Following onset of the rainy season with its accompanying persistent downpours, the National Cultural Centre tarmac has been rendered unplayable, thus the Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ quarter-final and semi-final matches have been shifted to Friday August 2nd, but will be played at the same venue.
Some of the action from the Georgetown segment of this event
Tournament coordinator Three Peat Promotions made this disclosure in an official correspondence that said: “The torrential downpour rendered the venue unplayable, which was certainly disappointing, as systems were in place for a wonderful night of action.
“Priority was and must be given to the safety and overall health of the players. Although injuries are a by-product of the sport, we have to use every opportunity to ensure and remove any possibility of injury (to) the players. That is the most important factor of the event, because without the players there would be no event.
“Despite the unfortunate incident, we envision a thrilling night of action on Friday, as the teams vie for a coveted final’s berth.”
In the opening match, Broad Street will oppose Leopold Street from 19:00hrs, while Albouystown ‘B’ will be taking aim at Back Circle from 19:45hrs, and Sparta Boss will be opposing Sophia from 20:30hrs.
The fourth quarterfinal match will put defending champions Gold is Money against Tiger Bay from 21:45hrs. The respective winners would advance to the semi-final stage. The grand final will be staged on August 3rd at Jubilee Park.
Winner of the event will collect $500,000 and the championship trophy, and would automatically secure a place in the National Championships.
The second, third and fourth place finishers will cop $300,000, $200,000 and $100,000 respectively, plus the corresponding trophy.
The National Championships, to be contested over two days, will commence on August 9th at the Pouderoyen Tarmac on the West Bank of Demerara. Fifteen teams are slated to compete in the event, which will conclude on August 10 at Jubilee Park.
Presently, Gold is Money [National Champion], Beacons [Bartica Champion], Melanie ‘B’ [East Coast Demerara winner], Brothers United [West Bank Demerara/East Bank Demerara winner], Trafalgar [Berbice champion] and High Rollers [Linden champion] have sealed automatic berths.
Below are stated the quarterfinal fixtures.
