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Boyce & Jefford Track and Field Classic VI… Newcomer, SUR looking to upset the applecart
Carla Rodney
Guyana’s newest Track and Field Club, Super Upcoming Runners (SUR) is looking to upset the applecart this weekend when it takes on the more seasoned and established foes at the Boyce and Jefford Track and Field Classic VI.
Head Coach of the new entity, Carla Rodney believes that the Club can create some waves at the International Track and Field contest, which is scheduled for Saturday and Sunday at Mackenzie Sports Club Ground, Linden.
“We will definitely try our best and like everyone else, keep our eyes on the prize,” Rodney said, with the optimism that defied any limitation. She informed that her athletes are eager to compete at the event and as such had vowed to do their best.
“Our preparations are going ok, some of the kids were out with the flu, but they will be fine, I believe mentally that are ready for this meet because everyone seems to be very hyped and ready to see what they can do in Linden,” Rodney noted.
Up and coming sprinter, Kevin Abbensetts is the club’s ace this weekend. Abbensetts will be up against some of the most senior counterparts, Winston George from Police, Rupert Perry Guyana Defence Force and Jamaicans, Nicholas Maitland and Keno Burrell.
“It is really just to give the new athletes a chance at exposure… for most of them, it’s their first time that they will be taking part at this event, so we just want to go and put our best foot forward and see where we are as a team,” Rodney added.
The Boyce and Jefford Track and Field Classic for the first time will bring four Jamaican athletes to the shores of Guyana. In addition to Jamaica, the competition features athletes from Trinidad, Grenada, The Bahamas and the United States.
The first-place club will run away with $600,000, while the second-place prize will be $400,000; third $250,000 and fourth, $100,000. The international events for the Men are the 200, 800m and the Long Jump, while for the Females; it will be the 200m, 1500m and Triple Jump.
The male and female champion athletes will receive $50,000 each compliments of NAMILCO, while the winners of the International 800m Men and 1500m Women will benefit from Under Armour and Asics gear valued at $100,000 total compliments of Giftland Sports Maxx.
An Ipad will be handed out to a top female performer, compliments Digital Technology. This prize is to encourage female participation in sports.
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