FORMER first-division player Roy Jafferally has taken over the reins of the Rose Hall Canje Community Centre Cricket Club and he intends to use his expertise and experience to transform it into one of the top clubs in the country.
Jafferally, who was elected as club president on Wednesday at the AGM and elections, said that he is honoured to sit at the helm and is excited to take the club forward.
“It is a young thriving club that is now taking off … the talent is now shining, all they need now is proper administration and guidance, so that we can launch this club forward.”
Rose Hall Canje has two female teams, which produced three female national players this year, while they also have a few youth players in the Guyana and Berbice set-up.
The 40-year-old hopes to use his administrative skills to build the club’s finances and overall appeal.
According to the professional chef and businessman, his intention is to make the club one of the best in terms of administration and talent production.
“I would use that (the current talent at the club) to ensure that the club is recognised, that it is properly managed and to garner more youths to be registered with the club.”

EDUCATION AND SPORTS
High on his agenda, Jafferally will strive to balance education and sports. He said he will try to get support from the government and look to have internet access and computers at the club, which will be used by the players to do their homework after practice sessions.
Over the August holidays, the club will also look to hold cricket camps for the youngsters. The current president is hoping to attract some former and current players to work with the youngsters. The young cricketers will also be exposed to academic lessons.
“The plan is to have cricket and academics go hand-in-hand.”
Over the next 12 months, former president Dr Cecil Beharry will serve as the first vice-president while Charran Singh will sit as the second VP and Zahir Osman as the third VP.
Vishaka Singh will serve as secretary with Geetanjalie Beharry as treasurer and Ameera Adram as assistant secretary/treasurer.
The club’s PRO is Ameer Rahaman.

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Roy Jafferally was elected as club president on Wednesday.