The Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ East Coast Demerara Qualifiers commence today at 07:00hrs at the Haslington Tarmac.
The elimination qualifiers will feature multiple teams who will compete for the remaining eight berths in the 16-team tournament. The eight teams who have already qualified are defending champions Melanie-B, Liliendaal Hustlers, Belfield Warriors, Paradise-A, BV-A, Victoria Church Yard, Buxton Diamond and Uprising.

Following a two-year absence owing to the COVID-19 pandemic, the main section of the tournament is scheduled to start on October 28 (Round of 16) at the same venue.
The competition, which will use an elimination format, will run for three days. The other dates are October 29 and November 5. The first night will feature the round-of-16 section, with the quarterfinal round taking place on the second night. The final night will feature the semi-final stage, third-place playoff, and championship encounter respectively.

According to an official release from the tournament coordinator, “The excitement for the resumption of the tournament, following a two-year hiatus, is at fever pitch and the anticipation and expectation could be one of the most memorable in the history of the zone, which has always been well supported by the surrounding communities.”

The release further said, “For scheduling purposes, the tournament has been condensed, and will utilise an elimination format which will certainly add to the excitement. Essentially, win and continue, or lose and go home. That is the unwritten motto that is being employed in this edition. Guinness ‘Greatest of the Streets’ East Coast Demerara is officially back.”
At present, the Linden and Berbice legs have been hosted. Defending champions Swag Entertainment successfully retained the Linden title, while Showtime captured their maiden Berbice championship.