THE third annual Boyce/Jefford Relay Festival and Family Fun day is set for April 22 with a total of $1.3M in cash and prizes to be won.

During Wednesday’s launch at the Windjammer International Cuisine and Comfort Inn’s poolside, it was announced that the third instalment will see track and field, cycling, dominoes, cricket and football.

Chairmen of the Boyce/Jefford Committee, Colin Boyce and Edison Jefford, and Technical Director Mark Scott chaired the proceedings, indicating that are looking for continued spectator and competitor support.

According to Jefford, “The fixture has evolved into the premier relay festival and family fun day in Guyana,” adding that collaborations with several other agencies has helped to grow the event.

Meanwhile, aside from the main attraction in the relay races there will also be two cycle races, dominoes competitions, football and cricket matches.
It was also disclosed that this year’s event will see the addition of a 4x800m relay race. This event will add to the other eight already on the card.

$30 000 will go to the winning team, $20 000 for the first runners-up and $10 000 for third-placers.

The cycle races will also carry prizes of $50 000 each with a breakdown of $25 000. $15 000 and $10 000 for the podium toppers. The two races will be a Devil takes the Hindmost for men and a 2000m for women.

The new attraction will be the amputee race which already has competitors signalling their intention to compete.
Three gate prizes for $20 000 each and household items will also be up for grabs.
Gates open from 10:30hrs and admission is $500 for adults and $200 for children.