BOARD members of the Guyana Sport Shooting Federation (GSSF) on Monday paid a courtesy call on the Minister within the Ministry of Education with responsibility for Sports Nicolette Henry at the Ministry’s headquarters on Main Street.

According to a release, during the visit GSSF president Vidushi Persaud, vice-president Michael Blake and asst. secretary/treasurer Ryan McKinnon discussed with the Honourable Minister Henry their plans for the future and gave an update as to the accomplishments so far.
They reported on affiliations, stating that the GSSF is affiliated to three international bodies, the Steel Challenge Shooting Association, the Amateur Trapshooting Association and more recently the World Archery Federation.
In keeping with its objective to promote the growth of sport shooting locally, the members of the Board indicated that they will be starting regulated Amateur Trap Shooting and Archery shortly.
The minister expressed her commitment to working with the federation and said that she also looks forward to introducing Archery as a sport to Guyana with a focus on both indoor and outdoor archery.
She will be giving crucial input in this area especially since it involves two other areas she is passionate about: – youth and education.
The federation is currently in discussion to bring an internationally renowned archer very soon to Guyana.
His years of experience in competing at World Cup events and his technical expertise will aid in establishing Archery on solid foundations.
Minister Henry further indicated she is excited to work with the GSSF in promoting and developing the various Sport Shooting disciplines.
The ministry and the GSSF look forward to working together to build a stronger working relationship to the benefit of all Guyanese as the federation continues to uphold its recognition as a Sporting body promoting sport, specifically in the field of sport shooting locally, regionally and internationally.