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MCYS/NSC launches landmark Sports Seminar at ACCC
– Discussing governance, workforce development, tourism and Sport ecosystem
Kaieteur Sports – In what policy makers are calling one of the largest sport gatherings of its kind, the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sports, in partnership with the National Sports Commission, Global Super League and Australia’s Deakin University, hosted a landmark two-day Sports Seminar at the Arthur Chung Convention Centre (ACCC) on Thursday aimed at lifting standards across Guyana’s nine core sport disciplines.
Ministry of Culture Youth and Sports in collaboration with the National Sport Commission, Deakin University and Global Super League tip off a well-attended 2-day Sports Seminar aimed at raising the bar in sports governance and sport ecosystem.
Knowledge transfer session! Several sport administrators got an opportunity to table plans, ideas and structures while discussion tangible development pathways to better govern respective sporting disciplines through Government-funded 2-Day Seminar.
The seminar brought together sports administrators, coaches, lead athletes and policy makers for focused sessions on four strategic pillars: building a proper sports ecosystem, workforce development, sports governance and sports tourism.
Attendees included Jamie Stewart, Director of the Global Super League; Deakin University Professor Campbell Jamieson; Professor Pamm Phillips, the Lead Facilitator of the programme; Minister of Sports Charles Ramson; Minister within the Ministry Steven Jacobs; and Assistant Directors of Sport Franklin Wilson and Melissa Dow‑Richardson.
Professor Campbell Jamieson of Deakin University speaking at yesterday’s seminar.
“The event is about knowledge transfer and laying the groundwork for sports tourism and a better sports ecosystem,” said Jamie Stewart. “It is an ambitious event for Guyana — built by Guyana and operated by Guyana. Hopefully after these two days it will be a catalyst for continued evolution and transformation of Guyanese sport.”
GSL Director, Jamie Stewart sharing his expertise during yesterday’s opening of historic 2-Day Sports Seminar at the Arthur Chung CC.
Deakin University, based in Melbourne and established in the mid‑1970s, brings more than 50 years of research and experience in the sports industry to the partnership. The university, which educates roughly 60,000 students annually and operates multiple campuses including recent sites in India and Indonesia, will provide academic pathways and research collaboration to support local athletes and administrators.
Professor Campbell Jamieson in his featured address, highlighted Deakin’s international reach: “We currently have over 300 professional athletes studying with us. We make students study masters and sports management and various other sports courses online from South America and countries throughout the world.” He also noted Deakin’s strong standing in sport science and management research.
Meanwhile, during his opening remarks, Minister within the Ministry Steven Jacobs praised the government’s investment and existing programmes, citing the GOAL Programme’s success. “When we invest in infrastructure, we continue to bring all of this year. We are pushing and working for sports programmes which we launch in the country,” Jacobs said, adding that educational pathways will include certificates and master’s degrees tied to sports administration.
Minister of Sports Charles Ramson
Addressing the main purpose of the seminar, Minister of Sports Charles Ramson framed the seminar as a turning point in Guyana’s sports trajectory.
“We all have to row in the same direction. To unlock our greatest sporting potential.
We’ve taken all the responsibility of leadership in the sports sector for the country. In your own ways, in every possible way, you all play extremely important roles in the leadership and development of sport, sportsmen and women in the country,” he said.
Minister Steven Jacobs speaking at yesterday’s opening.
“We have had moments of brilliance and lots of world‑class talent. Today is a historic turning point for us — a shift in focus as we move into a new phase of sports administration and organisation.”
Ramson also urged administrators to raise standards across governance, performance and operations, noting that, administrators usually are the first point of contact with athletes. “They depend on you to function professionally so athletes can double down on their plans and become world‑class. We all have to raise our game.”
Organisers say, the seminar’s most valuable outcome is the direct engagement between local administrators and Deakin academics, creating pathways for education, research partnerships and career opportunities beyond the field, court, track or arena.
For the Ministry, they expect this knowledge transfer to form the groundwork for sustained improvement in governance, athlete development and sports tourism in Guyana.
The seminar concludes today with a recap of yesterday’s sessions before moving into the Sport Tourism and Leveraging Events aspect and workshops discussion, aimed at building Guyana’s Future Sports System.
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Is there a way to gauge the present undesirable situation where the populace are merely spectators to a year’s time to see if there has been any movement to improve the pathetic state of sports???