Regal All Stars and Regal Masters will head to Florida, USA to defend the titles they won in 2017 when they swept the South Florida Softball League tournament.
To give themselves every opportunity of a repeat as the tournament heads north to Orlando, the champions have been working hard on and off the field.
Manager, Parmanand Persaud has been very active soliciting corporate support to ensure the trip is a possibility while the players have been putting in the hours on the field under the guidance of Coach Clive Grimmond.
Coach Clive Grimmond taking the Open players through their paces under the lights at MYO on Thursday night
On Thursday night, the Muslim Youth Organization (MYO) hardcourt was the venue for an intense practice session that allowed the management of the teams to access players’ readiness ahead of the March 16 to 18 championships.
It was a hearty turnout and at the end of the session, Manager Parmanand Persaud said he was pleased with the work ethics so far. Persaud said they are due to arrive in Orlando a few days ahead of the official bowl off and the players from both teams will have the opportunity to practice again and very importantly bond in the unfamiliar environment.
Meanwhile, Persaud was high in praises for the corporate entities that have in one way or another assisted in the teams’ journey to North America. The manager told Guyana Times Sport “It’s a lot of work but companies are pleased to be associated with championship teams and that makes it feel good. We are ready and will thank the companies by winning both trophies again.”
Some of the entities on board are Ministry of Social Cohesion, Guyana Revenue Authority, Caribbean Airlines, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, D. Singh and Sons, V-Net Communications, Banks DIH Limited, Prem’s Electrical, Topo Brandz Distributors, Tosoro Resources BK International, Crown Mining, Chung’s Global Enterprise, Elegance Jewellery and Pawn Shop, Ansa McAl Trading, Grey Wolf Resources, Ricks and Sari, Ganesh Parts and Auto Fashions.
Additionally, Regal teams will be hosting a grand fund raising Bar-B-Que today on the lawns of the GNIC Sports Clun on Woolford Avenue from 12:00h. Tickets are $1,000 each with proceeds going towards the trip to Orlando.
