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GCB partners with Scotiabank for Coaching Education Programme 2015
By Zaheer Mohamed
Scotiabank has thrown its weight behind the Guyana Cricket Board (GCB) for its 2015 Coaching Education Programme which was launched yesterday at the National Resource Centre, Woolford Avenue.
Officials of the GCB, Ministry of Education, Child Care Protection and Scotiabank with participants at the launching yesterday.
The Demerara leg of the programme will continue tomorrow and conclude on Friday, while it will also be done in Berbice and Essequibo in the coming weeks.
Participants, which include teachers and potential coaches, were given lessons on child protection yesterday while they will undertake the West Indies Cricket Board coaching education foundation course today and tomorrow.
In announcing the partnership, Scotiabank Marketing Manager Jennifer Cipriani said they are happy to use a cricket development programme to address child abuse. “We believe that children are truly entitled to a future where they can realize their full potential,” she added. Cipriani thanked the Child Protection Agency for their input.
GCB’S Territorial Development Officer, former West Indies fast bowler Colin Stuart said the GCB is proud to be associated with yet another cricket development activity adding that the aim is to target schools, clubs and other cricket enthusiast. “The Programme has many modules including child protection, so coaches will understand the need to operate under a standard guideline which looks after the interest of children. We expect teachers to know what to look for when coaches are conducting their sessions,” he stated.
Gervy Harry of the Ministry of Education with responsibility for Sports expressed delight to see teachers involved and confident the programme will be successful. “Sports have an enormous positive effect on people, particularly children. Not only can regular activity maintain our heath and well being but it can increase confidence, self esteem and develop us mentally, physically and emotionally. However, these effects can be reversed if a child’s sporting experiences are negative,” he explained. Harry said that it is vital that coaches understand their responsibilities. “As a coach you are in a unique position to spot signs of abuse in children and it is important that you are able to recognise this and know what to do if you suspect anything unusual. Our kids have the right to protection and it is my hope that the GCB and coaches ensure the safety and protection of the children through cricket one of our national sports,” he posited.
Chief Education Officer Primary Marcel Hutson spoke about the importance of knowledge and discipline. He commenced Child Protection Agency for coming on board and Lauded the WICB and GCB, while Child Protection officer Taaliba Speede said child abuse is everyone’s business adding that adults must help to protect children.
She informed that they are happy to be part of the programme and said she looks forward to working with the coaches and teachers through out Guyana.
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