Stakeholders Commend Sandals Support For Youth Cricket

Under-19 cricket in Saint Lucia has continued to grow from strength to strength, and credit is being given to the ongoing corporate sponsorship that Sandals Resorts has invested in the island’s national Under-19 programme. This year marked the 7th edition of the Sandals Under-19 Cup, with top honours being taken once again by the Gros Islet cricket team coached by the highly regarded Alton Crafton. In reflecting on his team’s win, coach Crafton commended Sandals Resorts in Saint Lucia, “I would like to commend Sandals for supporting such a tournament. Without sponsorship nothing would happen. The boys now have an opportunity to showcase their talent, showcase their skill and enjoy the game they love so very much.” Coach Crafton also noted the tremendous work that has gone into allowing Gros Islet to capture back to back titles, “the boys worked hard, when things were tough they were able to pull it through both with the ball and the bat. Kudos also to the parents, the rest of the coaching staff and the cricket association.” President of the Saint Lucia National Cricket Association (SLNCA) Wayne Auguste noted that the sponsorship of the Under-19 cricket tournament by Sandals Resorts, is another welcomed...