RHTYSC Bakewell/Buster 2024 cricket Academy…

THE curtains for the 34th edition of the Rose Hall Town Youth and Sports Club annual cricket Academy came down on Friday last with an impressive closing ceremony at the Rose Hall Town Primary school.
The Academy which started on Monday, July 8, attracted the registration of close to 90 youths and was conducted by a panel of cricket coaches headed by Level Three cricket coach Winston Smith.
Other coaches were Gregory Crandon, Floyd Benjamin, Ryan Algu and former national player Eon Hooper.

Present at the closing ceremony were Rose Hall Town Mayor Dave Budhu, Town Clerk Natasha Griffith, former Mayor Chattergoon and Region Six Sports Officer Randy Mangru.
Club secretary Hilbert Foster stated that despite the weather which affected day two, the 2024 Bakewell/Busta Academy Was a huge success and exceeded the club’s expectation.

The coaches placed special emphasis on physical fitness while numerous sessions were done with the main objective of improving the batting, bowling and fielding skills of the youths.
The participants of the academy were also involved in several practice matches as well as lectures on a wide range of topics such as the history of the game, the rules of cricket, the rules of a sports ambassador, personal hygiene,the importance of education, table manners, drug abuse, peer pressure and respect for the elderly.

Members of the Academy also handed over donation to the Port Mourant therapy unit and Rose Hall Town Council security department as part of their community development outreach campaign.
RHTYSC cricket manager Robby Kissoonlall noted that the success of the club on the cricket field can be traced back to the club’s cricket Academy which since 1991 has trained over 4000 youths.
A total of 123 players from the Academy have gone on to play for either Berbice and Guyana, while 16 have played for the West Indies at different levels.

Nine RHTYSC members have also played at the international level.
Head coach Winston Smith stated that he and the other coaches were very impressed with the work ethic of the youths, adding that the coaches were able to successfully complete their planned programme.
Regional sports officer Randy Mangru hailed the outstanding work of the club over the years. He noted that sports in the region would benefit from millions of dollars of investment by the Government of Guyana into venues across the county.

Guyana junior cricketer Matthew Pottaya was named cricketer of the Academy after a close and competitive battle with several other players.
Participants were involved in a multiple-choice test for 50 marks and 10 marks for an essay, while 40 marks were given for attendance, commitment, personal discipline and performance on the cricket field.

The runner up of the Academy was national U-13 player Tameshwar Deonadan, while the best female was Jada Frazer, niece of Kevlon Anderson. The other awardees were
1. Best batsman: Mario Butcher
2. Best bowler: Sohil Sirkisoon
3. Best attendance: Dev Seepersaud
4. Most disciplined: Darvish Narain
5. Most improved player: Ravindra Persaud
6. Best Under 13 player: Jaden Ganpat
7. Best Under 11 player Joshua Brijlal
8. Best fielder Leon Reddy

Special awardees: Jonathan Hicks, Nars Lachgadu, Sohil Veerapen, Nicholas Cameron, Jevon Crandon, Darwin McKenzie and Dinesh Singh.
The cricketer of the Academy received close to $300,000 worth of prizes, including an electric bike from KC Singh, electronic tablet, a King’s Jewellery World gold medallion, design clothing and watch, headphone, kitchen utensil, household items, a lazy boy from A H and L Kissoon, cosmetic hampers and food hampers among other prizes.

The best batsman and best bowler received a complete cricket kit from Demerara Bank, Rose Hall Branch.
Other awardees received a wide range of prizes including trophies, bicycles, electronic tablet, hampers, footwear, designer watches, educational packages and sports gear. Each participant of the Academy received a medal of service, school bag and a hot and cold flask.

The RHTYSC also presented two special gifts to the coaches at the Academy.
The club would like to express special thanks to all the persons and companies who contributed to the success of the Academy