RFA receive vital football gear for grassroots programme
The Rupununi Football Association’s (RFA’s) essential football gear have been topped up by the Guyana Football Federation’s (GFF’s) Member Financial Assistance Programme (M-FAP) for the ongoing grassroots programme in the region.
GFF Technical Director Bryan Joseph and Competitions Director Troy Peters presented the balls, bibs and hurdles to RFA President Norbert Williams on Saturday, November 4, in Lethem, Region Nine (Upper Takutu-Upper Essequibo).
Joseph said, “The RFA continue to lead with grassroots football. They have the largest population of players across the nine Regional Associations, as well as an astonishing 29 football clubs registered to the RFA. It is so satisfying to be able to support the passion and commitment of these clubs by presenting much needed equipment to help sustain the development of football in the RFA. We’ve exchanged ideas on how youth football can be further impacted through appropriate competition structures, as well as clubs getting involved by promoting youth competitions.”
GFF Technical Director Bryan Joseph making a presentation to members of the RFA in the presence of Competitions Director Troy Peters
The GFF officials also held fruitful discussions with the RFA Executive Committee regarding the ongoing grassroots programme. Further, they attended the RFA male and female senior men’s and women’s championship matches at Wadapna Sports Ground, and witnessed the culmination of several months of exceptional club football in the Rupununi region. Tabatinga Football Club are now reigning male champions, while Guyana Rush Saints have successfully defended their women’s championship title.
The GFF grassroots initiative plays a pivotal role in the ongoing advancement of football in the Rupununi, Guyana’s most populous football region, and complements the GFF’s Academy Training Centre programme.
The GFF’s groundbreaking M-FAP programme continues to supply crucial equipment and training to grassroots coaches, ensuring that the sessions are well-organised and enjoyable for all participants.
M-FAP was launched by GFF President Wayne Forde in 2020 with full endorsement of the GFF Congress. It supports GFF members across four key areas: Administration and Operations, Equipment and Materials, Competition and Technical Development, and Infrastructure Development.
In Central Rupununi, eager young participants from diverse communities, such as Lethem, Tabatinga and Culvert City, are taught the fundamentals of football on Sundays from 8:30hrs to 10:00 hrs at the Wadapna Sports Ground in Lethem. The main aims of these introductory sessions are to cultivate a passion for football, and to provide valuable developmental opportunities for aspiring young footballers.
