NORTH West/District One are aiming to improve their standings in the pecking order of the National Schools Championships when the contests begin on November 23.Always finishing in the cellar at the event, Sports Representative of District One, Laurence Emmanuel, has a realistic goal for his squad; to finish higher than second to last.
“We are bringing a full contingent so we are confident, it is the first time that we have a full contingent, along with a full teachers’ squad. We want to participate in every event in order to gain points so we expect to do better this year,” Emmanuel hoped.
In terms of preparation, Emmanuel assured that the squad is ready to compete, stating, “Preparations are going smoothly. We are 100% prepared and everything is set … we are on track to achieve our goals,” he noted.
Another first for the squad is that the athletes have been provided with 60 pairs of track shoes that Emmanuel hopes will motivate the squad to perform at their optimum.
The team will be leaving North West on November 22 and should arrive on the same day.
The swimming championships will be held on Monday, November 23 at the National Aquatic Centre at Liliendaal. In addition to the swimming competition, two field events, long jump and shot put, along with the 10km road race, 40km and 25km cycle races will also take place on November 23.
Games Village will be established on Woolford Avenue. Tutorial High, North Georgetown Primary and Secondary schools and Richard Ishmael Secondary will house the 16 Districts from across Guyana who will compete at the Championships.
The Games Secretariat has been officially opened at GTU Headquarters, Woolford Avenue, with Districts submitting their entries.
The Opening Ceremony for the championships is scheduled for November 24 at 10:30hrs.