On Tuesday 16th February, 2016, representatives of the Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation paid a courtesy visit to the Headquarters of the National Sports Commission on Homestretch Avenue.
Members of the newly elected Board of Directors engaged the Director of Sport, Mr. Christopher Jones, in a productive discussion as to the proposed activities of the Foundation and highlighted some areas where they can collaborate with the NSC to continue the promotion and development of sport locally. The Board concretised arrangements for Archery Guyana to have access to the National Gymnasium for Indoor Archery and to the Leonora Track for Outdoor Archery. Discussions were had as to expanding Outdoor Archery to other facilities closer to the Capital City and the possibility of working together to develop Archery in all regions of Guyana so that in a few years Guyana will have a greater chance in securing another Olympic medalist.
The Director of Sport was also briefed on the various firearm related disciplines such as handgun and shotgun sports which the GSSF facilitates for their diverse members to enjoy. Assistant Secretary / Treasurer, Mr. Ryan McKinnon also indicated that the Foundation’s various sections are asked by the Board to comply with international sporting guidelines set out by the specific affiliations that the Foundation holds and maintains. This approach not only ensures safety is always put first but enables members to experience these sports just as they are on the international arena.
Secretary of the GSSF, Mr. Steve Ninvalle also led the discussion as to GSSF’s involvement in the country’s 50th Republic Anniversary Celebrations and this was well received by Mr. Jones.
The Directors of the G.S.S.F. committed that they will continue to maintain records and follow the requirements set out by the N.S.C. so as to upkeep the prestigious recognition as a Guyanese Sporting body while continuing to assist in the promotion of sport and our Country both locally and internationally.
In this regard, Ms. Vidushi Persaud, President of the Foundation, took the opportunity to lay over a copy of the Foundation’s 2015 Audited Financial Statement duly audited by an external auditor pursuant to NSC requirements and the Foundation’s Nominees for the Sports Awards 2015.
(In Photo below: Director of Sport, Mr. Christopher Jones, centre, from left GSSF’s Directors, Mr. Jagmohan Bassoo, Mr. Ryan McKinnon, Ms. Vidushi Persaud and Mr. Steve Ninvalle)
