Latest update November 29th, 2024 1:00 AM
Ministry of Sports/ NSC swimming academy launched
Athletes and parents at the launching of the academy.
The Ministry of Sports, National Sports Commission in collaboration with the Guyana Amateur Swimming Association, launched the swimming academy yesterday at the National Aquatic Centre, Lilliendaal, East Coast Demerara.The programme is designed to introduce youths into competitive swimming so that they can continue to develop their skills. Under the academy system, clubs will now be able to use the pool at various times to train their athletes.
The NSC has pledged $1M to the GASA to host swim meets on a yearly basis, while the Ministry of Sports has donated electronics pads to GASA which will aid in the development of athletes.
The Academy will commence tomorrow at Colgrain and NAC and it is open to all age groups.
Minister of Sports Charles Ramson Jnr., said they are in negotiation to host the inter Guiana games (IGG) this year.
He stated that the ministry is committed to develop sports and will make the NAC available for use by GASA and its affiliated clubs.
The minister lauded the GASA for their commitment and encouraged the youths to take the sport seriously. He also encouraged the parents to get their children involved in clubs and to make full use of the sports academy. The Minister expressed gratitude to organiser Paul Mahaica and Shefetah Tzedeq for the installation of the timing system.
President of GASA Dwayne Scott said he will work in collaboration with the ministry of sports to aid in the development of swimming.
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