District 11 (North Georgetown) will look to add more hardware to its cabinet ahead of the National Schools Cycling, Swimming and Track and Field Championships which gets underway on November 23.
The defending champions are oozing of confidence. Just ask District Manager, Mariska Williams.
Williams told the media recently that:“We are very much confident as we always are, we have submitted the team list already and we believe we have a strong team. We voiced a few concerns with the female cycling as it’s not as strong as it normally is and we have a new breed of swimmers, but our track and field athletes are very strong though.”
Williams, who has played a vital role of the management of the team for the most successful District in the Championships’ history, disclosed that preparations are in place for the squad of 101 athletes and six officials.
The swimming segment Championships will be held on November 23 at the National Aquatic Centre at Liliendaal. In addition to the swimming competition, two field events, Long Jump and Shot Putt, along with the 10km road race, 40km and 25km cycle road race will also take place on November 23.
The Games Village will be established on Woolford Avenue. Tutorial High, North Georgetown Primary and Secondary Schools and Richard Ishmael Secondary will house the 16 Districts from across Guyana that will compete at the Championships.
A Games Secretariat has been officially opened at GTU Headquarters, Woolford Avenue, with districts submitting their entries. The Opening Ceremony for the championship is scheduled for November 24 at 10:30h.
