DVA Extravaganza deemed a success

Oct 09, 2012 Sports

The Demerara Volleyball Association (DVA) in collaboration with the Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) and the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport (MCYS) held a successful Extravaganza featuring the National Under-19 female team going up against present and aspiring players, at the Carifesta Sports Complex on Sunday.
The event saw participation from as far as Berbice who were represented by a large contingent made up primarily of young females who are currently under the guidance of the Berbice Volleyball association. Young Achievers, Guyana’s premier volleyball club had the largest presence which was made up of youths who ranged from as young as 10 years old, females and members of their senior club.

The National Female U-19 team seen playing against a Mixed combination on
Sunday during the DVA Extravaganza.

Structured to facilitate fun games, the day started with two teams from young Achievers displaying their skills and showing how competitive they are within the club. The next game took on a similar likeness with the young ladies from Berbice exhibiting their ability as well and all those present agreed that they too are soon going to be a force to reckon after holding their own against a male team from Young Achievers. That was followed by a clash between the U-19 females and a male unit from Young Achievers.
They produced a commendable performance and seem well on their way to reaching a desired level to do well at the upcoming Inter-Guianas Games scheduled for later this year.
Speaking with the U-19 captain, Krysta Yan, she expressed that the girls were extremely happy to be able to play volleyball in a different environment and to meet new people and make new friends. She said that it was nice to see the Berbice females, adding that a lot of the players were unfamiliar to her, a development that augurs well for the development of female volleyball locally.
When asked about the surface, she said that the girls welcomed the new surface and went on further to state that they always looking for opportunities to play volleyball and would certainly be willing to be involved in more events on sand surfaces.
In other games, there was a senior 2’s game between a pair from Port Mourant Training School and Young achievers, while the rest of the day was spent playing mixed games.
After being encouraged by the event, the Organizing Committee of the DVA will now turn its attention to hosting a ‘B’ Division Tournament for which they intend to secure participation from companies, the female team and dormant clubs along with the other regular teams.
The DVA and the National female U-19 volleyball team would like to express their gratitude to all those who participated in the event and also extended special thanks the GVF and MCYS for the assistance given throughout.