The conclusion of the Ramps Logistics/El Dorado Off Shore second annual cricket camp held at the Everest Cricket Club in Georgetown was generally a grand time of celebration.
Participants of the camp; Director of Sports, Christopher Jones; coaches and Ramps Logistics members pose for a photo op at conclusion of the camp
Some 100 children between the ages of 7 years and 13 years, drawn from different orphanages in Guyana, had participated in the five-day camp, and many were rewarded for various reasons at conclusion of the camp.
They were taught the basics of bowling and batting by eminent coaches Darien Best, Leon Johnson, Veerasammy Permaul and Vishaul Singh; and activities were led by head coach Steven Jacobs.
They were also taught how to improve their discipline, teamwork, patience, skills and tactics.
During the camp’s closing ceremony, Head Coach Steven Jacobs congratulated the children on the discipline they had displayed, and encouraged them to continue playing cricket.
He told them that every coach is a product of the game, and that everyone can have a career in cricket, but discipline and education are key attributes to success.
He told them that with the combination of sports and education, everyone has the potential to become a well-rounded individual.
Further, he thanked Ramps Logistics for giving all participants the opportunity to be at the cricket camp, and expressed optimism that next year’s camp would be bigger and better attended.
Director of Sports, Christopher Jones, attended the closing ceremony. He had this to say, “Nevertheless, I am most happy and pleased to be here. I am also most encouraged to see what Ramps Logistics has been doing.
“We at the National Sports Commission continue to encourage all young people to get involved and be a part of some sport. We hope that when you leave the camp, your parents, or the homes you come from (would) start engaging you in some form of sporting activity.
“It is important to stay active, as this will benefit you in the future. It will also help you to prevent diseases such as high blood pressure and diabetes. But being involved in sport teaches you discipline, respect, and keeps you motivated.
“We, at the NSC, were unable to lend any support this year, but I want to extend a hand to Ramps Logistics that, in the coming years and months, the NSC would love to partner with you.
“Essentially, partnering with companies and having corporate Guyana coming on board and coordinating events like these…help us to have rounded individuals. We at the NSC are proud of you, and next time there is an event, we urge Ramps Logistics to reach out to the NSC, and we will be happy to lend support.”
The camp’s participants came from the following entities: The Sophia Care Centre, Shaheed Boys’ Orphanage, St Ann’s Girls Home, and Joshua House.
