Latest update December 25th, 2024 1:10 AM

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

Latest News

Letter to the Sports Editor…Proportional representation of women needed in new GCB constitution

Apr 22, 2012 Sports

 

 

Dear Editor,
Given the new dispensation for the governance of cricket in Guyana via the IMC, albeit temporarily until a new constitution is tabled; there is an absolute necessity for women to be instituted within the new administration of the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB). Within the parliamentary mechanization of Guyana, women are in fact proportionally represented and have a voice of unlimited influence and command. Ironically though, neither the International Cricket Council (ICC) nor the West Indies Cricket Board (WICB) have such appreciable representation on their executive body, even though Women’s cricket have evolved globally and are attracting considerable attention.
I believe that should it become constitutional for women to sit on the executive arm of the GCB (at least two), then the county boards will have to respond and ensure that the women are being represented at that level as well. I am indeed impressed with the herculean and applauded efforts of both Angela Haniff, who continues to excel as the Secretary of the Berbice Cricket Board and Emily Dodson. They have continuously and tirelessly championed the cause for women’s cricket development in Guyana.
Ms Dodson was a member of the previously constituted Cricket Development Committee of the GCB and made an invaluable contribution. Unfortunately she became frustrated by the poor response to women’s cricket and the continuing disinterest that has stymied the progress that has reaped the emergence of a few women cricketers that have gone on to represent the West Indies with pride. The new Guyana Cricket Board must ensure that there is a presence of women on the executive and that their voices are heard with sincerity.
The chairman of the Interim Management Committee (IMC), the legendary Clive Lloyd has publicly expressed support for women’s cricket and therefore such hindsight should be acknowledged with some degree of conviction by the relevant stake holders that will govern cricket at the highest level in the future.
In Essequibo, women’s cricket is virtually nonexistent and remains a sorry indictment of the numerous female players who do not have any recourse to showcase their talent. Instead they are being embarrassed when they are abruptly called to play against their counterparts without prior preparation. It was only during last year’s senior female inter county tournament that the team was dismissed for a mere ten runs against Demerara! Such callous approach will only lead to further annihilation of the female players and even worse, spells a hopeless future for those who want to make the game a career.
The female cricketers continues to earn far less than their male counter parts, both locally and regionally and they are even forced to find suitable venues to play, because of competition with the males. Their welfare must be given some serious attention and it has to start from the top where there are women of worth and repute that can skillfully and systematically administer cricket, once they are  given that constitutional authority. The new GCB constitution should have such a clause for their meaningful contribution to the game and for their interest.
Yours’ Faithfully,
Elroy Stephney

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | December, 2nd, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day Horse race meet

The wait is over, all roads lead to KMTC for their Grand Boxing Day...

Dec 25, 2024

Over 70 entries in as $7M in prizes at stake  By Samuel Whyte Kaieteur Sports- The time has come and the wait is over and its gallop time as the biggest event for the year-end season is set for the...
Read More
Xhiya Hercules – flipping the script towards Gymnastics history for Guyana

Xhiya Hercules – flipping the script towards...

Dec 25, 2024

Road Warriors, Bent Street, Team Cruel & Gold Is Money into quarter-finals

Road Warriors, Bent Street, Team Cruel &...

Dec 25, 2024

Deol maiden hundred outshines Matthews’ as India take series

Deol maiden hundred outshines Matthews’ as...

Dec 25, 2024

Moraikobai village two days football competition and fun day set for Old and New Year’s Day

Moraikobai village two days football competition...

Dec 25, 2024

BCB thanks cricket fraternity for strong support in 2024

BCB thanks cricket fraternity for strong support...

Dec 25, 2024

Features/Columnists

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 […]