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Bahamian teachers step into organized wrestling ring
By Clarence Rolle
Mar 3, 2014 - 9:21:36 AM

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Secondary school teachers got an introduction to scholastic wrestling recently in the first move to establish extracurricular wrestling in schools.

Physical Education teachers assigned to public schools learned the basics of scholastic wrestling in a one-day workshop conducted by the Bahamas Amateur Wrestling Federation. The teachers took part in the workshop as part of their ongoing professional development efforts.

Clarence Rolle, president of the wrestling federation, said those who took part in the workshop showed the ability to quickly grasp wrestling concepts. There is a possibility that, with further training, good coaches for the sport could emerge from the group, he said.

“The teachers were excellent students, and they seemed to accept what we emphasized – that there are tremendous opportunities through wrestling that Bahamians are not taking advantage of now,” Mr. Rolle said. “By expanding into this sport, we could develop more students through scholarships and travel. The same opportunities are available for those who want to coach or be referees.”

Keith Saunders, senior education officer in the Ministry of Tourism, moderated the workshop.

“Education is limitless, and in particular, as Physical Education is concerned with the development of the whole individual, this professional development exercise featuring scholastic wrestling is ideal to this process,” Mr. Saunders said. “Therefore, regardless of the sports discipline being engaged for the teaching of the principals of Physical Education, it is important that throughout the process of educating our students, educators must be open to exploring many sources of content that can enhance our learners on a universal forum. The teachers’ acquisition of knowledge of scholastic wrestling at this workshop is a process of education in the right direction.”

Mr. Rolle said the teachers who participated in the workshop would be issued certificates. In the near future, further training will be offered and interested persons will be invited to assume roles as coaches, referees or organizers in establishing a wrestling competitive season for secondary schools or community clubs.

BAWF president Rolle (far right) is pictured with the Physical Education teachers.


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