Essequibo Archers hit bullseye with Archery Guyana affiliation
Archery Guyana President Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon has expressed her elation at the recent affiliation of the Essequibo Archers Club, emphasising the shared commitment to fostering the growth and development of archery across Guyana.
President of Archery Guyana, Vidushi Persaud-McKinnon (in yellow) presents start-up equipment to President of Essequibo Archers, Wazeeda Bacchus (on left) and other Executive Committee members
The affiliation comes hot on the heels of successful training initiatives in Essequibo, demonstrating the region’s burgeoning passion for the sport. Persaud-McKinnon went on to commend the rapid growth of archery in Essequibo, fuelled by the recent successful training of archery instructors in collaboration with the National Sports Commission.
The Essequibo Archers Club indicated that they were very proud of their newest triumph: an official affiliation with Archery Guyana. This exciting affiliation marks a significant milestone in the club’s journey and promises to elevate the sport of archery in the region to new heights.
Under the visionary leadership of President Wazeeda Bacchus, the Essequibo Archers Club have emerged as a beacon of dedication and excellence in the archery community. Now, with the backing of Archery Guyana, the club are poised to make an even greater impact, both locally and nationally. The Executive Committee, comprising a talented and dedicated team, stands ready to propel the club to new heights:
– President Wazeeda Bacchus
– Vice President Parmeshwar Persaud
– Secretary Trishel Hernandez-Williams
– Treasurer Usham Changa
– Assistant Sec/Tres Risha Chester
– Public Relations Officer Azizi Christiani
– Membership Secretary Renelle Williams
– Organising Secretary (Events) Rosanna Williams
– Assistant Organising Secretary (Events) Adelia Jonas
– Equipment Manager Noval Hastings
– Head Coach Ramnarine Ragoobar
With this powerhouse team leading the charge, Essequibo Archers are poised to dominate the archery scene, contributing to the sport’s growth and prominence in Guyana.
In light of this achievement, Persaud-McKinnon announced exciting plans for the National Federation to introduce archery in Berbice shortly, with preparations already underway. Individuals interested in exploring the sport are encouraged to reach out to Archery Guyana at [email protected] to learn more about the opportunities available.
