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Preparations underway for 10th annual Desmond Dosett road race and fun day
Preparations are well underway for the 10th annual Desmond Dorsett Memorial Classic Road race and Family Fun day slated for Sunday 18th March which is being organised by the Dorsett family of Leeds, Corentyne Berbice.
The event, which will be held at various venues on the Corentyne, is expected to attract the cream of young athletes in the Ancient County. Participants are expected from the various police youths clubs, the Guysuco Training School, the Police Training School and a number of other sports and athletics clubs in the region.
The day’s event is expected to begin with a road race starting at 10:00 hrs. It will be held in three categories- males and females Open, U-20 and U-15. The 5KM event will be held from NO43 village to the No53 Sports Complex, Corentyne.
Attractive Prizes which will be presented to the top finisher in each category. Certificates of appreciation and participation will be presented to all participants.
Following the road race a fun day will be held at the No53 Sports Complex beginning at 10:00hrs and will include athletics, softball cricket, volleyball, football, Circle Tennis and dominoes. A number of novelty events and ring games are also expected to be a part of the day’s programme.
Proceeds from the day’s activities will go towards the Negla Ross Library in the area and the Union/ Renaissance Youth and Sports Club.
A native of East Canje, the late Superintendent Desmond Dorsett worked mostly as a detective during his time in the Guyana Police Force. He was an ardent sports fan who participated in numerous sporting activities including Cricket and athletics. Dorsett migrated after retiring and returned with his family from time to time to do charity and community work.
His wife Waveney Dorsett, a retired head mistress and community activist continues in the same vein and is the spearhead of the activity.
Interested persons can make contact by telephone numbers 339-4475, 339 4133 and 339 4436 for further information.
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