Sporting Federations Receive Financial Assistance from the Olympic Committee

Monday, Jul 08

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ive member associations received a combined EC$80, 737.73 from the Saint Lucia Olympic Committee (SLOC) Inc. on Thursday, July 4, 2024.

During the brief presentation ceremony at the SLOC Headquarters in La Clery, the President of SLOC Inc., Alfred Emmanuel, presented cheques to representatives of four of the five National Federations (NFs), wishing them well in their upcoming events.

The Saint Lucia Football Association (SLFA) Inc. received a contribution of EC$25,000.00 towards their Under 15 female team participation in a developmental tournament in Curacao in August. The team is under the watchful eyes of Coach, Francis McDonald. Receiving the cheque on behalf of SLFA Inc. was Assistant General Secretary, Evastus Augustin.

The Saint Lucia Rugby Football Union (SLRFU) received a cheque for EC$10,000.00 to assist with their International 7 a-side Carnival tournament schedule for August at the Gros Islet playing field. Receiving the cheque on behalf of SLRFU was President, Roger Butcher.

The Saint Lucia Boxing Association (SLBA) received a cheque for EC$17,355.00 to host the OECS Invitational Boxing Championship, July 26-28 at the Vigie Multi-Purpose Sports Complex. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the SLBA was Public Relations Officer and Tournament Director, Shannon Labourne.

The Saint Lucia Shooting Association received a cheque for EC$17, 382.73 to purchase two Olympic-style pistols ahead of upcoming international events. Receiving the cheque on behalf of the Shooting Association was President, Curtis Altifois.

A fifth recipient on the day was supposed to have been the Saint Lucia Aquatic Swimming Association (SLAF). However, no representative showed up before the close of the presentations. Therefore, the disbursement of EC$11,000,00 to host the Goodwill Swimming Championship in August at the Rodney Heights Aquatic Centre (RHAC) will be made at a subsequent presentation ceremony.