year-old Musceo Hunt accepts the part gladly.

For the past five weeks Hunt has put ideas into action and, with the assistance of several members of the Somerset community, has volunteered his time and energy on Saturday mornings to a Pee Wee Cricket Clinic held at Somerset Cricket Club, where up to 30 youngsters have been schooled in various aspects of the game.

"We need to be positive role models for the kids and give them something to strive for,'' said Hunt, who will be attending Howard University in September."These (children) are our future and cannot be allowed to fall by the wayside.'' Aside from the playing aspect, children were also taught the value of good sportsmanship and teamwork. Lending first hand knowledge were a number of past and current senior players including Keith Lapsley, Toriano Davis and Rodney Fubler, who plays for Willow Cuts and has appeared in the annual Cup Match classic for Somerset.

"The main idea is to give the young kids something constructive to do,'' said Hunt, better known for his exploits as a member of the Somerset Trojans soccer team. "The Somerset community is trying to come together to form a family...and once other communities see us pulling together doing something positive, hopefully it will create a chain reaction.'' With the success of an earlier soccer clinic, it seemed the logical thing to create a similar outlet during the summer months.

The brainchild behind that soccer programme, Radell Tankard, also played an integral part in bringing this latest venture to fruition. Himself a former Somerset soccer player, Tankard used his influence to help get things rolling.

A minimal registration fee was asked and each weekend saw an average of over 25 boys attend.

Bowling was sometimes wayward and batting often erratic, but with constant instruction and encouragement, steady improvement was seen from week to week.

The concentration level shown by many was well beyond their years and they eagerly absorbed the information imparted by the coaches.

"There has been great improvement over the past five weeks,'' said Hunt "All the kids can come out and make new friends and by being given responsibilities like team captain they also learn leadership and can mature.'' Facilities and refreshments were supplied by the club and events culminated with a prize presentation last Saturday where participants received gold trophies from club president Irvin Bean. Also on hand was Mr. Dennis Lister MP along with a bevy of proud parents.

These parents were the driving force that made the programme work and Hunt was quick to acknowledge their contribution.

Said Hunt: "Parental involvement has been excellent. We stress that they must be actively involved and not just come and drop them (the children) off. I know that I benefited from having my parents there to encourage me when I was a youngster.'' Hunt is the son of Somerset Trojans' senior soccer coach Larry Hunt, who was a hard tackling midfielder in his day and remains active as a member of the Somerset Extros. His sister, Monique, is one of the island's best junior track and field athletes.

RIGHT ARM OVER - Taurean Manders tosses one down during action in Pee Wee cricket at Somerset Cricket Club field. The non-striker at left is Patrick Bean Jr., while umpiring is coach Rodney Fubler. Manders is the son of Somerset cricket team captain Andre Manders.