Friday, 13 August 2004 |
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Dreams + teams sports festival at the All Island Girl Guide Camp Dreams + Teams is a leadership programme proceeding under the British Council and Youth Sports Trust in UK which aims to develop leadership skills of children through sports throughout the world. Dreams + Teams is currently in progress in 21 countries and act as a link between young leaders and their cultures. Dreams + Teams leadership programme has been introduced to the Girl Guides in its 2nd and 3rd batches. These Girl Guides will be organizing two sports festivals at the All Island Girl Guide Camp which would be held in Malwaththawela Central College, Wellawaya on August 24 and 25 at 4.00 p.m. More than 750 girl guides from different parts of the country are participating at this camp. The skills of popular sports such as karate and netball would be used for games. Throw ball which is becoming one of the popular games in Sri Lanka is to be introduced in skill level as a fun game. The Netball Association, Throw ball Association and Karate Association have extended their support for the training. The Throw Ball Association has organized an "Exhibition Throw Ball Match" which would be played by the players of Monaragala and Wellawaya. An eye catching Marching display will be organized by Girl Guides with the help of the Army. We are pleased to inform that Nestle Lanka Ltd., has extended their support to sponsor these two Sports Festivals. The Young Girl Guide leaders are busy in organizing the festivals to ensure that this great event is going to be a great success. |
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