From left, Referee- Organizer Wayne ‘Harry’ Griffith, Rock Auto GM Yolandia Ross, and Back Circle representative Selwyn Williams
A brand-new Futsal tournament will hit the streets in a week’s time, following the launch of the Rocks Auto Trans and Spares Parts ‘Legendary Cup’ Futsal Championship on Wednesday afternoon.
The tournament, which will be hosted at the National Gymnasium on Mandela Avenue, is expected to kick off on Saturday, February 4, 2022. The subsequent playing dates in the ‘Legendary Cup’ will be February 7th, 11th, 14th, 18th, with the grand finale penciled in for Saturday, February 25, 2022.
Rock Auto Trans and Spare Parts Manager Yolandia Ross
At the company’s Charlotte Street location on Wednesday, the company’s General Manager Yolandia Ross not only expressed the Rock Auto’s intention to ensure the tournament has longevity, but also expressed their intention to pay it forward to communities as part of their corporate social responsibility.
“It’s a pleasure for Rock Auto Trans to be supporting our first futsal tournament, Legendary Cup. This is an event we intend to host every year, moving forward,” Ross told attendees at Wednesday afternoon’s launch.
With over $1M in prizes up for grabs, 24 teams will compete in a straight knock- out format that Referee- Organizer Wayne ‘Harry’ Griffith is testing out for the first time.
The Champions of the ‘Legendary Cup’ will clinch a $500,000 grand prize, while second place will settle for $250,000. Third place will walk away with $150,000, while fourth place pockets $100,000.
As is customary in the local Futsal arena, the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) will ride away with a motorcycle compliments of the tournament’s sponsors, while a patron will also have the chance to ride out on another motorcycle up for grabs.
‘Legendary Cup’ Fixtures
Day – 1
Leopold Street vs Campbellville – 19:45hrs
Berbice All-Stars vs Tiger Bay – 20:30hrs
BV vs Tiger Bay – 21:15hrs
Pike Street vs Linden All-Stars – 22:00hrs
Back Circle vs Melanie – 22:45hrs
Sparta vs Upsetters – 23:30hrs
Day – 2
Stabroek Ballers vs West Side – 19:45hrs
Future Stars vs Mocha Family – 20:30hrs
Gold is Money vs Albouystown – 21:15hrs
Conquerors vs Avocado Ballers – 22:00hrs
Showstoppers vs Alexander Village – 22:45hrs
Bent Street vs Vryheid’s Lust – 23:30hrs
