By Morissa Lindsay
Greater support is needed when it comes to grassroots sporting development, says veteran national track and field coach Alwyn Babb.
Speaking on the backdrop of Barbados’ 17-medal achievement in Grenada, Babb made a strong appeal for improving grassroots programmes in clubs and schools. He argued that while funding for national teams is essential, development at the club level must receive greater attention, particularly in the provision of equipment.
“The association doesn’t train athletes. The association doesn’t produce athletes. Athletes are produced by clubs,” Babb said in an interview with Weekend Sport.
“We still have a situation in Barbados where schools and clubs are without equipment; you can’t have a meaningful session with only one or two starting blocks; you need about four,” Babb charged.
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