ExxonMobil Region 10 Inter-Schools Football Tournament to begin on Friday
Ryan Hoppie, ExxonMobil’s Community Relations Advisor for Public and Government Affairs, making the presentation to New Era Entertainment’s Co-Director, Aubrey Major Jr.
Secondary school football action heads to the mining town of Linden this weekend following the launch of the third edition of the ExxonMobil Guyana Inter-Schools Football Tournament, organised by New Era Entertainment.
This tournament, which will feature eight secondary school teams from across Region 10, is set to commence this Friday, April 12th, with matches also set for April 13th, 14th, 16th, 19th, 20th and 21st. The finals will be contested on Friday, April 26th.
Organizers at the launch of the ExxonMobil Region 10 Inter-School Football Tournament
Competing teams are: Christianburg Wismar Secondary, Mackenzie High School, Wisburg, New Silvercity Secondary, Kwakwani, Linden Technical Institute, Linden Foundation Secondary, and Harmony Secondary.
Ryan Hoppie, ExxonMobil’s Community Relations Advisor for Public and Government Affairs, has expressed the company’s delight in again supporting the tournament.
With ExxonMobil investing $5M in this year’s Championship, Hoppie praised New Era Entertainment for their dedicated efforts, highlighting their role in fostering football development at the school level in Linden.
He added, “Our collaboration with New Era is a prime example. And we have been working with these guys for a few years now, and we continue to support their initiatives because, as I said, we know the significance of sport for the individual and also the community.
“For ExxonMobil Guyana, we see the immense value of investing in sports. It gives us the opportunity to support the community and youths, which are two of our focus areas when we seek to invest,” Hoppie said.
Wayneright Bethune, President of the Upper Demerara Football Association (UDFA), has encouraged players to embrace the ‘beautiful game’ with passion and sportsmanship. Despite challenges at the senior level due to limited facilities, Bethune applauded the opportunity for youth participation provided by the schools’ tournament.
Dawn Barker, Region 10 Education Officer, stressed the importance of sports in personal development, and commended ExxonMobil for the continued investment in youth football through New Era Entertainment.
Last year, Christianburg Wismar Secondary School emerged victorious, defeating New Silvercity Secondary to claim the coveted title.
