Latest update December 18th, 2024 5:45 AM

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

Latest News

Annual Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy…Officials prepare for grand launching this weekend

Mar 12, 2014 Sports

Twenty four schools comprising male and female footballers will don gears in fierce competition when the Guyana Sports Development Foundation Inc. (GDSF) in collaboration with Scotiabank and the Demerara Distillers Ltd (DDL) stages the 4th Annual Scotiabank/Pepsi Schools Football Academy at the Ministry of Education Sports Complex, Carifesta Avenue Thomas Lands, Saturday March 15 next.
Consequently, the media was summoned to a press conference at the match venue yesterday morning where the organizers unveiled plans and projections for the success of the competition.
Those in attendance included Secretary of the GDSF, Victor Wright, Physical Education Officer of the Ministry of Education, Allison Rawlins, representatives of the sponsors, Larry Wills (DDL) and Jennifer Cipriani (Scotia Bank) and members of the organizing committee, Brenda Harmon and Lawrence ‘Sparrow’ Griffith.
Ms. Cipriani reaffirmed Scotiabank’s commitment to the development of the sport with particular interest in the youths and female players while Mr. Wills said that his company was pleased with the way the organizers have conducted the programme and was delighted to continue rendering support.
Ms. Rawlins expressed gratitude to the sponsors and organizers for supporting the initiative. She pointed out that the tournament is the only one that incorporates women and urged other organizations to emulate the gesture. “I wish you every success as you forge ahead,” she concluded.
General Secretary of the Guyana Football Coaches Association (GFCA), Sampson Gilbert, pointed out the importance of the coach in the mix. He said that his entity is committed to the tactical and competitive applications of those officials that perform the task of preparing the footballers.
He said that his entity has been working assiduously in this area to foster improvement among the players. Veteran football administrator, Lawrence ‘Sparrow’ Griffith is tasked with the organization of matches and released the fixtures.
Meanwhile, when activities get underway on Saturday, the twelve competing teams from Georgetown as well as the coaches will participate in a march past shortly before the first game between East Ruimveldt Secondary and Tutorial High School will be contested.
Officials will also equip students with copies of the laws of the game which will also benefit those writing the CXC/CSEC examination. Further, one of three students, Ronaldo Dover, Shaka Lewis and Dominique Babb, will be selected to pursue studies in the United States of America. According to the organizers, the opportunity is open to the student that excels in academics as well as football activities.

Similar Articles

The Glenn Lall Show | December, 2nd, 2024

Follow on Tik Tok @Glennlall

 

THE BLUNT OF THE DAY

Sports

Clarendon College too good for Dolphin as Annai Sec’ holds Speyside College to 4-all draw

Clarendon College too good for Dolphin as Annai Sec’ holds Speyside...

Dec 18, 2024

-KFC Goodwill Int’l Football Series heats up today Kaieteur News- The Petra Organisation’s fifth Annual KFC International Secondary Schools Goodwill Football Series intensified yesterday with two...
Read More
Glasgow excided for MLS journey with Chicago Fire

Glasgow excided for MLS journey with Chicago Fire

Dec 18, 2024

Matthews slams unbeaten 85 as Windies Women hammer India by nine wickets to level series

Matthews slams unbeaten 85 as Windies Women...

Dec 18, 2024

No room to breathe as five more teams to advance to quarters tomorrow

No room to breathe as five more teams to advance...

Dec 18, 2024

Sammy to be appointed as West Indies Senior Men’s Head Coach for all formats

Sammy to be appointed as West Indies Senior...

Dec 17, 2024

Bangladesh hold nerve to defend 148 and take 1-0 T20I series lead over West Indies

Bangladesh hold nerve to defend 148 and take 1-0...

Dec 17, 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 […]