Guyana Police Force ‘A Division hosts successful gymkhana
September 28, 2015 | By KNews | Filed Under News, Source
The Police Sports Club Ground, Eve Leary was a hive of entertainment yesterday as the Guyana Police Force’s ‘A’ Division hosted its maiden Gymkhana, where ranks and friends of the force displayed their daredevil skills that thrilled a massive crowd.
While there were thrills and spills and a temporary pause after Marlon Baksh, a motorbike racer being rushed to the hospital after crashing, several hundred patrons had a fun filled day.
The event mostly featured a lighter side to the day to day activities of sections of the police force ranging from motorbike races between police ranks and civilians that had patrons on their feet cheering on bikers as they sped around the track.
The event was hosted with the hope of the Guyana Police Force improving its relationship with the public through a showcase of its activities in a social setting filled with entertainment and void of guns.
The activity started with a parade of colors with participants parading to the energetic instrumental version of the popular ‘Wuk Up Pun It’, delivered by the Guyana Police Force band M.S.
The treat for the public included a number of breathtaking motorcycle races as well as other events such as the obedience, scent work and agility showcases from the Force’s Canine Section. Most entertaining were the musical ride and chairs as well as the battle of the Mounties which featured ranks and horses from the not normally visible Police Mounted Branch and on each occasion the ladies reigned supreme. Ultimately, the show that sent hearts racing was a ‘ring of fire’ activity ride that saw horses and jockeys jumping high hurdles in ceremonial uniform before racing to and jumping through a blazing ring of fire.
The students of the Felix Austin College were not to be out done. Guided by veteran police rank Carey Bookie they showed their gymnastic prowess which forms part of the fitness routines for hopeful police ranks such a kangaroo jumps, rolls, balances and the comical crazy monkey in addition to the acrobatic flips and long plunges over a human bridge.
The event offered the public a firsthand experience of police displaying their skills which proved entertaining but at the same time offered the necessary elements used in crime fighting.
The force’s athletic prowess in the 100, 200 and 400 meter races that featured lone Olympian Winston George taking on stiff competition from younger athletic aspirants also created an adrenalin rush for patrons.
Among the many entertaining items was the tug-O-war which pitted incoming ranks of the Felix Austin Training College taking on ranks who are also professional athletes. This even evoked much laughter as did the battle of the Mounties.
Children were also treated to horse riding, trampoline and merry-go-round.
Clifton Hicken ‘A’ Division Commander, Assistant Commissioner dubbed the event a success and expressed the hope that it will be staged at the Guyana National Stadium next year based on the public support received.
