“IT’S time for Bartica to have football on the go, bigger and better and here is where we start that journey. The Bartica Football Association (BFA) tonight is officially launching the Bartica Football Association men’s senior league and we’re looking forward for a great and exciting league of football.”

Those were the words of Mr Alden Marslowe, president of the BFA, in his opening remarks at the launching of the Men’s League 2022.

The launching of the league was held at the Bartica Town Council boardroom on Friday evening in the presence of the Regional Chairman, Mayor Gifford Marshall and other members of the association’s executive body.

Also present were Lyndon France, who came in the capacity of GFF Technical Support Officer to the BFA, Bartica Referee Councillor Leon Stewart, members and representatives of the nine clubs that will be part of the league and Delroy McIntyre the administrator of the Bartica Sports Direct page.

During the launching of the league, the co-ordinator and the GFF technical support officer to the BFA outlined the rules and regulations and also handed over fixtures of the league.
France mentioned that he was pleased at the turn-out of representatives from participating clubs.

He stated that GFF is on a path to making Guyana’s football first-class and the responsibilities are placed on clubs locally to make the early start.
He reinforced that statement by adding that punctuality is key so as he is expecting all clubs to be on time, organised and ready for the start of the league.

Mayor Marshall added he was very grateful and it’s pleasing to have such a healthy return of the sport in that region.
At the end of the launching, the BFA handed over balls, bibs and cones to each team who will be playing in the league.

The teams in the League are Rivers View FC, Ballers FC, Rising Stars FC, Lazio Untied FC, Agatash United FC, Ak Galaxy FC, Beacon United FC, Potaro Strikers FC and Wolves United FC.
The league is set to start May 15 and will be played at three venues; Bartica Community Centre ground, Rivers View sports group and Dogg point playfield.
A total of 36 matches will be played during the period of May 15 to July 2.