Need for more squash courts in TT
PRESIDENT of the Trinidad and Tobago Squash Association Katherine De Gannes-Martin expressed the view that unless there are more courts to play on in this country, her association’s vision to enhance the development of the sport in our twin-island republic will be just that, a vision. Her pronouncement came at the opening ceremony of the 2005 CLICO Junior Caribbean Area Squash Championship (CASA) at the Cascadia Hotel, St Ann’s. De Gannes-Martin noted that although they are ever so greatful for the contributions made by the insurance giants CLICO as well as government, the sport and her association are terribly limited in their drive to take the sport to another level. She also urged the players to have an enjoyable tournament in the spirit of fair play and goodwill. De Gannes-Martin added further, players should also utilise the games to make new friends and cherish the moments of participating in the tournament, which goes into its 17th edition although started 18 years ago. This is because the tournament was cancelled as a result of the 1990 attempted coup in Trinidad and Tobago. Eight countries from the region will do battle in the individual and team events, seeking to be crowned champions of the Caribbean. Competition will take place in two groups of boys and girls, in four age categories - Under-13, Under-15, Under-17 and Under-19. Among countries vying for honours are Jamaica, Barbados, Cayman Islands, Bermuda, OECS, Bahamas, Guyana and hosts Trinidad and Tobago. Action in the competition started on Friday at the same venue and will continue for the next 10 days. Yesterday the teams all converged at the car park of the hotel, as they were officially introduced to the media and the public. Team Trinidad and Tobago will be banking on some good performances from captain Josh Pinard, Christopher Binnie and Robert Maycock, all of whom will contest the Under-17 division. Joanna Scoon will also hold a strong chance of winning the top spot in the Under-19 girls division for Trinidad and Tobago, among many others. Clico representative Paul Massiah told the audience that his company always believed in alround development, hence their involvement in the championship. Massiah also declared the games opened, but only after former national squash player Brian Jackson urged the players to have ten days of clean fun.
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