Bermuda's Under-19s cricket coach Andre Manders has challenged his colts to win every game of their regional qualifiers in Canada to cement their place at next year's World Cup in Malaysia.

The squad for the ICC Americas U-19 WCQS, in Toronto, was announced yesterday and Manders has warned his troops they can ill-afford any slip-ups with only one team qualifying from the 50-over tournament.

But they should be brimming with confidence after enjoying an impressive showing at last month's Sir Garfield Sobers International tournament in Barbados with six wins and four losses, finishing joint runners-up in Zone A with Trinidad's Queen's Park Club.

Manders has earmarked Canada as Bermuda's major threat at the qualifiers but believes they must ward against complacency against the Bahamas, Cayman Islands and Argentina.

"Preparations have been going well and I was pleased with our performances in Barbados, which should stand us in good stead," said Manders whose squad departs to Toronto tomorrow.

"We are positive and we're are going out there to qualify for the Under-19 World Cup ¿ that's our remit ¿ but we know it will very hard and we can't afford any slip-ups. We know Canada will be the toughest team out there and are on home turf, but we can't underestimate the other teams. With only four games we know we may have to win them all to guarentee qualification."

Among Bermuda's ranks will be experienced trio Rodney Trott, who will skipper the side, Malachi Jones and Christopher Douglas, who will all join up with the senior squad who are touring Denmark, Holland and Ireland this month.

Manders believes their experience will prove paramount in enabling Bermuda to truimph in Toronto. "This is a young side and some of the players will be eligible next time around," he said.

"But we have some experienced guys now and although the conditions in Canada will be a little different from what we're used to it shouldn't be a problem.

The Sir Garfield Sobers Tournament was 40-overs so we will have to adjust to that and the wickets will be similar to the Carribean, but with a bit more grass, so the ball will come on to the bat and there will be some swing.

"My main concern is rain as each team receives one point for a draw and the last thing we need is to share points with Bahamas, Cayman Islands or Argentina as that could really effect our chances."

'All matches will be staged at four pitches at the same ground allowing each country to conduct scouting missions throughout the tournament."

Reginald Pearman, president of the BCB, said they were extremely pleased with the progress of the U19 program and envisaged a succesful tour.

"Their inclusion in the Premier Division 50 Overs League has significantly boosted their development," he said. "Thanks to the generous sponsorship of the Montpelier Re Foundation, the team took part in the prestigious Sir Garfield Sobers Tournament, where they performed admirably. We are confident they will do our country proud on and off the field in the upcoming tour and wish them luck."

The tour will comprise the following fixtures to be held at the Maple Leaf Cricket Club, King City, Ontario: Monday August 13th ¿ Bahamas v Bermuda; Tuesday August 14th ¿ Bermuda v Cayman Islands; Thursday August 16th - Argentina v Bermuda; Saturday August 18th - Bermuda v Canada.

Squad: Rodney Trott (Captain), Malachi Jones (Vice Captain), Lamar Richardson, Tamauri Tucker, Khiry Furbert, Christopher Douglas, Kyle Hodsoll, Steven Bremar Jr, Dennico Hollis, Jordan DeSilva, Terryne Fray, Stefan Kelly, Marico Bassett, Greg Maybury, Regino Smith (standby)

Officials: Arnold Manders (Director of Cricket Development), Andre Manders (Coach), Cleveland Wade (Assistant Coach), Gerald Bean (Team Manager), Terry Fray (Director of U19 Cricket) , McNeil McGowan (Chairman Youth Committee)