Elite League Promotional Playoff kicks off on December 10

The Elite League Promotional Playoff is set to start on December 10 with the nine victorious teams from the Member Associations’ Leagues clashing for coveted positions in Elite League Season Six in 2024.
Competitions Director Troy Peters confirmed that preparations for the playoff’s launch are advancing according to plan, and emphasised that the tournament serves as a highly competitive platform for senior men’s club players across the country to show their skills.
“Over the past few weeks, preparations have been going smoothly. The playoff provides a fiercely competitive platform for senior men’s club players across Guyana to showcase their skills. We are poised to deliver an electrifying year-end programme that will thrill both players and fans,” Peters has shared.
The GFF’s nine Member Associations have hosted thrilling senior men’s leagues from June to November, featuring exciting matches for top clubs to earn their shot at participating in the Elite League Promotional Playoff, which would ultimately decide promotions and relegations for the upcoming Elite League Season Six, scheduled to commence in February 2024.

Peters explained that an open draw, scheduled for Wednesday November 22 at the GFF National Training Centre at Providence, East Bank Demerara, will unveil the preliminary round pathways for the participating teams.
The drawing starts at 6pm, and will be witnessed by representatives of the following football clubs: Beacon (Bartica Football Association), Beacon (Georgetown Football Association), Buxton Stars (East Coast Demerara Football Association), Dartmouth (Essequibo/Pomeroon Football Association), Herstelling Raiders (East Bank Demerara Football Association), Monnederlust (Berbice Football Association) Slingerz (West Demerara Football Association), Tabatinga (Rupununi Football Association), Winners Connection (Upper Demerara Football Association).
The competing teams will be segmented into three groups of three, engaging in a round-robin format wherein each team plays against the others within their group.
Following the round-robin phase, the stakes will escalate as the group champions and the top-performing second-place teams from the three groups would advance to the knockout stage.
The semi-final matchups will be drawn randomly from a pot containing the names of the group winners and the best second-place team, intensifying the suspense and drama.
Matches are planned for Saturdays, offering fans across the country an opportunity to witness sensational clashes at Eve Leary, Rosignol Ground, Bartica Community Center, Buxton Ground, Wisburg Secondary School Ground, Tuschen Ground, Anna Regina Multi School Ground, and Wadapna Ground.
Following the final on January 6, the GFF would award a preparation grant of one million dollars ($1,000,000) to the club or clubs promoted to the Elite League.
Peters has, however, noted, “The promotion hinges on the club(s) meeting the GFF/CONCACAF Club Licensing prerequisites. We’ve been collaborating with clubs across the country to ensure their documentation meets the requirements for Elite League qualification.”