Board members of the Guyana Sport Shooting Foundation paid a courtesy call on the Minister Nicolette Henry, Minister within the Ministry of Education, Department of Culture, Youth and Sport on Monday 15th June, 2015 at the Ministry’s headquarters on Main Street.
During the visit the President of the G.S.S.F., Ms. Vidushi Persaud, Vice-President Mr. Michael Blake and Asst. Secretary/Treasurer Mr. Ryan McKinnon discussed with the Honourable Minister Henry their plans for the future and gave an update as to the accomplishments thus far. They reported on affiliations, stating that the G.S.S.F. is affiliated to three international bodies, the Steel Challenge Shooting Association, the Amateur Trapshooting Association and more recently the World Archery Foundation.
In keeping with its objective to promote the growth of sport shooting locally, the members of the Board indicated that they will be starting regulated Amateur Trap Shooting and Archery shortly. The Minister expressed her commitment to working with the Foundation and posited that she also looks forward to introducing Archery as a sport to Guyana with a focus on both indoor and outdoor archery. She will be giving crucial input in this area especially since it involves two other areas she is passionate about: youth and education. The Foundation is currently in discussion to bring internationally renowned Archer very soon to Guyana. His years of experience in competing at World Cup Events and technical expertise will aid in the establishing of Archery on solid foundations.
Minister Henry further indicated she is excited to work with the G.S.S.F. in promoting and developing the various Sport Shooting disciplines. The Ministry and the GSSF look forward to working together to build a stronger working relationship to the benefit of all Guyanese as the Foundation continues to uphold its recognition as a Sporting body promoting sport, specifically in the field of sport shooting locally, regionally and internationally. For more info visit the website: www.guyanasportshooting.com
(In picture below: Minister Nicolette Henry with some of the Directors of the GSSF Board)
