… Club commissions new court
GRACE Kennedy Remittance Service (GKRS) Guyana Limited strengthened its alliance with the Plaisance Guardians Basketball Club when the entity outfitted the team with new uniforms, as the club celebrates its fourth anniversary. GKRS Marketing Manager Natheeah King Mendonca joined Minister of Sport Dr Frank Anthony to also commission the new basketball court that was built under the President Youth Choice Initiative at the Plaisance Community Centre ground.
The club, which is registered under the Georgetown Amateur Basketball Association (GABA), is being sponsored by GKRS under their Bill Express brand and according to King-Mendonca, it has been four years since the club has been carrying the brands of the company on its back, noting further that the Bill Express brand is one that the company is proud and confident of, and the members should too.
Making mention of the company’s commitment to its social responsibility, the marketing manager also said that through the brands – Western Union and Bill Express – her company stands resolute in promoting strong and friendly partnerships within the local sport fraternity.
Meanwhile speaking on the history of the club, president and coach, Junior Andrew Hercules, disclosed that the club was established with the intention to teach basketball to a few players who wanted to play the game for a team they can be identified with.
In the second year, he said the focus shifted towards growing the senior membership while in the third year, focus was on youth development.
In 2014, Hercules promised that the focus will be on building a core group of players who will hopefully be role models to their peers, the community and by extension the society.
Meanwhile, Minister Anthony also pledged government’s support in ensuring that the venue would be properly fixed with lights and bleachers.
He added that his Ministry is a strong advocate for local club development in sports, and lauded the Plaisance-based team for their initiative and for adding another playing venue for the sport, especially on the East Coast of Demerara.