Defending champion St. Pius will commence the defence of their title when they face J.E Burnham in match six today as the 2014 Courts Pee Wee Football Competition kicks off, at Thirst Park ground.
Managing Director of Courts Clyde DeHaas executes the symbolic kick off to signal the start of last year’s competition.
Twelve games are slated for the day and the remaining fixtures will see West Ruimveldt tackle Redeemer at 10:00 hrs on Pitch #1, while Comenius take on Green Acres on Pitch #2.
Starting from 10:45 hrs, St. Stephen’s engage St. Gabriel’s, while Tucville and Thomas More square off at the same time.
At 11:30 hrs, F.E Pollard clash with St. Angela’s and at 12:15 hrs, Success Academy go up against Enterprise and East La Penitence and Ketley do battle.
St. Margaret’s and Smith’s Memorial collide at 13:00 hrs and this game will be played simultaneously with the one between South Ruimveldt and St. Ambrose.
In the final double header of the day, Marian Academy collide with Stella Maris and North Georgetown tackle Winfer Gardens.
Furniture and Alliances giant Courts have pledged in excess of $2.8 million in sponsorship towards the tournament, while Petra Organisation will once again co-ordinate the tournament which is also being sponsored by Banks DIH Ltd.
The Ministry of Education is also working in collaboration with the Petra Organisation to ensure that the event is a success.