Fishing Pond organiser wants sporting development

Ramkissoon made the plea at the closing ceremony and awards of the annual 9-a-side football league last weekend.

Take That and Cool It defeated Boys Town 3-2 in extra time to win an exciting final and walk away with $30,000 sponsored by Caribbean Welders.

2015 winners Biche placed third while 2013 title holders Dream Team settled for fourth spot.

“We are crying out for facilities here. We want lights so the final can be played in the night and a pavilion to host these kinds of functions,” he said during the prize-giving ceremony which was held at his residence.

He lamented though the poor state of the roads which has resulted in a decrease in number of teams which took part in 2016. Twelve teamns took part this year which was a drop from 16 in 2015. Delving into a bit of politics, Ramkissoon said he believes if more sportsmen are elected into office then sports in the community will be better served.

“We want a sportsman in the corporation.

Some of them elected can’t even pitch a marble; I believe if we have one there we will be able to see some progress and development.

Give (Anthon) Wolfe a chance,” he said.

He also thanked former (People’s Partnership) Sports Minister and Member of Parliament for Toco/Sangre Grande, Dr Rupert Griffith, for building a box drain around the Fishing Pond recreation ground during his tenure.

Meanwhile, Peter Park, Managing Director of Caribbean Welders, said he is still hoping a women’s league is introduced to Fishing Pond in the future.

He added that the league took games to Biche and North Oropouche this year to help foster community spirit and believes they have achieved that with tremendous turnout of spectators at games there.