With one day to go before the bowl-off of the seventh edition of the Guyana Softball Cup which is set for November 3 to 5 Stag beer has thrown their support for the international three-day event.
Lindon Henry (second from right) hands over the sponsorship to Jailall Deodass in the presence of Ricky Deonarine (left) and Wayne Jones
At a simple function at its Beterverwagting, East Coast Demerara, office on Tuesday, the company presented the sponsorship package to officials of the organising body, the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association (GFSCA).
Stag Beer Brand Manager, Lindon Henry, was on hand to make the presentation to officials of the GFSCA, including vice-president Jailall Deodass, founder Ricky Deonarain and organising secretary Wayne Jones.
Henry said Ansa McAl Trading is delighted to once again partner with the GFSCA, noting that the organisation has been very proficient in executing the tournament every year. He also alluded to the body’s ability to consistently fill the ground on ‘Finals Day.’
The tournament, which will feature teams from Guyana, Canada, Florida and New York, will run from Friday to Sunday with matches spread across Police, Guyana Defence Force, Demerara Cricket Club, Malteenoes and Georgetown Cricket Club grounds in the Open and Masters categories.
On the final day, November 5, three lucky patrons and a partner each will have an opportunity to win trips to local resorts Arrowpoint, Aruwai and Baganara compliments of Survival Travel Service.
Action will bowl off at 10:00h with the female 10/10 final, followed by the final of the Under-13 20/20 hardball competition between Blairmont and GCC at 11:45h. The Masters final will start at 15:00h and the Open final at 18:00h.
The champion team in the Open category will receive $800,000, while winner of the Masters division is assured of $600,000. Player-of-the-Series in both categories will each receive a gold bat pendant, sponsored by Steve’s Jewellery.
The tournament has received corporate support from Stag Beer, Rubis Guyana, Trophy Stall, Steve’s Jewellery, Clear Waters, Busta, Rohan Auto Spares, A&R Jiwanram Printery, WJ Enterprise, Mike’s Pharmacy, Ramchand’s Auto Spares and Survival Group of Business.
Speedboat who recently won the Prime Minister’s T20 Softball Cup are the defending All-Star champions while Floodlights Masters beat Fisherman’s XI to win the Masters title in 2016.
