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GTTA discusses programmes with Director of Sport

Sep 27, 2015 Sports

By Edison Jefford

The Guyana Table Tennis Association (GTTA) Executive Committee held what it described as “a fruitful meeting” with Director of Sports, Christopher Jones where several matters concerning its development and programme were discussed.
According to GTTA President, Godfrey Munroe, the meeting was held to discuss the plans, aims and projects of the association to get Jones’ support for the initiatives. In addition the association was intent on aligning its programme with Jones’ vision.
“Jones alluded to the fact that he was very enthused with some of the GTTA and would be giving support to ensure that the sport grows. He indicated that he wants to see a focus on development plans from the respective association,” Munroe indicated.
The meeting with the GTTA is the first of several meetings Jones will be having with national associations to get more in-sight into their plans, programmes and projections for the respective sport disciplines.
Munroe summarised the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats of the association and outlined its plans and programmes.
Proposal for a High Level Chinese Coach/Player through Diplomatic Provisions
The GTTA advocated and outlined its position and reasons for seeking Jones’ endorsement to engage the People Republic of China via the Chinese Ambassador/Embassy through diplomatic cooperation between the respective Governments for a High level Coach/Player to visit Guyana on a one or two year stint to boost a national elite programme.
In addition, Munroe is looking to secure training opportunities for local players in the high yield training environments, which includes engaging countries such as China, Japan, Korea, France, Austria and Brazil for elite athletes at different age levels.
National Table Tennis for Schools Programme
The association outlined its plans for the introduction and implementation of a National School Table Tennis Programme as an integral part of the association’s long-term athlete development strategy (LTADP).
In this regard, the association is aiming to deliver athletes to the national team with some greater potential for improvement at an age where optimal performance is possible over time; the GTTA also believes that it is time that table tennis gets its own facility.
“This centered on the critical need for the association to have a home of its own in order to facilitate training of athletes at the required level,” Munroe said.
Additionally the association requested a review of a Memorandum of Understanding previously discussed and drafted with Government to arrive at a position in terms of building design and the location of building, financing and utilisation.
“The director indicated that such facility was part of his vision since he felt facilities were critical to providing access to sports men and women and improving mass participation in sports in view of improving the fortunes of Guyana’s sporting success,” Munroe informed.
The association brought the Director up to date with the plans of the association as it relates to the Development of a National Sports Structure (DNSS) for table tennis, which is pivotal to the decentralisation of the sport along a sustainable pathway.
The DNSS will address the impact in building capacity and bring cohesion to the many plans and programmes of the association. This, according to Munroe, is an Olympic Solidarity Programme that would be initiated through the Guyana Olympic Association.
The meeting also focused on the parameters for the support for the table tennis association as it relates to elite players benefit, international competition and training.
“The Director outlined his mandate for sports and pledged his support for programmes outlined in the meeting, indicating that he is looking forward to working with the GTTA in the realisation of its success in sports,” Munroe said.
The GTTA would be refining some elements of its programmes to commence implementation.

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