Republic Bank Successfully Concludes ‘Five for Fun’ Cricket Programme

(Castries, Saint Lucia, June 4, 2024) – Republic Bank (EC) Limited (RBEC) proudly announces the successful conclusion of its annual ‘Five for Fun’ cricket programme.

Zaleel Thomas of River Doree Anglican Combined School receives trophy from Florence Demacque, RBEC Vieux Fort – Branch Manager, also in the photo, Director of Sports Clivus Jules, principal secretary of the SLN

About the ‘Five for Fun’ Programme

The “Five for Fun” programme, created by Republic Bank and Cricket West Indies (CWI), was launched in Saint Lucia in 2021. “Five for Fun” is a cricket format designed around the principles of fun, inclusion and equality, and is part of CWI’s Future Stars programme and RBEC’s Power to Make a Difference (PMAD) programme to drive grassroots participation and create a pathway to international cricket.

This Year’s Programme

This year’s Five for Fun saw the participation of students from 25 primary schools from across the island, divided into five zones. These budding cricketers showcased their talents and honed their skills under the guidance of experienced coaches. The students demonstrated remarkable progress in both their technical abilities and their understanding of the values of teamwork, discipline, and perseverance that cricket instills.

Championship Results

The finals consisted of one team from each of the five zones competing for the Championship title. At the end of the competition, River Doree Anglican Combined School emerged as the champions with Millet Primary School as the runner-up.

Conclusion

Republic Bank remains committed to fostering youth development through sports and congratulates all the participants for their outstanding achievements. The Five for Fun programme is part of the Bank’s broader initiative to promote youth engagement and community development through sports, and the Bank looks forward to seeing the continued growth of these young athletes and their future endeavors in cricket and beyond.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What is the objective of the ‘Five for Fun’ programme?
A: The programme aims to promote grassroots participation in cricket, drive grassroots development, and create a pathway to international cricket.

Q: What is the format of the ‘Five for Fun’ programme?
A: The programme is a cricket format designed around the principles of fun, inclusion and equality, and features a league format with five zones competing against each other.

Q: How many schools participated in the programme this year?
A: 25 primary schools from across the island participated in the programme this year, divided into five zones.