7yr old Avonela Andrew to Join St Jago College in Jamaica, on a 2yr Athletics scholarship. The 17yr old 400m runner, joined the GSWF athletics programme 6 months ago, and is coached by Antonia McIntosh. “It is in my great honor to express my gratitude towards the team of the Grenada sports and well being
See full article at https://www.nowgrenada.com/2020/08/carriacous-top-sprinter-receives-scholarship-in-jamaica/ The announcement was made during Grenada’s recent meeting of the House of Representatives in Parliament by Minister for Carriacou and Petite Martinique Affairs & Local Government, Hon. Kindra Maturine-Stewart. Minister Maturine-Stewart stated that the Jamaica College is identified as one of the leading colleges in the region, in the area
Jamora has competed in CARIFTA and is a gold medal holder, Jamora is looking to follow in the footsteps of Zaine Macfarlene who obtained a 3yr full athletic scholarship in Jamaica through the GSWF. Jamora will be coached by Angel Johnson & Antonia McIntosh
We welcome 17yr old Avonela Andrew to the GSWF Athletic programme Avonela participates in the 100 – 200- 400m. Avonela quotes, “At a very young age I started out running just for fun. As I got older, I started to participate in races at school, finishing in the top three and later winning. I quickly
Zain Mc Farlene, a 16-year-old 100 and 200 metre sprinter from Bishop’s College, Carriacou, was awarded a 3-year, full time scholarship by the Jamaica College to undertake studies in athletics, an initiative organised by the Grenada Sports and Wellbeing Foundation (GSWF). see link to full article : https://www.nowgrenada.com/2020/08/carriacous-top-sprinter-receives-scholarship-in-jamaica/
Students of the above named institution have being enrolled in the program with the Grenada Sports and Wellbeing Foundation and we have seen great improvement in the all-round performance of these students. These students have developed greater self-confidence and self-discipline. They are also able to remain focused for longer periods and their academic performance has
The Beautiful Game As the great Ronaldinho said, “ I learned all about life with a ball at my feet.” His words resonate. For 25 + years I learned about life and the world around me through soccer. The game introduced me to some of the most interesting people around the world, taught me
16 year old Zane Mcfarlene, 100m and 200m Runner. “The GSWF has helped me a great deal so far with my athletic career, it’s taken me to another level since I started training with Head Coach Antonia McIntosh. I have improved my times it’s even motivated me and even helped me with my grades at
“Many people who know me will say that I am frank and will move in quickly when there is an opportunity to bring value to an organization. When I spoke with the Founder of Grenada Sports & Well Being Foundation, Marcus Trevor McIntosh, I was intrigued by his passion and love for football as well
“Football was a dream that started at 8 years old for me. I grew up in Tokyo in my early years and I went to my first live game. A Japanese international game and a striker a scored a goal and the fans went crazy. The stadium irrupted, horns were deafening. I remember at that