THE Guyana Volleyball Federation (GVF) is promising that this year’s Lennie Shuffler Volleyball Festival, set for February 9 at the National Gymnasium, Mandela Avenue, will be an exciting and memorable one.

According to the Federation’s press release, all measures are in place to ensure a successful run when the annual “one of a kind event” runs off its fourth hosting next month.
The festival is open to all existing and emerging third division teams across Guyana, and will feature competition for both male and female teams, as well as an exhibition match between the reigning volleyball champs for Region 4 and the fast rising Guyana Defence Force team.
First held in 2010, the event is planned to celebrate the birth anniversary of president of the GVF. Lennox Shuffler, who will be celebrating his 75th birth anniversary this year.
This event is hailed as a means of bringing emphasis to the unwavering dedication that Mr Shuffler has shown to the sport in the 62 years that he has been involved in the sport.
Beginning as a player of the sport at the tender age of thirteen, Mr Shuffler elevated himself and went on to become a national player and captain of the Guyana national team during his time as a player.
He is now serving his third and final term as the president of the GVF and will soon be handing over the reins to his successor.
This year’s activity will coincide and celebrate Shuffler’s illustrious career. Now that Shuffler will soon hand over the management, the event is expected to continue as a celebration of Shuffler’s legacy.
His philosophy of friendliness, team work, fair competition, peace and meaningful interactions are expected to be demonstrated in the day’s proceedings, the release said.