THE Amaya Milk Company is the latest entity to throw its support towards the inaugural “ONE GUYANA Inter Region Ten10 Softball Cricket Cup” which is set to bowl off on Sunday across various venues in Guyana, commencing at 09:00 hrs.

According to CEO of Amaya Milk Company, Omkaar Sharma, his entity is very pleased to support the regional tournament which will see the young and the old blending together in various teams at the grassroots level.

Sharma pointed out that sports play an important role, not only in bringing our people together but are good for a healthy body. He further pointed out that he wishes all the teams the best and encourages all the players to play the game in high spirits and to obey the rules.

Roraima Community Developers thanked the company for coming on board in this inaugural tournament, which will be played in an Open category with round-arm bowling and one-game knockout format.
According to a release from the organisers, the Georgetown Softball Cricket League (GSCL) has teamed up with Roraima Community Developers in running off the tournament which will see basic softball cricket rules applied.

Some 64 teams across regions 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 10 have indicated their interest by registering and more are expected before Sunday’s opening. The tournament is slated to concluded on Sunday, March 31 with all the regional winners meeting in the playoffs to battle for championship honours.

The tournament will see regional winners pocketing a cash prize of $80 000 and trophies, while there will also be incentive prizes for the runners-up, the best bowler/batsman and player of the final.

According to RCD, over $500 000 in cash and prizes will be given out in the playoffs to the winners, runners-up, third place, player of the series, player of the final, best bowler and best batsman, while player-of-the-match incentives will be given out for each game.

The RCD pointed out that the tournament is a grassroot one and the aim is to return softball to the village level and to bring people together as one.

The regional coordinators are, Region 1-Sherlon 668-3657, Region 2-Basil Persaud 610-0842,Region 3 – Sadiek (WCD) 698-6406, Surijpaul (Wakenaan) 673-7748, Frank Satnarine (WBD)615-5343, Region 4 – Fazal Khan 670-8114 and Darmin 668-2783, Region 5- Mahase on 626-1869 and Chris on 706-7073, Region 6 Teka 667-4121 or Omesh Sirikishun on 677-2826 and
Region 10 Niles on 697-8306.

Roraima Community Developers can also be contacted on telephone or Whatsapp on 657-5612, or via email developersroraima@gmail.com for further details.
The tournament has so far received sponsorship from West Central Mall, Singh Brothers Contracting Services, Regal Stationery and Computer Centre, Blue Spring Water, Feroze Construction and Money Tree Trading.

The organisers are however hoping for more sponsors to come on board to ensure the success of the tournament. The aim is to also give back to the various regions in different ways that will benefit the youths.

A launching ceremony is expected to take place during the week, when a title brand holder is expected to be revealed.
The officials are hoping for full cooperation from the public and are encouraging spectators to come out and support their teams in the regional competitions. The tournament is being used as a stepping stone in bringing people together in unity through sports in building “ONE  GUYANA.”