The National Track and Field Centre will be a hive of activity this weekend with the staging of the fourth Independence Track and Field Classic.
Athletes are scheduled to get into the blocks from 10:00hrs each day. According to President of the Guyana Overseas Based Sports Association, David Thomas, this year’s staging is gearing up to be the best one yet. Thomas said recently that aside from the lucrative cash prizes and trophies, the event will create a platform for standout academic and athletic students to be rewarded.
“All Guyanese athletes showing great potential in various sports and academically will be given a plaque and a certificate,” said Thomas.
He had previously encouraged all student athletes from the 10 Regions to register and be a part of the exciting two-day spectacle. It was revealed recently that in excess of 270 athletes have registered so far.
President of the Athletic Association of Guyana (AAG), Aubrey Hutson thanked Thomas for the overseas association’s continued show of support for the local athletes then disclosed that the fixture will cater for athletes eight and under to Master 35 and over.
Coordinator of the event, Sheryl Hermonstine disclosed that admission cost is listed at $300.
Hermonstine then thanked and listed, Banks DIH Ltd, the National Sports Commission, Sybil’s, Forrester Lumber Yard, the Guyana Committee of Service and GUYBISCO as some sponsors of the fixture.
