Cricket Greats Team Up for Youth Event

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Tuesday, 31 January 2012 02:30

By caribarena news

Antigua St John's - Former West Indies pacers Curtly Ambrose and Kenny Benjamin will team up for the Inet Kenny Benjamin Youth Fest 2012 at the Sir Vivian Richards Cricket Grounds on Saturday, February 4, and Sunday, February 5.

Youngsters participating in the weekend’s event will learn firsthand from Ambrose and Benjamin about life as a professional cricketer, and get some tips during Master Class sessions on Saturday, February 4.

According to Benjamin, “When we held the first Master class with Junior Murray at last year’s event, we found that the youngsters really enjoyed talking with us. I am really pleased that Curtly, a former colleague and West Indies legend, has so readily agreed to be this year’s special guest.”

The Master classes are just one session of a packed weekend that will also see the youngsters participating in Public Speaking with Marcella Andre; Drama with Linisa George of August Rush; Nutrition with Gavin Henry; Internet Safety with Inet engineers, and Finance with Scotiabank.

They will also have master coaching sessions with a team led by Benjamin and Ambrose, and receive fitness tips from a  trainer.

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Benjamin added, “These workshops, although fun and interactive, are also giving the youngsters tools they can use beyond the field of play, and hopefully take back to their schools and community. We want boys and girls to come along, as this is not just about cricket – cricket is the foundation, it is not the central focus. We want everyone to have fun while they are learning.”

‪Registration forms for boys and girls ages 8 to 13 can be collected from the Inet office at APUA Headquarters in Cassada Gardens, or from the event organisers by calling 774-3694 or 774-3688. The weekend costs $10, and includes all materials, refreshments, and t-shirts.‬

‪The event is organised by Persona Community, which combines sport, education, and event management.‬
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