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Ghana Rugby League. Sylvester Wellington - Development Manager. Introduction – Sylvester. Educational Background Sporting Achievements Came across the job through a Facebook advertisement. Interview with RLEF and UK SPORT in March – Appointed Rugby League Development Manager for Ghana.
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Ghana Rugby League Sylvester Wellington - Development Manager
Introduction – Sylvester • Educational Background • Sporting Achievements • Came across the job through a Facebook advertisement. • Interview with RLEF and UK SPORT in March – Appointed Rugby League Development Manager for Ghana.
GHANA • Capital – Accra • Population • Regions • Importance of sport
The Concept • Ground breaking development initiative – Beginning with developing Grass Roots Rugby League in Ghana before extending across West Africa.
Experiences • Impressions of Ghana • Exposure to Rugby League • Schools: • Accra Academy Senior High School (Form 1 & 2) • Kids for Christ Academy Primary School (All classes) • Also visited many schools in the Greater Accra and Eastern Region including Oyoko Methodist Senior High School, amongst others. • Communities: • In a short space of time, we managed to gain a lot of interest from local communities about the introduction of Rugby League in their area and the creation of local teams and leagues.
Progress • Media Advertisement (UG Radio etc.) • Military Services • Made connections with military personnel regarding the introduction of Rugby League within the services. • ISSAG (International School Sports Association of Ghana) • GES (Ghana Education Service) • Undergone intensive coaching, playing, match officiating, media and administration practical work since spending the past month in England.
Future Plans • Planning to create Senior & Junior leagues • Ghanaian Championship • The formation of a National team. • Continue to promote RL in Ghana and extend its boundaries to the rest of West Africa. • Thank you for listening.