SPORTS
Women in Sport promotion set to push limits & break barriers
Monday, March 6, 2006
As part of “Honouring Women” month in March, the
Department of Youth and Sports are organising a number of events to promote
“Women in Sport”. The campaign is being run under the motto “Pushing limits and
breaking barriers” and aims to build the involvement of women in sport.
The first official event takes place on Monday 6
March, when the South Sound Squash Club will host a “Women in Squash”
promotion.
The event will start at 7:00 pm, and will include
exhibition matches by some of Cayman’s top female squash players, as well as
an opportunity for newcomers to try out the game. There will also be prizes
for newcomers who show promise, in order to encourage more women to get
involved in the sport.
There will be snacks and drinks as well, making it an
excellent way for prospective players to have a look at the sport in a more
social and less testosterone-loaded environment.
South Sound Squash Club has also announced that, in
support of “Honouring Women” month, they will offer a special for women,
with club membership discounted to $49. The offer is valid during Honouring
Women month, and membership will run until the end of June, which is the end
of the club’s membership year.
This is a 50 percent discount on the normal pro-rated
membership, and the club hopes that this will encourage new members to join.
For those interested in joining, please note that a $50 deposit on the new
member’s bar/court fee will also be required at sign-up.
Organiser of the event, Merta Day, expressed her hope
that the event will give women’s involvement in sport a much-needed shot in
the arm.
“This month marks the great strides women have made in sports in our society
as athletes and administrators,” she said.
“I take this opportunity as Sports Coordinator for
Women Department of Youth and Sports to invite all women and girls who are
presently involved in sports, whether it’s as an elite or recreational level
to continue their involvement in sports and to encourage women who live
sedentary life styles to make a lifestyle change and grasp the opportunities
that are being highlighted as a part of “Honouring Women” month and the many
types of sports programmes being offered by the various businesses in our
society.”
Those who still have not found the sport that is a
good fit for them, or who need help starting out in a sport, are more than
welcome to contact the Sports Office for advice on 949-7082.
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