Multinational Logistics Company DP World donated 250 cricket kits to the Barbados
Royals Girls Cricket Club earlier this month with the remainder kits set to be
distributed to schools at the start of the 2024-2025 school year.
The Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club received the donations on August 9 at the
end of the inaugural ‘Royal Sixers’ competition – a female 6 a side softball cricket
tournament- which was held in collaboration with the Barbados Cricket Association
(BCA). Team BCA GEMS were the eventual winners of the 6 a side softball
competition with Team City of Bridgetown Credit Union coming second and Team
Smile Group Travel finishing third.
The competition was part of a recently concluded four-week Summer Cricket
Coaching Camp at the 3Ws Oval, which was bolstered by vital support from the
Sandals Foundation. The foundation’s sponsorship of daily lunches ensured that
over 60 young female cricketers, aged 7 to 16, were fed throughout.
This summer camp offered an opportunity for these aspiring cricketers to develop
their skills under the guidance of experienced coaches, an experience which was
described by Manager of Marketing and Communications at the BCA, Steven Leslie
as “a fantastic opportunity to highlight the next generation of female cricketers in
Barbados.” He added “We believe it will be a stepping stone for future cricket stars.”
Roland Butcher, President of the Barbados Royals Girls Cricket Club, emphasised
the importance of the foundation’s contribution. “The lunches provided by Sandals
were more than just meals—they were a vital part of the girls’ ability to stay focused
and energised throughout the camp. This kind of support shows our athletes that
their hard work is valued, helping to inspire them both on and off the field.”
David Hinds, Public Relations Manager for Sandals, expressed the foundation’s pride
in being part of the initiative. “We believe in the power of sport to unlock potential,
and it’s been incredibly rewarding to contribute to the development of these young
athletes. We look forward to seeing them grow into strong competitors, both in
cricket and in life.”
In total, the leading provider of global smart end to end supply chain logistics
delivered 1,750 cricket kits across India, South Africa and the United Arab Emirates
this year.
