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Mar 16, 2018 Sports
The Berbice Cricket Board (BCB) for the first time in its 79-year history would be hosting an Under-21 tournament which is being sponsored by the American based Cosmetics Firm, Elizabeth Styles and is expected to draw participation from over twenty teams.
The launching of this historic tournament took place on Tuesday last at Bissan’s General Store, King Street, Georgetown. Bissan’s is one of the main distributors of the Company’s products in Guyana.
BCB President Hilbert Foster was elated at the official launching of another major tournament for players of Berbice and stated that the ancient county is well on its way to having more tournaments than the rest of the country combined.
Foster noted that on his election to the top office, less than a month ago, he committed to playing at all levels and is proud to have acquired sponsorship for 95% of those tournaments. The Board he stated has sealed or has received commitments for tournaments at the Under-15, 17, 19, 21, Female, Second Division, Secondary School and First Division levels while the they are still seeking sponsorship for the Intermediate level.
The hard working Foster however noted that by early April discussion would be finalised for an Intermediate competition. This Under-21 tourney, Foster informed would serve as a bridge between the U-19 and First Division levels while providing a lifeline to prolong the careers of players who might want to quit the game after the U-19 level.
Outstanding performers would be rewarded with a place on the Berbice Under-21 team which would be selected to play a series of matches across Guyana. The BCB he stated is working overtime to make sure that Berbice regains its status as Guyana’s best and to make sure that every Berbician fulfills his/her true potential on the field.
Gratitude was expressed to the Board of Directors of Elizabeth Styles for their sponsorship and for joining the growing list of sponsors which have come on board since the election of Foster and his team on February 18 last in an election that was ordered by the High Court of Guyana. Teams expected to participate include Albion, Blairmont, Young Warriors, Rose Hall Canje, Kendall’s Union, Rose Hall Town Gizmos & Gadgets, Port Mourant, Whim and Upper Corentyne. The Tournament would be played on Saturdays and would bowl off next Saturday.
Mr. Bissoondyal Singh, CEO of Bissan’s Trading stated that Elizabeth Styles was committed to Berbice cricket and had sponsored an Under-10 tournament years ago when Foster served as Chairman of the BCB Special Events Committee. With the recent election returning the game to normalcy, the company, Singh noted was happy to be involved once again.
He expressed confidence that the tournament would be properly organised and would promote the Elizabeth Style brand across Berbice. Interested teams are urged to contact Rabindranauth Saywack on 660 0049 or Hilbert Foster on 337 4562 for more information with regards to registration. Players born on or after the 1st September, 1997 are eligible to play.
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