The Georgetown Cricket Club (GCC), the Caribbean’s oldest cricket club, created history when their Men’s Hockey team became the first ever Guyanese team to win a title at the Barbados Hockey Federation (BHF) Banks Hockey Festival over the weekend.

GCC beat NY Islanders 3-2 in thrilling penalty shootout in a riveting Men’s final on Sunday while Hickers of Guyana lost in the mixed division finals; going down 2-0 to Rockets.
“It’s an amazing feeling to be the first Guyanese team to have won this prestigious tournament. It is the highest rated regional club outdoor tournament attracting teams for USA, Canada and Europe. This year’s tournament featured one Male USA-based team and multiple players who are active in Europe and the USA,” informed Coach Dwayne Scott.
Scott explained that GCC’s sole reason for winning was desire.

“Our biggest challenge was adopting to the surface and the style of play, particularly for the player doing this for the first time. Fortunately, we have a good mix with mature and current nationals, so the process was not as difficult as with some teams in the past” Scott continued.
Scott informed that some of the players that’s stood out were the Sargeant siblings, Mark and Meshach, along with Jamaraj Assanah, goal-keeper Medroy Scotland, and Andrew Stewart, all of whom are national players.

The surprise, Scott said, came from players such as Tariq Nelson and 17-year-old Anthony Harry, who were extremely dependable throughout the tournament.
“We are hoping that these results (GCC & Hickers) highlight the potential that exists in Guyana. We came up against seasoned players who play on the special surface daily while we play on grass. If we were to be afforded the same resources, we can definitely develop more players and at a higher level.

We would like to express appreciation to all stakeholders that contributed to these successes. Special thanks are extended to Branderz Guyana Inc and Extra Energy and Beer for their contributions,” Coach Scott, who previously participated in swimming, concluded.

Meanwhile, GCC will host a weekend of Sports on September 9 & 10 to bring many different sports to its facility.
According to committee member Jonathan Yearwood, thirteen Sports associations will showcase their Sports disciplines. Entry fee to the pavilion is $200 while the Rohan Kanhai Stand is free.
The Sports Associations involved are Football, Hockey, Tapeball cricket, Softball cricket, Badminton, Archery, Darts, Table Tennis, Volleyball, Netball, Karate, Brazilian Jui-Jitsu and Tennis.