THE Guyana National Men’s hockey team will depart home shores tomorrow for the Twin Island Republic of Trinidad and Tobago where they will face that country’s National team as they continue to step up their preparations for the fast approaching Central American and Caribbean (CAC) Games in Barranquilla, Colombia from July 17 to August 3.

The players have been undergoing intense preparations for about four months and are in prime physical condition. They have been bolstered by the presence of International Hockey Federation (FIH) coach Shiv Jagday, who has been in Guyana over the last week working on a more psychological aspect of the game and fine-tuning their tactical nous.

Guyana’s squad boasts the likes of young defender Kareem McKenzie, midfielder Jamarj Assanah, veteran defender Dwain Scott and the ever dangerous striker Robert France.

This weekend will see three matches played against the top-ranked T&T side who will present a great challenge for the Guyanese men. It will also provide coach Robert Fernandes with a sort of measuring stick to gauge the progress of his charges while it will afford the players with much-needed game time on the artificial turf.

The 20-member squad that travels to Trinidad is as follows: Jerazeno Bell, Jamarj Assanah, Aroydy Branford, Leon Bacchus, Hilton Chester, Rayon Branford, Marvin Dannett, Edmond Chinian, Jason DeSantos, Robert France, Randy Hope, Christopher Low-Koon, Kareem McKenzie, Mark Sargeant, Meshach Sargeant, Melroy Scotland, Dwayne Scott, Andrew Stewart, Steven Xavier and David Williams.