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May 13, 2014 Sports
Members of the Guyana Floodlights Softball Cricket Association met recently with Sports Minister Dr Frank Anthony at his office for discussions on their flagship tournament among issues.
In a release from the association, it was stated that top of the agenda was “Guyana Softball Cup 4”, and Dr Anthony indicated that his ministry will be involved with GFSCA to run off this International Softball Tournament dubbed “Softball World Cup”. Teams from Canada, New York, Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Guyana and for the first time Trinidad and Orlando have already indicated their availability. The tournament will be held on October 31st, 1st, 2nd November 2014.
Members of the GFSCA will soon begin preparations.
The Minister will send two officials from his Ministry at every meeting leading up to the tournament. GFSCA and the Ministry of Sport are working together to make this three days International Softball Tournament a National event.
“Guyana Softball Cup 4” will be played at various venues in Georgetown. Preliminary rounds will be played on Friday October 31st and Saturday November 1st at Bourda, Police ground, DCC, MYO, YMCA, Saint Stanislaus, Ministry of Education ground, already confirmed venues. The Minister said that his Ministry’s ground at Carifesta Avenue, which has the potential to hold three matches simultaneously, will be in “Tip Top” condition for this international softball competition. The finals will be played on Sunday November 2nd at a venue yet to be decided.
Local teams in Guyana who want to participate in “Guyana Softball Cup 4” are advised to book their spot early since only a limited number of teams will be accepted. Interest is very high and many overseas teams have already done so.
Organising secretary of GFSCA, Wayne Jones at 650-1790 and Secretary Lalta Gainda at 680-3863 can be contacted for any information.
“Guyana Softball Cup 1”- champions were Cotton Field Wild Oats of Essequibo (Open category) and Regal Seniors (Masters Category-Over 40).
“Guyana Softball Cup 2”- champions were New York All Stars and Savage Masters.
“Guyana Softball Cup 3”- champions were Trophy Stall and New York Better Hope.
Guyana Softball Cup 3 was sponsored by Trophy Stall, Bel Air Rubis, Survival, Steve’s Jewellery, Top Brandz and Corona Beer, GT&T, Busta Soft Drinks, Mike’s Pharmacy, Ramchand’s Auto Spares, Motor Trend, Nauth Motor Spares and Metro.
Nearly all the sponsors have already indicated their intention to be on board again for Guyana Softball Cup 4.
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