OVER 140 youths were introduced to the exciting game of rugby as the Guyana Rugby Football Union held its annual Summer Camp 2015.

The week-long Scotiabank-sponsored Get-into-Rugby programme (GIR) saw several youths from the Buxton community area, the Drop-in Centre and the Sophia Care Centre learn the basic skills of the game by Guyana Rugby Football Union (GRFU) Youth Development Officers Troy Yhip, Larry Adonis and Theodore Henry along with assistance from some members of the ‘Green Machine’.
In addition to the basic skills of rugby, the youths were also taken on a tour of the Guyana Flour Mill and some were taught the basic knowledge of the computer, compliments of the Guyana Police Force.
The camp which was held at the Buxton Community Centre, ran from July 10 to 18; concluding with the excited lads showcasing their talents in several friendly games of tag-rugby to the sponsor and family members.
Yhip showered the attendees with high praise while stating that the prospect of Guyana Rugby’s future is bright and was evident by the talents seen throughout the camp.
In addition, he also called for more financial support from the business community and government in sustaining the programme as the GRFU helps the youths become more disciplined and rounded individuals through sports.
Scotiabank donated $700 000 towards the initiative this year and pledged its continued support towards the development of rugby in Guyana.