Guinness “Greatest of the Streets”: Quarterfinal teams decided as Haslington Tarmac takes centre stage
The 16 teams that will compete in the 2022 edition of the Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” East Coast Demerara Championship have officially been confirmed, following the conclusion of the registration and qualification process.
According to an official release from the tournament coordinator, “The teams have been confirmed following the end of the registration period, and all systems and structures are currently being finalised for the grand commencement of the competition following a two-year hiatus.”
A glimpse of what to expect at the Guinness “Greatest of the Streets” East Coast leg
The competing teams are defending champions and two-time winners Melanie-B, Liliendaal Hustlers, Belfield Warriors, Paradise-A, BV-A, Victoria Church Yard, Buxton Diamond, Uprising, Victoria Eagles, Portmore, Old School, Non-Pariel, Team Cruel, Vryheid’s Lust, Bare Root, and Haslington.
The release further said, “The confirmed list of participants embodies a diverse and wide cross-section of representation throughout the East Coast Demerara corridor. We have teams that are traditional heavyweights in the tournament amongst the mix alongside emerging threats and newcomers. We expect a wonderful and exciting tournament. Further details of the event will be disclosed shortly. This will include the official fixtures for the entirety of the tournament.”
The main section tournament, which will be staged at the Haslington Tarmac, is slated to kick off on October 28 with the round of 16 stage.
The competition, which will utilise an elimination format, will last a total of three days. The other dates are October 29 and November 5. The second night will consist of the quarterfinal round, while the final night will feature the semi-final stage, third-place playoffs, and championship encounter respectively.
Similarly, the losing round-of-16 teams will compete in the Plate Championship. Presently, the Linden and Berbice legs have been hosted. Defending champions Swag Entertainment successfully retained the Linden title, while Showtime captured their maiden Berbice championship.
