Glimmer Of Hope For School Sports

The Saint Lucia Physical Education Teachers’ Association (SLUPETA) has largely closed ranks regarding the suspension or postponement of school sports for the first term, but there is some possible good news for young people hoping to showcase their talents and abilities.  Earlier this week, St. Lucia Times reported that team sports, normally played between September and December under the umbrella of the Ministry of Education and Ministry of Youth Development & Sports, would be postponed indefinitely. The ministries have said that they would issue a joint statement on the matter. Initially, the statement was expected on Wednesday, but officials of one ministry said that further discussion was being held prior to the issuance of formal communication on the matter. Four members of the SLUPETA executive were also approached for feedback, given that their preparation work with students in basketball, netball, football, and even table tennis would have been affected. However, all four declined comment, with one simply ignoring the query, two redirecting to the Ministry of Youth Development & Sports, and the fourth saying that a statement would be issued by the organisation. One PE teacher spoke to St. Lucia Times anonymously, claiming that a lengthy delay in communication from...