Archery Guyana certifies 22 new archery instructors in Essequibo
This past weekend, Archery Guyana successfully certified 22 new Archery instructors in Essequibo. This milestone represents a significant achievement in expanding the pool of qualified, sanctioned instructors to promote and teach the sport of archery across the region.
This course – which was duly conducted by a team of certified National Archery Coaches comprising Jeewanram Persaud, Ryan McKinnon, Roshini Boodhoo-Persaud, Saeed Karim, Umasankar Madray and Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon – was deemed a historic success, concluding on Sunday.
The certification programme, conducted by Archery Guyana, aimed to equip the new instructors with the necessary skills, knowledge and techniques to effectively teach and promote archery within their communities.
Participants hailed from diverse backgrounds, including physical education instructors, teachers, youth leaders, and sports enthusiasts, all eager to contribute to the growth and development of archery in Essequibo. Through intensive hands-on training and theoretical instruction, the newly-certified instructors demonstrated their dedication and passion for the sport.
Arnold Adams, Humace Odit, Yvonne Pearson, Archery Guyana’s Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon are flanked by Archery Guyana’s National Coaches (in yellow) and the newly-certified archery instructors (in orange)
Visiting the archery range on Sunday during the practical part of the course were Prime Minister’s representative Arnold Adams and Region Two Vice Chairman Humace Odit, who both commended the initiative and pledged their support to make the continued growth of the sport possible.
At the closing ceremony, Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon presented the certificates, and expressed her delight at the participants’ successful completion of the certification programme and their commitment to mastering the art of archery instruction, which is commendable. Archery Guyana is confident that they will play a vital role in expanding access to archery and fostering a culture of excellence in the region. A presentation was made of all target stands built for the event, the PVC bows for each participant, the built quivers, arrows, target butts and target faces and other archery equipment.
In response, Wazeeda Bacchus, Sports Organiser of Essequibo attached to the National Sports Commission, thanked Archery Guyana for making this historic launch of the sport in Region Two possible.
Delivering remarks at the closing ceremony also was Toshao of Mainstay/Whyaka, Yvonne Pearson, who thanked the national federation Archery Guyana and the National Sports Commission office in Essequibo for making it possible.
The Board of Directors wishes to acknowledge and thank Director of Sport Steve Ninvalle, Deputy Director Franklin Wilson; Essequibo Sports Organiser Wazeeda Bacchus, and the National Sports Commission, Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport. The synergy between the National Sports Commission and Archery Guyana’s initiative underscores the immense potential for archery to flourish in every corner of Guyana.
The Board also extended profound thanks to the Chief Executive Officer of Service Guyana, Sheikh Mujeeb Ahmad; Samuel Arjoon, Collin Higgins and the team at Guyana Beverages In., Oasis Water, Dilip Singh, WD’s Hotel and Mall located at Lot 110 Charity, Essequibo Coast and the media.
