HAMILTON, Bermuda, Oct. 13, 2026 — The second annual Athene Youth Kickstart Cup drew 90 youth soccer teams to the National Sports Centre Oct. 10–11, a 23% increase from last year.
The competition was open to boys’ and girls’ teams in the U7, U9 and U11 divisions. The two-day preseason tournament included featured speakers, giveaway prizes for players and performances by majorettes and gombey dancers. Families also enjoyed food vendors, a photo booth and a kids’ fun zone with bouncy castles and games.
“The Athene Youth Kickstart Cup is one way we are investing in youth development in Bermuda,” said Natasha Scotland Courcy, CEO and General Counsel of Athene Life Re. “Sports teach young people the value of hard work and resilience, as well as what they can achieve as part of a team. We are proud of how the tournament has grown over its first two years and grateful to the players, families, coaches and supporters who have embraced it.”
The winners in each division were:
- U11 boys: FC Bascome Blue
- U9 boys: Dandy Town Hornets
- U7 boys: Pembroke Hamilton Club Blacks
- U11 girls: Vasco Youth Program
- U9 girls: Pembroke Hamilton Club Lady Zebras
- U7 girls: Bermuda High School FC
First- and second-place teams received trophies and medals in recognition of their performances.
Athene partnered with Footy Promotions to manage the tournament. For more information about Athene, visit www.athene.com.
About Athene
Athene is the leading retirement solutions company with $473 billion of total assets as of June 30, 2026, and operations in the United States, Bermuda, Canada, and Japan. Athene is focused on providing financial security to individuals by offering an attractive suite of retirement income and savings products and also serves as a solutions provider to corporations. For more information, please visit www.athene.com.
About Footy Promotions
Footy Promotions is a non-profit organization dedicated to player development through futsal, football and related initiatives. Footy Promotions delivers development programs through training sessions, school partnerships, camps, and events. In addition to on-field development, we support local players by donating equipment and collaborating with community partners to expand opportunities for Bermuda’s youth. For more information, please visit www.footypromo.com.
Media Contact:
Tori Clausen
Community Communications Manager
712-490-9021
tori.clausen@athene.com
