Senior players encouraged to give back as Pee-Wee prepares for kick-off
…Stenna Drilling officially on board
In a move that has become customary for Petra-organized schools’ football tournaments, the team-briefing exercise for the 11th Courts Optical Pee-Wee Under-11 Football Tournament was conducted at the National Library in Georgetown on Tuesday afternoon.
In addition to being enlightened on the tournament’s rules, regulations and format, the participating schools were also presented with a complement of footballs to aid in their preparation.
During the event, Petra Organization Co-Director Troy Mendonca touched on the difference that support and guidance have made for a number of upcoming players, as he encouraged the senior ballers to lend a hand with the teams.
“What they’re doing is a testimony to the kind of effort that these teachers and coaches have been putting in over the years.
Richard Simpson of Courts Optical, Troy Mendonca of Petra Organization, and Alberto Lener of Stenna Drilling are flanked by representatives of other sponsors and students who would be competing in this year’s Pee-Wee tournament
I also know of a personal friend who went to help out another school, F.E Pollard, so I’ll probably use the opportunity also to ask former players or current national players and so on to come forward and give some assistance as it relates to the participation of these teams,” Mendonca expressed.
The event was also used to unveil Stenna Drilling as an official sponsor of the upcoming tournament. Stenna’s Operations Engineer, Alberto Lener, shared with the students and teachers gathered why the entity is eager to hop aboard.
“We believe that investing in our youth and fostering their passion for sports is vital for their growth and development. This tournament not only provides young athletes with the opportunity to showcase their skills, but also promotes team work and disciplines which are fundamental values. We’re proud to be part of an event that brings together the community and encourages our future stars,” he said.
The Pee-Wee tournament will feature in excess of 30 schools hailing from Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 10. The tournament will get going on Saturday, September 21st.
