Street, City of Hamilton,
Fabulous Fashions, Heron Bay Plaza, Heron Bay, Southampton,
OR online at www.bdatix.bm
ENQUIRIES:
O’Brian Roberts, Bermuda Magic, tel 441 232 2255,
email bermudamagic@hotmail.com or website www.bermudamagic.com
Harvard in Hamilton for Habitat VI
March 13, 12:15pm - 1:15pm
The Cathedral of the Most Holy Trinity, Church Street, City of Hamilton
Hosted by US Consul General, Grace Shelton, ‘Harvard in Hamilton for Habitat VI’, is a free concert featuring the Harvard Krokodiloes, the Radcliffe Pitches, the Harvard Din & Tonics and the Bermuda Institute’s Septet En Harmony.
Admission: Free - donations are welcome
ENQUIRIES:
Astrid Black, US Consulate General, Crown Hill, 16 Middle Road, Devonshire DV 03, tel 441 278 7502 (Monday-Friday)
Hasty Pudding Theatricals 164: There Will Be Flood
March 14 - 16, 8:00pm, City Hall & Arts Centre, 17 Church Street, City of Hamilton
Harvard University’s Hasty Pudding Theatricals returns in this tale of a massive flood which threatens to destroy the world. In order to save the planet, a group of time travelers journey back to prehistoric times to avert an ancient prophecy.
Tickets: $20.00 available online at www.bdatix.bm (plus $2.00 BermudaTix fee)
ENQUIRIES:
Hasty Pudding Theatricals, P.O. Box 381940, Cambridge, MA 02238, tel 617 495 5205 or fax 617 495 5207, email pudding@hcs.harvard.edu or website www.hastypudding.org
Bermuda International Film Festival
March 16 - 22, Liberty Theatre, Union Square, City of Hamilton
In celebration of international independent film, as well as home-grown filmmaking talent, the 15th edition of the Bermuda International Film Festival (BIFF) will take place in the City of Hamilton.
During the seven days of the festival, over 80 films will be screened. The film programme will centre around the crowd-pleasing World Cinema line-up, featuring heavy-hitters and winners from high-profile film festivals around the world, such as Cannes and Sundance. The Competition Shorts will be a clear highlight as BIFF is recognised as a qualifying film festival for the Short Film Academy Award. The schedule will also include a late-night After Hours strand and several country-specific showcases. Special opening and closing night presentations will take place.
To keep film fans busy in between screenings, there will be a full and varied entertainment programme during BIFF 2012. BIFF will host lunchtime panel discussions with experts from the film industry and a dedicated Social Hub will be open all week for enthusiasts to mingle after films for a little healthy deconstruction and debate, or simply enjoy some refreshments. The festival will open and close with glamorous Unwrap and Wrap parties.
Tickets go on sale March 7 2012, at which time the film schedule will be released.
ENQUIRIES:
Bermuda International Film Festival (a registered charity in Bermuda), tel 441 293 3456, email info@biff.bm or website www.biff.bm
Zoom Around the Sound
March 17, 8:00am, Start and finish at the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo, 40 North Shore Road, Flatts Village
This is an annual 7.2 mile fun Run/Walk/Ride around the Harrington Sound organized by the Bermuda Zoological Society.
Schedule:
Late registration at 8:00am
Bermuda Jazzercise warm-up at 8:30am
Cyclists’ start at 8:45am
Runners’ start at 8:55am
Walkers’ start at 9:00am
Entry Fee: $20.00 - deadline by 12:00pm on March 16
Late Entry Fee: $25.00 - accepted when registration opens on Saturday, March 17
Payment options: cash or credit cards only - no cheques
Entry forms: from the Front Desk of the Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo or from the Sportseller in the Washington Mall, City of Hamilton
Race numbers pick-up: Bermuda Aquarium, Museum & Zoo on March 16 from 5:00pm – 7:00pm
ENQUIRIES:
Bermuda Zoological Society, 40 North Shore Road, Flatts Village, tel 441 293 2727 ext. 2130, email volunteers.bzs@gov.bm or website www.bamz.org
City of Hamilton: City Food Festival
March 19 - 25 (Festival on March 24), Bermudiana Road, City of Hamilton
Enjoy week long lunch and dinner specials and an all-day street festival…more details to come!
ENQUIRIES:
Danilee Trott or Thomas Lightbourne, City of Hamilton, P.O. Box HM 1175, Hamilton HM EX, tel 441 279 5254, email events@cityhall.bm or website www.cityofhamilton.bm
Spring Family Fun Day
March 31, 12:00noon - 6:00pm, World Heritage Centre, Penno's Wharf, Town of St. George
This annual event is not to be missed! Expect the return of the giant slide, Barritt's bouncy castle, The Wonder Wheel, face painting and much more! The St. George’s Foundation’s Spring Raffle coincides with their Family Fun Day and the drawing will be the events’ finale. There are lots of fabulous and exciting prizes so make sure to purchase a raffle ticket.
Admission: TBA
ENQUIRIES:
Barbara Maguire, The St. George’s Foundation, tel 441 297 3686 or website www.stgeorgesfoundation.org
