The Kwakwani United Sports Club (KKUSC) and TMT Global Inc. concluded last Friday, September 21, their cricket camp which had commenced on Monday 16 September, 2019.
The full group of this camp’s participants and coaches pose with a benefactor
It was the first cricket camp ever held in Kwakwani, Region 10, and more than 40 children between the ages of six and 18 years old participated in the week of activity which were held at the Sir Frank Worrell ground.
The camp had focused on teaching basic skills in cricket, like batting, bowling, fielding and wicket-keeping; besides exposing participants to motivational speeches on discipline, team work, the importance of education, etc.
The camp concluded on Friday with a game and a small presentation ceremony held immediately after the game. Trophies were presented to outstanding individuals who had distinguished themselves in four specific categories: most promising batsman, bowler, wicketkeeper, and female cricketer.
Arren Van Lewin was awarded most promising bowler. Jalade Trim, who happens to be a national footballer, was awarded most promising female. Koyl Joseph was awarded best wicketkeeper and Cordell Hoyte was awarded most promising batsman.
Refreshments donated by Banks DIH Ltd and Double Deuce Snackette were also served to all participants.
Sports Consultant of TMT Global Inc, camp coordinator Anthony D’Andrade, was pleased with the interest and enthusiasm shown by the participants. D’Andrade, one of the two coaches for the camp, had been visiting the area since February, as cricket coach and coordinator of the Kwakwani Sports Programme.
Invited guest coach was West Indies female cricketer Tremayne Smartt. She was surprised at the level of talent on display for a community that hasn’t had any organised cricket or coaching structure for a number of years. She thus encouraged the youngsters to continue working on their game, and to remain focused and disciplined.
President of the club, Mrs. Kinesha Stewart, express a desire to continue hosting similar activities for other sporting disciplines, while Chairman of the Kwakwani Neighbourhood Democratic Council, Mrs Elsie McPherson, reiterated the importance of discipline in sports, and encourage the participants to stay in school and aim to be the best they can be in life.
KKUSC and TMT Global Inc are working together to increase youth participation in sports in the community. The next planned activity is a week-long football camp which would be held immediately after school athletics activities during this term.
The cricket camp was preceded by a basketball clinic held in August by Youth Basketball Guyana.
KKUSC and TMT Global Inc. hereby extend sincere thanks to Banks DIH Ltd and Double Deuce Snackette for their contribution towards the camp.
