MCYS to host adult “Learn to Swim” programme

into a busy summer schedule with regional tournaments and international se- ries planned.”

West added: “We also have Cherry-Ann Fraser

Republic Classic Beach Football…

Remaining teams battle tomorrow night for semi-final spots and Mandy Mangru who will come in for rehab from injuries that have held up their progress, so we hope to help them along their way with the intention that they will be fit for the Senior Women’s Regional tournaments in May.”

Full Squad: Earnisha Fontaine, Shabika Gajnabi, Jannilea Glasgow, Sheneta Grimmond, Trishan Holder, Zaida James, Djenaba Joseph, Qiana Joseph, Ashmini Munisar, Abini St Jean, Shalini Samaroo, Shunelle Sawh, Kaysia Schultz, Steffie Soogrim and Kate Wilmott.

NOTE: Cherry-Ann Fraser and Mandy Mangru will be attending as part of their rehabilitation work from injury. (CWI)

The Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport (MCYS), in partnership with the National Sports Commission (NSC), will conduct an adult “Learn to Swim” programme every Saturday during the month of June at the Colgrain Swimming Pool, Camp Street, Georgetown. This was disclosed by an official press release. The sessions will occur from 16:00h-17:00h and 17:00h-18:00h respectively during the aforementioned period.

Additionally, the release disclosed that the yearly Easter Vacation Swimming Programme will ensue from April 1 to April 15 at the National Aquatic Centre, Liliendaal, Greater Georgetown and the Colgrain Swimming Pool. Correspondingly, swimming lessons during the above-mentioned identical window will also be conducted at the Watooka Swimming Pool, Linden and at the Albion Estate Pool, East Berbice.

In-person and online registration for the Easter Swimming Programme commenced on Thursday, and will conclude on March 26. The link for online registration, which can also be found on the MCYS’s website, is https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/ 1FAIpQLSf-1s7HRb01M-rAjgqTkT2N27DYpm19OZHnT5t299guekf.

A replica of the child’s or children’s birth certificates must be presented by the parents or guardians upon in-person registration. The programme is for children aged 6-18.

Supplementary information can be ascertained from the Colgrain Swimming Pool and the National Aquatic Centre on telephone numbers 226-0387 and 222-1306 respectively from 08:30h-16:00h. Details can also be garnered from swimming coach Paul Mahaica via 615-5714. To guarantee participation, immediate registration is essential.

It’s down to the final eight teams who will now battle for places in the semi-finals of the inaugural Pinnacle Promotions' Group organised Republic Beach Football tournament, which takes place Saturday night at the Christianburg Community Centre Ground in Wismar, Linden.

Last Saturday, the eight qualifiers were determined after the results were Underdogs getting past Kwakwani Strikers 3-2, Aroaima were held to a 3-3 draw by Timehri Panthers, Coomacka Mines won when Young Kings failed to show, Haynes Hard Ballers knocked out Golden Stars 4-2, Underdogs eliminated Dave and Celena’s who did not turn up, Hard Knocks bettered Haynes Hard Ballers 4-3, and Young

Gunners edged Turf Kings 4-3.

Those advancing to play in the knockout round were Hi Stars, Underdogs, Turk Kings, Haynes Hard Ballers, Aroaima, Timehri Panthers, Hard Knocks and Young Gunners.

Saturday night the fixtures read Hard Knocks against Timehri Panthers at 19:00h, Haynes Hard Ballers versus Aroaima from 20:00h, Hi Stars meet Young Gunners at 21:00h and the night cap brings Turk Kings and Underdogs together from 22:00h.

For this beach football competition, the sponsors on board are the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and sport, Farose Investments, ANSA McAL Trading under its Magnum Tonic and Lucozade brands, and GuyOil.