FOLLOWING their long-serving association with beverage manufacturing giant Banks DIH, the Roger Harper-steward Georgetown Cricket Association (GCA) yesterday continued that trend, this time through Banks Malta Supreme, who will be sponsoring the GCA’s Under-13 competition.

Eight teams, namely defending champions Demerara Cricket Club, Georgetown Cricket Club, Everest Cricket Club, Transport Sports Club, Gandhi Youth Organisation, Malteenoes Sports Club, Diplomats and Bel Air RUBiS will compete in the tournament which is expected to bowl off this Saturday, once venues are available.
The tournament was launched yesterday at the sponsor’s Ruimveldt-based Sports Club where Harper said it was timely and highlighted the importance of the tournament. At the same time he thanked Banks DIH for its generosity.
“We had a fantastic tournament last year and we want to thank Banks for their support, as we look forward to building a long and fruitful relationship.
“With Banks support, the kids have been given the opportunity to showcase their talents as well as they have meaningful recreation so that they can go out there, expend some energy, learn different things including teamwork, discipline and of course getting in the all-important exercise, so that they can develop healthy lifestyles,” Harper concluded.
Malta Supreme Brand Manager Clayton McKenzie said his company was delighted to be sponsoring the tournament for a second time, while they see the event as critical to the development of cricket in Georgetown and by extension Guyana.
“We have already seen the benefits in view of the fact that several players have gone on to represent the national Under-15 team. We see this tournament as a developmental one and we would like to applaud the GCA for this initiative,” he declared.
McKenzie also urged the players to make full use of the exposure and indicated that they have the full support of Banks DIH Limited.
GCA Competitions Chairman Shawn Massiah said the tournament will run for one month and will be played as a 25-overs-per-side format, with two matches being played daily when the action commences.