THE Upper Corentyne Cricket Association (UCCA) is hosting what is expected to be the biggest cricketing event of the year in the Upper Corentyne on Saturday November 30, 2013, at the No. 69 Vikings ground on the Corentyne.
The day’s activity will see Berbice four-zone senior teams participating with the first game starting at 10:00hrs with Upper Corentyne taking on New Amsterdam/Canje, and at 14:00hrs West Berbice facing up against what is expected to be a star-studded line-up from Lower Corentyne.
The final will be played under lights at 18:30 hrs. All proceeds from this event will go towards cricket development in the Upper Corentyne area.
Tickets are already on sale at the Berbice Cricket Board Office, New Amsterdam; Ram’s Stationery Store, Rose Hall Town; Vishnu’s Super Store, Springlands; and Sarfraz Photo Studio, Corriverton.
The cost per ticket is $500 while children under 12 years will gain entry free. There will be gate prizes to be won. Music by Slow Fire Sound System.
The UCCA is calling on the business community to support this event as cricket development is much needed in the Upper Corentyne Area.
Thus far the UCCA wishes to thank the following businesses/ persons for coming on board with sponsorship: 4R (Mr. Deonarine), La Grill Hotel Restaurant & Bar; Sarfraz Photo Studio & Video Recording Centre; Vishnu’s Super Store; Ram’s Stationery Store; A.H & L Kissoon’s; Hand-in-Hand; Republic Bank (Guyana) Ltd; Sukhpaul’s Business Enterprise; Countryside TV-19; Deckers; and Geddes Grant for coming on board with gate prizes.
Persons interested in food vending and setting up games for kids can make contact with the UCCA on telephone # 621-0014 or 684-8891.