Latest update January 17th, 2025 6:30 AM
Inter-ward b/ball to commence May 9
GABA President Trevor Rose (third left) flanked by sponsors' representatives and tournament organisers at yesterday's launching
Despite the disappointment of not being able to participate in the Caribbean Championships, local players will have another opportunity to showcase their skills when the Guyana Amateur Basketball Association (GABA) in collaboration with HJTV / Courts Pacesetters / Len’s Craft stages an Inter-Ward Competition from May 9 to June 7, at the Cliff Anderson Sports Hall.
The organisers launched the event yesterday morning at the Windjammer International Hotel and among those present were GABA President Trevor Rose, Robert Cadogan – tournament coordinator, Denis Clarke – technical coordinator, Simeon Francis – HJTV Marketing Manager, Carey Griffith – Windjammer’s representative and Andre Kellman – Len’s Craft representative.
The competition will see 16 teams divided into two groups consisting of 8 wards with the opening two rounds being played on a knockout basis, while the semi-finals and final will see a best-of-three format being applied.
The following wards have been invited: Group A – North Ruimveldt, Lodge/Meadowbrook, Charlestown /Albouystown, Plaisance /Vryheid’s Lust, East/West Ruimveldt, Supply/Soesdyke, McDoom /Houston and Republic Park/Mocha, while Group B consists of Wortmanville/Werk-en-Rust, Kitty/Campbellville, South Ruimveldt, Tucville/Guyhoc, Alpha /Bourda, Prospect/Grove, Agricola /Bagotstown and Beterverwagting /Melanie Damishana.
Tournament coordinator Robert Cadogan revealed that the cost of staging the event, inclusive of prizes, is in the vicinity of $3.5 million, with the winner expected to receive $500,000; runner-up $300,000; third place $100,000 and fourth placed team $50,000.
The top four will receive trophies and medals, while incentives will also be given for the Most Valuable Player, Best Defender, Most Rebounds, Most Assists, Most Blocks and Most Steals.
Among the sponsors are: HJTV, Curtains & Drapes, Kevin’s Reflections, Pretty Posse Cabs, Humphrey’s Bakery & Farm Products, GT&T Cellink, Phone Depot, Windjammer Int’l Hotel, Len’s Craft Optical, Giftland OfficeMax, King’s Jewellery World, Fusion Express, Street Styles Boutique, Runway Boutique and Gizmos & Gadgets.
Games will be played on Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays, and the opening fixtures are: North Ruimveldt versus Republic Park /Mocha and Lodge/Meadowbrook vs. McDoom/Houston.
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