THE Hikers Hockey Club has announced the return of the Hikers Demerara Mutual 7-A-Side Mixed Festival.

This exciting event, now in its 3rd edition, will take place on Monday, November 13, 2023, at the Everest Sports Ground in Eve Leary, starting at 10:00hrs.
Nine teams, generously sponsored by a diverse group of companies, will converge for a one-day tournament.

Demerara Mutual takes pride in its place as the Gold Sponsor, while loyal partners, Germans Restaurant, INET Communications Inc. and Jai Signs and Auto Designs, make a triumphant return. Additionally, we welcome new sponsors to the fold, including Cole’s Screen Printers, Dyrock Construction, Muse Sports Bar, Hoyte Logistics, Sensodyne, and Brand It Apparel Company. The unwavering support of Ramesh Trophy Stall and Guinness as a sponsor adds to the event’s success.

What sets this tournament apart is its unique style of hockey, characterised by two key features. Teams have ten players, requiring a minimum of two women. Moreover, these teams must include players from various clubs across Guyana.

Expect a thrilling and competitive tournament featuring national male and female players who have proudly represented Guyana at the highest levels of the sport. Their skills will be complemented by the energy of other enthusiastic players. This form of hockey fosters camaraderie among players who may not typically play together, but must unite as a team to achieve success.

Despite its relatively small size, the Guyanese hockey community is vibrant. Hockey is recognised as one of the 12 core sports to be taught in schools by the Ministry of Culture, Youth, and Sport, reflecting a commitment to nurturing the sport’s growth. The Guyana Hockey Board wholeheartedly supports this tournament, sharing the vision of expanding the reach and impact of hockey in the country.

All patrons are free to attend, as, while the focus is on hockey, it is a festival, and fans are encouraged to come early, watch good hockey, eat, drink and have fun in a hockey-driven atmosphere.