LAST Friday, Young Warriors Cricket Club (YWCC) launched the Third Edition of its annual fundraiser, Mash Cup 2015, which will see 11 second division teams from Number 19 to Gangaram Village do battle in a five overs-a-side contest on Republic Day, Monday, February 23, at Cumberland ground.Regional Vice-Chairman Bhupaul Jagroop graced the occasion and said he was delighted with the work of the club and encouraged others to take a page out of their book.

He said the Government will continue to assist the club and added that the Region is always impressed with the way their money is spent on this venue, adding that it (YWCC) gives more than the money’s worth.
Jagroop said the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport’s funds are allocated to improve playgrounds in the regions around Guyana and the government will continue to do so and he urged that persons be responsible and care the facilities for they benefit all and sundry.
The Club’s first-division captain and coordinator of the event, Ishwar Singh, thanked the clubs in the area for their interest and said this fundraiser is highly anticipated by the other clubs in the catchment area, adding that the first two editions were very successful and this year will be no different.
He commended the clubs for the level of discipline shown and encouraged them to do the same this year, disclosing that incentives totalling over $150 000 are up for grabs.
The matches will be of five overs-a-side and will be on a knockout basis with non-stop action along with lots of gate prizes available for the patrons, with side attractions including games for kids as well.
Singh added that the proceeds from this event will go towards acquiring the stolen covers, donations to three main religious organisations, further improvement of the venue and day-to-day running of the club. He thanked the sponsors over the years and is looking forward for their support for this event.
President of the Berbice Cricket Board and executive of the YWCC, Anil Beharry called on leaders and elders of the communities to help and encourage young people to get involved in the game and keep them away from drugs and crime.
He said small pockets of development will lead to national development and he even emphasised that everyone has to play a role in the betterment of the communities, even as he thanked Dr Frank Anthony for using millions of dollars to improve playgrounds around the country and called on the cricket clubs to care the facilities.
He also thanked the Regional hierarchy for their support as was evident by the presence of the vice-chairman, before the draw was done, with the hosts YWCC taking on Gangaram and Buski Eleven playing Kendall’s Union simultaneously from 09:00hrs.
Seawell will play Canefield, Rose Hall CC go up against Betsy Ground and No.7 match strides with Goed Bananen Land as the defending champions fittingly drew the bye.