One Guyana Inter-Region Ten 10 Softball Cup…

AS teams prepare for the Roraima Community Developers inaugural “ONE GUYANA Inter Region Ten10 Softball Cricket Cup” which will be bowled off on Sunday across various venues in Guyana, Terminex Pest Control and Balgobin Electrical and Construction Svs have joined the growing list of sponsors.

CEO of TermineX Narinedat Bhikam said that his entity is pleased to support the event and its part of social responsibility to be on board.  Bhikam pointed out that almost all of Guyana’s administrative regions will be taking part and he is happy that youths and the elderly are coming together to contest the glorious game of cricket in the softball format.

Bhikam disclosed that his entity wishes all the teams the very best and hope the game will be played in true sportsmanship.

General manager of Electrical and Construction, Balgobin is also very elated to support the tournament at the grassroots level where the young and old are going to mix together in playing.  Balgobin declared that the players will not only be involve in playing but many are going to have the opportunity to support their teams but others will be on hand to cheer on their teams at the various venues.

Balgobin believes that by supporting the, augurs for much closer relationships within the communities as sports plays an integral part in many Guyanese social lives.

Roraima Community Developers (RCD) thank both entities for coming on board and supporting the tournament.  According to RCD, without the support of corporate Guyana it would have been impossible to host the tournament.

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, Balgobin Electrical and Construction Services, Blue Spring Water, Khan’s Transportation and Construction Svs, Terminex Pest Control, Amaya Milk Company and Money Tree Trading.