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Clive Lloyd to deliver keynote address as ECCB annual Cricket Academy opens

Aug 12, 2012 Sports

 

Cricketers along the East Coast corridor will convene at the Lusignan Community Centre tomorrow morning to conform to the registration process as the East Coast Cricket Board launches the 11th edition of its annual Cricket Academy, slated to get underway one day later, on Tuesday August 13 from 09:00hrs.
Former West Indies cricket captain, Clive Lloyd will deliver the feature address and consequently declare the proceedings open. Activities will be held over a 2 weeks period under the theme ‘Cricket – Professionalism and Healthy Life style,’ and are for children 12-16 years old.
Over fifty aspiring cricketers, drawn from Ogle to Abary, are expected to participate in the programme. Organizers have also intimated that participants will enjoy interaction with senior national cricketers who will grace the forum with their presence.
While there, the seniors will introduce the youngsters to the technicalities of the sport while sharing their experiences on the national field.
Several resource persons will entertain thought provoking discussions on cricket related and other topics during the proceedings.
They include University of Guyana lecturer, Professor Tota Mangar, who will speak on the history of West Indies cricket.
Davtirth Anandjit will discuss the laws of cricket while Sidartha Anandjit will deal with the intricacies of the scoring system.
Officers from the Cove and John Police Station will tutor the aspiring cricketers on road safety practices, while former President of the Malteenoes Sports Club, Claude Raphael, will discuss careers in cricket.
Participants will also receive tutoring in drugs and sports (Darshanand Rampersaud), Importance of Education (Region 4 Regional Education Officer), Leadership and Sportsmanship (Roger Harper), HIV and Teenage Sex (Runuka Anandjit), Food and Nutrition (Ministry of Health personnel), Social Etiquette/Grooming (Penelope Harris) and Discipline (Ronald Williams). Daniel Richmond and Latchman Yadram are the coaches.
The organizers are indeed grateful for the support received from the corporate community and wish to express heartfelt gratitude to those individuals and organizations. These include Ansa McAl, B.M. Soat Auto Sales, Rockaway Auto Sales, Trophy Stall, Global Manufacturing Company (Marvex Bleach), NIDECA Investments, Elizabeth Styles, Bissan’s Trading, Daharamchand and Sons, Guyana Beverage Inc., D. Singh and Sons General Stores, Mr. Deodat Sooklall, Mr. Samaroo Jailall and the executives and members of the many clubs along the East Coast.
Activities will be coordinated by former national fast bowler, Robert Adonis with assistance from national cricket coach, Latchman Yadram.

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