ANSA McAL running with Boyce and Jefford Classic again
— international athletes expected
Ansa McAl Trading has sponsored the Boyce and Jefford Classic Track and Field events for the seventh consecutive edition of the annual athletics feature in the mining town of Linden.
At the handing over ceremony, held at the company’s Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, headquarters, it was revealed that the meet will be branded under the Lucozade and Smalta brands.
Ansa McAl’s Non-Alcoholic Brand Manager, Anjeta Hinds, speaking on the company’s sponsorship, indicated the continued dedication the company has thrown behind sports in Guyana.
“It is important for us to do this and just show we are 110 percent behind the Boyce and Jefford Classic.”
Hinds added that their unwavering support to the event is due to the phenomenal growth and development of the meet.
Non-Alcoholic Brand Manager Anjeta Hinds presents the cheque to Edison Jefford, Joint Coordinator of the Boyce and Jefford Classic XII
Edison Jefford, Joint Coordinator of the event, thanked the Ansa McAL Company for their persistent support to the Boyce and Jefford Classic, highlighting the fact that this venture allowed the Classic to this year expand and include international teams.
“Their support has allowed the classic to grow to the level it is at right now where we have new teams being interested in coming, namely, Antigua and St. Vincent and the Grenades for the first time. We will again have the Jamaicans; the US based athletes as well as athletes from Trinidad and Tobago and Grenada. This year is expected to be the biggest event in terms of participation.”
Jefford added that the prize money has also been increased to a total of $3 million with one million going to the top club.
Hinds pointed out that it is through activities like the Boyce and Jefford Classic that it keeps our youths out of negative things and keep them active and doing the right things.
Coming off the high of the Olympics where track and field is a major part, Guyana will be able to continue this effort and transfer it to the Boyce and Jefford event.
The two day track and field event is slated for August 27 and 28 at the McKenzie Sports Ground Linden.
