School is out, and the Guyana Tennis Association is providing children with the opportunity to get acquainted with tennis, as the 13th P&P Insurance Brokers Junior Tennis Camp commences today.
Children between the ages of 6 and 11 will be trained at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall from 9:00am, while those between the ages of 12 and 18 will be trained at the National Racquet Centre at Camp and Woolford Avenue from noon.
The camp is the most significant annual junior development event after the end of the school year, and it usually attracts at least 50 participants, who are taught the rudimentary principles of playing tennis in a fun and creative environment. The camp provides a potent avenue for the introduction of many new players to clubs for further training.
Vikash Panday presenting a sponsorship cheque to GLTA President Jamal Goodluck, in the presence of GLTA Vice President Grace McCalman, and P&P staff members
Vikash Panday, son of Bish Panday, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of P&P Insurance Brokers and Consultants Limited, represented the company in yet another of their outstanding contributions to the development of sport in general. He pledged their support for the 13th year in succession, and urged all participants to give their best efforts and continue to persevere towards success.
He pointed out the committed effort of longest standing executive member Grace McCalman, who, from the inception of the camp, supported the administration of local tennis in all its forms; and he recounted playing doubles with his sister Varsha Panday and former national coach Debbie Bunbury.
He pledged continuous support for local tennis on behalf of his father and the P&P Insurance Brokers.
President of the GLTA, Jamal Goodluck, reiterated his appreciation for corporate support for local tennis to reach its pinnacle. This is what keeps tennis alive, as there is limited support otherwise, and this hinders rapid progress, he explained.
The camp will be conducted by Coaches Shelly Daly and Leyland Leacock, and Assistant Coaches from the National Junior Team Daniel Lopes, Jordan Beaton and Kalyca Fraser, who have all initially benefited from the P&P Tennis Camps in their early tennis career. The camp runs from Monday July 17th to Friday August 4th on weekdays only. Players can register by calling 645-2901.
