MCYS/NSC Learn to Swim programme heads to Essequibo on Saturday

The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS), in association with the National Sports Commission (NSC), is set to ink another piece of history when the inaugural Learn to Swim Programme in the Cinderella County splashes off on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
The venue is the Imam Bacchus Swimming Pool located at Affiance, and the opening ceremony is set for 14:00hrs. It will be attended by the Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr; Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle; and Regional Chairman Mrs Vilma De Silva, among other officials.
The registration process commenced weeks ago, and, to date, upwards of 350 persons coming from all the villages on the Coast as well as from the Pomeroon, have already registered.
Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle, has deemed this a historic moment, and said it’s in line with Government’s “One Guyana” initiative, and this is one of the reasons this programme is being taken around the country.Head Swimming Coach of the National Sports Commission, Paul Mahaica, has indicated that he and his experienced team of coaches/instructors are all excited for this inaugural programme, and that all systems would be put in place to ensure another seamless and successful activity.
Sessions will be held for children from 14:00 to 15:00hrs and from 15:00 to 16:00hrs on Fridays and Saturdays. The adults will be taking centre stage on Sundays from 15:00 to 16:00hrs. The dates are July 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28.
Children and adults in the Cinderella County who are interested in learning to swim can contact Regional Sports Officer Ms. Wazeeda Bacchus (667-0207), Head Coach Paul Mahaica (615-5714 or visit the following facebook pages: Ministry of Sport or @Guyana Learn to swim.