Berbice volleyball 2017 season kicks off today

The Berbice Volleyball Association (BVA) had a very successful year in 2016 and has all intentions of having another successful year in 2017. The BVA, which is touted as one of the most active associations in Guyana over the years, will serve off his platter of events today.

The BVA 2017 season will get into action today with the play-offs of a one-day open competition at the Blairmount Ground, West Berbice, beginning at 10:00h. Teams are asked to turn up with their uniforms and balls if possible and get registered.

Prizes, trophies and other memorabilia are up for grabs and will be presented to the winning and runner-up teams, as well as the most outstanding individual players, including the best setter, best spiker, most disciplined team and the team in the best uniform.

A number of top teams have so far registered for the competition, including the Port Mourant Training Centre One, Two, and Three, Port Mourant Jaguars, Strikers, Albion United, Tain Humanitarian, Corriverton Jets, No 52 Survival, Defenders, Rollers and Port Mourant Jaguars among others.

Female teams including Black Birds, Port Mourant and Corriverton females, and teams from the riverine communities of Orealla and Siparuta are also expected to participate.

The day’s competition is expected to be played in three parts – senior, females and juniors.