THE Guyana Hockey Board (GHB) has outlined a packed calendar of events for 2015 in what promises to be an exciting year for the sport. This is according to the Board’s president Philip Fernandes.

The prestigious Farfan and Mendes Men’s First Division League leads off the 2015 season with the opening match scheduled for next Monday at the GCC ground, Bourda.
The GHB will then stage its annual Bounty One Day opening tournament at the Providence National Stadium on February 15 and this tournament will feature all adult players as it comprises competitions for both men and women.
The John Fernandes Insurance Services Ltd Second Division League is scheduled to begin on March 2 and the Board is attempting this year to stage a women’s league commencing sometime in March which will be a welcome addition to the list of activities.
The action then moves indoors as the Brydens Superclassic is set for the end of May at the National Gymnasium, followed by the Noble House Goals Galore competition at the same venue in July.
September sees a return to the outdoors with the Banks Night Hockey Tournament, which is held at Thirst Park. The juniors will receive focus in October with the Star Party Youth Indoor Championship. This competition features both junior club sides and schools and is one of the highlights of the year.
The year concludes with the Guyana Telephone and Telegraph (GT&T) National Indoor Championships in November and the Diamond Mineral Water International Indoor Hockey Festival in December and this is the year’s biggest attraction as it draws top teams from around the region.
Meanwhile, the GHB’s Annual General Meeting is scheduled for next month with this year being a non-voting year, since the constitution provides for the elected executive to remain in place for two years.