CHARLESTOWN, Nevis, July 26, 2010 (Press Release) - The 2010 Bank of Nevis Cricket Coaching Clinic concluded on Friday 23rd July 2010. A brief but impressive closing ceremony was held at the Grell Hull-Stevens Netball Complex and this was chaired by Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Sports, Mr. Alstead Pemberton.
In his opening remarks, Mr. Pemberton was high in praise for the Bank of Nevis and chief coordinator of the program, Mr. Carl Tuckett. He also thanked the parents for their cooperation with the programs and thanked all of the coaches for their input.
Prayer was delivered by Pastor Joseph Morton and the participating students sang the national anthem.
Ralph Allen addressed the gathering on behalf of the Coaches and thanked the Bank of Nevis for its support and urged the children to tell their parents to bank with the local institution.
Permanent Secretary Pemberton then interacted with the children and received feedback as what they had learned during the two week training session. Some of the children spoke to the learning of the fundamentals of the game of cricket while others mentioned manners and respect and one mentioned the learning of basic first aid skills.
Mr. Marcel Hanley spoke on behalf of the parents and he too was high in praise for the Bank of Nevis and to what he referred to as a ‘worthwhile venture’.
The feature address was delivered by Mr. Kevin Barrett, the Principal of the Charlestown Primary School who urged the children to make good choices—on and off the cricket field. His interactive session drew from the children the need to make good choices realizing that choices not only affect the individuals but also the wider community. He also asked them to choose the right type of friends.
Marketing Officer for the Bank of Nevis, Mrs. Bronte Swanston- Hendrickson indicated that the Bank was delighted to sponsor the event. She congratulated the children on their general good behaviour and thanked the coaches and all who made the coaching clinic possible. She also congratulated Tuckett on his great execution of program.
She explained that her Bank was concerned about the economic well being of the people and the island. She urged those present to make the Bank of Nevis the "preferred Bank of choice".
Chief Coordinator of the program Carl Tuckett then made some special presentations to the outsanding participants. They all received gifts, trophies and medals compliments of the Bank of Nevis.
The following awards were made:
Special prize — Ryani Ferguson — 100% for Maths and Science in the Test of Standards. He received a cricket bat.
MVP in the recent Primary school cricket league - Philo Wallace. He received one pair of pads, batting gloves and a ball. He had scored over 300 runs in the league.
Ages 7 and Under
Most Improved player--Patrice Nisbett
Most disciplined –Sylvester Gajor Jr.
Ages 8 and 9
Most Improved - Darrell Dalton
Most disciplined-Derrick Huggins
Age 10
Most Improved – Marcus Duberry
Most disciplined Zai Jones
Age 11
Most Improved - Dawvin Challenger
Most Disciplined - Melissa Clarke
Ages 12 and 13
Most Improved - Hasad Harvey
Most Disciplined - Diandre Newton
Development squad
Most Improved - Philo Wallace
Most Disciplined - Yogodan Cyril
The children for the Most Improved awards received trophies while those who were Most Disciplined received medals.
The Bank of Nevis also made five special presentations of five youth saver accounts to five outstanding participants at the clinic: Philo Wallace; Ryani Ferguson; Kareem Parry; Melissa Clarke and Ravi Sewdat. Each of the awardees will receive not only the youth saver account but also a starting balance of EC$100.00.
The ceremony concluded with Clydre Smithen and Carl Tuckett teaming up to deliver the vote of thanks.
