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Declaration A raft of initiatives is being introduced to bolster Cave Hill’s sports programmes, including the further strengthening of partnerships with regional and international sporting organisations and associations.
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he campus plans to expand its academic offerings in sport and carry out further upgrades to sporting facilities. Notable additions have also been made to its collection of cricket memorabilia. Deputy Dean in the Faculty of Sport, Amanda Reifer, said during a ceremony entitled “Commitment to Cricket”, held on 25 January, that the changes were part of efforts to pull West Indies cricket from the doldrums. In remarks delivered on behalf of the Dean, Faculty of Sport, Dr. Akshai Mansingh, she said the campus remained a committed partner and this dedication was evidenced by the involvement of academics and staff at different levels of the sport. “Our involvement with the CPL [Caribbean Premier League] is another exciting partnership which benefits our students and
faculty. Getting the best of their management team with ten years of regional experience while opening our human and facility resources is a partnership destined for success. “We are delighted to continue our involvement with Cricket West Indies by partnering in delivering the Level II, and now, Level III Coaching Certification. Cricket West Indies has leveraged our faculty heavily during the pandemic, using the expertise of our medical and physiotherapy staff to support their teams and the expertise at our facilities and even the academic staff for many programmes.” The ceremony was used to showcase cricket facilities at the campu's 3Ws Oval. Among those attending were Chief Executive Officer of the CPL, Pete Russell, and Chief Executive Officer of the Indian Premier League’s Rajasthan Royals franchise, Mike Fordham. Russell announced that a fully
Amanda Reifer Deputy Dean, Faculty of Sport The University of the West Indies
accredited certificate programme in Sports Marketing will be offered at Cave Hill, coinciding with the observance of the league’s tenth season. He said the programme will be augmented by insight from senior CPL staff who will offer their expertise on the issues of marketing, brand building, public relations, content
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