Saint Lucia’s U19 cricket continues to go from strength to strength and is recognized thanks to the continued corporate sponsorship that Sandals Resorts invests in the island’s national U19 program.
This year marks the 7th timeth The Gros Islet cricket team, coached by the highly rated Alton Crafton, once again took top honors in the Sandals Under 19 Cup edition.
Coach Crafton reflected on his team's victory and praised St. Lucia's Sandals Resorts: Nothing happens without sponsors. The boys now have the opportunity to showcase their talents, show off their skills and enjoy the game they love. ”
Coach Crafton also noted the hard work that went into making Gros Islet's back-to-back titles possible, saying, “The players worked hard and were able to overcome tough conditions with both the ball and the bat. I would also like to pay tribute to the parents, the rest of the coaching staff and the cricket association.”
St. Lucia National Cricket Association (SLNCA) President Wayne August said Sandals Resorts' sponsorship of the Under-19 Cricket Tournament is another welcome investment by St. Lucian businesses in the island's youth. Sponsorship is an investment and that's the most important thing.” welcome. We at the SLNCA have a grave responsibility to properly manage such investments, so that the profits not only benefit his SLNCA and the island's young cricketers, but also make Sandals Resorts a very proud company in St. Lucia. It also leads to becoming a citizen. On behalf of the SLNCA and the young cricketers who competed in the tournament, their clubs, parents, team managers and supporters, I would like to thank the Saint Lucia National Cricket Association for their sponsorship of the 2024 Saint Lucia National Cricket Association's U-19 Cricket Tournament. We would like to express our sincere gratitude to Zuri Resorts. And we all look forward to a continued healthy and warm relationship with Sandals Resorts in 2025 and beyond. ”
Speaking on behalf of the resort company, Sunil Ramdeen, Regional Public Relations and Communications Manager, Eastern Caribbean, said Sandals Resorts is committed to supporting development programs that create opportunities for young athletes to reach their full potential. I vowed to work on it. St Lucia have produced two West Indies Under-19 captains in Kimani Melius and Akeem Auguste in recent years, and they have helped several players make the transition from West Indies youth to senior roles. And the fact that they have done so well in the Windwards U-19 Tournament over the past few years, we are very proud that Sandals has played a small part in that success. ”
Ramdeen said Sandals Resorts is looking forward to continued partnership with stakeholders in St. Lucia, adding: “Aside from cricket, we support the island's young golfers, tennis players, soccer players and more. St. Lucia We are very pleased to be able to help build a platform that will enable young athletes to reach their full potential.”
Source: sandals