THE 24 teams in this year’s annual Petra Futsal football tournament were on Tuesday evening briefed on the rules of the tournament which begins on February 24.
At the Brandsville Hotel in Campbellville, the organisers (Petra), with the aim of having a smooth tournament, briefed the teams on the rules and regulations of the event which will run in conjunction with those of the GFF (Guyana Football Federation) and FIFA.

Head of the GFF referees’ department, Stanley Lancaster, who recently was part of the GFF/Petra referees’ refresher course, was on hand to bring the player representatives from the various teams in the tournament up to speed with the relevant rule changes and new rules in Futsal.

The tournament which carries a total prize purse amounting to over $2M will kick off on February 24. The winners will pocket a $600 000 cash prize, runners-up $300 000 and third-placers $150 000.

Meanwhile, as incentives for teams in the group stage, the top finishers will get an additional $40 000, second-placers $30 000, third-placers $20 000 and fourth-placers $10 000.

In addition, the tournament is giving away a motorbike to the MVP of the tournament and to a lucky patron.

The tournament, which is expected to culminate with a grand final on March 31, will feature Alpha Warriors, Pro Kleaners Campbellville, Showstoppers, Mocha, Agricola, Plaisance, Sparta Boss, Old School Ballers, Leopold Street, Albouystown, Kingstown, North East La Penitence, Back Circle, West Front Road, North Ruimveldt, Tiger Bay, Broad Street, Channel 9, Bent Street, Tucville, Alexander Village, Future Stars, NK Ballers and Sophia.