Guinness Greatest of the Street Football, Bartica Playoff set for June 14
The Bartica playoffs of the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Street’ football tournament will take place from June 14 to 16 at that town’s Community Centre Basketball Court, and the winning team would advance to the National Finals which would be played in Georgetown in August.
Part of last year’s playoff action in Georgetown. This competition will be heading to Bartica
The competition is an annual national promotion of Banks DIH Ltd’s Guinness Brand, in association with Colours Boutique, and this will be the third installment of the Bartica leg. The organisers are hoping that as many teams as possible would be involved,
Speaking with <<Guyana Times Sport>> President of the Bartica Football Association (BFA), Alden Marslowe, said: “Every form of the game contributes to its overall development. The people of Bartica really love the party atmosphere that accompanies these games. So when the game is won, it feels like Guinness Football was made for us.”
Marslowe has also promised that the BFA would continue to engage sponsors in a bid to convince them that football in Bartica is “alive and kicking”. He indicated that the BFA was at one point among the top associations in Bartica, and he is confident that, in good time, football will again occupy the exalted position it once did in Bartica.
For registration to participate in this competition, teams may contact Alden Marslowe or Ryan Andries. Closing date for registration is Saturday, June 8, 2019. All players must be eighteen years or older.
Previously, Rivers View and Disconnection Crew have represented Bartica at the National Finals. Competition is expected to be of the highest standard this year.
The winners of this event will collect $500,000 and a trophy, while the runners-up will receive $250,000 and the corresponding accolade.
The third and fourth place teams will pocket $200,000 and $100,000 respectively, together with a trophy.
