East Georgetown to challenge for overall title at Schools’ Championships

Nov 19, 2015 Sports

Coach of the East Georgetown, District 12 team, Nial Stanton believes that the District has the potential to finish in a top three position at the 2015 National Schools’ Championships, scheduled for November 23-27 at the

East Georgetown pose for a photo opportunity following the Championships in 2013 at the National Stadium.

National Aquatics Centre and Guyana National Stadium, Providence.
Stanton, who has been working with the team, likened them to the former powerhouse team that featured former 200m Under-20 record-holder, Keith Roberts.
“I’m very confident in the team’s ability; I know this is one of the best teams we ever had; it’s as good as our team back in 2001 with Keith Roberts when he won the 200m,” Stanton boasted. He said that everything is in place for the team and they are “ready” for Monday.
The Swimming Championships will be held on Monday, November 23 at the National Aquatics Centre at Liliendaal. The Public Swim Day scheduled for the same venue on Monday has been postponed to a date to be announced.
Nevertheless, Stanton believes that mental preparation is necessary for the team to do well. “As of right now, the main thing is that the kids have to believe in themselves just like the teachers have (confidence) in them and if that happens it’s a walk in the park,” Stanton is convinced.
In addition to the swimming competition, two field events, Long Jump and Shot Putt along with the 10km Road Race, 40km and 25km Cycle Road Race will also take place on Monday, November 23.
The Games Village will be established on Woolford Avenue. Tutorial High, North Georgetown Primary and Secondary Schools and Richard Ishmael Secondary will house the 16 Districts from across Guyana that will compete at the Championships.
The Games Secretariat has been officially opened at GTU Headquarters, Woolford Avenue with Districts submitting their entries. The Opening Ceremony for the Championship is scheduled for Tuesday, November 23 at 10am.