THE cricket developmental committee of the Rose Hall Town Youth & Sports Club (RHTY&SC) would be hosting a double-wicket competition for the club’s junior cricketers from the Under-13 to Under-19 level. The tournament, the brainchild of the club’s secretary/CEO Hilbert Foster would be played over a period of 4 (four) days in the afternoon practice sessions at the club’s area ‘H’ ground.
Foster and club coach Collis Butts would spearhead the hosting of the tournament which would include at least 20 pairs of players.
The double-wicket tournament is one of several new ideas that the RHTY&SC would be undertaking as part of its effort to develop the players and for them to gain experience.
The other proposed programmes include six-a-side cricket tournament, individual cricket tournament (one player versus another), playing matches versus friendly sister clubs of the RHTY&SC and playing developmental “B” teams in all tournaments organised by the club.
Special emphasis would also be placed on hosting and visiting clubs out of the Ancient County.
Among the junior cricketers expected to be part of the double-wicket tournament are Jason and Kevlon Anderson, Junior Sinclair, Denzil Sinclair, Brandon Prashad, Surendra Budhoo, Joel Pike, Joshua Gobin, Brandon Corlette, Sylus Tyndall, Joshua Wilson, Keith Simpson, Simon Naidu, Chanderpaul Govinda, Quinton Crandon, Chad Munroe, Samuel Lewis, Rudradeo Ramotar and Avinash Seenarine.
Foster explained that one experienced junior cricketer would be paired with and inexperienced player and stated that special emphasis would be placed on developing a culture of working together for success. The winning pair of cricketers would each receive a trophy and cash prize.
Meanwhile, the RHTY&SC is inviting interested young cricketers to join the club as early as possible.
Membership is free and the Club members enjoy a wide range of benefits including cricket gear, educational assistance and personal developmental programmes.