The Guyana Football Federation has taken another step in its push to bolster grassroots football after handing over essential equipment to four regional associations taking part in the Concacaf Bigger Game Academy pilot scheme.
The kit and equipment were officially presented to regional representatives at the GFF National Training Centre in Providence ahead of a 10-week programme for boys and girls aged six to 12.
The pilot will run across four venues, with the Upper Demerara Football Association basing their activities at Silver City Field, while the Georgetown FA operates out of C Field, Sophia.
East Demerara FA will stage sessions at Buxton Ground, while East Bank FA will host games at Diamond Playfield.
Designed to strengthen football at community level, the Concacaf initiative combines equipment support with coach and volunteer education to deliver structured weekend sessions. The handover follows an initial training phase in September, where coaches took part in dedicated workshops before leading a youth festival at Providence.
“Grassroots development is central to the future of football in Guyana,” said GFF technical director Bryan Joseph. “The programme provides an introduction to the game for children and offers structured and organised opportunities for them to fall in love with football.
“Initiatives like the Concacaf Bigger Game Academy help us expand opportunities for young players and build a more sustainable pathway for football development across the country.”
The GFF will work alongside each association throughout the 10-week block to offer monitoring support, safeguarding oversight, and operational guidance.
Each regional body will submit a comprehensive performance report at the conclusion of the pilot, detailing participation figures, outcomes, and challenges.
Federation officials hope the data gathered from the pilot will pave the way to expanding the initiative across further regional associations nationwide. (Modified Press Release)
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