Sunday February 02, 2014
Kaieteur News
Carolyn Deane is our Even at the tender age of thirteen years, North Georgetown Secondary School Form 2 student, Carolyn Deane, has already racked up two Most Valuable Player awards for her outstanding performances in competitions. Deane, a member of the Old Fort Hockey Club speaking with Kaieteur Sport, said she has been involved in the sport for just around four years and was introduced to it by junior level Coach of the club Dwayne Alleyne during the organisation’s search to redevelop a female arm after years of its absence. A naturally talented player, Deane in a short space of time have developed admirable skill and has become the lynchpin of her team over the period, exciting fans and mesmerising players with her deadly dribbles and athletic ability. For someone who has been exposed to the game and tournaments over a short period, the reserved Deane told this newspaper of her love for the sport and the excitement she feels whenever competitions come around, which according to her, has been numerous with the game’s popularity growing steadily and Guyana’s performance, especially within the Caribbean, being noticeably consistent. “I have grown to love the sport and competing against the other clubs has increased my passion for the sport so in addition to continuing to pursue my academic studies I would like to make the sport a career as well,” Deane said. With the support of her parents, especially mom Faye, who she described as her chief supporter and is usually present at most of her games, Deane is hoping to someday make the cut for the national team which has been doing well internationally and gradually moving up in the world rankings. She said her mom’s presence at tournaments is very special to her and it is one of the reasons why she would like to wear the national colours someday
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Developmental strategies take centre stage as Football Coaches Association convenes Several pertinent topics relating to their development will be placed on the agenda when the executive members of the Guyana Football Coaches Association (GFCA) convene for an Ordinary General Meeting in the boardroom of the Guyana Football Federation Secretariat, Dadanawa Street, Section K Campbellville, Sunday February 16 next. Secretary of the GFCA, Sampson Gilbert said that among other things, his colleagues will examine their progress over the past year in office while discussing strategies to increase and strengthen their membership. He said that executives will also discuss innovative ways of broadening the knowledge base of its membership through the facilitation of seminars and other forums. The association had been extinct for some time until
Wayne Dover
Sampson Gilbert
affiliates staged elections March last year and ever since executive members have been busy regularizing the fraternity. They have also held training sessions for teachers involved in the 3rd edition of the Digicel U-18 football championships last year and are currently conducting similar sessions
for the teachers engaged in the DDL/Scotiabank Football Academy Competition. The other executive members are Wayne Dover (President), B r i a n J o s e p h ( Vi c e President), Sheron Abrams ( Tr e a s u r e r ) a n d K i r k Douglas (Assistant Secretary/Treasurer).
Michael Hyles appointed head coach of Upper Corentyne Cricket Association
and make her proud because she is the main source of encouragement to her. Deane is also hoping that very shortly Old Fort can begin to dominate the local scene and informed that while a few of the girls are yet to show the sort of commitment that is necessary to do so, the majority have bought into what is required to be the best, which she pointed to as dedication and a willingness to train hard and have discipline. “Most of the girls have begun to display that commitment to practice hard and I do believe that in the near future we will be a force to reckon with, but for sure we will show much more improvement this year,” she stated. Quizzed on the benefits of playing hockey, she respond by saying that it helps her to focus more on her school work, while being fit allows her to think better and solve problems, especially within a team
setting. Deane disclosed that the school she attends does not have a hockey team presently, but would like those in authority to encourage the formation of one, since it could help to steer the students in a positive direction to counter the negative influences that are existent right now. The young player praised the leadership of Old Fort for seeing the need to revive the female component of the club and all the coaches who’ve helped her in her fledgling career to date. She also extended similar sentiments to all the other clubs that have hosted tournaments and the Guyana Hockey Board which has been a source of encouragement to all the affiliated clubs, urging them to help the governing body spread the sport and ultimately bring a new and large nucleus of players to the game.
Former National and Berbice player Michael Hyles-Franco has been appointed head coach of the Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA). Hyles- Franco is a fully qualified coach with training in the Caribbean and other parts of the world. He is also a former national coach and selector and is domiciled in the Upper Corentyne area. He was appointed by the association to oversee the overall development of the game in the area. According to an executive of the UCCA, Hyles, a veteran and one of the most senior qualified coaches in Guyana, will be a tremendous asset to cricket development in the area. The experienced coach has already started his work and also met recently with the UCCA and is in the process of compiling a comprehensive programme for the development of cricket in the area. The recently reformed UCCA has also released a review of its activities for the foregoing year which they deemed as highly successful. However the association, which is one of three in the area, is looking forward for an even better year in 2014.
Michael Hyles-Franco During the foregoing year the UCCA organized a number of competitions, some of which were completed and some still ongoing. Among the competitions were –the Mohabir Baljeet Sukhpaul’s Memorial trophy 20/20 competition, Hotel Riverton Suites U-19 50 over, City inn/ Inter City Taxi 10/10 tapeball Inter Primary School Competition. The Price is Right Supermarket 40-Over second division competition, which is featuring some 28 teams, is still ongoing and is at the quarterfinal stage. The UCCA is optimistic that all the sponsors will renew their sponsorship for the year 2014. So far, Hotel Riverton
Suites has confirmed their deal with a three year sponsorship for U19 cricket. The board has also already secured sponsorship from Ms. Parbattie Jaggai for the playing off of an Inter Secondary School Competition for Schools on the Upper Corentyne, while a 20/20 Inter Club Cricket competition is also to begin soon. The board is also very keen on promoting lots of youth cricket 2014. The UCCA would like to take the opportunity to thank all of its sponsors for their timely support during 2013 and look forward for their renewed and unstinted support for 2014 and the coming years. During the y e a r, 1 7 c l u b s w e r e financially affiliated to the UCCA out of a possible 28 and the executives are hoping that during 2014 all 28 active clubs will be affiliated, while looking to organise and or resuscitate a few more. Treasurer Vicky Bharosay stated that assistance were given to some clubs to have their grounds in order during 2013 and is certain that during 2014 the board will be in a better position to assist some more.