Western Union Malteenoes cricket camp hailed a success

The 2019 edition of the Western Union Malteenoes cricket camp was successfully culminated on Friday last at the Thomas Road, Thomas Lands venue of the Malteenoes Sports Club in Georgetown.

The two-week academy bowled off on July 29 catering for participants between 6 and 18 years old. Activities were staged between 9:00 hours and 15:00 hours on weekdays.
Sean Holder, Executive member of the Malteenoes Cricket Academy, explained that this cricket camp has improved the techniques and knowledge of young cricketers. And gracing the closing ceremony with his presence, Director of Sport, Christopher Jones, delivered the closing remarks.
During this interactive session, he acknowledged the presence of young females who had participated in the camp, saying that their participation had signalled the growth and development of the sport.
“Essentially, what Malteenoes has recognised is the importance of male and female participation, and we will continue to support this”, he declared, as he revealed that Guyana would be hosting a cricket tournament for the unsighted later this month.
Jones also spoke on the importance of social cohesion as he urged the participants to transfer the knowledge gained from this camp to those at schools and other places of interaction.
He proffered his gratitude to Western Union for supporting this developmental cricket camp, and extended same to the Malteenoes Sports Club representatives and Head Coach of the cricket academy, Orin Bailey, for their participation in the camp.
Jones further said this camp was not the best in terms of cricket, because of the inclement weather.
Bailey, who is also the Guyana Under-17 Head Coach, was pleased with the talent shown by both males and females. His efforts at imparting knowledge to the camp participants had been assisted by Darien Best and Guyana and former West Indies female cricketer Subrina Monroe. He called for the talents shown to be nurtured.
Speaking on females participating in these camps, Bailey opined that this must start at the school level, where even more talents would be exposed.
Outstanding participants were recognised for their stellar performance at this two-week Western Union Malteenoes Cricket academy. Bailey disclosed that the camp had 62 participants, but a few had dropped out along the way.
Jeremiah Kelvin was recognised as the best Under-12 batsman, best bowler, and best wicket-keeper in his category. Joshua Bollers was also recognised as best bowler, while Yohan Greenidige was recognised as best fielder.
The female recognised as the best all-rounder was Safirah Summer, and the most disciplined male was recognised as Yogaishwar Seecharran. They each received electronic tablets, compliments of the Ministry of Public Telecommunications.
The best senior batsman was Emmanuel Lewis; the best fielder and best senior bowler was Shamar Crawford, and the best wicket-keeper was Shiloh Adams.
All participants received certificates with their photographs attached. (Brandon Corlette)