GFF supports launch of “PE Fridays” in schools with national players and coaches

The Guyana Football Federation (GFF) has thrown its full support behind the Government’s new “PE Fridays” initiative, which will see Friday afternoons in the country’s public schools dedicated exclusively to physical education, recreation, and sports.

At the rollout, national team players Jeremy Garrett and Ryan Hackett joined GFF Coaches in delivering football sessions to students from the South Ruimveldt Secondary School and the St George’s Secondary School, giving them the opportunity to learn from the country’s top talents and role models. The Federation’s leadership, including President Wayne Forde, General Secretary Pushpargha Chattopadhyay, and Technical Director Bryan Joseph, were also in attendance to witness the historic launch.
The “PE Fridays” programme, spearheaded by President Dr Irfaan Ali in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, is being rolled out in both primary and secondary schools. It is designed to foster healthy lifestyles, discipline, and teamwork while encouraging students to move away from device-driven habits and embrace more active routines.

From 13:45h to 15:00h every Friday, students will participate in structured sporting and recreational activities. These will include basketball, cricket, football, volleyball, archery, table tennis, golf, gymnastics, aerobics, chess, novelty games, and dance, with activities varying across schools.
The Federation’s involvement comes on the heels of a recent meeting with Minister within the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steve Jacobs, where discussions were held on a range of areas for collaboration, particularly in promoting grassroots development, youth engagement, and national health through football.
“The GFF strongly supports this initiative as it aligns perfectly with our mission to use football as a tool for education, development, and nation-building,” the GFF President noted.
“We are proud that our national players, coaches, and technical officials can be actively involved in giving students the best possible experience through sport,” he added.
The GFF wishes to reaffirm its commitment to working closely with the Government, schools, and other stakeholders to ensure that football continues to play a central role in shaping the lives of young Guyanese, helping to nurture not just athletes, but well-rounded citizens.