Latest update February 16th, 2025 4:46 PM

Guyana's largest selling daily and New York's most popular weekly

Latest News

BCB hosts successful junior wicketkeepers clinic

Feb 16, 2012 Sports

 

 

The Special Events Committee (SEC) of the Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) in association with its Coaching Department on Sunday last hosted a successful coaching clinic for junior wicketkeepers.
The one-day event was held at the Area ‘H’ Ground and attracted a total of seventeen wicketkeepers from clubs across the Ancient County.
Coaches Julian Moore, Winston Smith and Michael Hyles Franco assisted the young wicketkeepers with the different aspects of Wicketkeeping including: E – equipment, C – crouch (well balanced), P – position, G – glove work, F – footwork and C – concentration and fitness.
The coaches emphasized to the youths the importance of physical fitness and discipline for wicketkeepers as they are always involved in the game while on the field.
The opportunity was also taken to identify potential candidates for the Ancient County at the Under-15, 17 and 19 levels.
Those players identified would be included in the upcoming Junior Elite Training Programme which would be launched shortly.
SEC Chairman Hilbert Foster disclosed that the BCB on Saturday next would be hosting a one-day Academy at the Bush Lot Cricket Ground, West Coast Berbice while fast bowling clinic would be held on Sunday at the Area ‘H’ Ground.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show|| February, 14th, 2025

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Junior Jaguars hold Costa Rica to 2-2 draw, extend unbeaten streak in U17 World Cup Qualifiers

Junior Jaguars hold Costa Rica to 2-2 draw, extend unbeaten streak in...

Feb 16, 2025

Kaieteur Sports-Guyana’s Junior Golden Jaguars delivered a remarkable performance Friday evening, securing a 2-2 draw against Costa Rica at the Costa Rica National Stadium. The result is a...
Read More
Harpy Eagles, WIA tussle end in draw

Harpy Eagles, WIA tussle end in draw

Feb 16, 2025

Rosignol Secondary dominates Region 5 edition of National Schools Table Tennis Championships

Rosignol Secondary dominates Region 5 edition of...

Feb 16, 2025

One Guyana Racing Rides with Pegasus Cup Champion trainer Saffie Joseph Jr. in Barbados Gold Cup

One Guyana Racing Rides with Pegasus Cup Champion...

Feb 16, 2025

Kennard Memorial Turf Club to stage traditional Phagwah race meet

Kennard Memorial Turf Club to stage traditional...

Feb 16, 2025

GBA assembles elite squad for 2025 Caribbean Boxing Championship in St. Lucia

GBA assembles elite squad for 2025 Caribbean...

Feb 15, 2025

Features/Columnists

  • I don’t remember!

    Peeping Tom… Kaieteur News- I have an uncle, Morty Finkelstein, who has the peculiar habit of remembering things with... more

Publisher’s Note

Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.

Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]

Weekend Cartoon

Bridge Watch

Demerara Harbour Bridge

> Berbice Bridge […]