Yellow Steel Inc supporting 10th edition of Milo U18 Schools’ Football tournament

In just the nick of time before the 10th edition of the tournament kicks off this month, Yellow Steel Inc, distributors of heavy-duty equipment, have pledged their continued support for the Milo Schools’ U18 Football tournament.
In a simple presentation ceremony held at the company’s Head Office at Parcel 1242, Block 1 Eccles, East Bank Demerara on Tuesday, February 13th,
Petra Secretary Jacklyn Boodie received an undisclosed sum from Yellow Steel Inc General Manager Mr. Uwe Van Dijk, who expressed his willingness to support the programme this year based on the success of last year’s competition.
In turn, Boodie thanked Mr. Van Dijk for his continued confidence in the Petra Organization, and the support given to the Milo Schools’ U18 Football programme.
The 10th edition of this tournament is slated to commence later this month with 24 schools from Regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 10 vying for a first-place prize of $300,000, which would go towards a school project. The second- third- and fourth-place finishers would be awarded the respective sums of $200,000, $150,000 and $75,000, which would each go towards a school project.
Chase’s Academic Foundation, Carmel Secondary, Marian Academy, Mackenzie High, President’s College, West Ruimveldt Secondary, Queen’s College, Charlestown Secondary, Dolphin Secondary, Santa Rosa Secondary and Bartica Secondary are the teams that automatically qualify for this year’s tournament. Santa Rosa Secondary of Region One are this year’s defending champions.