More than 150 athletes are expected to take the road in a matter of weeks as the Athletics Association of Guyana (AAG) prepares to host the 16th edition of the South American 10K road race.
Rainforest Waters Brand Manager Clive Pellew hands over the Banks DIH sponsorship cheque to AAG President Aubrey Hutson
The event has once again gained the support of Banks DIH. The 16th installment of the international meet will feature athletes from South American and Caribbean countries as well as the local stalwarts. Looking to attract in excess of 150 athletes, AAG President Aubrey Hutson shed some light on the nature of the event.
“This event is a three parts event, starts in Suriname, second leg in Guyana and the third leg in Canada. Even though they are individually organised, we like to look at it as the circuit of the South Americas as it relates to 10K events,” Hutson explained.
Hutson noted that the correct procedures regarding the safety of participants on the road have been met.
“We’re in touch with the Guyana Police Force and they have promised this year to do the right thing for road racing, shut the entire road down for vehicular traffic, pedal cyclist, motorcyclist who are not part of the technical team.”
Furthermore, the AAG has fine-tuned the registration process as it relates to forms. “I must report that registration forms are out and these forms are numbered for auditing purposes,” Hutson stated.
As a result of this, trainers and Coaches will be required to collect a form for each participant rather than uplifting one and photocopying it, as was done in previous years.
The race route runs along Carifesta Avenue, with a U-turn at UG, then into JB Latchmansingh Road, right turn into Thomas Lands, into the National Park before ending at the children’s monument.
Banks DIH Communications Manager Troy Peters expressed his contentment with the values of the events and noted that the company was happy to be the primary sponsor once again.
“Over the years, we’ve seen the success of our athletes internationally, and Banks DIH Limited has been supporting the development of these athletes in no small measure. Our company will ensure the athletes and officials are hydrated with our award-winning Rainforest Waters. We also have Malta Supreme on board and we are very proud to have these two products supporting this event.”
The highly-anticipated South American 10K road race is set for November 4, 2018.
