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Inaugural MCYS/NSC Learn to Swim Programme in Essequibo splashes off on Saturday
Following successful sessions at the Lilliendaal Pool the programme moves to the Essequibo for this weekend’s start.
Kaieteur Sports – The Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport in association with the National Sports Commission is set to ink another piece of history when the inaugural Learn to Swim Programme in the Cinderella County splashes off on Saturday, July 6, 2024.
The venue is the Imam Bacchus Swimming Pool located at Affiance, with the opening ceremony set for 14:00hrs which will be attended by Honourable Minister of Sport, Charles Ramson Jr., Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle and Regional Chairman Mrs. Vilma De Silva, among other officials.
The registration process commenced weeks ago and to date and upwards of 350 persons have already registered, coming from all the villages on the Coast aswell as the Pomeroon.
Director of Sport, Steve Ninvalle has stated that this is a historic moment and it’s in line with Government’s ‘One Guyana’ initiative and this is one of the reasons this programme is being taken around the country.
Head Swimming Coach of the National Sports Commission, Paul Mahaica has indicated that he and his experienced team of Coaches/Instructors are all excited for this inaugural programme and that all systems will be put in place to ensure another seamless and successful activity.
Sessions will be held from14:00-15:00hrs and 15:00-16:00hrs Friday’s and Saturday’s for children with the adults taking center stage on Sunday’s from 15:00-16:00hrs. The dates are July 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20, 21, 26, 27, and 28.
Children and adults in the Cinderella County who are interested in learning to swim can contact Regional Sports Officer Ms. Wazeeda Bacchus (667-0207), Head Coach Paul Mahaica (615-5714 or visit the following facebook pages, Ministry of Sport or @Guyana Learn to swim.
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