2Js General Store has joined forces with the Petra Organisation for its Soft Shoes Football Championship on Friday, donating an undisclosed amount for cash the event’s Most Valuable Player (MVP). During the brief ceremony at the entity’s Regent Street location, Petra Organisation Co-Director Troy Mendonca expressed pleasure with the timely contribution, hailing it as one that will go a long way.
The tournament kicked off last Monday at the Santos Training area on the Square of the Revolution with games expected to continue on Monday June 6th at the same venue with another six fixtures.
The event, which is slated to conclude on June 18th, will feature 24 community-based teams competing in an initial group-stage format. Matches for the event will be staged at the Tucville, West Ruimveldt and Santos grounds, while entry to the venues will be free.
Upon the conclusion of the group stage, the top two finishers from each group along with the four best third-place finishers will advance to the knockout round.
The competing teams are defending champs Sparta Boss, Back Circle, Campbellville, West Back Road, Charlestown, Bent Street, Old School Ballers, Cross Street, Werk-En-Rust, Stevedore Housing Scheme, Sophia, Holmes Street- Tiger Bay, California Square, West Front Road, Queen Street Tiger Bay, Broad Street, Upsetters, East Front Road, North Ruimveldt, Alexander Village, Leopold Street, Channel 9, North East La Penitence, Albouystown and Globe Yard.
Winner of the event will collect $300,000 and the championship trophy, while the second-placed side will receive $200,000 and the runners-up accolade.
On the other hand, the third-placed side will receive $100,000 and the respective trophy, while the fourth-placed finishers will pocket $50,000 and the corresponding title.
Other sponsors of the event include the Ministry of Public Health, GTT, Lucky Dollar, Nigel’s Supermarket, Junior’s Jewellery, Star Party Rentals and 2-J’s General Store.