THE Guyana Squash Association (GSA) held its Annual General Meeting via Zoom on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.
The AGM sought to set a new path forward for the sport with a brand new board for the 2021/2022 period.
After serving a full term, outgoing president David Fernandes began by paying tribute to the late Colin Ming, whose contributions and legacy in squash span many years.
Fernandes went on to highlight the challenges the sport is facing due to the pandemic but was optimistic about its future in Guyana.
“I believe there are great things to come on the horizon for squash.” His President’s Report included plans for the growth of the sport and the urgency of getting safely back into training for a squad that will have international competitive opportunities before the end of the year.
Fernandes was nominated and elected to the position of vice-president for the coming year.

Meanwhile, newly elected president, Owen Verwey, echoed Fernandes optimism of a potential rebound for the players who have not been able to resume national training since March of 2020.
In a short acceptance address, Verwey was excited about the opportunity to be at the helm of what he described as a great team in the executive committee.
“COVID has really slowed us down and it’s been difficult on the players, especially the juniors, but we will get back to it, and we will expand our base. We will get there.”
He applauded the magnificent job the board, the players and the squash community have done over the years and, despite the current situation, pledged to work hard for Guyana Squash, ‘I look forward to rising to the challenges, and to delivering!”
Stepping down as Chairperson for Competitions Committee was long-serving Tiffany Solomon who has successfully headed the Junior Programme for several years, providing a solid foundation for Guyanese players.
Tiffany made way for enthusiastic and talented Deje Dias, who was warmly welcomed to the board.

President – Owen Verwey
Vice President – David Fernandes
Treasurer – Garfield Wiltshire
Secretary – Lorraine Ince
Asst. Secretary/Treasurer – Anabelle Singh
Chairperson for Clubs Committee – Robin Low
Chairperson for Competitions Committee – Deje Dias
Chairperson for Junior Affairs Committee – Juanita Fernandes
Appointed Sub Committee Chairperson for Fundraising – Suzanne DeAbreu