THE ninth (9th) edition of Keep Your Five Alive Football Tournament kicked off this month and will bring together 32 teams from across the country, each vying for glory and the ultimate prize of $950,000.

Organised by Kevin Adonis, the tournament, aptly named Keep Your Five Alive, was birthed due to Adonis’ experiences in his youth while living in Tiger Bay, Georgetown.

He explained that “We used to play from the crack of dawn, until the final team got tired. So, we literally played until we couldn’t anymore and that was the genesis of my tournament, several years later.”

Spectators were treated to an electrifying performance last Saturday, when the first match of the tournament began. The competition’s co-ordinator Adonis, said that this first game set the stage for the remainder of the competition. The matches are being held at the National Gymnasium in Georgetown.

The games set for July are on the 8, 15 and 22 while those in August will be played on the 5th, 12th and 26th.

When asked what persons can expect this year, Adonis said “Every game is played like a final! You can expect lots of excitement, competitive football, family fun, giveaways and fan interactions.”

As part of the Keep Your Five Alive Committee’s dedication to ensuring fans have a good time, there will be many giveaways. Adonis stated that “This year the concept is 9-5, since it’s our 9th year for Keep your Five Alive. So, that’s why the top prize is $950,000! One lucky fan will also pay 95% less for a brand-new scooter, compliments of Rock Auto Trans on Charlotte Street, Georgetown. Fans will also have a chance to engage in a half- time kick off competition, when persons who score a penalty will win $9500 immediately! Plus, 5 GT beers will be sold for $950 at our games — true to the 9-5 concept.”

He added that “This year we’re introducing a female tournament titled the MVP Sports Female Championship. Eight (8) female teams are in the competition this year and will be competing for the top prize of $200,000.”