Owen Verwey was elected the President of the Guyana Squash Association (GSA) when the entity staged its electoral congress and annual general meeting (AGM) last Wednesday via Zoom.
This is, according to a press release.
The other members of the board are former president David Fernandes who returns in the capacity of vice president, Treasurer, Garfield Wiltshire; Secretary, Lorraine Ince, Assistant Secretary/Treasurer, Anabelle Singh, Chairperson for Clubs Committee, Robin Low, Chairperson for Competitions Committee, Deje Dias, Chairperson for Junior Affairs Committee, Juanita Fernandes, and Appointed Sub-Committee Chairperson for Fundraising, Suzanne DeAbreu.
Newly elected president Verwey applauded the efforts of the previous administration and squad community for their contributions in growing the sport.
“Covid has really slowed us down and it’s been difficult on the players, especially the juniors, but we will get back to it, and we will expand our base…we will get there.” He added, “I look forward to rising to the challenges, and to delivering.”
Meanwhile, former president Fernandes highlighted the challenges presented by the current Covid-19 climate which has hampered the sport, but expressed optimism about the future direction of the discipline. “I believe there are great things to come on the horizon for squash.”
Fernandes also presented the President’s Report which included the plans and strategies aimed at growing the sport. The report also noted the urgency for the squad to resume training in a safe environment as they are likely to participate in international competitions before the end of the year.
