October 01st 2011
CCSS RAMAS for 2k11
By Michael Peterkin

Just when it seemed as if outdoor sports was impossible with the passing of tropical storms Lee, Maria, Nate and Ophelia, the CCSS Sports Program hosted a successful launch of its 2011 sports calendar with the annual CCSS Ramas on Friday September 23, 2011.
The annual event which has been contested by the four houses Heron, Oriole, Finch and Amazona since 1982 has been the signature event for CCSS sports. These three sporting disciplines (football, basketball and netball) are used to finalize selection to continue training for the annual inter-school’s competitions.
CCSS Ramas commenced at approximately 9:30 a.m. with high energy levels from the participants of the four houses. The Police Band was present to lead off the ceremony which culminated with a brief presentation in the CCSS auditorium. The deafening chant emitted from the auditorium was an indication of the friendly rivalry which was to follow.
The signature event for CCSS Ramas for the past twenty nine years has been the sister house ladies football match where Heron and Oriole would battle against Finch and Amazona. The football match lived up to its usual high level of entertainment with much assistance from a muddy field. Heron and Oriole defeated Amazona and Finch by a score of two goals to nil. Bianca Lewis and Frannie Wilkie scored one goal.

The Ramas continued with competitions in three categories, Form 1, Under 16, and 16 and over. Special mention must be made of the Under 16 and 16 and over football competition where outstanding performances came from a number of players who stem from the Valley Soccer Academy, VSADC and the community of Dennery. Castries Comprehensive last won an under 16 football title in 2006. It is hopeful the players involved in club and community footballlead the way forward to another title in 2011.
A number of finals are expected to be played during the period of 26th to 30th September 2011 where a winner will be crowned for CCSS Ramas 2011.
The CCSS Cardinals are intensively undergoing preparations for the upcoming football, netball and basketball tournaments organized by the Department of Youth and Sports. In November the Sports Program will officially launch the brand CCSS Cardinals. Students, past students and members of the public can look forward to attractive merchandise bearing the logo CCSS Cardinals and CCSS Athletics.

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