Guyana Softball Cup 6 boosted by Ansa McAl’s bounty

The biggest softball cricket tournament in Guyana is preparing for the sixth stanza and on Wednesday the organizing body, the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association was given a major injection when Ansa McAl Trading under the Stag Beer brand committed as a major sponsor for the three day event.

At a quiet ceremony at its Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, Headquarters, Ansa McAl’s Stag Beer Brand Manager, Lindon Henry, sealed the company’s partnership with the Guyana Softball Cup for the third year running, stating that the entity is delighted to once again align itself with the tournament.
Jailall Deodass, one of the Vice-presidents of the GFSCA, pointed out that the association is indeed grateful for the support given to the tournament by Ansa McAl Trading. He expressed appreciation to the management and staff of the company for their dedication towards the development of sports in general, and softball in particular.
Deodass assured company representatives that their investment will be worthwhile, as another highly successful competition is eagerly anticipated. The competition will comprise a total of 43 games in the Male Open and Male Masters categories while there will be three female exhibition games.
Fourteen teams will compete in the Masters and 10 in the Open, with close to two million dollars in cash prizes up for grabs, while the Player-of-the-Series in both divisions will receive a 14-karat gold and diamond pendant, compliments of Steve’s Jewellery. Local teams will once again get stiff competition from teams from New York, Florida and Canada. Matches will be played across several grounds in Georgetown and at the Ogle Community Centre Ground, East Coast Demerara on November 4 and 5.
The day of the finals, November 6 takes place at the Demerara Cricket Club ground in Queenstown, with the action set to get on the way at 11:00h. The four female teams will open the floor with semi-final action followed by the Master’s Final. The winning female semi-finalists will return to contest the female final making way for the Open final which will bring the curtains down on the tournament.
Also at the ceremony, another Vice-President, Ricky Deonarain spoke of the added incentives for spectators. “At the finals on November 6, four ticket holders stand a chance to win a trip for themselves and a partner to Baganara Resort for one night, Kaieteur/Orinduik Falls, Arrowpoint Resort for one night and Aruwai Resort White H20 for one night. This is compliments of Survival Travel Agency and it is fully paid from Georgetown to destination and back. Ten hampers will also be up for grabs. Spectators are asked to retain their half tickets and listen for their number to be called during the games,” Deonarain explained.
He added, “Player-of-the-Series will receive a cricket bat gold pendant (14-karat) with diamond encrusted, again compliments of Steve’s Jewellery. There will also be plaques for special performances, example centuries and five-wicket hauls. These plaques and all trophies are compliments of the Trophy Stall.”
The champion team in the Open category will receive $800,000, while the runner-up will collect $200,000. The Masters champion will pocket $600,000, while the losing finalist is guaranteed $150,000. All team prizes will be accompanied by trophies. Regal XI and Regal Masters are defending champions both categories.
Tickets for the finals day cost $1,000 each and are already available at Trophy Stall, Mike’s Pharmacy, Ramchand Auto Spares, 4R Bearings, Motor Trend, Rohan Auto Spares, Ariel Enterprise, Nauth’s Motor Spares and Nand Persaud and Company Limited.
The tournament has attracted corporate support from Stag Beer, Rubis Guyana, Trophy Stall, Survival Group of Business, Steve’s Jewellery, Clear Waters, Busta Soft Drinks, Rohan Auto Spares, A&R Jiwanram Printery, W.J Enterprise and Mike’s Pharmacy.