Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’: ECD Qualifiers commence today at Haslington Tarmac

The elimination qualifiers in the Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” tournament will feature multiple teams competing for the remaining eight berths in the 16-team tournament. The eight teams that have already qualified are defending champions Melanie-B, Liliendaal Hustlers, Belfield Warriors, Paradise-A, BV-A, Victoria Church Yard, Buxton Diamond, and Uprising.

Following a two-year absence owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the main section tournament is slated to commence on October 28th (Round of 16) at the same venue. The competition, which will utilise an elimination format, would last for the duration of three days. The other dates are October 29th and November 5th.
The first night will feature the Round of 16 section, with the second night hosting the quarterfinal round. The final night would feature the semi-final stage, third-place playoff, and championship encounter respectively.
According to an official release from the tournament coordinator, “The excitement for the resumption of the tournament, following a two-year hiatus, is at fever pitch, and the anticipation and expectation is this event could be one of the most memorable in the history of the zone, which has always been well supported by the surrounding communities.”
The release further said, “For scheduling purposes, the tournament has been condensed, and will utilise an elimination format, which will certainly add to the excitement. Essentially, win and continue, or lose and go home. That is the unwritten motto that is being employed in this edition. Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ East Coast Demerara is officially back.”
Presently, the Linden and Berbice legs have been hosted. Defending champion Swag Entertainment successfully retained the Linden title, while Showtime captured their maiden Berbice championship.