With 60 players ranging from ages 4 to17 enrolled in the Guyana Golf Association and Nexgen Golf Academy programme, parents and children are hailing the Camp as a success and demand has led to a second Camp scheduled for August 2-14.
Three afternoons weekly, dozens of eager golfers with parents in tow, descend upon the Academy on Woolford Avenue in Georgetown for two hours of learning and fun that extends beyond just golf. This week, the youngsters were given the opportunity to learn about archery and table tennis whilst parents relaxed and enjoyed massages compliments of the GGA and Modfin Salon & Spa. The Camp is scheduled to end on July 17 with a skills competition for parents and children to win prizes and trophies. It is dedicated to the memory of Coach Colin Ming who was a key partner of the Academy and Golf in Guyana.
The Ming family and Neil Jones from Florida continue to support the development of the youth programme and have pledged additional equipment which is already on its way to Guyana in time for the second Camp scheduled for August.
Meanwhile, the archery team led by Coach Narda, gave kids and parents a chance to enjoy another sport that they normally would not have a chance to participate in, and at their insistence, a second day had to be scheduled.
Coach Miguel Wong along with members of the Titans Club and the Guyana National Table Tennis team also gave the kids great support in both physical training and table tennis, winning many of them over, despite their initial reservations.
“This has been an amazing experience for the children and we are extremely grateful to our sponsors who made it possible for everyone to have a fantastic activity,” said GGA President Aleem Hussain. “Our coaching team led by Dr Joaan Deo, Russ Hayward, Al Wilson Jr, Margo, Vishal and Ajay, Philip, Niketa and Miguel Wong, gives us the ability to provide the best experience possible.”
Hussain emphasised that support from sponsors like Assuria General Insurance, Copa Airlines, Blue Life Waters, Sterling Products, Sunshine Snacks Trophy Stall, Ansa McAl, among many more, made it possible for children from Scouts, Lions, and Enmore Orphanage to take part in the Camp.
Asked what was next, Hussain hinted that partnerships with other sports associations would see innovative developments that would expand the culture of COVID-19 compliant activity across several other sports disciplines.
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