New sports store backs Bermuda's cricketers
players, has opened in Hamilton.
All Roun Sports, located in Joell's Alley, is owned by Mrs. Yvonne Barzey, who is also the manager, and her husband, Winston.
Although there is an emphasis on cricket and soccer items, the store also sells equipment for other sports, such as golf and tennis.
The business is the local representative for BDM cricket bats, which are manufactured by BD Mahajan & Sons, of India, and soccer equipment manufacturer Challenge.
As part of its marketing campaign, All Roun Sports is sponsoring national cricket team members Mr. Noel Gibbons, Mr. Arnold Manders, Mr. Clevie Wade and Mr. Jeff Richardson.
The four are receiving all their cricket gear free of charge, including clothes, pads and bats.
The company also helped to sponsor this year's Cup Match by offering cash to batsmen and bowlers who hit specific targets.
Mr. Barzey, who was born in Aruba and raised on Dominica, said: "We're very excited about the business. In particular, we're optimistic about the BDM bat, which is proving popular with local players.'' MADE IN INDIA -- Mr. Winston Barzey holds the BDM cricket bat, which is used by several local players. Mr. Barzey and his wife, Yvonne, recently opened Hamilton's latest sports shop, All Roun Sports, located in Joell's Alley.
